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Replying to: dave594 (Jul 28, 2005 6:24 am)  Can't speak of those extremely fast speeds as I always drove my 1964 VW Bug in the slow lane while Mercedes and BMW flew by on the Autobahn. My 64 VW was even more lethargic when I brought it back to the USA and moved to the high altitude of the Rocky Mountains in 1970. 
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I have a 2003 Odyssey. It has a radio with cd player. What is the best way to get a mp3 player into the audio system? Is there a good phase locked FM transmitter to use? I got a cheap FM transmitter that plugs in to lighter but its really crappy and drifts of station every few minutes. any thoughts? r |
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I have a 2005 EX silver Ody on order, but I'm having second thoughts after reading these forums. The problems that concern me are: 1) frequent transmission failures (2001-2004 odys) 2) glove box fit/finish problems 3) silver paint wearing off the trim of the dashboard 4) rock/stone damage to the AC lines/radiator in the front I'm really worried now. Are these cars reliable? Someone please reassure me! |
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Replying to: rcpg (Jul 31, 2005 6:13 am) First of all, theo transmission problems weren't all that frequent. The number I keep hearing is less than a 2% failure rate. Too high for a Honda, I agree but Honda stepped up to the plate and fixed the ones that had problems. I'm sure they hated the bad press and have taken strong measures to prevent problems in the future. Glove box fit/finish problems...I've never heard of this. Silver paint wearing off the trim of the dashboard. ???? I've never seen or heard of this either and I see and sell a LOT of used Odysseys. I suspect abuse in this case. some people are VERY hard on their cars. Rock/stone damage to the A/C lines? I've only heard of this in these forums. I did ask the guys in our shop and they didn't know what I was talking about. If you study these forums long enough you'll find adverse problems with any make and model. These forums attract this and people will always chime in. Good Luck...hope this helps. And...yes, I do sell Hondas but I say it as I see it here.
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Replying to: rcpg (Jul 31, 2005 6:13 am) If you are still negotiating the purchase of an Ody, why not make it contingent on the dealer ordering and installing a Mr.Grille insert. It would cost the dealer less than $100 and give you peace of mind against an $800 repair. Heck, you could even offer to split the cost of the insert, with them providing installation. I don't believe this would be an unreasonable request. Also contrary to what isell said, the service writer at Desert Honda, Las Vegas, was very familiar with the problem and even suggested installing some protection. He told me that mine was not the first repair to be done there. The dealer very kindly picked up the repair cost and a rental in the spirit of customer relations. 
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jul 31, 2005 9:22 am) The Odyssey grill work is poorly designed and exposes critical components to potentially serious damage all too easily.
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Replying to: achill (Jul 01, 2005 10:44 am) |
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Replying to: rcpg (Jul 31, 2005 6:13 am) Look at the alternative mini-van boards and see if you'd like to live with those problems or a few minor quirks (less than two percent for the supposed worst failure?) that are being worked out during this first model year. You could opt to order an '06 but might lose a grand or two now but get some of it back when you get rid of it. You could also take the advice of experts here (not me); my advice on that is don't! The best solution might be the Honda extended warranty for peace of mind. I would steer clear of an aftermarket warranty and prices AREN'T negotiable for extended warranties in most states. Just don't waste your money on one that goes beyond the time you plan to keep the vehicle because they add little at trade-in or resale. That ought to do it along with installing Mr Grille AC protector, Mr Glovebox gap-filler and Mr Dashboard paint-chip-stopper (patent not pending), oh, and don't forget the most important--Mr Coinholder! I think you get my point that Mr Worry must have been installed at the time you ordered yours. Relax and enjoy the best built minivan there is. Check other sources of review if you have doubts. No, I don't work for Honda but have owned a Del Sol, it was flawless. Except for Acura, and maybe Lexus, these are the best built vehicles available to mainstream consumers IMHO. We're considering an '06 Ody Touring this fall to replace our '03 Expie and have researched this FUV to no end. Sienna--yawn & package hell, MPV--ubiquitous, Quest--goat in sheeps clothing, Odyssey--#1 for good reason, Mr Grill or not! |
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Replying to: cccompson (Jul 31, 2005 5:06 pm) As far as the A/C lines being exposed? Yes, I can see how a flying rock could damage an A/C line. I see this same exposure in a lot of other cars as well and I still think it would be an oddball event to have one damaged. Maybe a running change is in order to prevent this from happening?
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Replying to: isellhondas (Aug 01, 2005 6:44 am) The first Ody we test drove had very poor fit/finish. The upper a-pillar trim had a big gap, some of the trim around the rear-hatch had gaps, etc. The Ody we took delivery was much better, just the glove-box issue and a slightly misaligned trim piece under the console, near your feet. And grease on the sunroof shade. The rest was pretty good. This is our first Honda after a dozen toyotas, a couple lexus, and some Euro fare. The Honda feels quite european, mainly in the quirk department. |
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