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Re: Honda quality? [rcpg]
by mrs242
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Aug 03, 2005 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: rcpg (Jul 31, 2005 6:13 am)
Consumer Reports ranked the Honda Ody as one of the Top 2 Mini Vans to purchase. I LOVE my van! I spent about 2 months back and forth between the Toyota sienna and the Honda Ody. I took my twins and my oldest daughter and test drove those vans back and forth. Then my husband did his research. By far hands down that Honda is the best van by far. Now it is a newer version this year with more bells and whistles..so the bells and whistles might have some bugs to work out...like my RES...screen that needs some work. But overalll I love my Honda and I do believe it was a wise choice. If I have to eat my words later then I'll let you know. (ha ha...just joking) But I do trust my husband and Consumer Reports. My Honda handles great and I do love it! My Uncle who is an Engineer and studies cars...also says it was one of the smartest things we could have done. But you have to decide for yourself.
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- #4154 of 5148
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Re: EX-L Res/Navi or Touring Res/Navi? [accordex]
by mrs242
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Aug 03, 2005 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: accordex (Jul 20, 2005 11:01 am)
I have 3 kids at home and end up running lots of errands with my kids and taking their friends. We also take trips...LONG trips. We bought the Honda Ody 5 Dr Ex-L RES. I LOVE it...Except for the small problem I am having right now with the RES....and it's only the screen right now. Which our dealer is fixing. It's comfy..holds a lot of luggage, I can easily remove the 8th seat, don't really need a compass, but they are nice. Just go drive the 2 vans you are deciding on. Take your kids and make them get in and out of it on thir own without you if that is an issue...ie (car rider lines...) that was a deciding factor for me! Then, go on your own without them so that you can have your own peaceful mind to drive the van the way you want to and really think and decide whether you really like it or not. We didn't get the NAV system, and I travel a lot. I just get my maps or get on the internet. I would much rather spend that money on something else. But you have to decide for yourself. That's what worked for us. I'll keep you in my prayers, and it's your money and you don't want to spend it on something you don't really need or want! The sales people will try to make you think you want something or you'll need it. Those NAV systems are great..but do you really want to pay for them. Think about it and Good luck!!!!!!! 
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- #4155 of 5148
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Re: EX-L Res/Navi or Touring Res/Navi? [accordex]
by jjtrindc
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Aug 03, 2005 (4:57 pm)
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Replying to: accordex (Jul 20, 2005 11:01 am)
My wife and I pretty much zoned in on the Touring. We did briefly consider the lack of an 8th seat but felt comfortable that hauling eight people was a longshot and things like little league and soccer a few years off (so we could be eating our words...lol). Except for buying a 97 used Subaru a few years back, we hadn't bought a brand new car of 12 years...so we wanted to treat ourselves with all the bells and whistles. Completely unlike us to not comparison shop and analyze to death. Love the touring. I enjoy the MID, she likes the memory seats, the power liftgate has actually been quite useful. The second row console is great too (I think that's touring only).
As for the PAX, we honestly didn't know much of the issues involved. I'm comforted with the fact that they are covered with a two year warranty. In two years, I'm guessing PAX will have become more available and pricing and availability much more consumer friendly.
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- #4156 of 5148
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Whistling noise FIXED!!!!
by mb05
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Aug 03, 2005 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: geokaras (Jul 25, 2005 7:36 pm)
I just took my 2005 EX in for the same problem. They told me it was a service bulletin which meant they were made aware of it and to expect the Odysseys to come it with this problem. Here's what it is....when you lift the hood, there is a plate that the windshield wipers are screwed into. That plate is deformed and will lift and make a whistling noise. The dealer ordered a new part and fixed my van. I no longer hear that whistling noise. He said if the noise ever comes back, then bring the car back and its always covered due to the service bulletin. Good luck!!
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- #4157 of 5148
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Re: Whistling noise FIXED!!!! [mb05]
by epond
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Aug 03, 2005 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: mb05 (Aug 03, 2005 5:13 pm)
mb05 - Did your Ody vin # fall in the ranges of the TSB?
The TSB 04-078 "Wind Noise from the Windshield" was for 2005 Ody from vin 5FNRL...5B000001 thru 5FNRL...5B023220. >
Our Ody has the whistling wind noise, but falls outside of the vin # for the TSB - therefore, it supposively was fixed and shouldn't have the problem.
I am wondering if I took it in to get serviced, if they would service it at all and if it would even work?
Thanks in advance.
Love the Ody!
Eric
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- #4158 of 5148
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Eric
by mb05
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Aug 03, 2005 (5:51 pm)
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I am not sure what TSB is but my VIN does fall between those numbers.
Good luck.
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- #4159 of 5148
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recall...
by 2005odyelrn
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Aug 03, 2005 (6:47 pm)
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DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is recalling 85,154 Odyssey minivans in the United States to fix potential problems with their frontal air bag systems, federal safety regulators said on Wednesday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the problem, affecting minivans from the 2005 model year, stemmed from two external impact sensors that may have been insufficiently sealed during the manufacturing process.
If water enters the sensor corrosion can occur, possibly causing a short circuit, NHTSA said.
It added that front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in or loss of frontal air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The Honda recall is expected to begin on Aug, 29, NHTSA said.
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- #4160 of 5148
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Re: EX-L Res/Navi or Touring Res/Navi? [jjtrindc]
by jimbob1
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Aug 04, 2005 (4:04 am)
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Replying to: jjtrindc (Aug 03, 2005 4:57 pm)
I noticed today that the 2006 Nissan Quest SE will come with the PAX tire system. The more vehicles involved with PAX, the faster it will roll out to tire shops and dealerships.
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- #4161 of 5148
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Re: EX-L Res/Navi or Touring Res/Navi? [jjtrindc]
by ichafat
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Aug 04, 2005 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: jjtrindc (Aug 03, 2005 4:57 pm)
"The Touring model adds a power liftgate, tri-zone auto climate control, driver-seat memory, a 115-volt AC outlet, a multi-information display, power-adjustable pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, foglights, parking sensors, auto headlights, a second-row removable center console (in place of the stowable middle seat), run-flat tires, 17.5-inch wheels and a tire-pressure monitoring system."
Not a whole lot of value there for $5k, IMHO. It likely won't bring that much at trade-in time. When I took out what I wouldn't have added a la carte anyway, I decided that memory seat weren't worth that much to me (even though I have had two vehicles with memory seats). Likewise, the auto-dimming inside mirror (again after having two vehicles with them). It is really not much trouble to flip the lever when needed. I am very happy with my EX-L. It is not trouble to readjust the seat when I need to drive it. Run-flat tires might have been nice 40 years ago when I started driving, but now flat tires are pretty rare. The tire pressure monitor on my G35 is nice, but I have only had to add air once in more than an year. Modern tires are doggone good.
That said, it's your money... Sure do like the Ody. Wife is immensely happier than with her 10yo T&C.
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- #4162 of 5148
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Re: EX-L Res/Navi or Touring Res/Navi? [ichafat]
by sebring95
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Aug 04, 2005 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: ichafat (Aug 04, 2005 8:40 am)
$5K?? It only adds $3774 to the invoice. Unless tourings are bringing a big premium in your neighborhood. I was offered invoice on whatever model I wanted. if you look at what those options would add to other vehicles, the Touring isn't out-of-line price wise. I'm not big on the PAX either as I like to have more choice when replacing tires or running snows.
That being said, I would have bought the touring without blinking had it come with the 8th seat. I do miss some of the features of the Touring, but I would have missed the 8th seat by-far more.
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