[NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle

[Atwood, Mark]

When I was shopping for my most recent Minivan, only Honda and Chrysler had viable options.  The Honda (I've had one Odyssey in the past) is a very nice vehicle and leases well due to it's high residual value.  But for me the Stow and Go seating is a must.  I originally got the Honda back in 2001 when it was the first to have a rear seat to fold in the floor and that was a HUGE value.

When Chrysler had ALL the seats fold in the floor I was standing in line.

That said, if you take adults on long trips, the Honda's back bucket seats (2nd Row) are FAR more comfortable than the Chrysler, but in my case, it's my kids that ride and they don't notice the difference.

Like Jeff, I have a LOADED T&C and it's pretty amazing.  

Again, the Honda will lease better, the Chrysler is a better buy option.

-----Original Message-----
From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of mike mueller
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 9:06 AM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle

 OK question. What would one expect to pay for a Toyota or Honda van vs: the Chryslers? Also what does GM make van wise that's decent anymore? Thanks, Mike

 I wish Ford still made a van. I really like my 2003 Windstar. 

--- On Fri, 8/14/09, richard wallace <rickwallace45 at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: richard wallace <rickwallace45 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Friday, August 14, 2009, 7:40 AM
> The Chrysler sounds good, but you
> might consider a Toyota (American made if that counts)
> Sienna, either new or used (2004 or later model year).
> 
> 168K since new on my '04 and it's been
> rock-solid every day. Absolutely reliable, holds everything.
> 
> No Stow and Go on mine, but I removed the folding rear
> seat (2 bolts) and decked it over, and it's a GREAT
> hidden storage area.
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 6:45 PM,
> John Konneker <jlkonn at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm afraid it's time to bid our Expedition
> adieu.
> Looking around I'm thinking about a minivan.
> Yep, I'm really getting old.
> If anyone has any recommendations I'd really appreciate
> hearing them.
> 
> Thanks!
> JLK
> 
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