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Saw this (http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/05/autos/gilbert_test_rebuttal/index.htm?hpt=C2) and my faith in Toyota is restored.

I've flip-flopped twice now. For most of the unintended acceleration fiasco I've been in Toyota's corner, but I had my doubts once I saw the ABC bit about the SIU prof. that recreated a sudden acceleration incident by mucking with the accel pedal circuits. He made it sound like a short of the right resistance would do the trick.

I said then that the issue would be closed soon one way or another, either by fixing the new-found problem or by debunking the good professor. Turns out it was the latter.

Good thing, cause I just stopped by the dealer today to look at a new Sienna, and I like it a lot. :p

Hi Nathan:

___Have you decided on what you are going to purchase just yet? Someone saw a 10 Prius with $500 on the hood... Think future fuel costs, not just the here and the now ;)

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Top contenders:
4 cyl 2011 Sienna
2010 Sienna 8 pass
2011 Odyssey

The deciding factors will be some combination of safety, convenience & fuel economy. The only reason the 2010 is in the running is because their 8 passenger seats 3 across in the middle row. I'd like to wait and see more of the new odyssey before buying. They've said they'll do 3 across seats too, but haven't given any details.