CharlesOK wrote:
Have you thought about a Toyota Sienna Van. Very similar to the Ody but comes in all trims with the towing cooler on the trans and the 3500 capacity from the factory. I just recently traded a 2013 Ody in on a 2014 Sienna just because it would cost almost 2K to get the Ody ready to tow and buying a new 2014 only cost me about 3K. I will be towing a Jayco A-frame weighing all up unloaded at 2,200 lbs. We only travel with 2 people onboard and watch our weights. JMHO.
Good idea re: Sienna! I just saw in Consumer Reports (thank you to an earlier poster for that suggestion) that the newer Ody isn't the ol' reliable that my '05 has been. I looked at the Sienna quickly in CR, but really do prefer an SUV. I have it narrowed down to a Highlander (unlikely to get the price I need) and a Durango. The Durango dealer offers engine replacement and paint touchup for free within 100,000 miles - prior dings against the Durango it seems.
Anyone have experience with the Durango? I am a bit concerned about prior engine troubles, especially since that was why I kicked out the GMC Acadia even though I liked that one the best.
