We're looking to buy a Villager, but my wife isn't liking that the 99-02s do not have rear heat (for the 'lil fellas). Is this a huge deal? Are there at least air vents under the front seats directed toward the back?

Wrong. '99 and up have rear heat ducts to the 2nd row area standard, and overhead vents for both AC and heat on most models (unless you find a stripped base model).

We gots heat dude.

Wrong. '99 and up have rear heat ducts to the 2nd row area standard, and overhead vents for both AC and heat on most models (unless you find a stripped base model).

We gots heat dude.

We have the 2000 Estate and the rear overhead vent does NOT vent heat to the 3rd row. The ventilation in the rear is AC only. I had to replace some lines to the rear AC and there is definitely no heater core there. However, the front seats have good vents below and we have no complaints about the rear heating. I would say, don't worry about it. We have 100K miles and love our van. I hope we get another 100K miles.

OK got it. I'm not that familiar with the older model. The overhead vents by the 2nd row seats send out enough heat to the 3rd row for my guys.