Re: Probably gonna get an Odyssey...

On Feb 13, 2:59 am, "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLE...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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 re****ts 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 -
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Avoid the Mercedes.  There reliability is horrible.  Good tranny and
motor, but the electronics are straight out of the garbage.