Re: Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey for windsurfing van?

From: Rick Cattell (rick@cattell.net-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Wed Oct 03 2001 - 07:37:32 PDT


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Subject: Re: Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey for windsurfing van?
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 07:37:32 -0700
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I measured the Sienna and found it too short for longer boards. A friend of
mine has the Honda Previa and loves it, and even my longest boards fit up
the middle of his van. I've owned a Toyota Previa for 5 years (last model
year), and it works great too if you get the captain's chairs option: you
can fit a 9'+ board up the middle, take out the left-side seat in the middle
and back of the van, and fit all of your other gear in a rack behind the
driver. You can then carry1-2 boards and 4 people, or fewer people and more
boards by using the right side. It has worked very well for me.

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From: "JR Johnston" <jrstudio@home.com-DeleteThis.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 5:58 AM
Subject: Re: Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey for windsurfing van?

>
> Because of my work, I've owned just about every van out there. I used to
put in
> over 30,000 miles a year -
> so I know vans. If you want 'great' mileage like 10 miles to the gallon(!)
go
> ahead and get a Ram 2500 or an Avalanche.
> (I can't believe they still make vans w/ that get that kind mileage! The
> avalanche gets like 16hwy?). SO, if you like lining the pockets of OPEC go
> ahead. The Toyota and Honda get around 20 mpG! My old Toyota is still
running
> with 250,000 without major overhauls. That's more than you can say for
the
> Aerostar. . .Just ask anyone who's owned one of those pieces of sh*%.
>
> If you need the more power and you may want to haul a trailer then I
recommend
> the GMC Safari. Mini, V6, rear wheel drive (the only one left that still
has
> this option) and 18 mpg fully loaded, plus it will hold your 10' log
inside.
> Otherwise stick to the Honda and Toyota. There are some good deals now out
> there on '95 Previas too.
> Good Luck!
> J
>
> TWavo@aol.com-DeleteThis.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 10/1/01 11:32:02 PM, MRTischler@aol.com-DeleteThis.com writes:
> >
> > << Anybody out there with any experience in putting
> > a rack inside the Toyota -- does everything fit inside and leave room to
> > stretch out at Rio? thanks! mark. >>
> >
> > I'm not sure about the Toyota, but I do have a lot of experience w/
American
> > vans. My last van, which incidently is now for sale, is a short bed
Dodge
> > Ram 2500. This van has been fantastic. It will store everything you
need
> > and have plenty of room for overnights. The short wheelbase makes it
> > manuerverable and easy to park. The Dodge is the only US van that still
> > makes a full size short wheelbase. Mini vans are called that because
thats
> > what they are, Mini! Check it out if you want new, or feel free to look
at
> > mine if your interested in used. Its a '95 w/ 318V8, custom bucket
seats,
> > cruise, soundproofing, and all around pretty luxurious.
> > I stepped off the van-man loop which I've been driving for the past 15
years
> > and bought a Chevy Avalanche. Its the new hybrid midgate. I had an
> > opportunity because of work and taxes so I went for it. So far, I'm
pretty
> > stoked. Things fit inside, though a little more condensed, but wow what
a
> > ride. Good Luck.
> >
> > Tony D
>



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