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Re: Comparing vehicles? [hansienna]
by jefferyg
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Jul 31, 2007 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: hansienna (Jul 31, 2007 6:54 am)
More interior space? I'm surprised. Cargo space I could see, but overall usable space - I just can't see it. But my point was more about how different all newer minivans (at least those sold here in the States) are very different to their predecessors.
An eight hour trip is no biggie in any of the new vans. The same trip in an Astro and you'd need orthopedic surgery. We rented an Astro once for a family vacation and I did most of the driving - not a pleasant experience.
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- #132 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [hansienna]
by ateixeira
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Jul 31, 2007 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: hansienna (Jul 31, 2007 6:54 am)
Astro was built up in Baltimore, not far from me. They closed the plant, though. It was trucky and met the needs of contractors and other fleet buyers, but not consumers.
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- #133 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [hansienna]
by josm100
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Jul 31, 2007 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: hansienna (Jul 31, 2007 6:54 am)
Do you own an Entourage? If you do not then I don't beleve you have enough information to make these statements. I own an entourage and can safely say that your comment is way off base. Nor is it supported by reviews and owner reports across the web. Thanks.
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- #134 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [josm100]
by ateixeira
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Jul 31, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: josm100 (Jul 31, 2007 8:11 am)
I'd have to agree. Even though I chose a Sienna, the Sedona I test drove was certainly competitive and offered a good value. It's far from being "junk".
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- #135 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [josm100]
by 11b33t
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Jul 31, 2007 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: josm100 (Jul 31, 2007 8:11 am)
+1...another case of owner smack talking...
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- #136 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [hansienna]
by shaky4
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Aug 01, 2007 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: hansienna (Jul 31, 2007 6:54 am)
I own an entourage too and have absolutely no regrets, NONE!! And on the day I bought mine I would have purchased any of the top four in my list meeting my requirements (not in order), namely Sienna, Odyssey, Sedona or Entourage. And the NVH levels in Entourage/Sedona are extremely low, and quality top notch, as confirmed by numerous quality/safety awards and positive reviews across the web!! Please refrain from making emotional statements.
Thanks
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- #137 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [shaky4]
by davethecarnut
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Aug 01, 2007 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: shaky4 (Aug 01, 2007 6:54 am)
I agree also..no regrets. But, my Entourage has had a few recalls; A/C compressor pulley making noise, idler arm pulley making noise and most troublesome was when we got stranded by the ECU going out and not being able to start the van. My van is an early production model so recalls are inevitable and things are working great now. But it;s so comfortable and smooth riding that the wife and I just love it. And a terrific value too. Although I got to admit, that the vehicle this van replaced, a Honda Accord, never saw the dealer again after we drove it off the lot...
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- #138 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [davethecarnut]
by josm100
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Aug 02, 2007 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Aug 01, 2007 9:46 pm)
we have a later production model Entourage and thankfuly (touch wood) have had no problems yet. I think all models have their problems including the Sienna and Odyssey, just look at their forums. IMO anyone considering a new import car will do very well looking at Hyundai and save a lot of money.
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- #139 of 206
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Re: Comparing vehicles? [davethecarnut]
by ateixeira
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Aug 02, 2007 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: davethecarnut (Aug 01, 2007 9:46 pm)
Early ones also had some vibration/alignment problems, but Hyundai finally issued a TSB. Not while I was shopping, though, so that was a small factor in my decision to buy something else.
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Press request
by KarenS HOST
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Aug 05, 2007 (4:21 pm)
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