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What is this discussion about? Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Mazda MAZDA5, Kia Sedona, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, Van


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Re: 2008 minivan GPS is bad!!! by ozarkatv
Dec 30, 2007 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: bench (Apr 13, 2007 8:19 am)

Just bought a 2008 Sienna. It is very nice. We have about 600 miles on it. The only serious problem we have is the GPS. I already have a handheld Garmin and had certain expectations. The built in GPS is NOT user friendly. The mapping stinks!!! I would buy a Tom Tom for a fraction of the cost or a hand held. The routing is bad and the map is not up to date. You have to buy any update and since I have the 2008 and it is outdated, I would hate to PURCHASE and new version next year. Don't get the GPS.....buy a portable at Best Buy!!!
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Re: Which one? [hansienna] by viz
Dec 30, 2007 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (Dec 30, 2007 9:10 am)

Thank you!
Yes it includes taxes.
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Re: Which one? [bobw3] by viz
Dec 30, 2007 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 30, 2007 9:38 am)

500 below invoice.
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Re: Which one? [hansienna] by bobw3
Dec 30, 2007 (10:39 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (Dec 30, 2007 9:10 am)

Replying to: viz (Dec 30, 2007 8:36 am)
 
2008 Ody EX for $ 399 / month with NO up front money looks like a good deal. Most leases require 6 to 11 months EXTRA $$$$ up front to make the monthly payments artificially low.
  
$ 399 / month for 36 months = total outlay $ 14,364 for 3years.

 
But if you could buy the Ody EX for $26,000 and 3 years later sell it for $17,000, you'd be a lot better off then speding $14,364 and then having nothing after 3 years.
 
The KBB value for an '04 EX with 45,000 miles is $17,000
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Re: Toyota the best? [hause7] by hansienna
Dec 31, 2007 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: hause7 (Oct 25, 2007 9:23 pm)

They are NOT going to repair all the doors with spot weld problems for free. They will fix them for free ONLY if the spot welds become detached within 5 years from date of purchase IF the owner can prove there was no abuse.
 
Two months after reading about Toyota's " GENEROSITY ", I finally got warranty extension for this defect in today's mail. Toyota is extending the warranty for 5 years or 100,000 miles for the Front Door Check Mounting Panel defect. It also reads "Damage incurred from abuse, ....is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or this warranty extension".
 
Won't it be convenient for Toyota to claim "abuse" if the front door check mounting panel spot welds become detached?
 
I plan to trade off my Sienna before it is 5 years old. I am not pleased with Toyota quality, uncomfortable seats, poorly designed dash, and lack of comfort features that are on less expensive Chrysler minivans.
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Re: Toyota the best? [hansienna] by dennisctc
Jan 01, 2008 (5:45 am)

Replying to: hansienna (Dec 31, 2007 3:45 pm)

Won't it be convenient for Toyota to claim "abuse" if the front door check mounting panel spot welds become detached?
 
We all know on here how abusive you are to door hinges Hans!!
 
"Abuse" is so subjective....what if you're a muscular body builder?? or you have 10 kids opening and closing the doors constantly.....Scrary for owners.
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Re: Toyota the best? [dennisctc] by ateixeira
Jan 01, 2008 (8:06 am)

Replying to: dennisctc (Jan 01, 2008 5:45 am)

Yeah, put down that sledge hammer...and nobody gets hurt.
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Re: carseats and seat angle? [bobw3] by aaron_t
Jan 04, 2008 (11:49 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 05, 2007 9:24 am)

Just catchining up on this thread...
 
I now have a 1-month old and a 2.5yr old. I use a Graco infant carrier with detachable base in our 2007 T&C with Stow N Go (same as 2008 model seats). With the angle of the seat bottom, I put two 1" 3-ring bilders under the back of the base to make it more level for my son's head. I don't remember doing this for my older daughter in our 2005 with same seats, although she only lasted about 2 months in the carrier before we used a Britax Marathon convertible seat in the minivan. I am determined to keep this guy in a carrier at least through winter and hopefully until my daughter can use a booster/next step. I don't really want to buy another $250 car seat for him for only 6 months until the odler child moves up.
 
Anyway, the adjustment on the Graco seat base wasn't enough for SnG so my solution is soem binders fileld with paper.
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Re: carseats and seat angle? [aaron_t] by bobw3
Jan 04, 2008 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am)

Using binders under a car seat?? Doesn't sound too safe to me. I'd never buy a vehicle with this strange seat angle.
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Re: carseats and seat angle? [aaron_t] by lgret13
Jan 04, 2008 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: aaron_t (Jan 04, 2008 11:49 am)

I have an 08 with the stow and go and have the graco snug ride car seat and base and have no issues with the angle of the seat. The indicator on the side of the car seat shows no orange at all and is perfectly level. Are you sure you installed it correctly and that the front foot of base is set to the highest level. I think if i had the seat in the third row there may be angle problem.

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