Honda Odyssey Minivans | Wagons
Honda Odyssey Minivans | Wagons
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[May 09, 2001]
Rick
Model Reviewed:
EX
Strength:
Strong engine.
Weakness:
Slow electric doors. We didn't buy this car to make us feel good about ourselves, to show off how financially successful we are, or to impress the neighbors. We bought it to haul people and stuff, and boy does it do that well! Similar Products Used: This replaced our 1991 Aerostar which self-destructed after 125,000 miles. The Honda is from a different, and much better, planet than the Aerostar. |
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[May 03, 2001]
John
Model Reviewed:
Odyssey EX
Strength:
3.5L VTEC is Great! Handles just like an Accord, 3rd row seat, 2nd row captain/bench conversion very convenient and easy, power sliding doors operates with any flaws, traction control equals safer driving in poor weater, build quality surpasses many other makes, interior room, smooth ride and road feel is just perfect for me.
Weakness:
Stereo could use better speakers, but why limit yourself to factory speakers. Even if a better quality speaker was offered I would not opt. for one. I would rather buy a set of quality aftermarket speakers that suits my needs because at least I know its made of quality materials. Upgraded factory systems are usually from the low end of the quality spectrum. Dealers will not go below MSRP. I test drove other vans and my opinion is the Odyssey is the best minivan. It may not have the best of everything but functionally it is the most appealing and accomodating. The sliding doors works great for me. Carrying a childseat and bags gives me limited use of my hands so opening the doors via the remote is great. Others have complained about the doors not operating correctly. They have got to understand that Honda designed the doors to only open when the van is in Park and the doors must be unlocked. I feel that people have just got to be a little patient. After all you don't want your children opening the door while the van is moving, do you? And one last thing. If you have the EX model, the gear shifter should not be a problem because most of your radio controls can be done on the wheel.I have one advice for shoppers out there, shop through the internet. Walking into a dealer floor and dealing with the retail sales people will cost you more. Dealing with the fleet/internet reps. is more pleasant and they are willing to sell at MSRP if you just ask. Plus the Fleet/Internet dept. can get you the van you want while the retail people can only estimate when. Similar Products Used: Sienna, too small, bad value. Windstar, road feel is too numb and quality issues. Caravan, ugly, to me at least. |
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[Jun 17, 2001]
Terence
Strength:
Ride, reliability, handling, gas mileage, dual power doors, styling, you can have your Honda and your family too!
Weakness:
Front seats need side supports, itsy bitsy speakers aiming nowhere
Similar Products Used: Chrysler Town & Country = Chrysler Dump & Landfill |
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[Jun 19, 2001]
KAYZILLA
Model Reviewed:
EX NAVI.
Strength:
HONDA VALUE !!! RELIBILITY !!! AND IT'S A HONDA !!!
Weakness:
AS MENTIONED ,,,, THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS . THATS REALLY ALL !!! TOTALLY AWESOME !!! HONDA HAS FRIED THE COMPETITION AND THEY KNOW IT !!! Similar Products Used: LETS FACE IT DODGE/CHRYSLER/FORD/CHEVROLET ARE SORELY LACKING IN MY OPINION IN MANY IMPORTANT AREAS OF QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND SAFETY. HOWEVER IF FORD COULD PUT A SMALL TRITON V-8"FUEL EFFEICENT" IN ITS WINDSTAR WITH ITS MATCHED TRANSMISSION THAT COULD BE INTERESTING !!! HOWEVER MILEAGE WOULD BE A MIRACLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEIR F-150'S |
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[Jul 16, 2001]
James Andrews
Model Reviewed:
EX
Strength:
Good acceleration, the integrated garage door opener was cool. The engine noise approached non existent and the climate control worked well.
Weakness:
The electric doors were and anoyance rather than advantage and at one occasion trapped my wifes hand. The back door was appalling needed to be slammed to shut (the dealer said there was no fault). Indeed we found ourselves denting the back door shutting it. Overall the body was easy to scratch and dent even with the hand! The clever door open indicator failed to indicate a door open but the bleeping did. The horn sound on arming the anti theft must be great for the blind but an annoyance to the rest of us! The suspension was what I think of as American cars it didn't give rise to bad handling but it was harsh on railway lines and bottomed in storm curbs. I bought this vehicle for three reasons. The first I thought I needed more than five seats, second it got very good reviews and cost less than some of its competitors, third I wanted at least traction control for the winter, and the LX didn't have that as standard. I found the performance good, the handling adequate, I found the suspension sometimes harsh and yet prone to bottom. Overall one couldn't fault the functionality if one needs lots of space and also refinement. Yet I didn't like it. The build standard was not good and many of the gadgets didn't work. Once I found I really didn't need seven seats, then I also found I didn't want to keep it. Some of my irritations shouldn't be present on a $25K vehicle! Similar Products Used: I have not owned another mini van and have traded it in for a Santa fe LX SUV I much prefer the ride and build quality of the latter. If one need seven seats I would go for the Oddyssey LX cheaper model and not have those dreadful power rear doors! |
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[Sep 02, 1999]
Michael
Model Reviewed:
Honda Odyssey
Strength:
Has regular doors instead of those sliding doors which I don't care for.
Weakness:
could use a bigger engine - passing up hill can be an adventure. (1997 Model) - overall look is clean and more stylish than typical mini-vans. I did see that the '99 Odyssey is completely different. Bigger/sliding doors/boxy looking. |
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[Oct 25, 1999]
Neal
Model Reviewed:
Odyssey LX
Strength:
Solid and very responsive handling, good driving position and comfort, Zippy power (It's a rocket!), third seat disappears into the floor in seconds.
Weakness:
4-speaker stereo in the LX model sounds flat and dull. (1999 Model) - This is a very solid, nimble, and zippy mini-van--in spite of its huge and box-like appearance. It has a much tighter turning circle than the Mitsubishi Expo it replaced, even though the Mitsubishi was a much smaller vehicle. The third seat disappears into the floor in a couple of seconds, and leaves a great storage well when in the upright position. Even loaded with 7 adults, it accelerates like a rocket when going up hill. It is very comfortable and everyone who has taken a ride in it has been impressed. |
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[Aug 17, 2001]
sriram saba
Model Reviewed:
EX
Strength:
everything is the best in it!
Weakness:
Nothing at all! everything is good in it! Similar Products Used: sienna to small and engine troubles i prefer honda better! |
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[Jul 21, 2001]
BILL
Model Reviewed:
LX
Strength:
hide away rear seat, quiet engine; small turning radius
Weakness:
weak rear suspension - tends to sit really low to the ground with minimal load(2 children in the rear seat 100-150 lbs.); loud ride on the freeway; oil dipstick hard to read; cheap plastic (fluid) caps in engine compartment. We bought the Odyssey based upon the original high rating of Consumer Reports. But, since then the reports have deteriorated and so has our impression of the Honda product. The ride is decent, except for the loud road noise while on the freeway. We do like the set up of the van for traveling - with its fold away third seat. However, when we do travel we find that the rear rim of the van is sitting very close (low) to the rear wheels. If you need a minivan to carry a full load (7 people) this is not the vehicle for you. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jul 19, 2001]
tom
Strength:
- power
Weakness:
- exterior styling I've only owned this car for half a year and i'm already in love with it. The suspension offers a great ride, and the engine sounds great. it also delivers good power and not that much noise. the seating positions are nice and the fold away third row seating is terrific. although i'm not crazy about the exterior styling of this car, the interior seems pretty nice. it's really a great car. Similar Products Used: dodge caravan-good styling, but it's a chrysler..... |