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#908 of 1281 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? by grannyX7 Jan 23, 2009 (5:13 am)
I'm trying to decide between a 2001 Honda Odessey w/104k miles, 2005 Pontiac Montana w/81k miles, 2005 Dodge Caravan w/70k miles (all fully loaded, all around the same price.   I'm looking to make the best choice as far as reliability and repair issues. Not on trade in value as I will probably keep it till it (or I) dies. I have a 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport that unfortunately has died after 187k miles. Drove it for nearly 9 years and 95k miles. Had to rebuild trans along with several other basic problems (starter, water pump, AC comp) Before that I had 2 Cameros, a 1987 & 1989. I bought each from people I knew. So buying a vehicle again has my nerves on edge. So PLEASE someone HELP me to decide which is the best choice. I have to decide this morning! Replies to this message: jipster (Jan 23, 2009 5:21 am) bigdadi118 (Jan 23, 2009 6:54 pm) g3guy (Feb 01, 2009 8:05 pm) jchan2 (Jan 31, 2009 10:23 pm)
#909 of 1281 Re: 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? [grannyX7] by jipster Jan 23, 2009 (5:21 am)
Replying to: grannyX7 (Jan 23, 2009 5:13 am) I'd go with the Pontiac Montana. If the "Caravan" is a Grand Caravan, I would go with it. The Honda is too old.
#910 of 1281 Re: 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? by ctdinc Jan 23, 2009 (5:30 am)
I would definitely stay away from Honda. Way TOO many problems. Mine is 2002 with 70k miles. Needs a new transaction, AC compressor and 3 engine mounts. We just use it for driving around town.
#911 of 1281 by vamomtobe Jan 23, 2009 (5:43 am)
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. It definitely happens after you have been driving highway speeds for some time. Don't really notice it with local driving. After the last time it happened, I had my husband open the hood and listen. Nothing while the car was just idling, but when I stepped on the gas, you could definitely hear it. He said it sounded like it was coming from the a belt. If you are looking into the hood, its a belt that is on the left side of the transmission. Its not noticeable straight on, but you do see it from the side. Next time it happens,I will bring it in regardless of whether or not I have an appointment.
#912 of 1281 Re: 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? [grannyX7] by bigdadi118 Jan 23, 2009 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: grannyX7 (Jan 23, 2009 5:13 am) I will look into used Sienna Replies to this message: g3guy (Feb 01, 2009 8:05 pm)
#913 of 1281 Re: 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? [grannyX7] by jchan2 Jan 31, 2009 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: grannyX7 (Jan 23, 2009 5:13 am) I would get the used Grand Caravan, followed slightly by a used Sienna.   The used Odyssey is way too old for you to be getting into it long-term, and especially since the 99-04 Odysseys were notorious for transmission issues, you just have no idea when the transmission on an Odyssey with 104K miles will go again.   The Montana hasn't been a competitive van since the late 1990s, if it was even competitive then.
#914 of 1281 Re: 2001 Odessey - Should I buy it or the Pontiac Montana? [bigdadi118] by g3guy Feb 01, 2009 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Jan 23, 2009 6:54 pm) Granny X7: Good move; I wouldn't touch a used Chrysler product, or even a new one, nor would I consider a used Odyssey. The Sienna is your best bet of those three choices. Good luck, and best wishes.
#915 of 1281 Re: rpm pain :( [g3guy] by Cowboys1288 Feb 03, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: g3guy (Jul 03, 2008 6:38 pm) What class action lawsuit are you referring to?

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