All in all you can buy a van make and end up with a lemon, again by any manufacturer. I have owned a Pontiac Montana, Chevy up lander, and Toyota Sienna. I love the Toyota but I doubt you will find one for under $10k with under 100k. There is a reason for that. The question to ask is: is there a minivan you should stay away from? My answer to the question is the Chevy uplander. It is a cheap quality vehicle that is not worth the dollar you spend on it.
Andy