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Discussion in 'General Discussions - USA & Canada' started by Chapra, Apr 18, 2014.

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  1. Apr 25, 2014 #11
    Chapra

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    Thanks DKI, for dropping in and giving your valuable suggestion.

    Just one question, if you dont mind - Is the resale value good for Dodge caravan....
     
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    How about Toyota Sienna. We are also looking for minivans and got a chance to look at Sienna.. Heard its good like honda odyssey. So am just looking at both of these right now, But didn't finalize yet.
     
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    Chapra

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    Thanks Sanravi-1970. Even I have a liking for these two. Kindly let me know which one u select, once you had selected.
     
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    DKI

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    As always resale value for Japanese vehicles is always more than for American ones. Thats why most Indians buy the Hondas and Toyotas. I don't know about the dodge....if I want to sell it today I can expect about 6.5K. In 2005 I paid 21K out the door. But then I plan to drive it till it dies on me (this is the first vehicle I bought with my own earnings, so its close to my heart )
     
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    Srama

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    Chapra, I like the Sienna and love driving it. We bought a used one with less mileage on it and have used it extensively and continue to love it.
     
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    Can understand your love for your car, DKI. Knew ....Thats why asked you that question.
     
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    Thanks Srama. Let me suggest husband to test drive both Odyssey and Sienna ( I will too).
     
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    If you plan to have more than five passengers in your car as a norm, then as the PPs said, a minivan would probably be your best bet. If however, you want a comfortable car for your immediate family that can also seat 7-8 people occasionally, then getting an SUV/Mazda 5 would be feasible. Honestly, car's start losing their value the minute we drive them our of the showroom, so the resale for all cars is poor--but Hondas and Toyotas do seem to do a shade better in this regard.
     
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    My apologies for a delayed reply, chitmin. I missed your post.

    That's a real good idea but just have one question. Does Mazda 5 wobble in slope or when we drive applying break? The reason behind this question is that the area that I reside is full of slopes and curves. Thats why......
     
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  10. Apr 30, 2014 #20
    Laks09

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    Oh man. Buy the Toyota sienna. I hate minivans and bought a fancy SUV. It guzzles gas like nobody's business(even though it's supposed to give 20+ miles/gallon). Plus all the Lexus, BMW varieties have added Maintenence costs. Mine just underwent a 15,000 miles service and I had to shell out 2 grand to replace tires. Never had that problem with a Camry I drove. Max Maint cost was 100 bucks once a year or so.
    The recent Honda vans have all the frills that my car has and comes for half the price. I wouldn't recommend any SUV. I've driven three and all three were not really fuel efficient.
     
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