Talk me off the ledge...

[sam_gordon]

As far as vehicle choice, I personally don't drive Toyotas but when it comes to the Sienna I can understand the appeal. There are so few minivans left on the market these days, and a 3rd row SUV just isn't comparable as far as ease of access to the back row. It is all well and good to talk about Ford's quality (and I'm partial to them myself) but they haven't made a minivan since 2006.

I should have known better about a fleet car. I used to be in charge of my companies 'fleet'. Thought someone else may have done better.

 

[Swimalie]

I don't think you read my post - Ford's vehicles, starting with some 2009 models - WILL have better resale values than Toyota, Honda etc.

Not according to Kelly Blue Book where Ford doesn't even make the list for 2011 http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2011-best-resale-value-awards

And Ford only shares the resale list in some categories with others like Honda according to Edmonds http://www.edmunds.com/sedan/2011/buying-guide.html

 

[MyDizneyBoyz]

Apparently Ford is coming back with a minivan after a 4 year hiatus, although they're putting the "mini" back in minivan - this thing is tiny!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/12/20/new-ford-minivan-gives-drivers-magic-feet/

Anyway, I'd pass on the fleet vehicles for the reasons already mentioned. Same reasons I wouldn't buy a rental car.

I drive a Hyundai Entourage which is nothing more than a Kia Sedona on steroids so I can completely understand the minivan appeal. I'd recommend my car but it's now a collectors item as they only made them for 3 years... too much in-family competition with Kia, I suppose.

I'm sure the perfect car will turn up at just the right time for you.

 

[Colleen27]

Apparently Ford is coming back with a minivan after a 4 year hiatus, although they're putting the "mini" back in minivan - this thing is tiny!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/12/20/new-ford-minivan-gives-drivers-magic-feet/
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Having seen that thing in person, I'd have put TINY in caps! I never thought a vehicle could simultaneously be a compact car AND a minivan until this year's auto show. That said, it is the cutest little thing and I could see it being perfect for us when we're down to two kids at home but still want the ability to fit our oldest for the times when he can join us on family vacations.