What vans have you owned besides the Ody?

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We had a 2001 Ford Windstar. Bought it used in 2004 with 36Kmi for $12K. It was a good van for us. I over-maintained it (as is my custom ) and put about $3500 in maintenance and repairs in it in the 4yrs/50Kmi we added to it. It was still problem free when I traded it in for our leased 2008 Ody LX, but did have high dollar repairs looming. Repairs that could easily exceed the value of the van. My take on minivans is; They are all about the same. We've had Chryslers, GMs and Ford MVs in the family now. They all can have transaxle, steering issues and problems with the electrical goodies if you buy them loaded-up. GM seems to have the fewest trans and steering issues. That 4T65E trans is tough. But then again, GM has the intake manifold gasket problems on the 3.XL series V6s. I probably would have purchased another 'domestic' van, but the only player in the market still is Chrysler. I like the new Caravan but wont buy a first year production of any vehicle. In the end, Honda had a good deal going on the Ody, I got spanked with a $1950 trade-in allowance on the Winny, no money down, 35 payments of $276 and then I get to give the Ody back in 3yrs! Sweet right?!?

Joel