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

From: Rick Cattell (rick@cattell.net-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Wed Oct 03 2001 - 10:54:23 PDT


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Subject: Re: Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey for windsurfing van?
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I meant "Honda Odyssey" not "Honda Previa"...

P.S. If anyone is interested in buying my '96 Toyota Previa with a built-in
rack for sails, masts, booms, and other gear... let me know, I might upgrade
to a new Odyssey...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Cattell" <rick@cattell.net-DeleteThis.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK"
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Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 7:34 AM
Subject: Re: Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey for windsurfing van?

>
> 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.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JR Johnston" <jrstudio@home.com-DeleteThis.com>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list WIND_TALK"
> <wind_talk@opus.labs.agilent.com-DeleteThis.com>
> 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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