2000 Honda Odyssey

honda odyssey exl

By jared13 (IA) on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 134,000

Pros: "featues, space,power,styling"

Cons: "only seats 7, the folding third row is very heavy"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"we own a 2004 silver honda odyssey exl with dvd, we love the way it drives and all the conviance featues. we are planning on buying antoher."

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Best vehicle ever!

By Melissa (PA) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 113,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have had this car since 2004, bought brand new and now have had it 9 years. This car is the most reliable I have EVER owned! Nothing beyond routine maintenance has been needed, it starts every time, goes well in the snow (despite being front wheel drive not 4 WD). Fits 7 people (or 5 + 2 dogs) comfortably, along with strollers, bikes, etc. My oldest child, age 8, can still walk through the captains chairs to the third row, now need to move seats! I call it Old Faithful. The DVD system still works well, as does the rest of the stereo system. If not for the newer features on the market now (rear camera, bluetooth, etc.) I would probably never give this car up. My next car will likely be another Honda Odyssey."

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Perfect for any growing family

By Eamon (FL) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 158,000

Pros: "Great value , substantial reliability, endless fun"

Cons: "the second row cup holders are a little far away.."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I can safely say that I would recommend this car to any large, growing family. The car has been thought through and intelligently designed. I gave this car an overall rating of 9 out of 10 because it is incredibly practical and surprisingly comfortable for both city and highway driving and not that much road or wind noise penetrates the cabin. As far as looks, I think that the interior is fine and the exterior just looks 'sharp'. For the driving dynamics, it has excellent maneuverability in case of an emergency, and its even fun to throw around on the back roads. Don't get me wrong though, it's a minivan, not a Ferrari. I still own this vehicle today and never once has it landed in the shop for more than a tire rotation or oil change. If you don't abuse it and put oil in it every 5,000-7,000 miles, it'll last forever. Let me tell you, this car has terrific, true quality. It isn't entirely made out of plastic like a lot of cars today and it takes quite a bit of effort and time to mess up the interior. Without a shadow of doubt, I definitely got my money's worth out of this car."

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Just has been a great Van

By py (CA) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 141,000

Pros: "Perfect for growing families."

Cons: "Only 19 MPG overall"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Nothing is perfect or 100% trouble free, but this has been a great van. In the 10 years of ownership, two kids learned how to drive on it, one kid smashed it into a power-pole and came out in one piece. It has taken us through the Western US twice and countless trips to Disneyland without ever letting us down. At 141,000 miles it still runs great, still comfortable, doesn't burn any oil...how do you beat that? Sure, it has some rattles, yes it shows wear, and I've had to make some repairs to it. I honestly think it will go at least 200,000 miles."

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Just has been a great Van

By py (CA) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 141,000

Pros: "Perfect for growing families."

Cons: "Only 19 MPG overall"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Nothing is perfect or 100% trouble free, but this has been a great van. In the 10 years of ownership, two kids learned how to drive on it, one kid smashed it into a power-pole and came out in one piece. It has taken us through the Western US twice and countless trips to Disneyland without ever letting us down. At 141,000 miles it still runs great, still comfortable, doesn't burn any oil...how do you beat that? Sure, it has some rattles, yes it shows wear, and I've had to make some repairs to it. I honestly think it will go at least 200,000 miles."

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Everything great but the TRANSMISSION

By f18shack (CA) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Pros: "Lots of room. Engine is reliable."

Cons: "Poor gas mileage. Failure prone transmission."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"We bought this car new in 2001 and have always serviced it per the factory recommendations. In 2007 the original transmission failed at 70,000 miles. Honda replaced it under an extended warranty. 6 years later, the second transmission failed, again after ~70,000 miles. I can't believe that Honda thinks 70,000 miles is a reasonable expectation for a transmission. Judging by the volume of people complaining online, this appears to be a design flaw that should have resulted in a recall."

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