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Vans & Minivans Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna
5231 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 4:09 AM
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Replying to: bobber1 (Jul 22, 2008 4:56 pm)
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Replying to: dantana01 (Jul 23, 2008 4:14 am) There has been no powertrain problem to speak of, and is actually a delight to drive (like a bigger, heavier Accord) as opposed to the Toyota, which drives like a full-size truck with its numb steering. That being said, I'd try to find an '06 Honda, to avoid the "first-year bugs" if it turns out the Honda is what you really want. By the way, I still love the remote-roll-down windows activated by the key fob on the Accord and Odyssey; something not everyone seems to know about. Talk about a lifesaver in the south on a summer day! Just roll em down on the way to the car; you can do the windows AND the doors on the Odyssey, and really cool the cabin.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 23, 2008 6:16 am)
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Replying to: hause7 (Jul 23, 2008 11:27 am) Maybe it pulls the same raw numbers, but it wasn't nearly as confidence inspiring as the Honda Odyssey. EDIT: Car and Driver had this to say about the Sienna in 2007; it had the new 3.5L If choosing a minivan came down to the powertrain, this Toyota would be a slam-dunk. The 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 is the strong, silent type, rushing to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, nearly a second ahead of the next-best Dodge. In fact, the Toyota earned top marks in every acceleration measure. And it does so with little more than a purr from beyond the fire wall. Less satisfying are the generally aloof responses of the controls. The brakes feel wooden, and stops were long at 201 feet. The steering lacks sharpness. What you get instead of confident handling is a soft, quiet ride that makes the others seem a bit rude. One of our testers noted "butt burn" from the driver's seat, the result of a shape that forces a thin person's weight uncomfortably forward on the cushion. And this about the Odyssey: This Honda has all the competitors covered when it comes to driver confidence. It feels purposeful, motivated, even athletic in a way the others do not. The steering knows where straight ahead is, and carving away from that heading always feels precise. The Odyssey's driving position is one of the best in the business. The dash has large dials with bold markings. The column has tilting and telescoping adjustments. The driver's seat is easily the most comfortable of the group. As the others' engines are upsized, the Odyssey's 244-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is feeling outgunned these days. Acceleration is about average for the group, handling grip and braking were somewhat better than average. Odyssey EX-L: .76g of Grip 48.3 MPH in the lane change Sienna LE .76g of Grip 47.0 MPH in the lane change
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Replying to: dantana01 (Jul 23, 2008 4:14 am) That's why I bought an 07 model and it's been a really good vehicle for me. I wouldn't be afraid of the Dodge vans. You'll get a lot of van for your money in the 05 to 06 models.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 23, 2008 12:21 pm)
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Replying to: hause7 (Jul 23, 2008 5:08 pm) |
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Replying to: bobber1 (Jul 23, 2008 4:02 pm) I had a brand new 76 Civic CVCC, and test drove it, then went to test drive a Toyota Corolla, it took me about 1 block to decide on the Honda. The Civic was like a pocket racer and the Toyota was like a...well...slug. Now the Sienna definitely isn't that bad compared to an Odyssey, but the difference is noticable. I do like the idea of being more of a drivers vehicle. Although I think the Sienna might have an edge on reliability. My g/f also liked the Honda better, she said it was like a glove and the Sienna wasn't that comfortable for her. She loved the Dodge too. Maybe a used 08 might be something worth looking into once the 09's come out. Then again there is that first year bugs to worry about with the 08. Whatever I decide I think if I can be patient and wait until September when the 09's come out I can get a great deal. |
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Replying to: dantana01 (Jul 22, 2008 11:32 am) The Odyssey also outperformed the Sienna until Toyota put the 3.5L in Siennas beginning with the 2007 model. WE own a 2006 Sienna LE that gets great gas mileage and it has the largest storage area behind the 3rd row seat but the Sienna front passenger and middle row seats are NOT as comfortable as those in the Odyssey. There is NOT as much leg room for 3rd row passengers in the Sienna as there is in the Odyssey. Sienna's also do not have very good resale value. 
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Replying to: hansienna (Jul 09, 2008 8:58 am) |
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