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Replying to: dilbertzzz (Aug 09, 2005 12:22 pm) Wouldn't it be fun to see the shock on the face of a proud owner of a high performance car when the Odyssey leaves them in the dust?  With a lower powered minivan, there is no temptation to drag race or pass all other vehicles on the Freeway. |
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Replying to: drmonky (Aug 09, 2005 4:40 am) This sounds like a good deal, especially to get exactly what you want. |
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When Odyssey gets a good rating from ONE of the testers in the car magazines, all we hear is how right and accurate they are. But if the owners themselves don't agree with the ONE tester, (Who is a journalist first not an engineer) they dismiss the owners, saying that their expectations were too high. Somehow it does not make sense.
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Replying to: hayneldan (Aug 09, 2005 2:19 pm) And when you also take into account the virtually rabid following the previous generation of Ody had, then I think making a statement about high expectations is valid. |
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Can you offer any validation to the statement that the reviewers have an education in engineering?
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Replying to: rorr (Aug 09, 2005 5:50 am) Then there are those who seem to love it when Honda stumbles. If they have a recall over something, they make sure the world knows about it etc.
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Replying to: hayneldan (Aug 09, 2005 3:16 pm) Still, not all do and it's mostly personal opinion. I for one don't put too many people on pedestals, they put their pants on the same way we all do. I also happen to have engineering degree....SO WHAT!!!! And look at some of the track records, like Motor Trends "COY" award...they pick some really great losers!!!! |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Aug 09, 2005 5:34 pm) |
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Replying to: rorr (Aug 09, 2005 5:50 am) You expect it because it's a Honda. And when you don't get, the vehicle gets slammed in a JD Powers survey. And that is why I don't take their survey results on face value. All new vehicles have defects. The important factor is the number and type of defects. When I pay $30K for a vehicle, I do NOT expect: -the vehicle to be recalled 2+ times within 6 months. -the battery to lose charge or be defective after 2500 miles -steering wheel vibration at 60 mph -check engine light to go on after leaving the dealership More importantly, I do not expect a  If owners have *problems* with vehicles, those problems are reflected in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey. The survey does not reflect "expectations" but the number of defects in a new vehicle. Get it? |
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Replying to: vrm (Aug 09, 2005 7:39 pm) Truth is, the Ody is a great vehicle in a field of basically four (Sienna, Quest, T&C), IMO close to nearly as good. We're holding out for an '06 Touring mostly out of curiosity to see if minor QA problems, RF Tires, (depending on your engineering background read that as Run Flat, Radio Frequency, or Really Funky) are fixed and what other nits are resolved. It's interesting to see how JD and crew organize consumer feedback but it won't taint my buying decision nor will CR to a great extent or any collective set of individual 'expert' reviews. Take them, as mine as simply one persons opinion and find the vehicle you enjoy most. |
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