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Vans & Minivans Honda Odyssey Should I buy a used Honda Odyssey?
54 messages, Last post on Apr 27, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jan 04, 2008 9:10 am) Used Odysseys are relatively poor values due to high prices. You can buy a new '07 LX for just a shade over 20K right now most anywhere in the U.S., making it just about the best value around.
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Replying to: cccompson (Jan 04, 2008 3:49 pm) I recommend at least going to the EX model though; those power sliding doors are very handy.. |
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I bought a new '06 odyssey and had what the factory called road damage to the AC condenser when the car had 9k miles. The only way you could find the leak was to carefully look in the center of a 2" freon leak spot. The local dealer refused to cover the damage but after several calls to Honda USA they agreed to cover it. Now it has happened again and the factory refused to cover it. It cost me $750 to have it repaired. If it happens again Honda is history.
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Replying to: homesteader1 (Jan 19, 2008 7:04 pm) It's alot cheaper than $750. |
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My wife and I are planning to buy a used Odyssey soon. We're looking at '03-'06 models. We prefer the redesigned look of the '05 and '06 models better than the older models. But judging from what we've seen so far, we can only afford a newer model if it has high miles. We recently saw an '06 for sale with 96K miles. I was wondering how concerned I should be about purchasing an Odyssey with this many miles. We plan on keeping the van for 7+ years and want a reliable automobile. I've heard of Civics and Accords easily going 200-300K miles. My initial gut feeling is that considering Honda's reputation for building very reliable cars that an engine with 96K miles is still relatively "young" and not a cause for great concern. (Of course I would have a mechanic inspect it before purchasing it.) But I'm not a car expert and haven't owned a lot of cars, so I could be wrong. I'd like to get your feedback and opinions. Is 100K miles too many? If not, at what point should I start to be concerned? What are your experiences (good or bad) with Odyssey's after 100K miles? Thank you for your input! |
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Replying to: richarddavies (Mar 15, 2008 6:46 pm) That's a helluva lot of miles for an '06. How much are they asking for it? LX, EX, EX-L? I wouldn't worry about the engine making it to 200k. I'd be more concerned with the transmission. Honda has been having some problems with their transmissions. A newer heavier trans put in the 2007 model. |
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Replying to: richarddavies (Mar 15, 2008 6:46 pm) If I member correctly the 2003-2005 Odys were the ones who ate transmissions up. Do a search and check me out though. All cars wear through a/cs, radiators, brake systems, steering and suspensions, shocks and struts. Do you really want to trust your family in a 150-175K mile car traveling hundreds of miles from home with all the crime and murders on the road looking for victims nowdays? There were just 2 young college girls murdered by thugs last week. One in Alburn, the other at University of North Carsolina. Both kids originally, went to high school/lived in Georgia. What a shame. |
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Replying to: richarddavies (Mar 15, 2008 6:46 pm) Plus, there's more safety features on the newer one. I wouldn't be too worried about the engine; I'd be more worried about the transmission.. The majority of the transmission problems were from 1999-2003, but there have been isolated cases of 05-06 models since the transmission design wasn't updated and toughened until the 2007 model year. I'd get the car examined, and check the maintenance records to see if the transmission has ever been replaced.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Mar 16, 2008 2:44 pm) What about other parts---how much wear and tear would high (highway) miles cause to the suspension, brakes, or other components?
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