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.
> >
> >