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Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring

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Re: Money Matters [maryh3] by dennisctc
Nov 21, 2007 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: maryh3 (Nov 21, 2007 1:19 pm)

Chrysler has made a number of changes to their transmissions over the years, and the bulk of their problems went away with changes in 1999 and regular fluid changes. How can you say that it is the same unchanged transmission when it has gone from a 4 speed to a 5 speed? My 2000 has 172XXX on its original.
 
My company provides SWB Caravans for company cars, has since 1994. We're required to keep them 80,000 miles before we get a new one. My coworker has 114k on his, he's hung on to it longer, holding out for a 2008 Grand Caravan (since the SWB Caravans are history). I've had 3 since 1996 - 2 company provided, 1 personal. Friends and family have had many Caravans. I can not name a single person I know, who's had transmission problems. Guess some people have all the luck, and some no luck - Honda and Chrysler alike.
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Doesn't explain Honda troubles by dvsutton
Nov 28, 2007 (8:06 pm)
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This doesn't explain why my wifes Honda Odyssey has so many problems. When I sit at the dealership service waiting room on many occations with other unsatisfied Honda customers, I ponder what life is going to be like when I will be spending more time with my family. Not waiting for Honda to finally fix this Lemon they call Odyssey. Honda = BAD Chrysler = GOOD. Nothing more to say
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [dvsutton] by ducksdad007
Nov 28, 2007 (8:58 pm)
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Replying to: dvsutton (Nov 28, 2007 8:06 pm)

That's your opinion (among about 2000more of you opinions on here). I know that Grand Caravans have bad transmissions for I have been through 5 new transmissions. I'm glad they changed their transmissions in 2008 but that was one year too late for me. The driving and riding experience of the GC can't be beat by any other mini-van.
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [dvsutton] by mfletou1
Nov 29, 2007 (6:13 pm)
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Replying to: dvsutton (Nov 28, 2007 8:06 pm)

The owner satisfaction rate on the Odyssey is the highest of any minivan, at 81%. Apparently those unsatisfied folks you sit with are a distinct minority.
 
Sounds like you got a lemon. I don't blame you for being turned off both the Ody and Honda because of your experience, but you should understand that frankly you got unlucky--it does not mean that all Odys or Hondas have those problems.
 
Hopefully I won't have the same experience. The numbers are vastly in my favor. Good luck, I hope you can get a buyback of your vehicle.
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [dvsutton] by vinnyny
Nov 29, 2007 (9:16 pm)
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Replying to: dvsutton (Nov 28, 2007 8:06 pm)

Does the Honda dealership actually have a waiting room for service? I've never been there for anything more than an oil change. But then, I've only had four Odysseys.
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [ducksdad007] by dennisctc
Dec 01, 2007 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: ducksdad007 (Nov 28, 2007 8:58 pm)

Yeah DVSUTTON!!! Only Ducks opinion counts on here. He can wrap every Chrysler tranny ever built into his bashing, even though Chrysler hasn't had any more problems than any other OEM since the late 90s.....sooo what!!! Perception is all that matters to some people. Still hard to believe all your bad luck Ducks, then going out and continuing to buy them??? Wow....amazing!!!! Honda's had their share also, but i don't make assumptions that their trannys are still troubled for 2007.
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [vinnyny] by dennisctc
Dec 01, 2007 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: vinnyny (Nov 29, 2007 9:16 pm)

I've never been there for anything more than an oil change. But then, I've only had four Odysseys.
 
Sounds like me and my 4 Dodges!!! I averaged over 80k miles each with nothing but brakes, tires, and oil changes. All but one were fleet vehicles that weren't pampered at all, constant use/abuse.
 
Only my dealership has a "cafe" that serves fresh ground coffee, has a few computers for internet access etc....
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Re: Doesn't explain Honda troubles [dennisctc] by ducksdad007
Dec 01, 2007 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: dennisctc (Dec 01, 2007 7:33 am)

Only bought two. Anybody can make a mistake. But guess what, I will never buy another. I also wonder why you are lurking in the Honda forums. It must be awful to me so cynical.

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