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Vans & Minivans Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna
5227 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 02, 2009 12:14 pm) On the whole they seem to have moved in the Odyssey like direction- mother-in-law seat, lower ride, sporty handling- which makes sense if you read the car mags rave about the Ody. However I fear they will compromise some aspects that made me choose the Sienna over the Ody: the price, front and center middle seat, the ground clearance and passenger comfort. At least it looks like the dash still has more thought than the current Ody- except some of the controls look small and like they'll be a reach for the driver. The giant vid screen and Lazy Boys in the second row look lux. How much will those options run? (rather pricey is my guess) |
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Replying to: yatesjo (Dec 02, 2009 2:11 pm) The SE gets all that stuff, sounds to me like that model is really the one that will chase Ody cross-shoppers. They'll have 4 other models for traditional Toyota buyers - base, LE, XLE, and Limited, and none of those get the lowered suspension. 5 models and 2 engines and FWD/AWD and 7/8 seats. Look for another long, long list of models!  I doubt we'll see prices until early next year. It's supposed to arrive in Feb, I think, so we should see pricing announced maybe in Jan. |
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I'm looking at both of these vehicles. I do like the Honda's drive-ability better, but the Toyota's 8 seats seems like it has more options. (I have 3 kids under 3) The Toyota comes with EVP #2 (power doors) windshild wiper de-icer, towing prep and mats. The Honda comes with that dealer installed crap that Honda is famous for, but does have the rear DVD and power doors standard. The thing is, Honda will give me more for my trade in and so I can get it for $670 more. The wife WANTS rear entertainment. (Would have to be after market on the Toyo) Honda will do 0% interest for 2 years as opposed to 3 years for Toyota. Which to choose ?
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Replying to: locomo (Dec 02, 2009 3:36 pm) I ended up getting a 12" screen for $900, and the kids love it. Your kids are close enough in age that they'll probably even watch the same shows. Flip a coin. Better yet, have the family vote. The van the kids crawl towards first wins. 
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Replying to: yatesjo (Dec 02, 2009 2:11 pm) I'm still dithering about what vehicle to buy. By the time I make up my mind, I probably will be too old to drive. 
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Replying to: locomo (Dec 02, 2009 3:36 pm) |
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Replying to: doggrandma (Dec 04, 2009 2:54 pm) DC is forecast to get its first snow tomorrow, early for us. Should only be 2-3" though. |
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Replying to: doggrandma (Dec 04, 2009 2:54 pm) By better passenger comfort I was referring to the Sienna's quieter and smoother ride compared to the Odyssey. If they go for a more sporting and connected driving experience for the driver, the passengers will likely pay for the compromise. |
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Replying to: doggrandma (Dec 04, 2009 2:54 pm)
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Replying to: islandvan (Dec 05, 2009 3:54 am) My 2008 Miata is actually OK, but my 1993 Miata used to scrape bottom all the time. Of course Miata owners complain that the new suspension is too high, so you'll never make everyone happy. |
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