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#1 of 269 2008 Honda Odyssey by rv65 Jul 10, 2007 (11:10 am)
Not a whole lot of info for now but it's a start. A new front end will be on the 08 Odyssey. Rear end has some changes. Hope this helps.   Here are some changes.   1. VCM (cylinder deactivation) standard 2. Bluetooth as Accessory option 3. PAX runflat Tires optional on Touring. 4. New front and Rear end. Replies to this message: sharonda (Jul 10, 2007 6:36 pm) jchan2 (Jul 10, 2007 7:07 pm) rv65 (Jul 16, 2007 10:46 am) spicymikey (Jul 20, 2007 1:00 pm) rv65 (Aug 07, 2007 8:29 pm) audiophile1 (Sep 06, 2007 4:32 pm) rv65 (Sep 08, 2007 4:21 pm) audiophile1 (Sep 10, 2007 7:37 am)
#2 of 269 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey [rv65] by sharonda Jul 10, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: rv65 (Jul 10, 2007 11:10 am) I'm new to this forum so I'm not sure if this info is already out there. Is there any timeframe on when we can expect to see 2008 Odyssey's on the dealer's lots? I've been test driving minivans for a few weeks and haven't seen 2008 Odyssey's yet. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Jul 10, 2007 7:07 pm) rv65 (Jul 16, 2007 10:46 am)
#3 of 269 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey [sharonda] by jchan2 Jul 10, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: sharonda (Jul 10, 2007 6:36 pm) September seems to be the most likely date when the 08s will start appearing.
#4 of 269 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey [sharonda] by rv65 Jul 16, 2007 (10:46 am)
Replying to: sharonda (Jul 10, 2007 6:36 pm) Hi sharonda,   September is likely but if you want Navigation you will have to wait a month after that. PAX is now optional on Touring models. Now if you wanted a touring but didn't want PAX tires now you have that option. Now more places are servicing pax tires so it's not that bad. Plus Michelin can overnight pax tires if needed.
#5 of 269 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey [rv65] by spicymikey Jul 20, 2007 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: rv65 (Jul 10, 2007 11:10 am) Bluetooth? That's great. I really need that.   You say this with such authority. Where are you getting your info? Any word on Adaptive Cruise for the Touring Edition like the Sienna XLE Limited?
#6 of 269 '08 changes by bamapt Jul 24, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Is this all of the changes expected? Just wondering and when do they officially announce these things. I know they aren't supposed to hit the lots until Sept or so, but I didn't know if maybe they announce changes sooner. I have an '05 that and we are thinking about selling and getting either an '07 or '08 depending on pricing and possible changes to the '08. I'd love to see the power liftgate on the EXL but I doubt thats in the works. Based on the above mentioned, I don't think it would be worth the wait, especially if I can get a good deal on a 2007
#7 of 269 08 Changes/Dilemma by sd_dad Aug 01, 2007 (9:03 am)
We have two boys in carseats and are about to have a girl in September. It seems that a minivan is really the only way to do three carseats at the same time. My wife is disappointed to give up her 2004 Acura MDX, but the third row just doesn't seem practical with two carseats in the second row. We're pretty much set on the Odyssey, but there are few concerns we have, that hopefully will be resolved by the 08. If anyone has insight I'd love to hear them.   First, the PAX tire system. I seem to recall the Edmunds review saying that the system adds more road noise, which I can't stand. Add to that the additional cost and difficulty of maintaining/replacing PAX tires, and the advantage seems minimal. PAX becoming optional on the Touring seems to help with this.   Second, and what appears to be the bigger dilemma, is that that the only model on which you can get memory driver seats is the Touring model (which is fine because my wife wants another "loaded" car anyway), but then you lose the second-row jumpseat thingy that comes with the EX-L (which you can't get the memory seats on). Memory seats are deal-breaker, as my wife is 5'3" and I'm 6'5". She drives all week, I drive all weekend. Any indication about whether the 08 will offer memory seats on trim levels "lower" than Touring? Or, is there a way to do the jumpseat thingy in the Touring? I understand on the Touring the jumpseat thingy is replaced with a console.   Pricing looks good on the 07s (couple hundred over invoice), so hopefully that won't change much for the 08s.   Thanks for you input. Replies to this message: cccompson (Aug 08, 2007 2:31 am)
#8 of 269 source by rv65 Aug 05, 2007 (8:56 pm)
I get my info at vtec.net. There was a comment to an article that mentioned these things. The only front end change is a grille that looks like the 08 accord. The rear end only has slightly different taillamps. Hope this helps.
#9 of 269 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey [rv65] by rv65 Aug 07, 2007 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: rv65 (Jul 10, 2007 11:10 am) Navi could very well be standard on the Touring. So now the Touring will have navi and RES. Embargo is August 21st. Then we will know for sure.
#10 of 269 Re: 08 Changes/Dilemma [sd_dad] by cccompson Aug 08, 2007 (2:31 am)
Replying to: sd_dad (Aug 01, 2007 9:03 am) Memory seats are a deal-breaker....   Isn't it amazing what we've come to expect? There's no chance that memory seats will be offered on anything except Tourings.   With three kids you'll want to remove the console anyone so one of them can easily get to the third seat.   PAX doesn't add more road noise but my Touring does ride firmer than my dad's EX-L.   Only you can balance the hassle of PAX with the piece of mind it offers. To me, it's a question of when I want to experience inconvenience. And it's not out on the interstate amid screaming traffic.

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