Mach Knockers
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I'm looking at getting a 2015 Sienna SE or a 2015 Odyssey EX-L. I REALLY like some aspects of each that the other lacks, yet have some concerns that I can't really address during a test drive.
The Sienna SE looks a lot meaner. I'm used to driving lowered, aggressive looking vehicles with that certain stance and car buff appeal... The Sienna is "lowered", has 19" wheels, and has a black interior with contrast stitching. It looks hot, as minivans go.
The Odyssey looks like a nice sweet minivan. Not my thing. But, I can't just buy it on looks. If I could, I'd keep my beloved Flex Titanium, all black, dropped 1.5", with 20" wheels. I love her. Too bad the kids don't, but I'm tired of hatch loading one kid, battling cargo space, etc. I totally see the benefit of the van over the crossover.
The 10 year old rides in a bubble bum, incognito, or high back Monterey.
The 6 year old rides in a Frontier 90.
The 2.5 year old is RF in a Chicco Nextfit or a Radian XTSL.
We often carry a small variety of extra children, all in boosters or harnesses.
We sometimes carry extra adults.
We do a LOT of road trips, 1000 miles plus.
My concerns with Sienna:
1. Do those seat tracks fill up with sand and dirt? We do a fair amount of beach going.
2.. That itty bitty center seat...its stow-ability is awesome, but is it usable? Can I three across my kids COMFORTABLY? I'm really concerned about the usability of that tiny seat!
DS is close to 5 stepping in that seat, so maybe I don't need to worry too much. I don't know how
3. Seats don't fold flat. How big of a deal is this for those of you who do a lot of cargo loading?
Which one is nicer for adults in the rear? I'm not looking at the ones with RES or leg rests, fwiw. My husband seems to feel that the Sienna is substantially nicer for adults in the second row. And, adults in the third row? Any thoughts there for either model?
And I've read a bunch of Sedona reviews, from it scoring first place in Motor Trend to it scoring fourth place from Edmunds and third place with Car and Driver. Hmmmm....maybe I should give it an in-person look.
I'd love to see the car seat nuts' opinions on these two (three).
The Sienna SE looks a lot meaner. I'm used to driving lowered, aggressive looking vehicles with that certain stance and car buff appeal... The Sienna is "lowered", has 19" wheels, and has a black interior with contrast stitching. It looks hot, as minivans go.
The Odyssey looks like a nice sweet minivan. Not my thing. But, I can't just buy it on looks. If I could, I'd keep my beloved Flex Titanium, all black, dropped 1.5", with 20" wheels. I love her. Too bad the kids don't, but I'm tired of hatch loading one kid, battling cargo space, etc. I totally see the benefit of the van over the crossover.
The 10 year old rides in a bubble bum, incognito, or high back Monterey.
The 6 year old rides in a Frontier 90.
The 2.5 year old is RF in a Chicco Nextfit or a Radian XTSL.
We often carry a small variety of extra children, all in boosters or harnesses.
We sometimes carry extra adults.
We do a LOT of road trips, 1000 miles plus.
My concerns with Sienna:
1. Do those seat tracks fill up with sand and dirt? We do a fair amount of beach going.
2.. That itty bitty center seat...its stow-ability is awesome, but is it usable? Can I three across my kids COMFORTABLY? I'm really concerned about the usability of that tiny seat!
DS is close to 5 stepping in that seat, so maybe I don't need to worry too much. I don't know how
3. Seats don't fold flat. How big of a deal is this for those of you who do a lot of cargo loading?
Which one is nicer for adults in the rear? I'm not looking at the ones with RES or leg rests, fwiw. My husband seems to feel that the Sienna is substantially nicer for adults in the second row. And, adults in the third row? Any thoughts there for either model?
And I've read a bunch of Sedona reviews, from it scoring first place in Motor Trend to it scoring fourth place from Edmunds and third place with Car and Driver. Hmmmm....maybe I should give it an in-person look.
I'd love to see the car seat nuts' opinions on these two (three).