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#3551 of 3643 Re: Photos of T&C, Ody, and Sienna [yatesjo] by ateixeira Sep 02, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: yatesjo (Sep 02, 2008 12:45 pm) The real 8th seat is what sold me, too. It's a full 20" wide. Compare that to the Ody's bridge, and there's no comparison. Replies to this message: hansienna (Sep 09, 2008 2:29 pm) ateixeira (Sep 10, 2008 9:58 am)
#3552 of 3643 Re: Photos of T&C, Ody, and Sienna [ateixeira] by hansienna Sep 09, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 02, 2008 12:56 pm) BUT the 8 passenger Sienna 2nd row seats have NO armrests.   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. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 10, 2008 9:58 am)
#3553 of 3643 Re: Photos of T&C, Ody, and Sienna [hansienna] by ateixeira Sep 10, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: hansienna (Sep 09, 2008 2:29 pm) We fold down the center seat when it's not in use and the kids can rest their arms on there.
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#3555 of 3643 7 vs. 8 passenger seating? by wendyc5 Oct 11, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 12, 2008 12:09 am) wendyc5 (Oct 12, 2008 12:58 pm) ateixeira (Oct 14, 2008 11:26 am) yatesjo (Oct 14, 2008 4:34 pm) thegraduate (Oct 14, 2008 7:40 pm) and 1 more... ateixeira (Oct 15, 2008 7:09 am) hansienna (Nov 04, 2008 1:39 pm) ateixeira (Nov 05, 2008 12:21 pm) hansienna (Nov 10, 2008 7:03 pm) and 1 more...
#3556 of 3643 05 Sienna v. 08 Sedona? by jw1127 Oct 11, 2008 (8:32 pm)
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? Replies to this message: jpf (Oct 12, 2008 2:28 pm) ateixeira (Oct 14, 2008 11:22 am)
#3557 of 3643 Re: 7 vs. 8 passenger seating? [wendyc5] by thegraduate Oct 12, 2008 (12:09 am)
Replying to: wendyc5 (Oct 11, 2008 8:16 pm) With boys that old and growing every day, I doubt you'll want them sitting three across in the 2nd row. The eight year old and twelve year old would probably want to be on different rows anyway. With seven passenger models being easily found (the Odyssey does have an 8th seat, but it isn't a full-size seat and should probably be treated as a 7 passenger vehicle "PlusOne" in a pinch for short trips). The standard 7-passenger Sienna would be similar, except that it has an optional 2nd row with 3 full size seats; they aren't as comfortable as the regular 7-pass model though, because they lack armrests.   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! Replies to this message: wendyc5 (Oct 12, 2008 12:58 pm)
#3558 of 3643 Re: 7 vs. 8 passenger seating? [thegraduate] by wendyc5 Oct 12, 2008 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 12, 2008 12:09 am) Thanks for the sage advice---you've helped tremendously!
#3559 of 3643 Re: 05 Sienna v. 08 Sedona? [jw1127] by jpf Oct 12, 2008 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: jw1127 (Oct 11, 2008 8:32 pm) Prior years Sedonas have not been very reliable. Plus the resale value is horrible. Go with the Toyota. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 14, 2008 11:22 am)
#3560 of 3643 Re: 05 Sienna v. 08 Sedona? [jpf] by ateixeira Oct 14, 2008 (11:22 am)
Replying to: jpf (Oct 12, 2008 2:28 pm) IIRC the 100k warranty is not transferable, so you only get a 5/60 warranty.   That could be one reason used ones depreciate so fast.

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