tarynsmum
Senior Community Member
I'm starting Minivan shopping (duh duh duuuuuuuhhhh). We cannot buy new, most likely. We'll probably trade in/private sell the Durango, so this will be our Family Car.
All I've ever wanted was a van, and now I'm totally overwhelmed. I want *features*. Must have power doors, DVD player, and all that good stuff. Only have the 2 kids, but I'm sure we'll be carpooling as the kids get older (but don't need an 8th seat at all I don't think). I want a safe vehicle, obviously. The rollover ratings that IIHS make me nervous about the Sedona, so I guess that's out? What else should I be looking for? Is there some sort of cheat sheet (like 20-whatever Odysseys have tranny problems, etc).
I know given our budget, we could get a newer Grand Cavavan/T&C/Sedona than Odyssey/Sienna. (Or only a way stripped down version of the Odyssey/Sienna, and I kinda want those extras )
I've owned 2 vehicles my entire life, so this thing will be with me for the long haul; I want to pick GOOD.
I obviously am going to have to test-drive EVERYTHING, as I'm really super short and can't reach the pedals of a lot of SUVs (I can barely reach the Durango's tbh).
I swear I've been reading over this forum, but I feel over my head (I am SO not technical at all)
All I've ever wanted was a van, and now I'm totally overwhelmed. I want *features*. Must have power doors, DVD player, and all that good stuff. Only have the 2 kids, but I'm sure we'll be carpooling as the kids get older (but don't need an 8th seat at all I don't think). I want a safe vehicle, obviously. The rollover ratings that IIHS make me nervous about the Sedona, so I guess that's out? What else should I be looking for? Is there some sort of cheat sheet (like 20-whatever Odysseys have tranny problems, etc).
I know given our budget, we could get a newer Grand Cavavan/T&C/Sedona than Odyssey/Sienna. (Or only a way stripped down version of the Odyssey/Sienna, and I kinda want those extras )
I've owned 2 vehicles my entire life, so this thing will be with me for the long haul; I want to pick GOOD.
I obviously am going to have to test-drive EVERYTHING, as I'm really super short and can't reach the pedals of a lot of SUVs (I can barely reach the Durango's tbh).
I swear I've been reading over this forum, but I feel over my head (I am SO not technical at all)