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#2000 of 2021 Re: I SAW THOSE RECENTLY, BUT... [Tim_in_Japan] by yatesjo Feb 19, 2009 (11:37 am)
Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 17, 2009 2:46 am) The Alphard is a pretty odd looking beast. The Estima hearkens back to the GM "dustbuster" style minivans from the early 90s... not a good thing in my opinion. The Sienna isn't pretty, but it is the least ugly of the three.   I'm skeptical that Toyota could support 2 minivans in the US market, and the Sienna size would sell more vans. If there really was a strong demand for smaller minivans the Mazda 5 should have a bigger market share. US Market minivans keep growing with each generation because that is the way most of us want them. Replies to this message: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 20, 2009 1:23 am) yatesjo (Feb 20, 2009 11:35 am)
#2001 of 2021 Re: I SAW THOSE RECENTLY, BUT... [yatesjo] by Tim_in_Japan Feb 20, 2009 (1:23 am)
Replying to: yatesjo (Feb 19, 2009 11:37 am) Well I guess everyone has their own opinion. Trust me, how could anyone compair a Ford to a Toyota. I have no idea what Mazda was thinking when they placed the Mazda 5 in the MPV's place. You should see the new one over here in Japan. Take a look at the interior snap shots of the Alphard.   Interior of Toyota Alphard   I drive a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, and this van is larger than mine. Also the Estima is just as large as my DGC, but 1000 percent nicer. The only reason I purchased the DGC was because I was coming back to the US three years ago, and you cannot bring over the Alphard or the Estima without paying thousands of dollars in conversions. Replies to this message: yatesjo (Feb 20, 2009 11:35 am)
#2002 of 2021 Re: I SAW THOSE RECENTLY, BUT... [Tim_in_Japan] by yatesjo Feb 20, 2009 (11:35 am)
Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 20, 2009 1:23 am) I grant you that Alphard is very lux. I can only guess at what it costs with that much kit. It does look big, especially so with the small wheels, but am curious to know how the interior volume competes with the current generation of the three major US market vans. It would need a lot of de-contenting for a base level model if it were to replace the current Sienna, otherwise it will be a Lexus selling to the mature audience rather than the family market that buys most of the minivans.   I'm not necessarily comparing the Mazda 5 to a Toyota directly, but if a market exists for the small minivan then the one company offering a vehicle in that class should do well. Witness Chrysler's intro of the first minivan- not a great quality product but it filled a niche and they owned the market for a long time. The Mazda 5 is not a poor quality vehicle and it is built by Mazda and only rebadged as a Ford in some international markets.
#2003 of 2021 Aerostar by ateixeira Feb 23, 2009 (9:35 am)
You don't see any resemblance?   Check out the A- and B-pillars specifically. It looks like a modern Aerostar would look. Almost exactly. Replies to this message: yatesjo (Feb 23, 2009 10:44 am)
#2004 of 2021 Re: Aerostar [ateixeira] by yatesjo Feb 23, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 23, 2009 9:35 am) Wow. And I thought the Estima looked like the Dustbuster generation GMs. The resemblance of the Alphard to the Aerostar is amazing.   Come on Toyota. Look in better places for inspiration!
#2005 of 2021 You guys just dont get it... by Tim_in_Japan Feb 24, 2009 (3:25 am)
Well, I guess this is what makes America great. We can all agree to disagree. Trust me, if you were able to see the Estima or Alphard in person, you would never again think that a Ford looks anyting like a Toyota. Even if it did, the Toyota would still be better built that any Ford ever thought about being built. Replies to this message: jim1462 (Feb 24, 2009 11:02 am) yatesjo (Feb 24, 2009 11:32 am) ateixeira (Feb 24, 2009 2:00 pm)
#2006 of 2021 Re: You guys just dont get it... [Tim_in_Japan] by jim1462 Feb 24, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 24, 2009 3:25 am) IMO the Estima is the right vehicle that's needed in the USA, Much better than the Mazda 5.The Venza is a glorified station wagon with huge 20 in. wheels.
#2007 of 2021 Re: You guys just dont get it... [Tim_in_Japan] by yatesjo Feb 24, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 24, 2009 3:25 am) Toyota would still be better built that any Ford ever thought about being built.   Now brother that is the truth and why I bought my Sienna.   I have yet to find a car that looked better in person than it does in the glossy publicity shots. Most don't live up to the hype. If they can't make it look good with perfect lighting and shooting the best angles, it is just not going to look good.
#2008 of 2021 Re: You guys just dont get it... [Tim_in_Japan] by ateixeira Feb 24, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 24, 2009 3:25 am) I'm only referring to the exterior styling. The interior looks fine. I'm sure it's a fine van.   My Sienna is far from pretty, but it's still the best van sold here, IMHO.
#2009 of 2021 2010 Redesign?? by samnoe Jun 16, 2009 (3:01 pm)
Still no clue?? Anything?? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 7:41 am) samnoe (Jun 22, 2009 5:52 pm) Tim_in_Japan (Jun 23, 2009 1:58 am) and 1 more... ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 8:14 am) and 4 more...

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