Looking for a Minivan

from JoeUser Forums

We have a leased Chevy Venture and are looking for a new minivan when our lease is up in November.  I liked the Venture except it has a dog of an engine and my husband wants one with a navigation system and dynamic cruise control.  I have done some research online and so far the only minivan that has the navigation system, dynamic cruise and optional 8 passenger seating is the Toyota Sienna. 

Does anyone out there own a Sienna?  If so, how do you like it?  If not, do you know of another minivan that has those options?  I want it to have some pep too.

Any help would be greatly appreciated since it seems I spend half my life in the minivan ;)

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm a big fan of the Honda Odessey. Lots of great features and if I had the dough....I'd buy one!
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
The Odyssey does look pretty sweet but it doesn't have adaptive cruise control.  That's a deal breaker for my hubby.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Why not check out "Iris"? See Australian Girl :Symbol...Driveway.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
The 2005 Toyota Sienna won last year's best minivan from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. (This year? Honda Odyssey.) Sienna is an excellent van and I have heard nothing but good things about it. It also came in first in resale value, retaining its value the best of all minivans for a 4-yr and 6-yr resale. (Good news for trade-in time.)
We bought a new van last year, but couldn't afford a Sienna. We went with a used (2002) Chevy Venture ourselves, and have been moderately happy with it. When the time comes, we'll look at th Sienna or an Odyssey.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
We ended up getting a Sienna. I am pretty happy with it but I think they over did it on the electronics. The laser cruise is buggy and the keyless doors don't work all that well all the time. I love the versatility of the seating and it is a peppy ride for a minivan. I have had minivans for about 8yrs now and the Sienna is my favorite so far. Ours is Salsa red