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Replying to: hansienna (Sep 01, 2008 9:31 am) I had my cousin's Ody for a couple of weeks, and I sweat my Sienna's seats are much more comfortable. It's a 2002, I think, so one generation back, but I like my van a lot more.
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First problem with my 07 Sienna - chip munks ate up my wiring harness!  Sadly I believed the service rep right away because that happened to my 1998 Forester, and to a lesser extent to our 2002 Legacy as well. $740 worth of damage. Wires were chewed up, and the knock sensors went haywire, probably from short circuits. The tech got a photo he'll show me tomorrow. Unreal. Chipmunks! |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 02, 2008 11:00 am) In back-to-back comparisons versus the Odyssey when we were test driving vans we found the seats in both fairly comfortable, but the Sienna had the advantages of being quieter and of being able to comfortably fit 8 adults in 8 passenger trim compared to the mother-in-law seat in the Odyssey. A week after we got the van I took a group of 7 co-workers to lunch in the van and favorably impressed all with the comfort even in the third row.
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Replying to: yatesjo (Sep 02, 2008 12:45 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 02, 2008 12:56 pm)  Apparently my back side is not too wide because I found the 8th seat (+1) in the Odyssey quite comfortable. I prefer ALL seats in the Odyssey to those in the Sienna. 
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Replying to: hansienna (Sep 09, 2008 2:29 pm) 
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We are planning to purchase either a Toyota Sienna or a Honda Odyssey. Our three boys are 12 years old, 8 years old, and just 4 months old. Given the number of children, and the age range (baby in a car seat for a long time still, 8 year old nearly out of his booster, 12 year old getting bigger by the day), what recommendations might any of you have for 7 vs. 8 passenger style models? Any suggestions for seating arrangements which have worked particularly well for you? Thanks very much for any suggestions!
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I'm planning on purchasing a used minivan in the next month or so for about $17k. For that I can get either an 05 Sienna or an 08 Sedona, both with similar options and certified factory warranty. I'm torn because I like the reliability of the Sienna, but appreciate having more years of warranty with the Sedona. What do you al recommend?
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Replying to: wendyc5 (Oct 11, 2008 8:16 pm) All in all, I'd look at 7 passenger models; put the 12 year old and the 4 month old in the second row (the 4mo in the baby seat of course) and let the 8 year old have the third row assuming he can buckle in his booster well. Legroom is sufficient in the third row, even for me at 6'5", assuming the 2nd row seat is adjusted slightly forward. It should be fine for the 12 year old as well. Hope this helps! 
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