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Is there a green Odyssey? by swtxn
Jun 06, 2005 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jun 03, 2005 12:59 pm)

My wife and I were all set after seeing the brochure picture of the Sage Brush Pearl thinking it was a type of "British Racing Green" color. The dealership didn't have one, but it was what she wanted. After a dealer swap it arrived and green is not what I would use to describe the color. Anyone else had this problem? Now, I have a wife who isn't happy with the color so now we're looking for a Silver EX-L.
 
As a side, we compared the Sienna (currently have a 2000) and found Honda to be a much better deal with the EX-L over a base XLE that was $1000 more.
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2006 Sienna and 2006 Odyssey by eastwoodguitar
Jun 07, 2005 (5:32 am)
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Does anyone know when the 2006 models will be available? Or, when the 2005 models first were available? We are considering getting one of these, but don't want to buy a 2005 if the 2006 is right around the corner....
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Re: I keep looking... [isellhondas] by marine2
Jun 07, 2005 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Apr 18, 2005 8:29 am)

Everytime I see a 99-04 Odyssey running down the road and I have yet to see one with the rear windows cracked. The "helicopter effect" affects a lot of cars. Most people just don't open their windows I suppose. I know I rarely open mine.

 
The opening of the rear, third seat windows, is mostly for allowing the a/c and heater to work more efficiently by allowing a better airflow all the way through the cabin. That is why Chrysler has them instead of allowing the windows on the sliding doors to roll down. Which as you know, brings in that helicopter effect.
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Re: Is there a green Odyssey? [swtxn] by user777
Jun 07, 2005 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: swtxn (Jun 06, 2005 6:23 pm)

swtxn. FWIW - in '03 we were deciding upon the Sage Brush Pearl and the Silver and concluded that with our crew, the Sage Brush with the darker interior was better for us. also, we were doing things on the cheap (relatively speaking) and so an LX was what we wanted...the flat black / un-painted mirrors and door handles of the LX (as opposed to higher-level trims where they match the body) look just fine against the Sage Brush background.
 
i believe in earlier model years, (and I'm sure someone can tell you actually when) the ODY did come in a "primary" or "forest" green, and even a grey. the Sage Brush Pearl as you've discovered is not the typical green - to me it seems a blend of blue, green and grey. that description doesn't do it justice. it also seems to reflect a slightly variable color depending upon sky conditions, light-levels and surroundings and is nice in appearence, specially after being washed and waxed (what color doesn't?). anyway our '03 in Sage Brush also has what seems to be metal flecks in the paint, and so isn't too bad at masking a bit of dirt.
regards.
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ready to trade in sienna for honda by hibrien
Jun 07, 2005 (8:47 pm)
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Hi all, well, I wish I purchased a Honda. I am just about ready to trade in my 2004
Sienna xle. I have been waiting two weeks to get the air conditioning repaired in
my Sienna. The dealer keeps trying to fix it, then fails, then orders more parts.
The change in the 2004 body style allowed for a rear air conditioning unit. The problem
is that it is a known failure that the rear air conditioning lines rub against each other
and wear out causing loss of all refrigerant in the system. The vehicle has 15k miles
on it and it is one year old. Oh, and the oxygen sensor failed as well resulting in that
the whole exhaust manifold needs replacement as the factory over torqued the
oxygen sensor, yet another known common problem. I also have a 2004 Honda Civic
Hybrid with 36k miles on it that I love! My next car will be another Honda. Brien
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Re: Questions about Honda Quality [irg] by str
Jun 08, 2005 (8:32 pm)
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Replying to: irg (Jun 06, 2005 9:34 am)

Go Ian!
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Odyssey EX - Cloth v/s LE pkg 6 or XLE Pkg3 by shadowlight
Jun 09, 2005 (6:30 pm)
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Hello,
 
In the market for minivan and having a hard time doing feature comparision between EX and Sienna's LE or XLE. Question for the group, what would you consider the EX to be comparable in Sienna line-up, would it be the LE or XLE?
 
Thanks
-Deepak
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Re: Odyssey EX - Cloth v/s LE pkg 6 or XLE Pkg3 [shadowlight] by nwng
Jun 09, 2005 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: shadowlight (Jun 09, 2005 6:30 pm)

closest would be LE with pkg 6
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Car seats in Ody & my 2 cents by 96corolla
Jun 10, 2005 (10:12 am)
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One question and one thought. Question 1st.
 
Has anyone out there tried or been able to get 3 child car seats accross the 2nd row of the Ody. I read in Consumer Reports that it was not recommended or wouldn't work or something but I wanted to see if anyone had any experience doing/trying it.
 
Thought - due to my question/issue above, I hadn't really be considering the Ody, only looking at the Sienna. On a whim today, my wife and I decided to go check out the Ody. Our thoughts - The Ody has a much nicer interior - controls, etc then the Sienna and my wife says it drove nicer. We were looking at the Sienna LE with Option 5 and today looked at the Ody EX. They both sticker for about the same ~ $28.5 although I'd expect that you have less negotiating room on the Ody. Benefits of the ody are on the base EX, you get both side doors auto, auto driver seat and 6 disk CD. You don't get this on the Sienna option 5.
 
Now we are really thinking the Ody, but if I can't get 3 kids seats accross the 2nd row then it has to be out. That is why the question above is so important. Thanks.
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3 car seats in 2nd row (96corolla) by vince_lmt
Jun 11, 2005 (4:12 pm)
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We are waiting for our 05 Ody to arrive so I have no experience with it yet. I did look at the removeable middle seat in the 2nd row and it is not properly configured for an infant or a child seat. It does not contain the necessary anchor points required to safely secure the seat. I'm sure if you would look in the owner's manual you would find a warning to not use it for a child seat. It also appears to be too narrow for a child seat to even properly fit on it.
 
Vince

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