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Old 11-03-08, 08:10 AM
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Default The minivan craze has spread from Japan to Hong Kong!!

I don't think the craze was that big in 2005 when I went to HK last but here are a few pics I snapped 2 days ago.





Oh and what kind of wheels does this van have???

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Old 11-03-08, 08:12 AM
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why is it that we don't get these awesome, hot looking minivans?
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Old 11-03-08, 08:19 AM
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Yup, seen many of those there for years( I visit there every other year on average), & I don't think it's a recent phenonena ?
Those Alphards are particularly nice, nicer than the minivans they have available here.
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Old 11-03-08, 08:19 AM
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I would pick one of these for a grocery getter/kid hauler over an SUV (slammed, wheels, bodykit, etc of course )
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those are nice, but not to the extent of the Japanese craze
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Rather mild to be honest.

I was expecting chaotically designed minivans...
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Maybe it is just me, but i can't stand minivans/vans, i would rather have an suv sorry, but yes they do look nice
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Originally Posted by jmd93
Maybe it is just me, but i can't stand minivans/vans, i would rather have an suv sorry, but yes they do look nice
SUVs don't really "work" in Asia or Europe. They're too darn big.
Folks over there don't have the same hang-ups Americans have
about the "image" of an SUV, either.

Besides, vans have more room inside, are more economical, ride better,
handle better, and have better resale value.

Yeah, vans suck.

(I have an '08 Odyssey)
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Old 11-03-08, 09:56 AM
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I'll gladly take a minivan over most SUV. I just dont see why there is so much hate for minivans. I guess people need to be 'cool' in this day and age.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
SUVs don't really "work" in Asia or Europe. They're too darn big.
Folks over there don't have the same hang-ups Americans have
about the "image" of an SUV, either.

Besides, vans have more room inside, are more economical, ride better,
handle better, and have better resale value.

Yeah, vans suck.

(I have an '08 Odyssey)
the Alphard is pretty darn big IMO...not as big as a say, Pacifica though.

its crazy how people my age (mid 20s) want a minivan over a sports car.
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The reason i live SUV'S because i actually like off roading, i mean minivans are nice, they aren't just for me thats all
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tht white Estima is so damn nice. Why the F do we get stuck with the Sienna these days? grrrr
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makes me want to do a minivan vip project....
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Old 11-03-08, 12:22 PM
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Those looks like cleanly modded minivans unlike some of the crazyness i've seen in Japan, maybe it's time to pimp out my father's Mazda MPV.
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People in HK has been modify Vans long ago. Maybe not as crazy as in Japan.

I would get an Alphard or Elegrand anyday if they have them for sale here. So luxury and once modified, they are so hot!
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