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Old 03-31-13, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by trexlexus
This is one of those things where you look at it again and wonder where it has been all this time. I think built in vacuums in all vehicles would be nice. Convenience.

Yes, yes, and yes...... Honestly in our urbanized towns there is NO need for an suv/crossover. When do we ever go off-roading? I wouldn't dare take a nice SUV to the rocky craggs to test its prowress. The only exceptions i can think of are high snow areas. Seqouias/Expeditions/Suburbans are for the minivan averse. Image issues.
I don't know about all vehicles, but certainly large utility vehicles it makes sense to offer a vacuum. This is a Shop-Vac too which is a great brand. I got a little one 10 years ago when I purchased my 2003 Explorer as a gift. Works great
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Oh cmon, you like having them pesky dust particles in your trusty steed?

I think having a vacuum in all cars would be great! It's not like the accessory is an eyesore, resembling a small intestine that has been gouged out. It should stow away. Lol
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Originally Posted by trexlexus
Oh cmon, you like having them pesky dust particles in your trusty steed?

I think having a vacuum in all cars would be great! It's not like the accessory is an eyesore, resembling a small intestine that has been gouged out. It should stow away. Lol
Where would you put it if it was a sedan and not an open van, ute, hatch or wagon? The boot? Fish the vacuum through the pass thru? lol
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The pass through was exactly what i was thinking when i posted my message. Maybe i shouldve included that. Haha. But ya, a vacuum is essential to cleanliness. I mean if some cars already have appliances such as TVs and refrigeration units, I see no reason why the car cannot double as a moving home.
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The passing power between the LX (rental) and and Touring are very very different. The 6-speed keeps it in the powerband much better. My Odyssey feels much better than my RX300 did on passing and feels just as good as my friend's brand new Highlander. I test drove the Sienna and it feels slightly more powerful but hardly a deciding factor given all the other features that you have to decide on for a minivan. Also the Odyssey gets way better highway mpgs for some reason.

They Odyssey feels like it handles better but it seems it is a little lower than the Sienna. Both blow away the SUVs in terms of handling though The vacuum idea is pretty great but the Touring Elite is just waaay too much to pay for a minivan. Just get a shop vac at walmart and keep it in the trunk. There is an outlet back there on all odysseys
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This might be a first, an argument over a vacuum cleaner in a van
 
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
This might be a first, an argument over a vacuum cleaner in a van
Shop-Vac is great, but Dyson is a whole other animal. No pun intended
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