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racsirx
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Originally posted by Wolfie351:
I have a '12 Sienna SE and enjoy driving it. I sold my S4 Avant because I couldn't fit three booster seats in the back. I was going to get a SUV but the simple fact is minivans can fit a lot more in them. I can get 8 people in there plus a couple strollers and luggage. With all seats up in an SUV, you're lucky to fit anything in the back and I need all three rows 90% of the time. Biggest drawback is you can't tow anything worthwhile.
I'd really recommend driving it around stock for a little while. The coil-overs are great if you want to adjust ride height, but the stock SE suspension is very very well engineered for what it is. I just swapped out the 19" wheels for something else and called it a day. If anyone comes out with a BBK, I may consider it. Otherwise, mine's staying stock other than interior multimedia and such.
If it could pull a car trailer, I would have bought it already!!!
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Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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CRS24WILSON
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if i were to ever get a van, it would be a diesel 4x4... I heard they come with candy too ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Posts: 245 | From: SAN JOSE, CA | Registered: May 2010
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dean-93
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i dont see the point of minivans when u can get a suv
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fredfifty
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Originally posted by dean-93:
i dont see the point of minivans when u can get a suv
i have a TBSS as well but the van is way more roomy and gets way better gas mileage...
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racsirx
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Originally posted by CRS24WILSON:
if i were to ever get a van, it would be a diesel 4x4... I heard they come with candy too
That would be perfect if it was smaller, like the same size as Sienna so I can find a place to park it, I am in Las Vegas 8-10 times a year and it's hard to find a place to park, Pre-Obama my Audi was perfect, fit seven and even pulled a car trailer but I don't make Pre-Obama money so I can't afford something like that again.
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Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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ed650
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Im still not married but can't see me or my girl driving a van.. I'd rather get a mini suv for her like a Honda pilot or explorer once there is kids in the picture.
Posts: 1744 | From: menlo park | Registered: Apr 2010
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losbadgts
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My nexf family car is a ford flex ecoboost
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Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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88cobraclone
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Lol I honestly couldn't see myself driving a mini van no matter what, I the smallest thing ill get as a family car is the new 2014 ford Explorer sport that I was gonna pick up or a full size yukon denali or better yet a 4 door wrangler Rubicon
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TMA Turbo Donald
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If it had to to be a mini-van......
VANS WILL MAKE THEM DANCE!!!!
Posts: 185 | From: San Jose | Registered: Apr 2012
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Five Decimal Zero
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Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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slick5.0
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my brother have the same van no mods but a big SWAG EDITION sticker on the trunk
Posts: 203 | From: sacramento | Registered: Mar 2007
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351w
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Load two kids into a SUV in car seats in a parking lot parked between two cars, then find room in the back for groceries and strollers, god forbid you have to get another adult in the SUV with two or three car seats, whoever posted the saleen explorer just go look in the mirror and punch yourself, that would make more sense.
Posts: 1018 | From: 510 | Registered: Apr 2012
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losbadgts
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.
nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
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Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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Five Decimal Zero
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.
nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
Thanks! It's perfect for the wifey & kids and it gets decent gas mileage.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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87MclarenMustang
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I almost picked up an E150 but if i had to get a van it would need to be a conversion van...
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Posts: 1282 | From: Brentwood | Registered: Feb 2011
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losbadgts
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.
nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
Thanks! It's perfect for the wifey & kids and it gets decent gas mileage.
that's really nice right there. But my wife would kill me if I lowered it that much lol
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Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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Robb
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I'll never need a mini van because I don't plan on having more than 2 kids. No need to have 14 kids in this day and age.
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
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Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
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Posts: 620 | From: Sacramento, CA | Registered: Jul 2012
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Robb
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Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
This. Lol
Never thought i'd see a minivan slammed to the ground.
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MaK_1967v8
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Originally posted by Robb:
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Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
This. Lol
Never thought i'd see a minivan slammed to the ground.
exactly. if you're a dude looking for a family car, get an SUV.
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My Toyota sequoia seats 8, and still has room for storage .I to agree a minivan is a minivan... Oh and I can also tow anything I want while having 8 passengers . Can a mini van do that? I think not. Just my .02. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 9483 | From: Sacramento Ca | Registered: Jan 2006
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Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.
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fredfifty
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Siennas can tow up to 3500 lbs, not too shabby, and the SE, XLE, and limited all come standard with engine oil cooler, heavy duty radiator and fan for towing.
[ 2014-01-03, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: fredfifty ]
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Originally posted by 135.0:
Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.
You just keep trying to convince yourself that owning a mini van is cool. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
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Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
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Originally posted by 135.0:
Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.
You just keep trying to convince yourself that owning a mini van is cool.
Lol cold blooded
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