Recommedation on a good minivan
02-22-2007, 12:09 PM
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02-22-2007, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by arthurk' post='394403' date='Feb 22 2007, 03:41 PM
How about Acura MDX or Subaru Tribeca? Both seat 7 people (not that it's necessary for u) and have good gadgets. Price is reasonable.
Sliding doors mini-van are not cool :thumbsdown:
Sliding doors mini-van are not cool :thumbsdown:
02-22-2007, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='394439' date='Feb 22 2007, 04:44 PM
My wife wants to get a car that can sit 7 people and has a big storage area, so minvan is the only way I can go. :'( If I can get a 7 seater SUV, then I'll get the X5. But minivan is what the boss has asked for.
My boss hates mini-van....so I am lucky there
02-22-2007, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by arthurk' post='394442' date='Feb 22 2007, 04:53 PM
If that's the case, go with Toyota Sienna then. It is a reliable car and has tons of storage room at the back.
My boss hates mini-van....so I am lucky there
My boss hates mini-van....so I am lucky there
By the way arthurk, I see you are in Toronto too, are you interested to come to our GTA meet this spring?
02-23-2007, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='394376' date='Feb 23 2007, 03:27 AM
It's not going to be modify to a pimped out look. It's just going to be some nice body kit and rims.
Here's a pic of the Japanese version Odyssey modified by Mugen.
Here's a pic of the Japanese version Odyssey modified by Mugen.
Go for praticality, Both Toyota and Honda is very reliable and easy to maintain, but I would bet the Sienna will cost you more as Toyota charges a premium and there's alot more options on it.
And forget about modding it, is a minivan for god's sake
Let your wife grew tired of it and switch it back to some other cars later.
02-23-2007, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='394595' date='Feb 23 2007, 04:25 AM
And forget about modding it, is a minivan for god's sake
I would say 50% of the minivan in HK has mods and many of them looks really nice. 
02-23-2007, 04:55 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='394613' date='Feb 23 2007, 07:47 PM
You are in Hong Kong and you know what mods I'm talking about. I would say 50% of the minivan in HK has mods and many of them looks really nice.
I would say 50% of the minivan in HK has mods and many of them looks really nice. But you know, when a car isn't available in Japan chances are there will be no body kit made for them and the Odyssey and Sienna in America/Canada is not available in Japan.
Plus another point is you are trying to convince your wife that minivan is uncool, or maybe I've made the wrong assumption
I would get some leather seats and probably some other options that's practical like DVD entertainment system for the minivan as is for the wife and kid only, you would be driving the bimmer most of the time right? So save a few bucks for mods on your bimmer instead of blowing it on the van, just my 2 cents.
02-23-2007, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='394452' date='Feb 22 2007, 05:19 PM
My wife used to hate minivan too. But after our baby has come, the world flips 180 degree.....
By the way arthurk, I see you are in Toronto too, are you interested to come to our GTA meet this spring?
By the way arthurk, I see you are in Toronto too, are you interested to come to our GTA meet this spring?
I have gotten 2 babies and my wife still hates minivans
Anyhow, let me know the details about your meeting. I am interested to go.
02-23-2007, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='394626' date='Feb 23 2007, 08:55 AM
Plus another point is you are trying to convince your wife that minivan is uncool, or maybe I've made the wrong assumption
you would be driving the bimmer most of the time right?
you would be driving the bimmer most of the time right?
But once you've got the order from the highest authority, you'll have to go take care of it no matter you like it or not. :'( I'll be driving the bimmer most of the time when I'm going out alone. But when there's any driving involving my wife (and the baby of course), the e60 is out of the picture.
02-25-2007, 11:35 AM
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A lot of folks I know highly receommend that Honda Oddessey. Me, I would do an SUV cross over like a Buick Rendezvous. Its on the minivan platform, but more like an SUV. JMO...