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Odyssey reliability?
Hi all,
I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I would go with it since reliability is my major concern. Thanks, Bill B. |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
try this site:
http://www.odyclub.com/ good luck "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
try this site:
http://www.odyclub.com/ good luck "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
try this site:
http://www.odyclub.com/ good luck "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
Hi,
Thanks, I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not have that much down time. The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that others are driving them over 100K without problems. Bill B. Ashfordcove wrote: > try this site: > > http://www.odyclub.com/ > > good luck > "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message > news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > > Hi all, > > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > > Thanks, > > Bill B. > > > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
Hi,
Thanks, I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not have that much down time. The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that others are driving them over 100K without problems. Bill B. Ashfordcove wrote: > try this site: > > http://www.odyclub.com/ > > good luck > "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message > news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > > Hi all, > > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > > Thanks, > > Bill B. > > > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
Hi,
Thanks, I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not have that much down time. The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that others are driving them over 100K without problems. Bill B. Ashfordcove wrote: > try this site: > > http://www.odyclub.com/ > > good luck > "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message > news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > > Hi all, > > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > > Thanks, > > Bill B. > > > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
As much as I love Hondas and swear by them. The tranny issue on Odysseys,
Accord V6s and AcuraTLs leave me with a chill. In my book therefore I'd rather have a Sienna with a potential sludging engine. Why? If I change the oil frequent enough or use a top quality synthetic I get around the problem. With the Honda, that tranny design shortcoming cannot be countered effectively. My opinion. "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
As much as I love Hondas and swear by them. The tranny issue on Odysseys,
Accord V6s and AcuraTLs leave me with a chill. In my book therefore I'd rather have a Sienna with a potential sludging engine. Why? If I change the oil frequent enough or use a top quality synthetic I get around the problem. With the Honda, that tranny design shortcoming cannot be countered effectively. My opinion. "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
As much as I love Hondas and swear by them. The tranny issue on Odysseys,
Accord V6s and AcuraTLs leave me with a chill. In my book therefore I'd rather have a Sienna with a potential sludging engine. Why? If I change the oil frequent enough or use a top quality synthetic I get around the problem. With the Honda, that tranny design shortcoming cannot be countered effectively. My opinion. "wdb" <wbittle1@alltel.com> wrote in message news:3F648511.8A2F4BBF@alltel.com... > Hi all, > I am thinking of purchasing a used (2000 - 2001) Odyssey and was > wondering how reliable these vehicles are. I will use this van for work > and it will be hauling about 250 lbs of tools and parts. I drive about > 30K a year and hope to keep the vehicle for 4 - 5 years. So, I was > wondering if hte Odyssey has a durable enough drive train to last up to > 150K without needing anything major like a transmission, engine, or > major suspension parts (other then the normal strut / shock > replacements) I have read a few posts about transmission problems, tire > wear problems and poor fuel economy (13 - 15 mpg). Are transmission > failures in 30K miles common? Is the 13 - 15 mpg figure the norm or do > most people with these vans get 18 - 25 mpg? Does anyone have a V6 > powered 1999 or newer Odyssey with high mileage and how has it > performed? Since this vehicle is going to be used for my job, I can not > have a vehicle that is going to be unreliable. These things are > expencive used or new. I'm willing to pay the premium if the Odyssey can > equal the reliability of Civics and Accords I have had or used. I'd > rather have a Civic, but I need the room of a van. I am also looking at > the Toyota van. Would this be a better choice then the Honda? I prefer > the looks and feel of the Honda, but if the Toyota is more reliable, I > would go with it since reliability is my major concern. > Thanks, > Bill B. > > |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
In article <3F678FA4.A7017AA2@alltel.com>, wdb <wbittle1@alltel.com>
wrote: > I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the > Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 > mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that > with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that > website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K > miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several > posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. > Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not > have that much down time. > The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey > who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up > for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest > handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the > rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that > others are driving them over 100K without problems. Hondas generally run 100K+ without a bit of problem. I had a 92 Civic that I passed to my nephew; 135K and still going strong. The transmission thing is absolutely a worry. But, they fixed it on 02 and up models. If you can find an 02 or later that you like, don't hesitate. |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
In article <3F678FA4.A7017AA2@alltel.com>, wdb <wbittle1@alltel.com>
wrote: > I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the > Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 > mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that > with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that > website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K > miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several > posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. > Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not > have that much down time. > The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey > who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up > for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest > handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the > rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that > others are driving them over 100K without problems. Hondas generally run 100K+ without a bit of problem. I had a 92 Civic that I passed to my nephew; 135K and still going strong. The transmission thing is absolutely a worry. But, they fixed it on 02 and up models. If you can find an 02 or later that you like, don't hesitate. |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
In article <3F678FA4.A7017AA2@alltel.com>, wdb <wbittle1@alltel.com>
wrote: > I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the > Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 > mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that > with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that > website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K > miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several > posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. > Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not > have that much down time. > The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey > who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up > for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest > handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the > rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that > others are driving them over 100K without problems. Hondas generally run 100K+ without a bit of problem. I had a 92 Civic that I passed to my nephew; 135K and still going strong. The transmission thing is absolutely a worry. But, they fixed it on 02 and up models. If you can find an 02 or later that you like, don't hesitate. |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
On 9/16/2003 5:33 PM wdb spake these words of knowledge:
> Hi, > Thanks, > I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the > Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 > mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that > with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that > website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K > miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several > posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. > Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not > have that much down time. > The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey > who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up > for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest > handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the > rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that > others are driving them over 100K without problems. > Bill B. I only have 60,000 miles on my 01 EX Odyssey. I haven't had any problems yet. Of any sort. If you go to a site that is specifically for a vehicle, and that site has been in existence for a while, you will find stories, probably true stories, about failures. A disproportionate number of failure reports, because people with no problems tend not to seek out the forums for solving problems. If you wish to buy a vehicle that hasn't had failures, you need to buy a vehicle that has just been designed, and hasn't been sold yet. On the other hand, if you want a vehicle that has been sold, and hasn't had any problems, you'll need to relearn the fine art of walking. All you can deal with as a prospective buyer are the probabilities. The probability of an Odyssey being more reliable than any other van is fairly high; you're doing the right thing with the idea of researching, but you have to be able to properly interpret what you see and hear. I would highly recommend the Odyssey, and probably the Sienna. Certainly, if I were buying one today, it would be the 2004 Sienna, from what I've been able to glean about it. But I'm very happy with my Odyssey. By the way, I (actually, mostly my wife) have gotten a fairly consistent 21 mpg average over those 60,000 miles. RFT!!! Dave Kelsen -- "I'm not a fatalist. But even if I were, what could I do about it?" -- Emo Philips |
Re: Odyssey reliability?
On 9/16/2003 5:33 PM wdb spake these words of knowledge:
> Hi, > Thanks, > I checked out that site and now I am a bit skeptical with respect to the > Odyssey. Two things I can live without is a gas guzzeling vehicle (14 - 16 > mpg,, ouch) and a vehicle with transmission problems. Been there, done that > with a Ford Windstar. Two trannies in 64K miles. But, I am seeing on that > website that people are having the Odyssey transmissions fail as low as 17K > miles. I don't know if this is common or not, but I have also read several > posts about Honda V6 powered cars with automatics giving a ton of grief. > Since I would use this vehicle for work as well as personal use, I can not > have that much down time. > The big thing is that I am not hearing from anyone with a 1999 - 2003 Odyssey > who has over 100K miles on the thing. It makes me wonder if these vans hold up > for the long haul. I thought it was one of the most comfortable, nicest > handling mini vans I had ever driven, but if this one is as unreliable as the > rest of the FWD vans, then I think I may well pass on it unless I hear that > others are driving them over 100K without problems. > Bill B. I only have 60,000 miles on my 01 EX Odyssey. I haven't had any problems yet. Of any sort. If you go to a site that is specifically for a vehicle, and that site has been in existence for a while, you will find stories, probably true stories, about failures. A disproportionate number of failure reports, because people with no problems tend not to seek out the forums for solving problems. If you wish to buy a vehicle that hasn't had failures, you need to buy a vehicle that has just been designed, and hasn't been sold yet. On the other hand, if you want a vehicle that has been sold, and hasn't had any problems, you'll need to relearn the fine art of walking. All you can deal with as a prospective buyer are the probabilities. The probability of an Odyssey being more reliable than any other van is fairly high; you're doing the right thing with the idea of researching, but you have to be able to properly interpret what you see and hear. I would highly recommend the Odyssey, and probably the Sienna. Certainly, if I were buying one today, it would be the 2004 Sienna, from what I've been able to glean about it. But I'm very happy with my Odyssey. By the way, I (actually, mostly my wife) have gotten a fairly consistent 21 mpg average over those 60,000 miles. RFT!!! Dave Kelsen -- "I'm not a fatalist. But even if I were, what could I do about it?" -- Emo Philips |
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