https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:52:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1650136 Wed, 21 May 2014 17:46:55 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1650136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aegie: Well, I guess I'm glad to hear that...as that's exactly why we're considering the Caravan. It's an affordable T&amp;C! Lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1649286 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:26:37 +0000 aegie 1649286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: No, from what I read, I think they discontinued the T&amp;C because it was too similar to the Caravan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1648102 Tue, 20 May 2014 20:16:25 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1648102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aegie: oh wow...I hadn't heard that. I wonder if Dodge Caravans will be following suit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1647827 Tue, 20 May 2014 17:42:10 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1647827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We test drove both the Odyssey and Sienna and while I don't think you can go wrong with either, we loved the Odyssey a little more. We don't live in an area that requires AWD though, so if that's needed in your area, I'd go with the Sienna. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1647271 Tue, 20 May 2014 14:00:03 +0000 aegie 1647271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion<br /> @Shinymama<br /> @Bunnylovesbear</p> <p>They are discontinuing the Town &amp; Country as of 2014 so I didn't even consider it an option. If for whatever reason we needed parts or repairs, it's such a hassle for cars that are discontinued. That's why we chose to pick between the Odyssey or Sienna. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641415 Sat, 17 May 2014 07:57:17 +0000 dagret 1641415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an odyssey in pa and I love it. I didn't have any problem driving in all the snow we had this year in the ody. We got a 2006 touring exition with 40k miles for about $18k! Deal of the year if you ask me. </p> <p>I rented a town and country this year and hated it. It drives like a box on wheels compared to the odyssey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641397 Sat, 17 May 2014 07:38:19 +0000 shellio 1641397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sienna if the AWD is important. We have a Sienna and love it. DH drives it and he was actually the one who really wanted the minivan, I didn't care much but it has been really awesome. I wish there were more AWD choices too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641155 Fri, 16 May 2014 23:01:06 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1641155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aegie: I voted awd, but I live in an area with a TON of snow and a long winter (much like NJ). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641133 Fri, 16 May 2014 22:32:08 +0000 Weagle 1641133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: Odysseus hold their value really well. We ended up buying new over used because the price difference was less than 5k for every van we looked at. We were looking at 2010+. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641126 Fri, 16 May 2014 22:17:42 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1641126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're considering the same.... Except I like the look of the Town&amp;Country better than both. I've heard great things from owners of all three. Any thoughts on the Dodge Caravan? The look and perks of the T&amp;C, but at a fraction of the price... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641111 Fri, 16 May 2014 22:02:20 +0000 katsupgirl 1641111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shinymama: ha ha I thought the same thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641097 Fri, 16 May 2014 21:52:58 +0000 HLK208 1641097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Toyota Sienna!! I test drove both but the Honda had a plasticy feel while the Toyota felt super nice and high quality. I don't think you can go wrong with either though.</p> <p>I will mention this, minivans lose their value quickly so if I were to buy one it would have to be a solid, long term decision (owning it for 5-10 years). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1641090 Fri, 16 May 2014 21:48:15 +0000 mrs. bird 1641090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wish there were more AWD options! that really is frustrating. though, i've heard many people with odysseys say they handle well in the snow even without AWD. i like the style of the odyssey better. i've never driven an AWD sienna, but maybe look into how that part is reviewed, not all AWD is created equal, i have an AWD pacifica with brand new highly rated tires that is worse in the snow that my husband's old corolla with crap tires. could an odyssey with snow tires be comparable? not sure. i have a fantasy that they will come out with an AWD, hybrid, stylish, reliable minivan (oh course it would also be affordable, this is a fantasy ;) i need better fantasies :D ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640937 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:33:34 +0000 shinymama 1640937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a minivan owner, but another vote for the Town and Country. We had a rental on vacation and DH {a total car snob} was so impressed, and dare I say smitten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640889 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:06:11 +0000 MrsSCB 1640889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to say, before I saw the category for this, I thought it was going to be for names.... And I was like, "Odyssey???" lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640875 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:00:35 +0000 regberadaisy 1640875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: haha DH who is a rugged jeep guy loves my brother's sienna and Odyssey. They're a dream to drive especially on road trips! !! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640866 Fri, 16 May 2014 18:56:57 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1640866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our Sienna is a amazing, but I truly don't think you can go wrong with the Odyssey or Sienna. They're both dream "mom" cars, have good resale value, and are so, so functional for families. As DH said after we got our van, "I never thought a car could change your life, but this one totally did!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640790 Fri, 16 May 2014 18:05:53 +0000 Weagle 1640790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my odyssey. I'm obsessed. We chose it because it has more latch/tether points, but awd isn't a huge deal here. I would probably go for the sienna if we lived any farther north. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640711 Fri, 16 May 2014 17:19:09 +0000 tysonja 1640711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>they are both great cars! if the awd tips the scale for you, then go for that! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640652 Fri, 16 May 2014 16:49:32 +0000 T-Mom 1640652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't live in your climate, but I love my Odyssey. However if I did live in you climate, I would go for AWD.. To me they are really comparable cars, but the Odyssey is more attractive IMO.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640258 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:10:48 +0000 aegie 1640258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@beebug I live in NJ and after the brutal winter we just had, I feel like AWD would be really really important. But I'm really drawn to the Odyssey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640236 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:06:30 +0000 snowjewelz 1640236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FIL had both and everyone agreed they liked the Odyssey better, although they are all die hard Honda fans. So I voted Odyssey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640228 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:04:47 +0000 regberadaisy 1640228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother has had both and traded Odyssey for the sienna. Both drive like a dream. :) </p> <p>In our region awd is non negotiable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640222 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:03:14 +0000 Dandelion 1640222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither...I have a Town and Country and LOVE it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640218 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:02:27 +0000 Beebug 1640218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where do you live? Do you need AWD? I have heard the Sienna's are pig's on fuel and the AWD wouldn't help that, I think re-sale on both are good, and you likely can't go wrong with either! I am near counting down the days until I can get the Odyssey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/odyssey-vs-sienna#post-1640210 Fri, 16 May 2014 13:59:39 +0000 aegie 1640210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we're venturing into the possibility of getting a minivan to accommodate our growing family. DH has an SUV but I have a small sedan. We're thinking of trading in my car for a minivan. So ..... would you go for the higher resell ability of the Honda Odyssey or the AWD feature of the Toyota Sienna? </p>