Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> take home feature for feature.
So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
27,989.
Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate (which
is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> take home feature for feature.
So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
27,989.
Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate (which
is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
#62
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Woody wrote:
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
#63
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Woody wrote:
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
#64
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Woody wrote:
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
#65
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Woody wrote:
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
> Before you harp all the praise on the jap cars look at the 2002 Odyssey
> problems on www.odyclub.com . With their transmission, EGR, IAC valve and
> other problems they are far worse than the problems you had on the Venture.
> The reliability is no better there.
Woody, would you please do this newsgroup a favor... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Once again, here's a reality check for you. Honda extended warranties
and/or issued recalls for many of those issues. If you look at long-term
reliability data in Consumer Reports or just about any other source, they
will say that Odyssey is still more reliable than any big 3 minivan.
Venture (since "replaced" by Upchucker, uh, I mean Uplander) is saddled with
a V6 that is prone to the expensive-to-fix intake manifold gasket problem
that GM still refuses to acknowledge. Ford and Crapsler minivans still have
higher rates of tranny failure than the Odyssey, and they never issued
recalls or extended warranties for them.
BTW, the OP is looking at a new Odyssey. The tranny issue was resolved by
the time it was redesigned for 2005.
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
#67
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
#68
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
#69
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
helpful.
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
>> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
>> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
>> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
>> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
>> take home feature for feature.
>
> So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> 27,989.
>
> Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).
>
>
#70
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
On Feb 13, 2:59 am, "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
On Feb 13, 2:59 am, "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
#72
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
On Feb 13, 2:59 am, "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
#73
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
On Feb 13, 2:59 am, "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
> The EX-L is easily the best deal in the Odyssey. I drive my elderly parents
> around and I decided that I wanted power sliding doors for them (the right
> decision) and rear hatches on vans get filthy fast so I wanted a power rear
> door. For that you need the touring model. I regret not paying more and
> gettting the rear view camera and navigation (my wife has navigation on her
> accord and it is a pleasure). But the front and rear sensors are very
> helpful.
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOS...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:%y6Ah.41$Tw5.27@newsfe08.lga...
>
>
>
> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> >news:e_0Ah.727$tD2.102@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >> We have a Odyssey 06 Touring model. Fine car though leather seats are a
> >> bit hard. Interior of Sienna reminded me of a Ford Taurus. Both are
> >> good cars. Read consumer reports review at library. For better handling
> >> get the Odyssey. For slightly softer ride get the Sienna. I would go
> >> with the better dealer if it was a toss up. Odyssey should be cheaper to
> >> take home feature for feature.
>
> > So far it is. The Sienna FWD, 7-pas XLE with the leather package is $31K
> > while a quote emailed to me earlier today has the 8-pas Odyssey EX-L at
> > 27,989.
>
> > Wife likes the 8th seat in the Odyssey (as well as Honda's proven track
> > record with previous cars we've had) more than the electric tailgate
> > (which is included in the '07 Touring Odyssey).- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Avoid the Mercedes. There reliability is horrible. Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.
#74
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Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Wow, tough choices --
I'm not much of a fan of the Sienna, but it's not a bad car. The
Mercedes is VERY nice and is a really cool car, but their reliability
can't match the Toyota or the Honda. But as Seth put it above, it
should last for 27 months. Keep in mind though, this means you'll have
to buy another car in a little over two years, so if you're in this
for the long run, the Mercedes probably wouldn't be your best choice.
Overall, I'd take the Honda. I find it more comfortable, it's larger,
and it'll fit eight passengers. That should be a good plus for your
wife, especially if you have kids. Plus, it sounds like it's cheaper.
Good luck! Overall, any of the three you choose will serve you well,
it's just down to details now...
I'm not much of a fan of the Sienna, but it's not a bad car. The
Mercedes is VERY nice and is a really cool car, but their reliability
can't match the Toyota or the Honda. But as Seth put it above, it
should last for 27 months. Keep in mind though, this means you'll have
to buy another car in a little over two years, so if you're in this
for the long run, the Mercedes probably wouldn't be your best choice.
Overall, I'd take the Honda. I find it more comfortable, it's larger,
and it'll fit eight passengers. That should be a good plus for your
wife, especially if you have kids. Plus, it sounds like it's cheaper.
Good luck! Overall, any of the three you choose will serve you well,
it's just down to details now...
#75
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...
Wow, tough choices --
I'm not much of a fan of the Sienna, but it's not a bad car. The
Mercedes is VERY nice and is a really cool car, but their reliability
can't match the Toyota or the Honda. But as Seth put it above, it
should last for 27 months. Keep in mind though, this means you'll have
to buy another car in a little over two years, so if you're in this
for the long run, the Mercedes probably wouldn't be your best choice.
Overall, I'd take the Honda. I find it more comfortable, it's larger,
and it'll fit eight passengers. That should be a good plus for your
wife, especially if you have kids. Plus, it sounds like it's cheaper.
Good luck! Overall, any of the three you choose will serve you well,
it's just down to details now...
I'm not much of a fan of the Sienna, but it's not a bad car. The
Mercedes is VERY nice and is a really cool car, but their reliability
can't match the Toyota or the Honda. But as Seth put it above, it
should last for 27 months. Keep in mind though, this means you'll have
to buy another car in a little over two years, so if you're in this
for the long run, the Mercedes probably wouldn't be your best choice.
Overall, I'd take the Honda. I find it more comfortable, it's larger,
and it'll fit eight passengers. That should be a good plus for your
wife, especially if you have kids. Plus, it sounds like it's cheaper.
Good luck! Overall, any of the three you choose will serve you well,
it's just down to details now...