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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: Regarding reviews [dennisctc] by carcom2
Sep 08, 2007 (8:04 am)

Replying to: dennisctc (Sep 08, 2007 7:56 am)

Not really.
 
I like sitting pretty far back. No problem with my feet to peddle distance. But my arms are pretty stretched out when sitting far back. So, a telescoping steering wheel will bring the steering wheel in closer so arms can be less extended.
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Another review by carcom2
Sep 08, 2007 (8:11 am)
Mark Phellan's review says:
One thing is certain, though: The company that invented the minivan still builds the best minivans you can buy.
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Re: Another review [carcom2] by marine2
Sep 08, 2007 (9:32 am)

Replying to: carcom2 (Sep 08, 2007 8:11 am)

Summary
  
What Edmunds.com says
Handsome, packed full of thoughtful features and offering almost endless entertainment options, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan reclaims its spot as a top-tier minivan.
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Re: Another review [marine2] by marine2
Sep 08, 2007 (9:37 am)

Replying to: marine2 (Sep 08, 2007 9:32 am)

Oct.2007, Motor Trend, page 134
  
The Japanese machines still hold an edge in interior finish, the dashes in the Honda and Toyota are large, unbroken expanses of rich looking material, whereas the Dodge uses harder plastic with an abundance of cut lines. But in every other way the Dodge felt the equal or superior vehicle.
  
Wheels Ca
  
"Chrysler laid on both a Toyota Sienna and a Honda Odyssey for back-to-back comparisons. These two suggest that the Japanese are still ahead on interior trim quality.
  
Chrysler recently upped the interior ante on its big sedans; a similar program should be in the works for the minivans, if it isn't already.
  
It's better than it was, just not at the top level yet.
  
And the mighty Odyssey engine is still the best in the field.
  
But for choice, features, functionality and value, the Chrysler minivan still rules."
  
Toronto Star
  
http://www.wheels.ca/newsFeatures/article/30709
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Re: Chrysler/Dodge Sienna Odyssey [autowrite] by allez
Sep 09, 2007 (4:03 am)

Replying to: autowrite (Sep 07, 2007 12:47 pm)

Oh! The Sienna's handbook suggests you fill up with premium gas (an option, regular is fine; Odyssey states that you should use regular.
 
What handbook are you looking at? I have a 2007 Sienna and can't seem to find this information you apparently found. My owner's manual says regular and does not even mention premium.
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2006 Sienna Owner's Manual page 376 [allez] by hansienna
Sep 09, 2007 (7:07 am)

Replying to: allez (Sep 09, 2007 4:03 am)

Quote:
"OCTANE RATING
 
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher.
 
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage." (end of quote)
 
To Locate this information, look at the index at the back of the Sienna's Owner's Manual in the "F" section to locate "Fuel information" (page 510 of 2006 Sienna Owner's Manual).
 
I have used 85 octane (high altitude) most of the time except when driving below altitude 2,000 feet when I use 91 octane to bring average above 87...and then refill with 87. I have NEVER heard engine knock on my 2006 Sienna. Overall average is 24.8 MPG at 17,603 miles since purchase. Recent 215 mile round trip yielded 31.7 MPG ( 215.2 miles divided by 6.799 gallons. Filled at same pump before and after trip.)
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Re: 2006 Sienna Owner's Manual page 376 [hansienna] by hause7
Sep 09, 2007 (10:23 am)

Replying to: hansienna (Sep 09, 2007 7:07 am)

The 2004-2006 with the 3.3L V6 recommends premium, the new 2007-2008 Toyota Sienna with the new 3.5L V6 uses regular.
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Re: 2007 Sienna 3.5L uses regular? [hause7] by hansienna
Sep 09, 2007 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: hause7 (Sep 09, 2007 10:23 am)

Another reason for me to be "LESS than pleased" with the purchase of a 2006 Sienna.
 
Could you quote the page number in the 2007 Sienna Owner's Manual where it says the engine uses regular with no disclaimer than better performance will not be achieved with premium fuel?
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Re: 2007 Sienna 3.5L uses regular? [hansienna] by hause7
Sep 09, 2007 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (Sep 09, 2007 12:09 pm)

I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna and am very happy with it, almost to the point where i don't want to trade it in for an 07 since it's been so good to us. Well i know it uses regular because it's in consumer guide. heres a link:http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2007-toyota-sienna-1.htm
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Re: 2007 Sienna 3.5L uses regular? [hansienna] by hause7 by autowrite
Sep 09, 2007 (2:20 pm)
Well i know it uses regular because it's in consumer guide.
 
I would check your 2007 Sienna's owner's manuel. I have found errors in Consumers Guide.

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