I’m looking for a larger mini-van or suv for my family. I need to know if anyone own or know about my choices which may help me to decide which to purchase very soon.
All three are Used Certified
- 2007 Nissian PATHFINDER
- 2007 Toyota SIENNA
- 2007 Honda RIDGELINE
Any comments (good or bad)
THANK YOU!!!
2007 Toyota SIENNA
# AAA’s Top Family Vehicles
# Popular Minivans on MSN
# Most Satisfactory
Pros:
VERY comfortable. I had a Pontiac Montana for ten years – the BEST in its day but the newer Montanas didn’t measure up comfort or quality wise. I test drove a Honda van…can’t believe reviewers who thought they were more comfortable. My seats are leather and so soft…I have driven and even been a middle seat passenger for 300 mile stretches…never got uncomfortable. Like electric side doors and the driver controls for them. So many places to store "stuff" and enough drink holders for 2 per passenger – seriously there are 14 drink holders in my 7 passenger vehicle! Nice design…doesn’t look like a "granny" vehicle!
Cons:
Wish it had electric lift gate. I bought mine off a dealer lot with low mileage and a great deal so didn’t order options. Had some problems with the tire gauge. When the weather gets cold, light always comes on…had it checked and discovered that it was the spare tire. Temperatures obviously cause the sensor to go off…once the van is warmed up the light goes off. I miss the huge gas tank on my Montana. Of course it cost a fortune to fill up, but the stops at the pump were rare. I think the mileage was better with the Pontiac when it was new.
Overall Review:
Overall, it is wonderful. I’m sure I’ll have some issues as the van wears. It handles wonderfully, doesn’t wear the driver out on long stretches and gives lots of leg room for us tall people. I love being able to get the grandkids in and separate them…plus entertain them. As I age and have arthritic joints I love having a vehicle you can basically just turn around and sit down in – no climbing up into it as with an SUV or having to crawl out as in most modern low slung cars. Haven’t been thrilled with in-town mileage…road mileage has been great. Floor mats were junk. Due to living in the country and lots of wet weather conditions I ordered all weather rubber mats from the dealer. They fit wonderfully and cut down on the mud dragged onto the floor mats. Anyone with a family needs to consider a mini-van – so much space makes traveling enjoyable…I’d recommend the Sienna. Toyota’s record on good service was one of the deal makers for this purchase.(copied from By: Debi from Ala)
Pathfinder only rates average on reliability.
Ridgeline not enough room for a family, rumors
about strut blowouts.
http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=12393
I dont see an Odyssey anywhere in there….and out of the 3 you have posted, the Sienna or Odyssey would be the best in overall MPG’s and space.
The Ridgeline is a 5 seater, and although a great truck, is not usually classified as a Large Family Hauler.
Try to find a Certified (BY HONDA) used Odyssey as well!
Chris
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The best i can reccomend you is a toyota sienna:
It’s stylish, family sized, reliable, good on gas, comfortable, and reasonably priced.
The nissan pathfinder is a gas eater!, and not only that, i have not had such a good experience with nissan previously.
And with the honda, the honda seems cramped to me, and personally i find the design to be a little odd looking.
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You should look at the Honda Odyssey. It’s the most popular minivan for a number of reasons. It is superior to any of the vehicles on your list (the Ridgeline is not a minivan).
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pthfinder sux
go toyo or honda
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u would b better off w/toyota
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2007 Toyota SIENNA
# AAA’s Top Family Vehicles
# Popular Minivans on MSN
# Most Satisfactory
Pros:
VERY comfortable. I had a Pontiac Montana for ten years – the BEST in its day but the newer Montanas didn’t measure up comfort or quality wise. I test drove a Honda van…can’t believe reviewers who thought they were more comfortable. My seats are leather and so soft…I have driven and even been a middle seat passenger for 300 mile stretches…never got uncomfortable. Like electric side doors and the driver controls for them. So many places to store "stuff" and enough drink holders for 2 per passenger – seriously there are 14 drink holders in my 7 passenger vehicle! Nice design…doesn’t look like a "granny" vehicle!
Cons:
Wish it had electric lift gate. I bought mine off a dealer lot with low mileage and a great deal so didn’t order options. Had some problems with the tire gauge. When the weather gets cold, light always comes on…had it checked and discovered that it was the spare tire. Temperatures obviously cause the sensor to go off…once the van is warmed up the light goes off. I miss the huge gas tank on my Montana. Of course it cost a fortune to fill up, but the stops at the pump were rare. I think the mileage was better with the Pontiac when it was new.
Overall Review:
Overall, it is wonderful. I’m sure I’ll have some issues as the van wears. It handles wonderfully, doesn’t wear the driver out on long stretches and gives lots of leg room for us tall people. I love being able to get the grandkids in and separate them…plus entertain them. As I age and have arthritic joints I love having a vehicle you can basically just turn around and sit down in – no climbing up into it as with an SUV or having to crawl out as in most modern low slung cars. Haven’t been thrilled with in-town mileage…road mileage has been great. Floor mats were junk. Due to living in the country and lots of wet weather conditions I ordered all weather rubber mats from the dealer. They fit wonderfully and cut down on the mud dragged onto the floor mats. Anyone with a family needs to consider a mini-van – so much space makes traveling enjoyable…I’d recommend the Sienna. Toyota’s record on good service was one of the deal makers for this purchase.(copied from By: Debi from Ala)
Pathfinder only rates average on reliability.
Ridgeline not enough room for a family, rumors
about strut blowouts.
http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=12393
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,,^._.^,,
honda they last
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