Author Topic: Odyssey vs Sienna (Read 75883 times)

Traveler718 · « **Reply #180 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:16:08 PM »

Bump - in the market for a new minivan, read the whole thread. Has anything changed since these earlier posts? Between 2015 Odyssey EX and 2015 Sienna LE, what would you recommend? And any reason to wait for 2016 models if I'm not particularly in a rush?

Haven't shopped around much, but first quote had Odyssey at 29.5 and Sienna at 31. How much better can I do, and any places in Brooklyn you'd recommend trying? If prices hold up, is Sienna worth the extra $? Their financing is 1% cheaper.

Dan · « **Reply #181 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:16:49 PM »

CR ranks the Ody as the clear winner.

Ergel · « **Reply #182 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:29:23 PM »

That's a pretty good first quote

PBaruch · « **Reply #183 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Traveler718 on April 14, 2015, 04:16:08 PM

Bump - in the market for a new minivan, read the whole thread. Has anything changed since these earlier posts? Between 2015 Odyssey EX and 2015 Sienna LE, what would you recommend? And any reason to wait for 2016 models if I'm not particularly in a rush?

Haven't shopped around much, but first quote had Odyssey at 29.5 and Sienna at 31. How much better can I do, and any places in Brooklyn you'd recommend trying? If prices hold up, is Sienna worth the extra $? Their financing is 1% cheaper.

I have an Odyssey and am not thrilled with it. It has a very rough ride. The Sienna is more comfortable. Yes it is rated the best but I wouldn't get an Odyssey based upon that rating alone. That being said, I haven't had any problems with my Odyssey in 14k miles (except for a recall on the airbag) and have only done routine maintenance to it.

Also, people in the know will tell you that the Sienna ages better but that only matters if you intend on keeping it long term.

My two cents for whatever its worth.

Ergel · « **Reply #184 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:46:48 PM »

We are very happy with our Odyssey

Dan · « **Reply #185 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:02:22 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on April 14, 2015, 04:46:48 PM

We are very happy with our Odyssey

+1.

Quote from: PBaruch on April 14, 2015, 04:45:02 PM

It has a very rough ride.

Couldn't disagree more.

sillypainter · « **Reply #186 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:05:23 PM »

I love love my new Odyssey. I have the EX-L. The right side electric mirror is also a life saver.

PBaruch · « **Reply #187 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:14:14 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 14, 2015, 05:02:22 PM

+1.
Couldn't disagree more.

Maybe the roads are better in Cleveland? Come for a rude in HutzNPlutz with me. Also, I have the Touring - not sure if that has a rougher ride.

cozmohoot · « **Reply #188 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:31:45 PM »

Touring may he rougher since the tires are probably lower profile.
In general though, Honda is not as soft a ride as Toyota

Yosel · « **Reply #189 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:35:38 PM »

I drive the new 2015 KIA Sedona, what a nice ride, comfort, roomy, 8 seats, etc

Traveler718 · « **Reply #190 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:22:46 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on April 14, 2015, 04:29:23 PM

That's a pretty good first quote

It's definitely not bad, but when you wrote that you got an EXL for under 30k, how is 29.5 for the EX good? My guy quoted me 34.5k for EX-L. I'm on the fence between EX and EX-L, but certainly wouldn't spend 5k for the upgrade. Any tips for places to get better prices from, or best month to buy?

Ergel · « **Reply #191 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:23:44 PM »

I misread. I thought you had said EXL

Traveler718 · « **Reply #192 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:24:36 PM »

Quote from: Yosel on April 14, 2015, 05:35:38 PM

I drive the new 2015 KIA Sedona, what a nice ride, comfort, roomy, 8 seats, etc

I was actually reading about the 2015 Kia when you posted. I was surprised to read about the redesign, but it clearly gets great reviews. Everybody now says the top 3 are Odyssey, Sienna, and Sedona. People say for the same price Sedona gives you better features, but that it's smaller and not as child-friendly. The warranty is also great, but people say they're not known for their durability. Any other thoughts on Odyssey vs. Sedona for a family?

Traveler718 · « **Reply #193 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:25:27 PM »

Can you post

Quote from: Ergel on April 14, 2015, 07:23:44 PM

I misread. I thought you had said EXL

Can you post (or PM me) where you got yours for so cheap? I realize it may have gone up a little in that time, but would be quite happy to get an EX-L for 30k.

Ergel · « **Reply #194 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:28:46 PM »

Got it from PAL. They matched the best price I found elsewhere

Traveler718 · « **Reply #195 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:32:58 PM »

Do you remember where you got the other price (so I can get them to match it)?

cozmohoot · « **Reply #196 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:25:10 PM »

If you are buying, I would stick to Honda over kia. A lease would be a different story

Shkop · « **Reply #197 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:33:09 AM »

Odyssey is great but wish it did not look like a hearse. The old model
was a nicer. Not that its a factor.

Even more so with the Quest. The old model was very nicely designed. The current
model resembles a boat who's stern is about to collide with the vehicle in the next lane
when the road turns.

Who comes up with these shapes?

PBaruch · « **Reply #198 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:35:10 AM »

Quote from: Shkop on April 15, 2015, 11:33:09 AM

Odyssey is great but wish it did not look like a hearse. The old model
was a nicer. Not that its a factor.

Even more so with the Quest. The old model was very nicely designed. The current
model resembles a boat who's stern is about to collide with the vehicle in the next lane
when the road turns.

Who comes up with these shapes?

I don't think anyone buys a minivan to be fashionable. Its a utilitarian vehicle born out of necessity.

ez1985 · « **Reply #199 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:36:54 AM »

Quote from: PBaruch on April 15, 2015, 11:35:10 AM

I don't think anyone buys a minivan to be fashionable. Its a utilitarian vehicle born out of necessity.

Once someone is buying it, don't you think they'd try to buy a nicer one first.

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Author Topic: Odyssey vs Sienna (Read 75883 times)