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Old 07-29-2015, 10:27 AM
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Why can't Honda offer their SH-AWD system in the Odyssey? The top line (Elite?) is already nearly a $50k minivan, you can't throw some AWD in it to compete with the Toyota? Bugs me. To the point that if I were to shop minivans, the Sienna comes out slightly ahead in my book.

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the van is also an option and we've discussed this also.

my sister has a new Sienna and i prefer it over the Odyssey.
Old 07-29-2015, 10:32 AM
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I also think the Sienna SE just looks better. Like a sporty mini-van.

Old 07-29-2015, 10:37 AM
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This.

Originally Posted by JonBoy
Brand new Pilot is out and is a huge step forward. Better economy, more room, better looking, bigger 3rd row, more amenities, more cargo room, etc, etc. The Highland is small compared to the OLD Pilot and is way smaller compared to the new Pilot.

This isn't even a choice. Pilot all the way (new or old).

A minivan is still a way better choice for third row seating, plus they have more cargo room, tend to ride better and also have better handling and they're generally more economical. For larger families, there is nothing better.
Our 2014 Odyssey is a ton better than any SUV we looked at, from a space to economy standpoint it won every comparison we used.
Maybe not as "sexy" but a hell of a lot better ride.
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Originally Posted by blueprint
Originally Posted by s.hasan546' timestamp='1438192379' post='23697017
i have a '13 for my company. It has 70k miles on it in less than 2 years. It has run like a champ. never had an issue. Maintenance has been cheap as well.
Pilot or Highlander?
sorry, Pilot.

btw i hated driving any of the minivans. Tried a few of them. Liked how the pilot drove better. It's not sporty at all of course, but very comfortable.

Also in NYC traffic, 50/50 hwy/city, we averaged 17.8 mpg.
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Originally Posted by blueprint
Originally Posted by redwing497' timestamp='1438190118' post='23696980
OP, are you talking old Pilot or the brand new one that's coming out soon?
Brand new one. I want to wait until the 2016 Model is released.

2016 pilot is out for about a month now. Looks like an acura and bringing in a serious premium with it. None are being discounted at my dealership and others around us. It's very impressive though but some say it's too minivanish..
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Durango...
Old 07-29-2015, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol
On pure looks, the Toyota Highlander. If you expand your list, the Dodge Durango is quite stylish.r
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Durango...
I think between the two in the OP the '16 Pilot is the only choice. Fwiw, I rolled the dice on a Durango with a lifetime warranty and have been very happy with it so far (50k mi).
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Durango is really nice for the money. Odyssey is the best choice, imo. I have 4 kids and we are on our second odyssey...third soon.
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Odyssey doesn't have awd though or any character.
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2016 XC90 Volvo. I dislike the center console however.


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