Updated my previous post...take a look.

PAX...in the US, I think you have no choice in the upper models for Sienna AWD and Ody Touring.

Lot's of complaints...expensive, tread wears fast, hard to find/replace, no snow tire alternatives, uneven treadwear. The Ody Touring in Canada does not have PAX. People are actually replacing them with regular tires and buying spares and putting them in the rear (Sienna owners). The AWD in the Sienna takes the space of where the spare should go.

 

That's the only thing about the touring model that concerns me. ^^^

PAX

What about an EX-L with Nav as opposed to the Touring model?

 

I think you lose some luxury features...pedal adjustment, memory seats, auto versus manual third zone climate control and a few other niceties. I think you need RES option to get DVD.

 

Thanks for your input and advice.

 

Here's some pics of my family's new ride.

Nothing to raise eyebrows in a G35 forum but it's actually a joy to ride...with kids.

 

Nice minivan. Did Honda change the front end of the Oydessy for 07? I haven't seen that style before.

 

Great ride, Lg.....Love the colour, split 5-spoke wheels, and under the hood about 250 hp......Not too shabby for a large people mover......

Enjoy the new ride. Honda makes a great product.

C.

 

+1?

That looks new.

 

The only exterior difference that I noticed between the 2006 and 2007 is that they moved the rear Odyssey Badge from the right to the left.

There is a new transmission in the 07's too and it's very smooth.

 

Oh okay, the front looked new to me. Congrats on the purchase, I am sure the kids love it.

 

Thanks! This is my first Honda and their quality and design is excellent.

I know your Honda will be seeing a lot of action soon, it was snowing a bit here in Richmond Hill.

 

good luck with it.



checked out their forum for fun. check out those flowing lines on the effects kit!

 

Yeah, kids love it but I bet I would be having more fun in the 2007 sedan.

Are you driving it in the winter?

 

No plans on driving it in the winter as I have my QX4 for that. It really bites taking delivery of it and then putting it away for a few months. If I suffer enough withdrawls, I may break down and buy snow tires for it.

Btw, did you get the DVD entertainment system in the Odyssey? I would assume that would keep the kids quiet on those long drives.

 

Oh yeah...the Touring package comes with Navi and DVD. It comes with 2 wireless headphones as well. Better than Bose noise cancelling headphones. No more "are we there, yet?".

I was wondering what you were going to do for winter as you just got the new car. I think you'll break down and buy snow tires.