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by artisianwells
Jun 19, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No 
Pros: Nice Body Style, Comfortable, Plenty of Power
Cons: Transmission Problems, Transmission shifting, Sliding Doors, Road Noise,
The Bottom Line: I would have to say that due to problems that the vehicle has had, I am disappointed given Honda's reputation.
We bought our 1999 Honda Odyssey 2 years ago with approximately 41,000 miles on it from a private seller. The van was in overall great shape and was well taken care of as we received all of the dealer maintenance records. First, the transmission ... read more
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by mcgrooter
Dec 9, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: Features; ride; Fold-down rear seat
Cons: Transmission, transmission, transmission
The Bottom Line: Stay away from this year model. You're better off with an '03 or newer.
Okay, it IS a Honda, but not by Honda's standards. We bought ours used in 2004 with 115,000 miles on it. I've owned 4 Accords and not had to do much more to any of them than routine maintenance. After all, that's what Honda's name is all ... read more
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by eman7911
May 26, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Quiet, roomy, comfortable
Cons: Folding 3rd seat headrest have to be removed, Decorative black exterior running board came loose
The Bottom Line: If you need a new family vehicle that is reliable, comfortable and remarkable, then the Honda Odyssey is the best choice by far.
My wife and I were one of the many who put their names on a waiting list for a new Odyssey EX, having only read about the redesigned van. We did eventually get an opportunity to see one at an auto detailers shop. It was getting prepped for the new owner. ... read more
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by valentine_ed
Mar 13, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, roomy, dependable, powerful
Cons: Sliding doors
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent vehicle for hauling the kids -- and your belongings -- anywhere you need to go. Highly recommended.
Borrowing from the theme of the one-time hit song "You're Still the One," after all these years the Honda Odyssey is still the minivan for me. 1999 was the year Honda redesigned this van, making it roomier, more stylish and more functional. At the time, ... read more
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by alback
Mar 8, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Engine is powerful.
Cons: Power doors, spartan, idiot lights, tinny stereo, thin metal, Weak tires, poor warranty.
The Bottom Line: Of the 7 Minivans we have owned, this is the worst.
My wife and I had owned 5 Mini Vans over a 9 year period. We decided on the 1999 Honda Odyssey for a change from Chrysler products. The reviews on the Odyssey were very positive. We only owned it for 2 weeks before we started to have problems, power ... read more
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by hondaluvr
Feb 9, 2004 - Updated Feb 10, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: BEAUTIFUL vehicle. Very smooth ride, excellent acceleration, very roomy and comfy.
Cons: Gas guzzler. Transmission is a little iffy. Automatic sliding doors are kinda scary.
The Bottom Line: Good for large families, with extra money to spend on gas. If they were available to rent, I'd rent one for large trips, since I no longer own one.
I traded my 1998 CRV in September 2003, for a used gray, 1999 Odyssey, EX. It came with a vcr and monitor, which was fun. I ended up trading it back in for full value though, in January 2004 for a few different reasons. One being, it was expensive. I ... read more
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by gizmoman
Mar 3, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious, comfortable, versatile, reliable
Cons: Busy ride, sliding door problems, thirsty in city driving
The Bottom Line: This is a reliable and a versatile vehicle, an excellent cruising machine with good fuel economy on long trips.
1999 was the first model year for this big van and Honda did it right the first time. Our Odyssey did not need any repairs at all in 4 years and 50,000 miles.
Comfort and safety:
+Four comfortable captain seats with good height, ... read more
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by mohobbes
Jan 15, 2002 - Updated Apr 19, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Overall, excellent van!
Cons: Mostly minor complaints.
The Bottom Line: Overall, great minivan. There's a reason why so many folks want these - worth it! The positives [especially the ride, handling, & convenience] are way above the competition.
Well, have had this creature for about 8 months now. And, it is by far the best van could have hoped for. After test driving others, along with having driven my folk's Dodge Grand Caravan on occasion, settled on this used version.
Found it ... read more
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by dietermg
Jan 8, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Only minor problems for the first 50,000 miles driven so far ...
Cons: High Service cost for minor problems.
The Bottom Line: Excellent van but high service cost for minor items.
On a cold winter morning my 1999 Honda Odyssey did not start. Found immediately the problem, loose contact on battery, and was able to jump-start the van without problem ... except, the check-engine-light stayed on. As there was no explanation in the ... read more
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by binthardunthat
Jun 6, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Good handling. Items on dash well-placed. dumb place for 6 CD changer
Cons: Problematic A/C. Door Latches replaced often.
The Bottom Line: Don't buy. This van spends way too much time at the dealer. So much time that we opted to buy the Extended Warranty at 30K as a cost-saving measure.
After researching mini-vans we bought a brand new 1999 Odyssey in December 1998. Since then, I have begun a love hate relationship with it. Okay, why love?
First off, the ride was the smoothest out of any mini-van we tried. The Toyota Sienna was ... read more
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by beanbear
Nov 30, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: quality, space efficiency, clever design
Cons: feels sparse, dealers charging $$$
Synopsis:
I can’t think of a better minivan. It is as smooth and comfortable as any Honda. Perfect for a family or anyone who needs the space. After a few years of the original ill-designed Odyssey, Honda really hit it out of the ball ... read more
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by divyaprakash
Oct 24, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent space and Great handling
Cons: Many annoying glitches in 1999 version
PROS:
Space and convenience: Excellent space usage and beats all the competition in adjusting seats and the folding back seat is a dream come true.
Ride: For being one of the largest vans in its class, it handles very well.
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by tallmark
Oct 10, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Drives like a Honda!
Cons: Trouble with the child safety seat installation
We bought this vehicle a few months before the birth of our first child. Our other car is a Honda Civic and we were anxious to test drive the new Odyssey. We knew we needed a larger vehicle and we were looking at either the CRV, or this one.
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by leestegall
Oct 6, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sliding doors and engine power
Cons: Price, limited supply limits bargining
With the third child on the way there was no doubt that a new vehicle capable of carrying several car seats was to be a necessity. I spent many hours on the internet doing research and visited several dealerships for test drives. In my opinion there is ... read more
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by ldeck
Aug 14, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Space, highway handling, visibility
Cons: recalls, brakes, roof rack, stereo
Our Odyssey is now 16 months and 20,000 old, and still going strong. I do have a few comments that I didn't read anywhere else here, though. Many other opinions are written during the Honeymoon phase. We are well beyond that. Don't get me ... read more
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by rock89
Jul 16, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Third seat, drives like a car, very reliable
Cons: sound system may be lacking a little, but it is a car not home stereo
I had been looking for a minivan for several years, but the main problem with all of them is the third seat. If you went on a trip with a group in two cars, but wanted to use your cargo room without the third seat it had to be removed and left at home ... read more
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by happynutter
Jul 6, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: its a honda; very reliable
Cons: power doors can be balky
I have to admit up front: I love Honda's. When I heard
that they were coming out with a minivan to compete with
a Chrysler I was interested in it.
Like everyone else who got an Odyssey, we had to wait about
6 months. On ... read more
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by Hope2000
Apr 28, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: It's a great ride
Cons: The power doors are malfunctioning all the time.
I am a Honda person. I have owned one forever. I bought the first Odyssey in 1996. I adored it! It was the best drive, and it felt like I was driving a nice car, not a van.
Then it was redesigned. Power doors! Excellent, I thought. I ... read more
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by twomsfy
Apr 25, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The folding back seat
Cons: The bumps
I got this vehicle because I needed a car quickly, and considering the price and quality it appeared to be the best at the time. A positive aspect of the car is the food tray that connects to the driver's seat and can folded out. Another very positive ... read more
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