Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna?

[maciec]

We like many others were torn between the Odyssey and Sienna. We opted for the Sienna because it was more comfortable. I felt like there was too much open space in the Honda. In the Sienna I felt cozy. It fit. I don't know how else to explain it. When I drove the loaded Honda I felt like I was in an empty car. It's hard to explain. Plus, the girl put me in a van with tan interior after I told her that I hated tan and it added to my not liking the van. I hate tan interior and will never have another can with tan interior again.

We do a lot of long drives to PA and Maine and my Sienna is wonderful. We got the XLE Limited AWD with Nav and DVD. We felt that we were going to be spending a lot of time in this van driving and we are going to have it for a very long time so why not have all the comforts.

The only thing that I don't like about it is that you can't control the dvd from the front seat (atl least I haven't figured out how to), the front passenger seat isn't powered, and 2nd row seats need to recline just a little further. Oh and it needs just a little more pickp like the Honda has. Other than that, I have no complaints.

By the way our van is a 2005.

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

I love my Honda Odyssey! Mine's a 2001 with 100,000 miles and I've never had a problem with it. I only wish I could trade it in for a 2005 Odyssey Touring model.

 

[Puffy2]

This may have already been noted. The transmission problems with the Odysseys was with 2002 and younger models..or was it 2003? In any case, they have worked those issues out.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Thanks everyone I'll check out both of them tomorrow and see what we like!

 

[pw2pp]

From Consumerreports.org .........

Honda Odyssey

The redesigned Honda Odyssey is our Top Pick minivan. In our most recent test, it outscored the Toyota Sienna by a small margin . It has improved interior flexibility and fit and finish. The third row folds into the floor in sections. The cabin features many well-designed details. Road noise has been reduced. Handling is agile and precise, and the ride is supple and steady. The V6 is smooth, punchy, and quiet. The engine in the high-end models imperceptibly shuts off three cylinders when cruising in order to save fuel. Overall this is a very slick vehicle that is every bit as capable as a midluxury sedan.

 

[snoopy]

my neighbor has had nothing but trouble with her Honda. something about the transmission that they cant seem to fix.

This was our experience too.