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491 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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Replying to: ali019 (Aug 24, 2005 2:24 pm) 
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Replying to: stevevr4 (Oct 06, 2005 8:06 am)
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Replying to: cstoffer (Aug 25, 2005 10:07 am) An observation: This is a heavy van with a very powerful engine which can accelerate quite well (0-60 in 8.6 sec). If you choose to get on it, you will get bad mileage. There is no magical way to accelerate a heavy mass quickly without using a lot of energy, that is just physics. However, if you drive prudently, Honda has set this vehicle up to get what I consider to be exceptional mileage. |
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I purchased this '06 Odyssey EX-L with RES and NAV in November 2005. We get terrible MPG on our new Odyssey, as little as 13 MPG. After a first tank of 19 MPG, the subsequent fill-ups were 16 MPG, and 13 MPG! On the highway it did better, 25 MPG. At this point we took it to the dealer for checkup. The dealer check consisted of a test drive and reported that the car did 30MPG (!!!!!!!!), and said that the break-in period is 7500 miles. What a waste! I wished I required a break-in period on the money I paid. We are currently at the 900 mile mark, but we are keeping record of gallons, miles, MPG, city/highway %, etc. It is unacceptable to be getting 13 MPG on car that is reported to have EPA 20 MPG for city driving! That is a 53% reduction. Our Oldsmobile Silhouette never did below 20 MPG, and it was a much larger/heavier car than the Odyssey. My advice to prospective buyers is to look elsewhere. At least review web sites such as this for real world MPG before buying. Knowing what I know now I would have selected a different car, definitely not one with a 7500 mile break-in period. |
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Replying to: rathebedriving (Dec 21, 2005 8:55 am) Actually that is a 35% reduction. Check your driving style/ habits, tire pressure, cold climate? that reduces mpg. 25mpg on hwy sounds pretty good. If dealer checked and said he got 30mpg I wouldnt worry about it. relax and enjoy your new van ratherbedriving. |
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Replying to: rathebedriving (Dec 21, 2005 8:55 am) I believe that you are getting the mileage you listed. My wife has a 2005 Pacifica which gets 15 mpg in town and I have been arguing with someone on the Pacifica thread who says they all get 17 mpg. Someone else listed 11 mpg! That being said, I have a 2006 Odyssey EX-L which gets very close to the listed mpg values. I know that when I drive this vehicle I must resist getting on the gas. It has so much "pep" (lame expression) that it is easy to drive spiritedly. If you do, you will get lousy mileage. The vehicle weighs 4500 lbs and has 240-255 Horse Power. BTW I got 28.6 mpg on a 400 mile trip from 600 to 1000 miles on the van so I don't buy the "break-in" excuse. I hope my mileage gets better! |
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| Just came back from a 500 mile trip and averaged 25 miles per gallon. Best mileage I've gotten so far, despite doing a lot of steep climbs through the mountains (although I supposed there was a fair amount of gliding down mountains too). Use of cruise control is key to keeping ECO light on. Also, I was on a 50 mph roadway for a good portion of the trip, low speed probably helped mileage a lot. We've probably averaged 20-22 mpg since buying the vehicle, obviously less than what is advertised, but this may get better with time. | |
I, too owned a Oldsmobile Sillouette before purchasing my 2005 Honda Odyssey. My Olds averaged 23-27 MPG Summer and 20-23 Winter. My Odyssey has 25,900 miles on it now and gets 19.5-20.5 winter and 20-24 summer. Quite a dissappointment. I have heard every excuse from Honda. They say the Oddy is heavier (400 lbs) they say it is bigger (yes, but it more aerodynamic) they say it is a more luxurious ride (yes, but I payed more for that luxurious ride) they said it will get better after it is broke in (yes, but I have 25,900 miles on and it hasn't gotten better). The dealer also took mine out for a "road check" for 30 miles and only put .8 gallons of gas in it when he came back. (35 MPG+) I can do that with it also, if I drive 45 MPH, down hill, with the wind and don't fill the tank up all the way when I fill it! I am tired of their excuses. Just admit that GM has a more fuel efficient vehicle so we can give other buyers the true picture of what they are buying. Then if a buyer makes the decision to buy one, even knowing the real performance and economy of the vehicle, he will be happy because it has been accurately represented at sales time! All we're asking for is Honesty, Honda
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Replying to: mshooter (Feb 16, 2006 6:31 am) I believe the better phrase would be: "All we're asking for is Honesty, EPA" This is why new testing procedures are soon to be implemented. The EPA does not account for A/C load and other factors in their testing. It also does not go above 60 mph. The ECO light will kick on less and less the higher your speed, so likely, the EPA testing was quite accurate, just not well-evidenced by driving at more normal HWY speeds (75 mph w/passing maneuvers often at 80mph). Trust me, your concerns are definitely legitimate as you aren't the only one with the lower than advertised mileage. The ECO is just more beneficial in the speeds the EPA tests than most people's average.
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Four tanks of gas, first was with some head wind and got 23.2 MPG, second with a lot of gusty head wind and some city driving got 19.4, coming home to Yuma with some tail wind got 27.3 MPG, and on home with some tail wind and driving around home area got 26.0. I wonder if anyone has disabled the VCM and how it affected MPG. |
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