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Old 07-09-2008, 11:36 AM
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Small SUVs like the Element and CRVs are better alternatives to minivans, if you can deal with less passenger carrying capacity.
Old 07-09-2008, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by marthafokker,Jul 3 2008, 05:53 PM
The current Sienna has the AWD option. MPV was in the 90s. The last version before they died off was only FWD.
Previas from 1991-1997 were offered in AWD.
My '95 is RWD though
Old 07-09-2008, 03:08 PM
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RWD, drift the van!!!!!
Old 07-09-2008, 03:24 PM
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4.4i X5 with M and sport packages for me.
Old 07-09-2008, 04:31 PM
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Don't know why there's so much hate for SUV's My old MDX and new Pilot gets the same gas milage as my cousin's Odyssey :shrugs:

And you want to hate on size, my Pilot is smaller than an S class Benz or 7 series Bimmer
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jul 9 2008, 03:24 PM
4.4i X5 with M and sport packages for me.
A very nice vehicle but for many, like myself, there simply isn't enough utility. We looked at one and I couldn't even put the dog crate in the back without folding down seats.
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Originally Posted by **Jay-V**,Jul 9 2008, 04:31 PM
Don't know why there's so much hate for SUV's My old MDX and new Pilot gets the same gas milage as my cousin's Odyssey :shrugs:
We drive an enormous SUV so I certainly don't hate on them but...

The point is that the current Honda minivan has something like 140 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats whereas a Pilot has less than 90. That's a huge difference is you say that you need a vehicle for carrying passengers, etc.

Never mind the arguably better driving dynamics, etc.

As I said earlier in this thread, I would very happily drive a minivan but the wife simply won't have it.
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You couldn't PAY me to drive a Minivan around.

I rock this bad bitch:
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Minivans= sliding doors
SUVs= big hinged doors

More SUV lovers/drivers=More door dings from their careless 5 yr old kids.

Seems to me like car enthusiasts need to change their message to others, for their cars sake.

It is impossible for me to ding your door with my minivan, even if i tried. I would hit you with my side mirrors first.

Dave
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Jul 10 2008, 07:12 AM
You couldn't PAY me to drive a Minivan around.

I rock this bad bitch:
yee haw



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