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Minivan Recommendations Needed

orchid2007orchid2007 member
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We are in the market for a USED (2006-2008) minivan and I am just trying to research which ones are most reliable and which ones to avoid. I originally thought I wanted a Chrysler T&C because of all the great features they have but upon further research I am wondering how reliable they are... Especially when you are shopping used and they tend to have a good amount of miles already driven. 

I know it can really be a luck of the draw when you buy something used, but we only buy cash and new cars depreciate too quickly anyways. We are finding that anything between 2006-2008 are in our price range so that is what we are going with. 

If you own or know someone who owns a minivan in that model year range can you tell me your experience or make a recommendation?
Thanks! 
P.S. I plan to post this on other boards so if you see it duplicated, please don't get annoyed. 
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Re: Minivan Recommendations Needed

  • hokiemel7hokiemel7 member
    I own a new 2013 Toyota Sienna and LOVE it. But I've noticed more used/older Honda Odyssey's and Toyota Sienna's on the road than most other minivans, so I'd most likely go with one of them. I'm also partial to "foreign" manufacturers though since they seem to last longer and hold their value better. 
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  • memali26memali26 member
    Based on our research, we'll be buying either a Honda Odyssey or a Toyota Sienna. They have the best ratings and reviews for reliability, safety, features, comfort, etc. I've never heard anyone who drives either model say they didn't absolutely love theirs.
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  • orchid2007orchid2007 member
    We are Definitely Toyota lovers in our family. Its all DH will drive. I used to have one too but traded it in for a stupid Ford and have done nothing but regret it since... I am really leaning towards the Toyota Sienna now. I cannot find anyone in my area selling an Odyssey to save my life (probably a sign that people like to hang on to them) And the number of Siennas I can find are slightly limited too. However TONS of T&C's and Caravans out there for sale.... Which was my first tip off, lots of people looking to get rid of them...
    Thankfully it is not a pressing situation and we have time to look at some and hold out for the right one to come our way. It's hard when you want something particular and can't just go to a car dealer and pick one out hopefully we will come across a good one. :) Thanks everyone. 
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  • JessiUFJessiUF member
    I bought a Sienna and love it!  I would go for a Sienna or an Odyssey.  They have the best safety ratings which is the most important factor to me.  Buy a subscription of consumer reports and it will give exacts for those years.
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