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The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« on: October 17, 2022, 10:37:15 am »
Here are 5 reasons why a minivan could be better for professionals instead of an SUV.
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2022, 02:40:49 pm »
They should bring the Lexus LM here





Oh it comes in 7 passenger format too for all the simpletons who decided to breed a clan of ankle biters for whatever crazy reason.

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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2022, 02:48:51 pm »
The third row of that Sedona Carnival is downright claustrophobic with that tiny side window. Got in one that was an Uber and I couldn't sit back there without getting super anxious.
« Last Edit: October 17, 2022, 03:10:05 pm by OliverD »
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2022, 03:00:35 pm »
In the article? There are only photos of the Sienna in there.

Although the Kia Carnival isn't any better.



Honda Odyssey wins.



Ultimately, I'd go with the Sienna over the others. Compact car fuel economy in a large 7/8 passenger vehicle.
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2022, 03:09:45 pm »
Quote from: dkaz on October 17, 2022, 03:00:35 pm
In the article? There are only photos of the Sienna in there.

Although the Kia Carnival isn't any better.

Right, the window shape made me think it was the Kia. Oops.
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2022, 08:21:32 am »
The federal gvt uses minivans as limos for its ministers, as Quebec does. When it comes to carrying people, minivan > SUV anytime.
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2022, 11:39:20 am »
I am just confused about the meaning of "professional".
Is it professional driver? As in limo service or Uber?

It's certainly not professional engineer - me and my colleagues drive everything from sport cars to SUVs and F250s
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2022, 11:48:32 am »
Quote from: erich on October 28, 2022, 11:39:20 am
I am just confused about the meaning of "professional".
Is it professional driver? As in limo service or Uber?

It's certainly not professional engineer - me and my colleagues drive everything from sport cars to SUVs and F250s

I'm an engineer and have had a minivan as main family transport since 2003! The vans also came in handy when I needed to bring a crew to a job site or site visits.
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2022, 11:56:54 am »
I see it as the same definition as Chevy uses for "Professional Grade"
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2022, 12:50:31 pm »
Speaking of "professional": in that pictured Sienna you can't even remove the second row of seats, based on what I've been told, for airbag or other reasons. So much for carrying plywood and other building materials. Are other minivans any different in this department?
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Re: The Case for Using Premium Minivans for Professional Duty
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2022, 10:10:05 pm »
Quote from: Blueprint on October 28, 2022, 08:21:32 am
The federal gvt uses minivans as limos for its ministers, as Quebec does. When it comes to carrying people, minivan > SUV anytime.

Infoman seem to agree with you about minivans, S23E06 start @ 2:40 https://ici.tou.tv/infoman/S23E06?lectureauto=1
« Last Edit: October 28, 2022, 10:13:33 pm by me_2 »
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