If the Honda Odyssey you are looking at is the EX trim, then that is what the going price is around for the Kelly Blue Book value. However, if its the LX trim, then that price is a bit expensive. Honda Odysseys are pretty good, but I have also heard of fairly large problems with their transmissions for that era.We owned a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE and it was very good. When we first got it, we were looking for a Odyssey but they were too expensive at the time. So, we instead got a used 1999 (we bought it in 2000) Dodge Grand Caravan SE thinking the transmission would go out at 60k miles. However, we had almost no problems at all with the car. The only problem we encountered was the car's computer malfunctioning under warranty and also the brakes were a bit soft at around 80k (mostly because we forgot about a brake service and also because the brakes were kind of worn down). Otherwise, no other problems, no transmission problems. We put on 115,000 miles on it and then sold it as we wanted a new car. Very comfortable car as well.I'd reccomend that you get a 2001 or newer Dodge Grand Caravan SXT as someone in my extended family has one. It has updates not on our previous 1999 version. It is a bit more comfortable and quieter, so definitely check that out. They are cheaper than the Odyssey as well. However, there are a few bad ones out there, so make sure to check the Grand Caravans out by a mechanic before buying (really should do this with any used car you are interested in). This minivan is one of the safer ones as well.Other good choices are the Toyota Sienna (someone also in my extended-family has one as well, no real problems) and Mazda MPV. Try to stay away from the Ford family of minivans because they have widely known transmission failure problems as well as a well known problem with the axles in which they will rust out and ultimately crack into two pieces. The GM minivans of this era (1998-2004 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana, Oldsmobile Silhouette) are good as well, however, they have pretty nasty safety ratings. In the test, the dummy's leg cracked in half for the frontal impact test in the front drivers seat. The passenger seat for the frontal test was also bad as well. Good minivans mechanically, but not good safety-wise.Good luck finding your minivan!