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Vans & Minivans Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna
5218 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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We bought our first mini today, and here's my thoughts on today's test drives. We drove rough, uneven roads as well as freeway and town driving. Odyssey - seats slightly more comfortable and a little more leg room overall. Road noise was a bit more pronounced, especially in the 3rd row. Like the looks and body style a little better than the Sienna. Sienna - a more solid driving feel. Engine power and transition, steering, hand ling, & brakes were very responsive, crisp, and tight. Nice promotions and comparatively lower MSRP I believe. So it came down to this. While both cars were clearly acceptable as minivan choices, my wife leaned more toward the Odyssey on specific color choice, body style, and interior feel, plus a 2008 discount. Since this is replacing her Ford Explorer, we agreed the decision was hers to make, although she noticed the Sienna's plusses. That said, if it were entirely up to me, I'd have gone with the fwd-only Sienna LE or XLE for the above reasons. Regardless, I think either one represents a great value for a family vehicle. (FWIW, we bought at ~20% off the 2008 MSRP) yak33
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Replying to: yak33 (Nov 08, 2008 10:36 pm) I must say, you are the first person who thought that steering and handling were noticeably better in the Sienna. I'd have to disagree with ya; the Odyssey drives like a much sportier vehicle to me, despite having less power. Either way, enjoy the van! |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 10, 2008 8:38 pm) |
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Replying to: lab88 (Nov 11, 2008 10:50 am)
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Replying to: yatesjo (Nov 11, 2008 1:11 pm) For some people (such as my aunt), one vehicle is all they care to pay for, so they find one with the best blend for them. She drove smaller vehicles typically, so she liked having a carlike-drive in the Odyssey, while still having the carrying capacity of a minivan with better fuel economy than an SUV. (And yes, I know you weren't making a claim to anything otherwise, your post was just convenient to respond to). |
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Replying to: lab88 (Nov 11, 2008 10:50 am) It's so fun surprising people at stoplights. I actually beat some teen in a brand new Black 2008 mustang V6 5-speed manual. So fun seeing his face at the next stoplight. He rolled down the window and asked if it was stock  We get 21 mpg in our 07 compared to 14-15 in our 04.
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Replying to: hause7 (Nov 12, 2008 1:11 am) |
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Replying to: hause7 (Nov 12, 2008 1:11 am) I test drove a leftover new 2008 Ody today, and I have to say I did not like the steering as much as I like the 07+ Sienna's. I currently drive an Element, so I'm used to Honda steering. I think the new Ody has got the steering too tight now. Weird.
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Replying to: lab88 (Nov 12, 2008 6:26 pm) We haven't driven our Sienna in 2 weeks now  It's at the body shop, a lady rear ended us after a month of owning it and she just took off. She hit us so hard we were pushed into the curb. They had to change the whole rear end and front axles. I think the bill is up to $10,000+ in repairs. Will find out when we pick it up. We miss it 
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Replying to: yak33 (Nov 08, 2008 10:36 pm) Agree the Sienna has more power in a lighter vehicle that also has the most cargo space behind the 3rd row seat BUT the Odyssey has the most comfortable seating with the most leg room for 2nd and 3rd row seats. I would buy a new 2008 Odyssey EX tomorrow if I could get one for 20 % off the MSRP at one of my local Honda dealers even though my 2006 Sienna LE has depreciated too rapidly. 
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