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by linlu
Sep 25, 2000 - Updated Mar 24, 2004 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by RCC7
Sep 24, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by jiggaben
Sep 23, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by shredderboy
Sep 21, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 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 ... read more
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by slowrunner40
Sep 17, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by colleenmf
Sep 10, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by kyunghwee
Aug 31, 2000 - Updated Jun 20, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 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 ... read more
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by texasgirl
Aug 25, 2000 - Updated Feb 27, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by Hope2000
Aug 18, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by goclimb
Aug 18, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by kwiktrix123
Aug 16, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by mrmiata
Aug 12, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by berrychick48
Aug 6, 2000 - Updated Jun 21, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by markr7
Aug 5, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by mbilek
Jul 31, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by 0356
Jul 27, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by ghern
Jul 27, 2000 - Updated Nov 30, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by CuppaJo
Jul 17, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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by x-cellent
Jul 14, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 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 ... read more
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by intag13
Jul 5, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 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 ... read more
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