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What is this discussion about? Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan, Chevrolet Venture, Mazda MPV, Kia Sedona, Honda Odyssey, Chevrolet Uplander, Nissan Quest, Hyundai Entourage, Van

#31 of 3643 02 GC/Sport by pluto5 Jan 22, 2002 (5:03 pm)
I drove the GC sport also with the H package and was impressed with the ride. However the mechanicals don't appear any different than my '94 GC/SE which has had premature failures in A/C evaporator coil, paint and transmission which the manufacturer paid only part.
#32 of 3643 Used Minivans which is the better deal? by skyezmom Feb 11, 2002 (5:56 pm)
Hi posted this earlier and was asked to use this site. I'm looking at 3 minivans. Need your opinions on which you feel would be the better deal for my $$.   98 Villager...43,000 miles.....asking $14,9 99 Grand Caravan...33,500...$15,995 99 Sihouette.....37,200...16,995   checked CarFax all are clean....Have service records on all, but they don't say much. I just need a good reliable vehicle. Have heard good things about Villager.   Also any tips on how to haggle price would be appreciated.                     Thanx!
#34 of 3643 Info on the Sienna engine by rob133 Feb 18, 2002 (3:48 pm)
Be aware that the 1997-2001 Toyotas have been having problems with engines crapping out becuase of some design change to make the cars pass smog tests, the engines are made to run hotter I guess. So far at least 3000 engines have died and customers are up in arms. It is unclear if the problem was fixed for 2002. here is the article that describes the engine problem better than I can. http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=38302
#35 of 3643 Minivans by tccmn1 Feb 19, 2002 (9:57 pm)
I have been looking at the Mazda MPV; now, with the new 200HP V6 in 2002. It is much improved on power and has a nice dashboard layout as well as the "Honda" type fold under rear seat. You can get into one of these fairly loaded for the mid $20's in the Twin City area. Includes heated mirrors, fog lights, pwr. everything (seat too), ac, alloy 16" wheels, 6 CD changer w/cassett too! Not a bad rig for it's size and features. I currently drive a 95 3.3 DC which I bought new and has 152K miles on it. I change my oil every 3K miles and DID have the infamous tranny replaced by Chrysler at 98K miles UNDER WARRANTY. I've towed a 2000lb sailboat with it and have the towing package. The MPV/with towing, can do 3Klbs.
#37 of 3643 Thrilled with Silhouette by hawk27 Mar 25, 2002 (1:12 pm)
My family is ecstatic with our 2001 Silhouette. We've owned it for more than a year (15k miles/24k KM) and have taken it on several long trips. But this is mostly an around-town kid hauler, and it has survived the abuse with flying colors. I've owned Hondas and Toyotas before, so I was skeptical about GM. But we tested everything and liked the Silhouette the best. Fit and finish was comparable, handling excellent and there's plenty of power. Brother-in-law bought an Odyssey at the same time, and we were down to the wire with the decision. His Honda is wider, but is noisier inside. Also, it's been in the shop twice with problems, including the sliding door. I would highly recommend the GM vans, and take a real-world view of the crash test results.
#38 of 3643 Reply to Steve by goatmeal Mar 27, 2002 (10:07 am)
A good way for your friend not to lock himself out of his truck is to carry a spare door key in his wallet. I have done this for many years and occaisionaly it has paid off.
#39 of 3643 by steve_ HOST Mar 27, 2002 (11:29 am)
My buddy has been known to toss his wallet on the dash and then lock himself out too! I have a "hide a key" thingy under the bumper myself Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards Replies to this message: soderholmd (Dec 22, 2005 10:56 am) artgpo (Dec 22, 2005 11:26 am) jipster (Dec 22, 2005 11:29 am) hansienna (Dec 22, 2005 2:31 pm) artgpo (Dec 22, 2005 5:50 pm) and 1 more... just4fun2 (Dec 22, 2005 3:00 pm) soderholmd (Dec 22, 2005 3:19 pm)

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