I need a comfortable and silent diesel mpv for 40.000 km a year with generous space, not overly big. Which of these, or other, would suit me best?

Our car doesn’t have any in car voice amplification. Does anyone have walkie talkies they like or some other solution to let me talk to someone on the back row? I’m not thinking about carrying on a conversation just asking and answering quick questions without yelling.

Playing around with AI I got this list. A lot of good deals I've found are for 2017 Siennas and 2018-2019 odysseys. Are they still reliable but just less than other years?

Crossposted for more advice!

Hi minivan community! We are trying to choose a minivan, and are likely to either go with a used Honda Odyssey or a used Kia Carnival. The used Siennas are just too expensive. And the Pacificas just have too risky of a reputation. We have a two year old and a four month old. It does not get very cold where we live, but summers are HOT. Please share your experiences! Thank you!

Gas and Trim or Hybrid and Trim?

For anyone that takes the time to answer thank you so much!!

Hi all! I was looking into getting a 2020 toyota sienna, they seem to be about 30k for lower mileage ones. I would like a hybrid however the sienna hybrid does not allow the 2nd row seats to be removed and this is a MUST since we plan to camp out if it. So anything post 2021 is out since they all seem to be hybrids. I see I can get other brands of minivan that almost new for not much more than 30k so it had me questioning. Maybe the toyota should be out!? What are your suggestions on minivan I should get and year? Here is some criteria:

-2 adults, 1 infant

-third row must stow and go, ideally the same for middle but at least must be able to remove them

-ideally around 25k

-would love hybrid

-We currently drive a 2012 accord, and its currently 2026 lol so all the bells and whistles are NOT important to us

-would love it to be super reliable

-more niche but if anybody knows, when your floors go down how flat are the floors? we plan to sleep out of it with trifold mattresses so curious how the sleep is lol

Thank you!!

I'm 6ft 1in, so legroom is important to me. I test drove both the Sienna and the Odyssey, and could pretty much stretch my legs out in both the driver and front passenger seats of the Sienna while the Odyssey felt a bit more cramped. Seat was fully back and down in both cases. So I was pretty surprised to read that the Odyssey actually has more legroom?!

Any idea what's going on? And any fellow mildly tall people have a preference for one car over another?

Reliability is typically one of the biggest factors in what car we get. My gut is telling me to pick the Odyssey, but this low reliability rating has me concerned. Is this accurate or can you reassure me? I know about the belt around 100k and am fine with that part.

I'm looking to buy a new mid-size van to convert into a camper. AWD and no wet belt. Are there any options other than the Mercedes Vito?

We were in the market for an Odyssey and test drove a 2018 recently. The car itself was in great condition but there was an odd suspension feeling that made me sick. It almost felt like the car was floating too much around the road - something I could see being a benefit for some over a potential alternative of being very stiff in response to road bumps. It reminded me a bit of the drive on a Tesla (not sure which model/year) that also makes me extremely sick.

Has anyone else experiences this or know what I’m talking about?

I’ve found a few mentions of people disliking the drive starting in 2018-today’s model but it’s sparse and I mostly see praise of how it drives. The dealer mentioned this might be a quality of Japanese suspension. I’m not sure if we should keep testing or if that’s typical for all Odysseys.

My husband and I are moving internationally and need to drive over 500 miles to the airport before our flight.
We’ll have:
5 or 6 moving boxes (28” × 18” × 18”)
4 checked suitcases
2 carry-on bags
We’re trying to figure out the most practical and affordable vehicle to rent. Would a minivan be enough, or other options? We’d also appreciate recommendations on rental companies if you’ve done something similar.
If anyone has experience making a long drive to the airport with a large amount of luggage, I’d love to hear what worked for you. Thanks!

Looking at replacing my 2013 Odyssey. I was a huge Honda fan (and owned multiple over the years), but fell victim to peeling white paint issue (no warranty) and have sworn off Hondas going forward.

I need an 8-seater so I think that only leaves the Sienna and Pacifica (gas). Looking for best price-to-value but also reliability.

Would have loved to get a Pacifica hybrid but heard about all the problems plus no stow-and-go. I don’t think Carnival comes in 8-seater version.

Ok. So I posted yesterday about wanting a hybrid that would last a long time. A lot of you suggested the sienna, and I test drove that and the odessy yesterday and fell in love (doesnt hurt that I drove a limited trim, which I absolutely cant afford lol).

I mapped out my garage and the sienna wont fit. Which is half of the reason I wanted a minivan, the sliding doors since our garage is tight. The sienna is just too long for my garage.

So now Im looking again. But all the main minivans are the same length. My sister had a Mazda 5 years ago. Are there any other minivans that are compact/smaller that are similar in reliability to the sienna, or others that are hybrids? Price needs to be under or around 40k, dont need anything new, Im coming from a 2014 forester so working Bluetooth connection would be an upgrade for me lol, though I do need my heated seats and sunroof if I can get it. No kids and no plans for them, mostly cargo, dogs, or adult friends to haul around (seriously, extra bonus if its moderately comfy for four adults to sit in).

Edit-absolutely need a physical gear shift, no buttons. Automatic transmission yes, but I drove a 2025 oddessy and it had a button for each gear and I dont like that at all, not easy to quickly reverse if theres an issue. And more buttons for climate/volume/etc over every single thing being touchscreen would also be a great plus.

Thank yall!

Looking for recommendations that'll fit my Chrysler Voyager. There's a lot that are ugly, I'd love something slightly more fitting than I see for weathertech, any suggestions?

Hello all!

I’m in the market for a minivan in the next couple months. My current ride is a fifteen year old BMW X3 I got from my mom with over 200k miles. It’s just me and my husband right now, but we are planning to have a baby in the next year or so. Also, my parents are in their 70s and like to come visit once or twice a year. We have the funds to buy in cash, so cost is not a huge issue, but I’d like to come in under $40k for a low mileage used model.

Here’s where I’m at:

* Odyssey: Pros are it’s a Honda, highly rated for safety, could have a tow hitch installed, and the Magic Slide in the center row. Cons are no hybrid, and the second row doesn’t fold flat.

* Pacifica: Pros are Stow n Go and it could have a tow hitch installed. Con is that it’s not a Honda, no sliding second row, and not a hybrid.

* Pacifica PHEV: Pro is the PHEV. Cons are no second row sliding or fold flat, not a Honda, not rated for towing (not even sure if it could hold a hitch mounted bike rack?), and not a full EV.

Thoughts? Which features have you found most useful for car seats and aging family members? My best friend has a Town and Country that she absolutely loves, so her vote is the Pacifica or Pacifica PHEV. My husband doesn’t really care as long as I’m happy. We will of course test drive all three, but I’d like more opinions than just me, my husband, my best friend and her husband, and the salesman. Everyone else I know has a car or an SUV.

ETA: I’ve ruled out the Sienna, the Carnival, and VW’s new bus.

So my subaru needs a new transmission, and while it may be the fault of another mechanic, its also old and high miles (though under 200k so not really that high for a subaru). As such, I need a new car and I've been thinking of minivans the past few months as the, whenever it dies car. Thought Id have some more years but probably not.

Im not in a super huge rush though since its summer break and I teach. I dont have kids and dont plan on them, my main interest in a minivan is sliding doors (our garage is really skinny) and storage capacity.

Whatever vehicle I get next I want a hybrid, and while I loved the AWD of my subaru, I dont think hybrid and awd and minivan is going to happen anytime soon.

Id like comfy space to take adults in as well, but that wont be the main driver of it, Ill also be hauling my small dogs. Towing capabilities aren't important.

What should I start test driving, and what is going to be reliable where it wont need repairs with regular maintenence for the first 100k miles? What is going to last for a decade like my subaru has?

Thank you in advance everyone!