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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Dec 13 '00 - Updated Oct 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Utility, room, handling, resale
Cons: Perhaps overly utilitarian, seats copied from a 1985 Chrysler
The Bottom Line: Interior versatility, roominess, and nimble handling make this a very desirable minivan.
The Japanese auto companies are not all that smart. It took them about a decade and a failed attempt or two to realize that large pick-ups, minivans, and SUVs were hot and get competitive products to market. For example, both the Toyota T100 and original ...
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by colleenmf - Top 500
Sep 10 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: versatile, comfortable, everything included
Cons: slow automatic doors, hard to get
If you are looking for a list of Odyssey specifications please check one of the many other resources devoted to this such as www.Edmunds.com or Consumer Reports magazine. This review is strictly an opinion from one user’s point of view after having...
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by charles - Top 100
May 27 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality and reliability in question; American Honda Motor Co needs to keep the standard
Cons: Disclosure after spending for repair
The Bottom Line: Why did American Honda Motor Co have to wait until now before disclosing to us, consumers, that their vehicle had a faulty ignition switch problem?
I'd be very surprised if your working-horse Odyssey, favorite Honda Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR-V and even your Acura were not part of this massive recall. As for my wife and me, our Honda is just messing up in the garage. Not even the alarm is working....
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by isong - Top 500
Mar 06 '00 - Updated May 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sleek look, Magic seat, Strong engine, Solid build, Good features, Honda-quality
Cons: Hard to get for a good deal, nothing major
FIRST IMPRESSION:
I saw a commercial for the new Honda Odyssey during a football game. looked sharp. As I was going to work, I stumbled across one on the freeway...it looked really sharp. The older Odysseys didn't really catch...
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by mollysurfer
Feb 04 '07 - Updated Feb 05 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: "2-in-1" - 2nd Row: Converts Captain to Bench Seat. Prestige. Dual Electric side doors.
Cons: Gas mileage. Lack of a comfortable ride. Questionable dependability.
The Bottom Line: So-So. Mechanical & body problems from day-one. One resolves, another begins. Warranty covered some. Lemon or tired at 90k-miles? Can this last 200-300k-miles? We'll see.
I purchased a 2000 EX in February 2006 with 80k miles. It had some very minor rust spots, which the manufacturer refused to repair (3-wks outside of warranty). I have recently noticed the space in which my 3rd row seat folds into is wet—more rust ...
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by QuietI
May 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda reliability; safety; convenience; handling; interior space and layout, "magic" 3rd seat
Cons: price and availability; not the most stylish van on the road
We purchased our 2000 Honda Odyssey LX in January after tons of web research and a visit to a local Honda dealer to check the van out. The main determining factors for us in making this decision were safety, reliability, and convenience. The Odyssey's...
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by kyunghwee
Aug 31 '00 - Updated Jun 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: powerful engine, quiet ride, spacious
Cons: poor paint job, problematic brakes, not reliable power devices (doors, locks, windows, etc.), uncomfortable seats
The Bottom Line: Hard to recommend it to anyone based on my experience. But most owners seems to be happy with theirs. Perhaps that's because of even poorer alternatives.
After long waited months on the waiting list, I finally got my 2000 Odyssey EX last November. My options included hood protector (aka. wind deflector), navigation system, floor mats, and the paint protector.
I was very excited about driving this...
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by amsquare
Feb 11 '00 - Updated Feb 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nimble; Fast; Comfortable; Large Storage Capacity
Cons: Limited Color Choices; Some Dealers Charge a Premium
No doubt about it: overall, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It handles like a sedan, accelerates with authority, rides serenely and hauls like a commercial van.
This is a nimble Conestoga. It moves through downtown Chicago like a...
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by goclimb
Aug 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tons of room, great engine, comfortable
Cons: Factory radio not great, hatchback hard to close
My wife and I purchased our 2000 Honda Odyssey EX a few weeks after our first child was born. The 1996 Toyota Corolla that we'd been enjoying for 4 years just wasn't big enough for me, my wife, our daughter, her stroller, and my golf clubs! We knew that...
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by cjk1026
Oct 29 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, power, roominess, storage, handling, overall engineering
Cons: scarcity, dealer attitude, some ergonomics, sound system very weak
I've had my '00 Odyssey EX for about a month now. Overall, I'd have to say it's been very satisfying. I tried hard not to buy one because of the snobby, greedy dealer attitude that seems to surround this highly sought after minivan. You know, the...
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by askable
Jan 18 '00 - Updated Jun 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, easy to drive, good deal
Cons: longer than some minivans
We love our Odyssey (aka Hi Ho Silver). Hi Ho Silver is a charcoal gray 2000 Odyssey LX. It is almost 2 weeks old. After trying every other minivan on the market, we were sold on the Odyssey.
Why? We love all of the features that are...
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by berrychick48
Aug 06 '00 - Updated Jun 21 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Designed for the family with many convenient features
Cons: expensive
The Bottom Line: The Odyssey is a high-quality mini-van with numerous features that make driving convenient, easy, and fun.
Update:
One year later.....
We've had the Odyssey for a year now, and we still love it. Here's why:
Those wonderful doors!!!
We have the 2000 EX model, on which the sliding doors on both sides can be operated by...
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by Curyea
Jan 22 '00 - Updated Jan 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: A wonderfully versatile mini-van!
Cons: Usually have a bit of a wait after ordering one
I love everything about our new Honda EX.
Before we purchased this, I did a lot of research on the Edmunds.com forums. We researched Suburbans as well as other mini-vans. I was always one of those people that swore I would never own a mini-van...
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by legoman
Nov 26 '99 - Updated Dec 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: has everything you want
Cons: none for me
My wife and I researched a new minivan for quite some time before deciding on attempting to purchase an Odyssey. We really did have to work at the purchase of this. It was very difficult to find a dealer that had one to look at never mind one to...
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by Morganville
May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Magic 3rd row seat, electric doors, smooth engine, space, utility
Cons: Noisy at highway speeds, lack of leather seats, no entertainment system
This is our first minivan so I really can not make a comparison to any other van.
We purchased the Honda due to its reputation for quality. Read all of the reviews and waited an additional year to make sure Honda worked out all of the kinks...
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by CuppaJo
Jul 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: so many features, the Honda name
Cons: price
I have a confession...I did not pick this van out. One day, my husband took my old Ford Windstar to "get detailed" - or so he told me - and he came home driving our new 2000 Honda Odyssey. Quelle surprise! He had done any research on it...
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by wb3v
Apr 12 '00 - Updated Apr 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, comfort, saftey and a boss navigation system
Cons: I can't find the words to express my full appreciation for this vehicle
Vans suit my needs, and until now I have driven Dodge Caravan's. After reading many excellent reviews of the new Honda Odyssey 2000, test driving one, deciding on the EX version with navigation (my wife says that since I like technology toys, the...
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by MASTERNC
Jun 23 '00 - Updated Mar 09 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Super-powerful engine, huge interior, more cupholders than you will ever need, great reliability
Cons: Power doors are a pain in the neck
The Bottom Line: This car is the best buy in it's class and is worth any wait.
We have two teenagers and our 11 year old station wagon wasn't cutting it on trips anymore. So last November, we went minivan shopping. Our two choices were the Toyota Sienna and the well-liked Honda Odyssey. The Toyota was nice, but it rode like a...
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by EmeryGirl
Oct 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: quality, reliability, value, magic seats
Cons: power doors, acceleration, fuel economy
My friend recently purchased a brand new 200l Honda Odyssey EX Wow, has she been singing its praises! I was so pleased when I had the opportunity to take an extensive test drive. And, boy, was it nice! Although I drove the Odyssey, I decided my friend...
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by sleepylwyr
Jun 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Big, powerful, reliable, easy to drive.
Cons: A bit of wind noise, and crummy cupholders.
I'm too young/hip/male to drive a minivan! But circumstances overtake us, and we find ourselves seeking a safe vehicle big enough to carry everyone important to us and everything that's important to them. And because we wanted great reliability, we...
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by hiroller
Mar 09 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious mini-van with lots of power, lots of storage space with rear-seat buried in floor.
Cons: In high demand so supplies are short... Very little haggling due to high demand.
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a sturdy, apparently dependable, large mini-van... this should be the one. Versatile, powerful (2002 has 240 hp!), easy to drive.
When we initially began searching for a mini van we decided the Honda Odyssey was out of our price range. We avoided it like the plague. We knew it was a quality vehicle, but just could not afford it. We test drove the Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana,...
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by EpinionsZing
Oct 18 '00 - Updated May 03 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, reliable, comfortable, roomy
Cons: Exterior styling
The Bottom Line: 10 months after buying this car I highly recommend it to family and friends. Would definitely buy it again.
This is a brief update: The vehicle is now at 66,000 miles and 3 years into ownership. * Still very smooth handling * Several small problems have been resolved but none caused by Honda (tires, normal wear and tear). * Very reliable. One of the few ...
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by twistinmelon
Dec 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, nimble, reliable.
Cons: Cupholder design needs work.
We bought our Honda Odyssey LX to accommodate an expanding family. No vehicle is perfect, but this one comes pretty close. There's room for everyone, but it easily fits in the garage. It's a massive, safe vehicle that maneuvers nimbly and accelerates...
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by mrmiata
Aug 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine, typical Honda quality, fun to drive
Cons: Seat cushions don't support lower thighs, leather not a factory option, steering wheel can't be tilted all the way down and still see the gauges.
Like so many other people, I never thought I would purchase a minivan. The whole image of "soccer mom" or "stay-at-home" dad never appealed to this married, child-free 31-year-old male. Daily I drive a two-seat sports car and my wife...
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by stevedeb
Jan 29 '00 - Updated Mar 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, electric doors, fit and finish
Cons: Factory Alarm
I have been following the Odyssey threads for some time. I finally decided to buy one. I called a regional dealer who informed me that they had a 50 person waiting list PER COLOR, and that it would take 6-10 weeks for it to come in - but they welcomed my...
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by Bradman - Top 1000
Mar 18 '01 - Updated Jul 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best minivan out there, fastest too. Honda quality, huge inside.
Cons: Hard to find, no price negotiations, concern over power door reliability.
The Bottom Line: If you don't mind waiting, and are willing to pay MSRP - get one! We love it!
My wife and I are expecting our first child and we have started to make the necessary changes to our lifestyle:
No more fun (just kidding).
Sold the 2 seater convertible (see my other reviews)
Sold the CR-V (too small)
Got a 4-door...
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by texasgirl
Aug 25 '00 - Updated Feb 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: folding rear seat, dual A/C, sliding middle seat
Cons: power sliding door
The Bottom Line: Despite the problems with the malfunctioning power sliding door, our Odyssey continues to provide comfort, reliability and flexibility and in my opinion is still a BEST BUY!
Please see the end of the opinion for updated information
As the birth of our second baby approached, we decided it was time for a roomier car. Since our first would only be 18 months old at the time, we needed something big. Big...
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by x-cellent
Nov 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Consumer Reports top pick in mini vans
Cons: scarce, not too many good color options
As Consumer Reports' top pick for a mini van in 2000, the Odyssey is one of the best buys in the market not only for its good reliability, but also because it is at a fair price. At $23,000 you can get the LX model, but I opted for the upgraded EX...
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by xxbeepsxx
Mar 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very safe, roomy, comfortable, smooth, quiet, strong engine, many accessories, all-around good quality car
Cons: Hard to find...tells you how popular they are!
The Bottom Line: All-around good minivan. Excellent safety, easy handling, quite engine, everything to make you a happy driver...no worries! After all, our lives are stressful enough as it is....
You don’t have to be part of a seven person family to be interested in this minivan! The Honda Odyssey 2000 displays much features that will attract and satisfy all kinds of drivers. Not to mention, voted #1 minivan by dozens of car buyers, car...
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by jim6034
Jun 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, Acceleration, handling, Quiet Ride and Generous Space, Extremely practical
Cons: No CD and keyless entry on LX, not much discount from MSRP
If you are looking for a minivan, you must consider Odyssey.
Safety: If you are in the minivan market, you probably have kids to pack in the back. So, I think "safety" comes first before anything in this category. It was the...
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by ken144
Jun 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, power, fold-down rear seat
Cons: Hard shutting trunk and sliding doors
I'll make this short and sweet. I've been driving my Odyssey LX for the past 6 months and 7500 miles, and waited to write this review:
Here is the GOOD: this is one big and powerful van. You won't have any trouble fitting people and stuff in...
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by denniskim
Jun 23 '00 - Updated Jun 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: V6 power, Power sliding doors, 3rd row Magic Seat.
Cons: Price, have to wait to get.
Honda Odyssey. Great redesign. I like it. I drive a 2000 Integra Type R, and my dad bought this car. He wanted a bigger car, didn't like the SUV's, so he bought an Odyssey. And it's a great car. Or van, should I say?
Smooth... Thats...
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by linlu
Sep 25 '00 - Updated Mar 24 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Taken care of, Honda's easily run over 200K miles
Cons: Find a reputable Honda technician to perform maintenance, you can't just go anywhere for maintenance.
The Bottom Line: Regular oil changes and performing regular maintenance at factory recommended intervals is key.
This is my third Honda, and my first used Honda. I managed to walk onto the dealer's lot after someone had just traded in their 2000 Odyssey LX for a BMW X5. I bought it on the spot. I was about ready to buy a Toyota or Ford because I didn't want to ...
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by markbert
Jun 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, quality and convenience
Cons: front and rear difficult to judge when parking
I'm so happy I went with my new Odyssey. Listed in no particular order are some of the features about it.
SEATS - I've heard some complaints about the comfort of the seats but I think they are extremely comfortable. Perhaps the comfort factor...
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by x-cellent
Jul 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Consumer Reports top pick in mini vans
Cons: price is kind of expensive w/all options
As Consumer Reports' top pick for a mini van in 2000, the Odyssey is one of the best buys in the market not only for its good reliability, but also because it is at a fair price. At $23,000 you can get the LX model, but I opted for the upgraded EX...
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by coffeemom
Apr 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything the '99 had and more
Cons: waiting list can drive you nuts
Who would have guessed a "mommywagon" could be cool! Decked out with all the "bells and whistles" this mini has major attractions.
Just on looks alone this vehicle stands out among the rest. No longer the boxy styles of...
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by tklung
May 05 '00 - Updated Jun 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, Safety, Size, Seating, Huge Well, Navigation System, Honda Reliability
Cons: Cannot haggle on price.
I will be picking up my Honda Odyssey this weekend so I'm writing my review from test driving my Odyssey the day the dealer received it. Many people complain about the long wait, which my dealer told me would be 3 months for the EX, however, I was lucky...
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by mhack
Jan 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything
Cons: sales hype and mark ups
I bought this van last month after my 1991 Saturn finally died. I researched Consumer's Reports and the Honda Odyssey was top rated. Being a mom of 2 small children, I was most interested in safety and ergonomics.
The Odyssey is the only van...
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by gookster
Dec 31 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything (Just read all of my review)
Cons: Payed more than MSRP because it's in demand
The previous minivan that I owned before the Odyssey was a 1987 Dodge Caravan (a complete P.O.S.). Yes, I know...it's a miracle that I kept that thing running for 12 years!! Well, I finally thought that i should spoil myself, so I recently purchased the...
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by gadget_engr
Mar 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: room, quality, 3rd seat, value
Cons: dealers, dark tint, quirky power doors
We live in Northern VA, went to three dealers in our area. The demand for these vans have given the dealers quite an attitude. Stock was so low that the only model we saw was an LX being used as a courtesy service shuttle vehicle. But it was enough to...
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by tklung
Jun 11 '00 - Updated Jun 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, Handling, and Roominess
Cons: Warped steering wheel and poor seat support.
When I wrote my last review, I had not picked up my new Odyssey from the dealership. Now, I've driven it for a little over a month and have tached on 1400 miles. With a little more perspective, I'll rate the minivan in power, transmission, handling,...
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by WINTERMEIER
Dec 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, fold-down back seat, space, maneuverability, comfort.
Cons: No sun roof. CD instead of tape option for the basic car makes your old tapes useless.
Vehicle purchased because of fold down rear seat and large storage capacity (Holds a 4x8 sheet). A positive report by Consumer's Report helped us to make our decision. We also liked the fact that the spare tire was accessible from inside the car...
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by shredderboy
Sep 21 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good size
Cons: Engineering could be better
I usually hate it when a new model of a vehicle that I own is released. There's always new features that are more appealing, or additional options that I just wish I had. Not with the new Odyssey.
One of the most important features on any...
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by 30mandy
Jun 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda reliability, safety, roominess
Cons: automatic doors need to be improved
I recently leased a 2000 Honda Odyssey and I am very happy with it. The lease was up on my car and I started out looking for a larger car to buy as I have 2 growing children and travel a lot with them. I was surprised to find that the larger family...
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by Rob810
Jun 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Magical Color Changes!
Cons: None at all
After much waiting, we finally received our 2000 Honda Odyssey. What a great minivan! Since there are many other reviews on the basics of this automobile, I will tell you about the color of ours. It is listed as Granite Green exterior with a...
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by Hope2000
Aug 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Manual sliding doors that don't jam and freeze up
Cons: None, really. It's a solid, true minivan with an excellent None, really. It's a solid, true minivan with an excellent crash record. What more could you want?
I owned a Honda 96 Odyssey and loved it. I had never imagined a minivan could have such a smooth ride and ease of handling. I upgraded to a 99 EX Odyssey.BIG MISTAKE! The power doors opened while driving twice (scary when you have young kids in the...
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by adamjet
Mar 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet Ride, Good Handling, Comfy Seats, Good Ergonomics, Fun to Drive, Safe, Reliable.
Cons: A Little Pricey.
The Bottom Line: A comfortable, safe, well-built minivan with an exceptional reliability and safety record!
Last year, a friend of our family purchased a 2000 Honda Odyssey EX minivan. We recently had the chance to drive it for a few days.
Outside the Odyssey, is, in my opinion, the nicest styling on a minivan anywhere. Big tail lights and head...
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by kelly.harrison
Mar 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: suspension
Cons: leg room, minispare, price/availability, middle seat
The two biggest flaws I found in the Odyssey were leg room and minispare.
First off, I'm 5'11". I fit just fine in the driver's seat, but when in the passenger seat, my left leg hits the dash. Honda has a strangly-designed dash that comes...
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by RCC7
Sep 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great People/Cargo Carrier. A joy to Drive!!
Cons: No optional inhouse VCR or DVD player with Monitor
We shopped at "Friendly Honda" in upstate New York recently and just received our New EX 2001 "Starlight Silver" with some options "thrown in" at the MSRP price.
We bought this Minivan because we needed the...
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by hik86
May 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice, Roomy, Comfortable
Cons: None
This car is awesome. It has a huge amount of space and I think it is very comfortable. My mom bought this car and I really like to ride in it. It has air conditioner in the front, middle, and back. It has a neat auto door feature if you want to put...
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by LyonGranny
Mar 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: storage, seating, quiet engine, cargo capacity
Cons: More costly than some minivans
It was time to turn in our lumbering full size conversion van, vintage '92, that had hauled a summers worth of "stuff" from Florida to New York year after year. The Odyssey's report drew our interest because the back seat folded completely out...
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by bryonb
Mar 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Saftey Stats, Best Fuel Economy, Most Powerful Engine, Lowest Cost of Ownership, Magic Seat, Comfort, Dual/Electric Sliding Doors
Cons: Price, Waiting List to Purchase
My family had owned a Windstar for 5 years and absolutely loved it. The safety rating alone meant we would get one again. But when it came time to upgrade, we did a little research.
Hands down, the Honda Odyssey topped the list. I never...
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by dnolax3
Feb 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: size, internal space, handling, price....
Cons: none
When my family first became interested in the odyssey i was a bit skeptical. This was around the time that in was not so popular. But after alot of looking around and deep consideration we made the purchase. Its been all smiles from there. When we...
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by Greenius
May 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fit and finish, powerful V6, quality throughout
Cons: Long wait, dealers don't have to deal
After a 5 month stint on the waiting list, I recently took delivery of my new 2000 Honda Odyssey EX. I have been primarily a sedan owner in the past, and as I now have a small child and another on the way, I took the Mini van plunge. I purchased an...
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by joannam
Jun 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sliding doors, folding seat, reliability, mileage
Cons: climate control system too rigid
I’ve had my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX for about six months now, and I really like it. I must say that I’ve hauled more inanimate stuff than people, and the van has served me well. I’ve hauled: tons of bricks, 12 foot long 2x4’s, alpaca poop (great for...
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by ourhousefull
Apr 21 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Nice all around van.
Cons: Spontaneously catches fire.
Just a warning to other 2000 Odyssey owners. Our van is 3-months old. A few weeks ago, my wife went to the gas station to fill-up. While unscrewing the gas cap, the escaping pressurized gas fumes burst into flames. Luckily, only the hair on her arm...
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by noellbaba
Dec 06 '02 - Updated Dec 18 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Huge trunk space, no major breakdowns thus far.
Cons: Automatic sliding doors heavy when broken,CD player stopped working, engine hesitates at times.
The Bottom Line: First model year has most minor problems, try a 2001 for a polished version.
I have this car as a lease that will expire in July of 2003. I plan to turn it in and not purchase it unless it will kill me financially.
The trunk space is indeed amazing, and I can't complain about any major engine issues. With regards...
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by john097531
Nov 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Real nice car for it's price
Cons: Usually have to wait some time to get it
I just got my 2000 Honda Odyssey after taking long time in making decision about Odyssey. I looked around for lot of minivans and test drove most of them and came to the conclusion that Honda Odyssey provide best features and car for it’s money. Honda's...
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by markr7
Aug 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great van
Cons: Weak A/C poor customer service
Our family has always owned Hondas, so when the time came to get a van the choice was simple . Hondas' reliability and craftsmanship have always been near the top , until now.
I was very happy to pick up the van after 5 weeks of waiting, it...
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by jiggaben
Sep 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 'Magic Seat' Powerful engine, very agile with a huge interior can be rearranged.
Cons: Stereo system
After an exhaustive, all encompassing minivan search, we finally settled on the Ody. It was the first vehicle we test drove (our dealer actually had an unclaimed EX on the lot). We immediately liked the driveability, it's road manners (good on center...
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by keychainman
Apr 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: engine, folding 3rd seat, separate temp controls
Cons: Tinny sound system
I was shopping for a versatile minivan that was reliable. Owning a Honda
Accord, I looked at the Odyssey.
After driving it more than a month, it seems to be a very good choice.
The part that separates it from the rest of the vans, is...
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by ghern
Jul 27 '00 - Updated Nov 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, convenience, styling, gas mileage, versatile seating, power doors
Cons: have to wait months for delivery, dealers wont negotiate much
My family has reached the point where it's time to graduate from a station wagon to a minivan. Being the deliberate, purposeful hunter-gatherer that I am, I began with lots of research: Edmunds, Consumer Reports, etc. It all led me to the 2001 Honda...
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by hweaver
Feb 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth, powerful and comfortable
Cons: Tough to wait, can be expensive
About a month after we got our new Odyssey, my wife paused at the garage and said, “Let’s take your Catera tonight. It never gets to go anywhere these days.”
Yes, the Odyssey is that much fun.
I’m used to driving nice cars. Before...
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by kmahesh
Oct 10 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda reliability, most powerful engine in its class, spacious
Cons: Hard to get - may involve wait and/or premium price
At the time of writing this, I'm a potential owner of a 2000 Honda Odyssey 2000 EX model. It's been about a month since I placed my order with an auto broker for the MSRP (maximum selling retail price) and the wait is worth it for this well designed...
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by elecengineer
Sep 30 '00 - Updated Mar 27 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, handling, magic seat, safety ratings
Cons: Difficult to find tires, more expensive than competitors
The Bottom Line: This Honda saved my wife and kids from serious injury in a serious crash.
I bought my 2000 Honda Odyssey in December 1999 and have really been impressed. We own the EX model with the Navigator. You will probably read many great things about this vehicle, so I won't reiterate those, but I will say this is a superb van.
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by suchy
Dec 09 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Legendary Honda reliability
Cons: Uncomfortable seating, little storage space
Oh how we anxiously awaited this new MINIVAN! It took us 6 long months to get it. It would have taken 8 had we opted for the EX, but that would have forced us into the flimsy, overpriced factory car rack that you have to take with it! Oh sure, we could...
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by barbaralies
Apr 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy,"extra" features are standard, great pick up, quiet
Cons: already a recall, two trips to the dealer within 1st 6 mos. (minor Problems), auto doors take getting used to
I bought a Honda Odyssey after my Toyota Sienna was lost to Hurricane Floyd. I have found the Odyssey to be dependable and a great drive. It sits lower than the Sienna and there is more interior room. Its standard features exceed the extras on the...
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by kitkat373
Dec 01 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles like small car; fantastic suspension to smoothly navigate poor roads. Safe, dependable and relaible.
Cons: Louder motor, difficult to carry certain larger loads. Pulls right in wet conditions.
The Bottom Line: One of the better vehicles designed today; and truly lives up to Consumer Reports as the No. 1 minivan on the market in safety, reliability and handling.
With trepidation and hesitation I took a risk and purchased a 2000 Odyssey EX and I've never been happier. It was a significant hurdle to jump into a Japanese model vehicle, away from family standards and North American vehicles. It was also ...
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by wassallj
Mar 21 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: What a fantastic van! Fantastic climate control system. Smooth refined ride and handling.
Cons: Lousy radio and no leather interior
The Bottom Line: The best minivan out there.
We have a Plymouth Voyager for four years and 80k miles, this past summer we looked for a replacement. We went out and drove all of them. The Toyota and Mazda were nice but a little on the small size. When we go on vacation we take lots of stuff and...
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by MagPieMoo
Apr 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy and a great ride
Cons: have to wait for van
When we first started looking at minivans, the Honda Dealership was just an obligatory stop along automobile row. When the salesman said that we would have to order the van, pay full sticker, then WAIT 6 weeks to get it, I thought he was out of his...
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by s.r.garfield
Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, Comfort, Versatility
Cons: Possible passenger door problems
I had the assignment of distributing some 70 new Honda Odyssey's for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (TM) this year for officials' use (American Honda is our official vehicle supplier). The vehicles were assigned in early October (including...
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by trishycamp
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fold Down Seats are very easy
Cons: Door handle fell off
With a new baby we decided on the 2000 Honda Odyssey. We LOVE the space and the idea we can seperate or put together the 2nd row captains chairs and the third row folds very easily into the floor! It provides a smooth ride---but watch the speeding...
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by chas1
Dec 21 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything, except
Cons: stereo just ok, tape player is optional
My wife and I drive a van because we have not, not because we want to. The reason: Three children and a dog. Our first and previous minivan was the 77 Dodge Grand Caravan LE, which we we fairly happy with, but does not come close to the level of...
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by Mebreezey
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: WE can do it all with this van
Cons: its a minivan
Well we never thought we would hit the days when we would need a minivan, In fact my husband said he would never have one. Well we just had our second child, and bought a house. Having two sedans just didn't seem to work anymore. Couldn't pick up...
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by korcid
Jun 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reconfigurable seating, power doors, drives well, super quality
Cons: It's a minivan. Power doors took a couple of days to learn.
We bought an Odyssey to replace a 1987 Volvo 740, as we found our sedan overburdened by the taxi and hauling demands of our growing family. It doesn't have the oomph our Volvos have, but the space is heavenly. Reconfigurable seating makes the Odyssey...
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by markcol
Oct 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fold down back seat, 4 x 8 inside storage
Cons: captain chairs not good for baby seat, plastic plates on roof blew off
We love the Honda 2000 van. We were replacing a station wagon and needed more room with 3 kids, one a baby.
The fold down back seat is a dream and is very easy to put up and down. It's amazing that other vans had not used it before. When...
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by funseller
Aug 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent handling and visibility. Powerful engine and smooth transmission.
Cons: No bag hooks behind the third seat. Manual sliding doors are hard to open.
The Bottom Line: All in all, an excellent minivan, Best in Class.
I purchased my 2000 Odyssey LX in April 2000. My wife had trepidations about driving the Odyssey. Compared to her beloved Civic hatchback, Honda's minivan is a behemoth. With time however, she got used to the Odyssey and is now quite comfortable behind...
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by perfectprep
Feb 02 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: So, so, so many!
Cons: Automatic doors caused some problems.
The Bottom Line: An excellent family car that has everything you could possibly need right there in the vehicle.
We chose to purchase this car for our family because it's large, stable, and performed exceedingly well in all safety tests. We respect Honda as a durable, solid brand; not luxurious and not spartan...still well styled without being pretentious. How...
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by mgd3
Dec 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, seating flexibility, GPS
Cons: brakes, cloth seats
The Bottom Line: Great family/dog hauler that will haul 4x8 sheets. pop down seat is easy to handle and GPS is killer.
Had for 9 months and put 27K miles on it. Handling and acceleration much better than Dodge et all which was a major purchase consideration. Only bug so far; loose front sway bar caused clunking.
Very good for road trips, although seats...
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by padilla
Dec 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sliding doors, smooth drive, comfortable
Cons: Leather seats not an option
When our daughter was six months old, after many long trips back and forth visiting grandparents in our small Mazda, my husband and I decided we needed a bigger car. As young parents (27 years old), we almost caved in and got a more socially acceptable...
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by kwiktrix123
Aug 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very easy to drive, gps system included in certain cars
Cons: annoying sliding auto doors
We bought this vehicle because we were in need of a new minivan after our last one "died." We didn't expect some of the fine luxuries though. There was a GPS system inside and had a map of the U.S. You just had to enter an address and it would...
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by fullone
May 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: engine, feature rich design
Cons: Sterio
The Odyssey was a no brainer for a Honda/Acura driver of 15 years. The engine size and transmission rules the mini-van world. It was no surprise that this was the first van I felt really drives more like a car. When my wife used to follow me driving...
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by profesadora
Dec 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fold down third seat and lots of room
Cons: short supply and full list price
Honda has hit a home run with its Odyssey van. I owned two Toyota Previas and two Toyota Camrys before buying an Odyssey ten weeks ago. We test drove most of the vans on the market and were impressed only by the Honda. While the ordering process was an...
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by ssmcmahon
Nov 25 '00 - Updated Nov 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: size/engine power/third row seat/quality
Cons: premium fuel cost/sticker price
i have always owned fords. in fact, my son's first name is ford. it only made sense to buy a ford windstar when it was time to trade in my explorer. however, the honda odyssey could not be overlooked. the standard features offered in the honda were too...
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by sept241994
Dec 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The list is endless...
Cons: expensive
With a burgeoning family only getting bigger (our 3rd is due in April), we, well O.K, my wife decided that we needed a minivan. To be more specific, a Honda Odyssey. Nothing, and I mean nothing other than an Odyssey would do. So after some rather...
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by sthack
Jun 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: smoothness and power
Cons: lack of passenger leg room
Just got my EX after waiting for 5 weeks. Previously, we owned full size conversion vans and I wasn't sure if I was going to like a mini-van. So far, I LOVE IT!!!! The only grip I have is that the seats need more lumbar support and the passenger leg...
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by xkeys
May 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable Honda engine, great power and pickup, seat features are GREAT, roomie
Cons: Needs some minor ergonomic tweaking, pricey and in demand
The Bottom Line: If you can bankroll it, go for it. It is a great van for all.
We managed to find a 2000 Oddy EX with 13,000 miles on it and in good shape, so it's now in our driveway.
Good points:
The EX's automatic doors take some getting used to but I'm really becoming a fan of them.
Also, the middle seats...
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by ukusrok
Jun 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Navigation system, magic 3rd seat, drivability, comfort, everything!
Cons: Can't think of any!
If you are considering which mini-van to purchase, stop your debate and order a Honda Odyssey! We traded in our Nissan Quest two months ago for our new 2000 Honda Odyssey and we absolutely love it.
We were very lucky to find one with a...
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by princetoncnsmr
Mar 28 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Love It! Versatile. Quick. Reliable.
Cons: Automatic door is slow and unreliable
The Bottom Line: We had an 850 Turbo Wagon before, so wanted something with good pickup; very happy with the Odyssey. With the dealer-installed leather it is luxurious.
I am very happy with my 2000 Honda Odyssey. The versatility of the third-row fold down seat is amazing. I often need to transport large items, including appliances, furniture etc. which I find at garage and home sales (or even garbage-picking), and it is...
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by shellmom
Oct 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, magic seat, comfortable
Cons: Color isn't what I expected
After our 1985 Volvo with 260,000 miles went down in flames, we knew it was time to buy a minivan (although we swore, before marrying, that we NEVER would). With 2 kids and one on the way, it's the only way to go. I am a big fan of Honda's and Toyotas,...
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by cfett515
Nov 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfort, simplicity, resale, ease of taking out/folding seats
Cons: annoying beeps when the doors close, road noise
The Bottom Line: This van is a great investment and you will enjoy it while you have it.
I bought this Honda Odyssey in the fall of 1999 after being on a long waiting list for one. I did not even get to test drive one until I had bought mine!
I was looking for a family van and found the Odyssey to be a good van for us....
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by elsid
Sep 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfort, style, seat conversion
Cons: engine noise when accelerating-sounds like a diesel
My Odyssey is 6 months old and has 10,000 miles.
At 2500 miles the following phenomenon took place.
Traveling at 50 mph, when accelerating to a higher speed, the engine made a sound that can best described as like a diesel. The sound disappears...
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by ashok
May 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great
Cons: Waiting time is more
As a proud father of two little childrens, i was looking for a vehicle which is very spacious, safest, which has latest features and inaddition to good power. I surveyed for few weeks for the minivans. I had shortlisted Honda Odyssey and a Toyota Sienna....
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by adiwyner
Oct 25 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Doors
Cons: Price
I bought this vehicle (2000 EX) because its supposed to be the best there is on the market. I bought the EX, with the dual power doors, for that reason alone. It appears that Honda has worked out the kinks- the auto-reverse feature works as advertised,...
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by 0356
Jul 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Won't be stuck at the side of the road!
Cons: Floor Mats are not standard
I have only owned Hondas so it wasn't too hard deciding that Honda was the way to go. At first I thought it was very expensive compared to the American models. However, once you compare "apples to apples" the Honda van is very cost effective...
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by pdona01
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: easy configuration, quick speed, and highway handling
Cons: static electricity, doors sticking, will not go into lower gears
Interesting review on the Odyssey Safety Hazard - catching fire due to static electricity. I have experienced extreme static electricity. Enough that I hate getting out of the van and closing the door. I try not to touch with bare hands and create...
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by rkochman
Oct 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: acceleration, handling, easy seat adjustment
Cons: mediocre radio
We have owned two Chrysler mini-vans in the past and once again found ourselves in a position where we needed 5 shoulder harnesses for the sake of safety. Our Isuzu Trooper was one harness short, so my wife suggested we trade it for a mini-van. I hated...
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by kayoko
May 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy and good-looking minivan
Cons: You may have to wait for a while before you actually get it.
I used to drive Toyota's Previa. I loved the minivan, but it was getting old. As Previa is no longer offered in the US, I looked at its successor, Sienna. I was not impressed. It looked too small. Then, a friend of mine recommended the new Honda...
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by donkolley
Sep 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power,space, ride
Cons: not many options avail, i.e. TV,VCR etc
Highly recommended. I opted for the dealer installed leather package which makes takes the van to a new level of luxury. Very happy with the powerful V6 VTEC.
Very smooth ride, excellent handling. I recommend this for anyone looking for a family of...
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by intag13
Jul 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sound system, cargo space, spacious feel
Cons: poor cup holders
I bought this vehicle because I wanted a car that could carry more cargo, and I also wanted a car that gave me more room. Before my purchase of this car I owned a Jetta which as you know is a compact car. I just never really felt comfortable in it...
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by BRIANWATKINS
Oct 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The Best of all Minivans!
Cons: You will pay thousands less for more van.
I bought this vehicle because I was so tired of no room in my Honda Civic 2Dr coup. Having a wife and a fast growing son we needed the extra space.
I wanted something with safety, comfort, dependabilty and power. After looking around at other...
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by kelliag
Jan 28 '01 - Updated Feb 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy, drives like a car.
Cons: The van rolled down a driveway while in park.
The Bottom Line: We loved our Odyssey up until the van rolled down a driveway while in park with the emergency break on.
We bought the Odyssey after months of research and after driving every other minivan on the market. We were impressed with the Odyssey's safety ratings, handling and roomy interior.
Shortly after purchasing our van, we noticed a shimmy in the...
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by AIXOISE
Jan 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice touches, power
Cons: LOOOONG wait!
Boy, I have never seen a automobile that was so well thought out as the Honda Odyssey! It seems like there are so many little touches that make it a very enjoyable car. Some of the special touches we like are:
-possibility to regulate heat/fan in...
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by hkunes
Oct 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sooooooo much roooooom
Cons: More gas than a saturn
We looked at the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey. The Toyota is very nice. But the Honda is huge on the inside. I have my own business selling books. I carry about 6 large Rubbermaid containers around. I can fit all 6 containers in the back. I can do...
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by jmthornton
May 09 '00 - Updated Jun 23 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Ride and Safety
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Best van ever made and it looks like a million dollars. Love the easy back seat storing to make cargo room and the hide away back seat!
We finally purchased our new Honda Odyssey. It took six months to get it
but it was worth the wait. We researched all the minivans on the market and it was the safety rating that won us over to the Honda. Also we own a 1990 Honda Accord with...
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by kebon
Jun 21 '01 - Updated Aug 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very sleek and elegant,one of the best family vans on the road.
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: Great family van or for the frequent traveler.
Well I will keep the train going and say that yes the honda
odyssey minivan is everything that I thought that it would be.besides writing epinions I change oil in other peoples vehicles and this was my first contact with the honda odyssey minivan...
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by mii
Dec 17 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety and Value
Cons: Radio Controls behind shift lever
Shopping for a minivan is not easy. As a family vehicle, safety was my primary concern. After safety, value was my number one concern. Because of safety, I quickly limited my choices to the Ford Windstar, Toyota Sienna, and the Honda Odyssey.
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by TerranEmpire - Top 1000
Apr 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful, comfortable, and reliable
Cons: This vehicle is still a minivan and handles like one.
I have recently purchased a Honda Odyssey mini-van. Prior to purchasing the Odyssey, I test drove pretty much every mini-van on the market (from the Dodge Caravan to the Ford Windstar). By far, the Honda Odyssey was the best. The engine is powerful...
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by BeRotten
Jan 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 2 power sliding doors.
Cons: Compact spare tire
We recently purchased a 2000 model Odyssey and first impressions have been VERY positive. The power sliding doors are easy to operate for our 5 year old and her mother. Having doors on both sides makes it very easy to load both kids and the middle row...
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by steve234
Jun 06 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Build quality, ride, handling.
Cons: Swishing sound from the gas tank. Stereo system is a bit weak.
The Bottom Line: This is an overall too tough vehicle.
Owned the car only a few days but I like it very much. Due to its size I don't need to also own a pickup truck to haul plywood and the like (I'm a do-it-yourselfer). Interior flexibility is great - my wife can fold the rear seat in seconds as opposed to...
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by qstr
Feb 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powertrain and fold-down rear seat
Cons: Stereo
As the father of 2 girls under the age of 3, it was certainly time to trade in the sport sedan for something more practical - the dreaded minivan. We live in Dearborn, Michigan (Ford country) so the obvious first choice was the Ford Windstar. We...
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by jackjill420
Oct 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pretty good vehicle for it’s price
Cons: it's in short supply
I have just got my Honda Odyssey 2000 EX minivan. There are lots of reasons for me buying Odyssey. One of which was that Odyssey seems to have good write-ups in consumer magazines and on line sources. It has also received five star rating in govt test...
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by dencio
Apr 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great handling, dad approved styling and power
Cons: power sliding doors need a lot of work
Shop around, read all the reviews, most people would agree that the odyssey is the best minivan available to date. But before you buy, ask the dealer if the problem with the power sliding door has been corrected. We bought our 2000 Odyssey EX in October...
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by hbopinion
Jan 21 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda stands behind their product's for lifetime not just 3 years.
Cons: Gas usage.
The Bottom Line: This is a great van that can be used for many things. Very dependable. I would buy it again in a heart beat!
This has been a great van for our family. I love the fold down rear seat. Very dependable. We tow a travel trailer with ours. It does much better than we expected. Pulls the trailer right up the grades no problem. Gas usage is the only draw back. Towing ...
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by googlebux
Jun 27 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: RELIABLE, NICE HANDLING, COMFORTABLE FOR FAMILY ON LONG TRIPS.
Cons: AUTOMATIC DOORS ABSOLUTELY STINK!!!
The Bottom Line: FANTASTIC; I am buying another one when this one dies! Odyssey, I love you.
We bought our 2000 Honda Odyssey used, in 2002. FANTASTIC BUY. We're at 154,000 miles and still going strong, of course. We're fans of Honda; we ran our last '91 Accord up to 259,000 miles, and sold it only because the interior was shot. You just ...
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by vickim777
Jul 19 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great reconfiguration capabilities
Cons: Standard stereo system is sub-standard and road noise is high
The Bottom Line: Buy it. Invest in a good stereo system, get the extra mats and floor protectors for the trunk.
I love my minivan! I absolute love the ability to reconfigure the back seat for groceries, plants, ...
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by pat p
Feb 19 '01 - Updated Feb 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Powerful engine,roomy, safety, it's a honda
Cons: Dealership service managers need to listen to the customers.
The Bottom Line: We recommend this van.
We bought the van in october of 1998 and we were going to buy a dodge caravan but they had none in stock,as a friend of mine was looking for a new accord he told hs salesman about our wating foe 12 wks for a van. He came out and gave me the keys to the...
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by go_ody
Dec 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, flexible, safe, excellent peformance
Cons: Better seating; lack of memory on driver seat; gas mileage in the city could be better...
Over a year ago, my wife and I knew that we needed to replace our family car. Three main criteria we were looking for: 1) SAFETY; 2) RELIABILITY; and 3) FLEXIBILITY to accommodate people and things -- a utility vehicle... We immediately ruled out...
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by bunia
Jul 04 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, quiet, spacious, good engine.
Cons: Doors can be difficult, problems with cruise control.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommend it. Quiet, comfortable, affordable.
I was first introduced to this vehicle when my parents bought one. They traded in their caravan. This van is by far the most comfortable, nice, and quiet van we've ever owned. The service we receive from the dealership can't be topped. The van runs...
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by mbilek
Jul 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Product Quality, Service
Cons: No negotiation on price.
I bought a Dodge Grand Caravan new in 1996. I received great service from the dealer at the time and was happy with my purchase. 4 years down the road I find I own the worst used car value as sited by Consumer Reports. I look for a vehicle that is...
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by dsnymgc
Jan 25 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Excellent Design, folding third bench, cargo capacity
Cons: Poor craftsmanship, unreliable
The Bottom Line: It's the best mini-van out there if you can get a reliable one.
The Odyssey is a well-designed mini-van but problems have been plaguing mine from the beginning. It's fun and easy to drive and is extremely versatile. Unfortunately it has been the least reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
Within a year of...
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by aurea
Apr 04 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style and Electric Sliding doors.
Cons: Interior Space And A/C cotrols.
The Bottom Line: I will recomend this minivan for anyone. And when you do, Please consider getting it at a color that is not a dark blue. It gets hot.
The Honda name represent long life of pure quality, and Honda Oddesey got a lot of that juice. The performance from the V6 Engine it great, gas milage is fair, and the power sliding doors and my favorite. I test drive one 1 month ago. Its my friends...
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by bling
Jun 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable,room for 6 or 7 people
Cons: none
At first, I didn't want to buy this car because too many people I knew had already bought it and I didn't really want a van, but know I'm really happy I bought it. It's a great family car and very useful when going on trips and if you need to fit...
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by khunting1
Jun 19 '09
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seats 7 real people, looks, logical control panel, cargo capacity, fold away third row seat.
Cons: Front map lights need to be angeled better, radio placement interfers with stick controls.
The Bottom Line: Happy with the Japaneese quality and craftsmanship, Trully a pleasure to drive.
Sporty look. I have discovered what many Honda owners have come across I'm sure and that is Odyssey Envy. Love the fold down third row seat, 4 Captains Chairs, No bad seat in the van, no he's touching me from the kids, smooth competent ride, quiet ...
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by 19tac
Mar 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great for a large family
Cons: Too much for two people
The Honda Odyssey EX provides comfort, economy, plenty of cargo space, and the rear seat rolls down into the floor without losing cargo space in the rear. I love the ergonomics, whether you are sitting in the front row, the middle row, or the back row...
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by vi9
Jun 16 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful Look, Nice interior, Great for trips
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Great ride, beautiful feel, nice look, overall the first nice Honda.
Well, it seems we have a miracle on our hands. Honda has actually come out with a nice production, the Honda Odyssey. This is Honda's first attempt at a mini-van, and I must applaud them for it. This is a decent car! Wait I mean van, I only say car...
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by ericandape
May 22 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great van, handles like a car. Rear seat folds down in a snap!
Cons: Light colored interior get's dirty real fast. Some wind noise at higher speeds.
The Bottom Line: We never owned a mini-van to this point and will never own anything short of an Odyssey after this point!
My wife swore she would never own a mini-van. Then we had kids and the kids had friends and poof!! We needed a mini-van. We had a 1991 Honda Accord and it was a superb car so we looked to Honda when it was time to get a van. We went to the Honda dealer...
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by coolta25th
Dec 11 '99 - Updated Mar 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, handling, room, equipment, quietness and smoothness
Cons: I would have to nit-pick, how about 10 speakers and some memory seats
I have been sports car fanatic for a long time. My current sports car is
a 25th Anniversary Trans Am, but what does this have to do with the Odyssey. Well as it would be, My wife and I have decided to start a family, and as it goes now, we have no...
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by sporter
Oct 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy
Cons: 4 wheel drive
This Van is a must have for all families with two or more kids who need space and love to travel by road. It has enough seat belts to fit seven people but the leg and cargo space are still huge. The only problem with this mini van is that they do not...
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by Kimberlylj
Jun 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety features, trunk space, dual sliding doors, cup holders.
Cons: None I can think of
I purchased this vehicle after months and months of research and consideration. The safety features, dual sliding doors, trunk space (I could live in there) and body style really attracted me to this vehicle. I love the way it drives and handles on the...
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by HANKSCOZZ
Mar 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda quality throughout the vehicle
Cons: Haven't found any yet
The three month wait was worth it. The Odyssey was in such great demand that we were never able to drive one before ours came in. We ordered it based on auto magazine reviews and its good looks. We were sure that the usual Honda quality would be there...
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by olamour
Jun 29 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's reliable.
Cons: Not Fast.
The Bottom Line: The 2000 Honda Odyssey is a great family car. It may have some minor mechanical problems in 2 or 3 years, but the parts are not expensive at all.
I am a college student. I worked at an Auto repair shop for two years in Brooklyn. The 2000 Honda Odyssey is a great car. They also use it as a yellow taxi cab along with the Ford Crownvictoria and the ford explorer in New York City. I have talk to a...
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by mstella114
Mar 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable and Roomy
Cons: Big
I was always strongly against the Minivan image before I saw the Honda Odyssey. I rode in it for the first time and my I couldn't believe a Minivan could be a luxury vehicle. It is comfortable and a very smooth ride. I love the third seat that folds...
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by slowrunner40
Sep 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Substantial, powerful, smooth vehicle.
Cons: Paint marks easily
Not that this Van is by any means small, but all the other Van's, (and I test drove them all), felt like I was driving a bus! The way that the Honda handled and the powerful V6 engine handled hills, the design and layout of the front seat, made you feel...
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by forance
Jul 18 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy with good handling.
Cons: Sudden Unintended Acceleration
The Bottom Line: Any vehicle that has SUA (sudden unintended acceleration) is dangerous.
I bought a Honda Odyssey because it is rated No. 1 and I felt it was superior to other mini vans. I loved my Honda Odyssey until today. (7/18/2001). Upon pulling into an off street parking space at a crawl, with my foot already on the brake because of...
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by gemtech
May 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Car, Please to drive
Cons: A little bit noisy
This was first Japanese car. For the past 20 years I been saying that
I would never drive a Japanese Car. Why should I give my business
to a Japanese company. Let American company make money. Three months
ago I leased this minivan and I...
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by levy_jay
Jan 06 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: ease of use, loads of information
Cons: annoying voice, price
Let me start off by saying this is simply the best system on the market in any car in terms of useage and abilities. I sell Hondas and have this system in my Acura Cl type S You can get the same system in a few of the Acuras. This system is dvd based...
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by aurea
Jun 04 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style and Electric Sliding doors.
Cons: Interior Space And A/C controls.
The Bottom Line: I will recommend this minivan for anyone. And when you do, Please consider getting it at a color that is not a dark blue. It gets really hot.
The Honda name represent long life of pure quality, and Honda Oddesey got a lot of that juice. The performance from the V6 Engine it great, gas milage is fair, and the power sliding doors and my favorite. I test drive one 1 month ago. Its my friends...
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by jjjberda
Sep 18 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, roominess, and price.
Cons: None to speak of.
The Bottom Line: This minivan exceeds expectations all for a reasonable price.
This is one minivan that deserves the minivan of the year award. It has everything you want as an option. The price, roominess, comfort, power are all more than adequate.
Honda always delivers a great for a great price. In addition Honda's...
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by raptors5555
Mar 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride. Very smooth and comfortable. Good mileage especially for minivan. Love the car.
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: I would reccomend this to anyone who wants a minivan for a family car or renting it for a comfy trip for the family around the country. Safe. Reliable. Honda
I really enjoyed the Honda Odyssey year 2000 version I own. I really enjoyed the ride. I know it's foriegn and a lot of people for some reason have a knock on cars not made in the good old US of A, but it's really a great ride. It's smooth in the city,...
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by Sail36
Mar 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very comfortable seats, along with sleek exterior
Cons: of the three mini vans I test drove, it was by far the slowest
The Bottom Line: This is a bargain considering all of the features it has. My kids really like the warner bros edition, proving that this car is essential for any family.
My son really loves this car. The Odyssey really puts a smile on his face and all is good. I really dig the Magic seat. I'm wondering why the other auto manufacturers couldn't come up with the idea. Taking out the seats are a pain in the you-know-what. I...
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by shollander
Dec 27 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low maintenance costs, good gas mileage, passenger doors that open like front doors
Cons: Road noise, large front window hard to clean, access to back seat not easily accessible.
I have been a mini van owner for many years. I have owned several different models ranging from a low cost Plymouth Voyager to a Mercury Villager will all the bells and whistles that I drove off the show room floor.
The latter model was nice...
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by skeetfw
Dec 20 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good ride, plenty of power
Cons: Gearshift lever in gear obstructs radio control
Bought this van for my wife. We now have three grandchildren and needed more room than our Saturn. When shopping for a van the Odyssey had everything we needed. The wait for it to come in was worth it. We opted for the EX model and really enjoy the power...
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by MURR99AY
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good gas milage, comfort
Cons: None
As a four time owner of minivans, 2 plymouths 1 Chevy Venture, the 2000 Odssey is the best of the lot. More features, ease in handling, ride is just great.
The rear seat is a real selling point.. It is there when you need it and easy in...
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by magka
Apr 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, convenience, everything visual
Cons: Didn't see any
I can't say anything about the way this van drives, but my wife and I sat in one at a car show last year. Her comment was, "finally a minivan designed by a woman!" This van is incredible. From the rear seat that folds into the floor, to the...
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by pgordon777
Jan 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, comfort, capacity, fun to drive
Cons: slow sliding side doors (EX model)
I am new to the minivan world, having just ended my relationship with a 1997 Expedition XLT. I wanted something as capacious as the big Ford, without the SUV's abysmal gas mileage and general sense of excess.
The 2000 Odyssey was the only...
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by rallan
Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of room, many conveniences
Cons: Very hard to get, can only order from dealer
Honda has designed the ultimate in minivans with the 2000 Odyssey. With a zippy 6 cylinder engine, superb handling, smooth ride and even impressive breaking this is actually a minivan that is fun to drive!
But it doesn't stop...
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by stevebroome
Mar 08 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Second row seats very comfortable; power sliding doors very nice
Cons: Gas mileage, A/T shifter is in the way of the radio
The Bottom Line: Buy it. It is expensive but, we believe, will outlast any other brand/model on the road!
Overall we love our Odyssey! It drives like a dream. We had a hard time finding one though. Had to put our name on several waiting lists at various dealers. Took almost 2 mos but we got the color that we wanted. Recommend putting thick plastic over top...
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Sets the Standard for Minivans
by longdx
Feb 19 '08
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Utility, Reliability, Highway Fuel economy, Interior design,
Cons: city fuel economy, smaller fuel tank size
I am actually the second owner of a 2000 Honda Odyssey EX. The first owner being my in-laws until 2003. We purchased it from them due to the birth of my twins. A little history is in order. I have had 2 Nissan Pathfinders (a 1993 and a 1995, both great vehicles but small and poor fuel economy) and 1 Subaru Legacy Wagon (very reliable, but small). The Honda Odyssey has been the perfect complement to a family. First, it drives and tracks just like a smaller Honda sedan, highway mileage is between 25-27 mpg//city 19mpg. The Odyssey can easily be converted to accept different interior configurations ( the fold flat 3rd row seat is invaluable). After 115k mileage, the Odyssey has been a reliable and faithful vehicle. The interior is rattle free and well designed. the paint excellent, the engine bulletproof and the transmission (4sp)reliable. This does not have the automatic doors (which were problematic in 2001-2002, or the (5sp) automatic transmission that was prone to failure during the same timeframe).
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Be careful!!! With the Honda Odyssey
by jdwx
Oct 29 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: It has a lot of cup holders.
Cons: Honda's warrantee allows them to fix your car with "used" parts.
I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey and shortly after I bought it new I had transmission problems. I discovered they had bad transmissions in 2000 odyssey's in certain 2000 models in a certain Vin number range. (Mine was one of these). They put in a "remanufacured" (used) transmission". I was upset that it wasn't new since my car was new but they wouldn't make it right. I did complained and they extended my transmission warrantee. I now have 98,000 miles on the van and it has had 4 transmissions in it.
The bottom line is that Honda in their warrantee agreement has the right to put "used" or "remanufacturered" parts in your new car and does. When you buy a Honda, just know if something is wrong with the car they will use "used" parts to fix it. The other thing you need to know is that even though this Corporation knowingly put out a whole series of cars with a defective transmission they did not issue a recall. I feel sorry for those people who did not discover this problem before their warrantee expired.
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Another One of japanese cars...
by evolll
Jul 18 '04
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Secure, silent, good eingine and suspension.
Cons: Expensive; only for a "family-using" or for travelling.
Everyone knows and realizes that japanese cars are the best ones. :) I live near Japan and I do know that. By the way, the most comfortable and simply trustworthy japanese autofirms are Toyota and Honda.
Honda Odyssey is the family car or a car for those who like to travel in secure, comfort and silence. I drove that car several times (my uncle owns it) and I should say, it's one of the best cars I've ever driven. This car is pretty expensive - that's true, but it's quality costs it really.
The great engine and comfortable inside, fine suspension and silent going on road, well steering and many "japanese" functions - are the main advantages...
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Total Garbage
by thepainguy
Mar 27 '07
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: Good handling and appearance
Cons: Absolutely terrible reliability
Replaced transmission at 75000 miles and 135000 miles. Multiple problems with sliding doors.
I bought a Honda so I wouldn't have to deal with this garbage.
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