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by Lorin99
Mar 04 '02 - Updated Mar 06 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Many features for price, DVD System, Very practical and functional
Cons: Stereo/Speakers
The Bottom Line: If you're interested in being practical and safe along with a few luxuries here and there, this is the van for you!
I researched my new vehicle for almost a year. Actually, as soon as I got my Mercedes M-Class in the summer of '99 I started looking immediately for my next vehicle. So I can say honestly that I've been looking for two and a half years.
I...
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by drmbradford
Jul 14 '02 - Updated Aug 22 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine/trans combination. Excellent fit-finish, rock solid and quiet, super magic rear seat.
Cons: Uncomfortable seats, too low arm rests, quirky shifter, mediocre radio, omits features standard on Chrysler
The Bottom Line: Great Minivan with some reservations
UPDATED as of August 2004: I've now had this minivan for two years and almost 50,000 miles and can offer additional opinions. I find when I read reviews...I want to know the bad quickly...so here it is: THE BAD: Fabric seats are uncomfortable to me ...
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by pbca
Jan 18 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: High quality, well thought out design with many luxuries.
Cons: Availability.
The Bottom Line: Overall we are very pleased with our 2002 Honda Odyssey EX-L w/RES an would recommend it to anyone!
We never thought we would shop for, let alone purchase a mini van. When I became pregnant with our second child while our 1st was 20 months old, it became clear that our 1998 Honda Civic EX coupe would not accommodate 2 car seats and two adults...
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by froeken
Oct 11 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seat configuration, MAGIC SEAT!!, DVD system
Cons: No navi-system, the purchase was not handled well by dealership
The Bottom Line: If you're buying a van this is great! It has all the space and features you'd want. You might be spending nights in the garage watching movies...
We just bought a 2002 Honda Odyssey, after waiting a mere three weeks. I am told this is an incredibly short wait - and not just by the sales person either :-)
We were looking for a flexible van, loaded with features and a DVD entertainment...
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by Kat77
Nov 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, Entertainment System, Roomy, Rides Well
Cons: It needs an automatic Rear hatch door
The Bottom Line: I feel this is an awesome van where the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I have and would recommend this van to a friend.
We bought a 2002 Silver Honda Odyssey EX in March 2002. We looked at 8 different minivans over a period of a year before making this purchase. So far, I have been very pleased with what we got. I am not a mechanic or car salesperson so I may not know...
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by bock
Dec 05 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful and smooth engine. Magic seat. Navigation system.
Cons: Uncomfortable Seats. Harsh ride. Radio reception and quality of sound. Lots of weird noises.
The Bottom Line: I got caught up in all the tremendous media hype about the vehicle. This may have contributed to my high expections that the vehicle was unable to meet.
Previously we owned a 1997 Grand Caravan ES. It was a great family vehicle. It had all the bells and whistles. The comfort and ride were exceptional. At 70,000 miles, the notorious Chysler problems surfaced. The last straw was when the transmission...
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by memcat
Jul 31 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: High quality reputation, excellent storage space, straightforward controls
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Buy. Honda quality is a great investment, and the resale value on this van is second to none.
Our 1993 Mercury Villager was becoming not only a danger to drive, but a money pit as well. So, we reviewed the quality ratings and evaluations of vans and decided that the Honda Odyssey was the best on the market.
Honda does not offer a lot...
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by nicolesl
Aug 11 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great flexibility, drives smoothly, easy to get kids in and out
Cons: Had to wait to get one, not a great sound system
The Bottom Line: I wanted it all, and I got it. I would buy this van all over again - it is the ultimate family vehicle!
Yes, I was one of those people who said they would never drive a minivan. In fact after our first child was born I quite effectively talked my husband out of buying one. After showing him how small the cargo area was in the back and how hard it was to...
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by margill
Dec 19 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: wonderful for space; designed for the "hard-to-please"; holds its value; long-lasting
Cons: Large product demand overinflates retail price
The Bottom Line: I don't think you could go wrong buying this. It is difficult finding anything negative to say.
I bought my new Honda Odyssey 11/13/01. In looking for a "new" vehicle, I had never seriously considered a Honda, till I read Consumer Reports reliability ratings and read some reviews. ( I thought I was going to purchase a Subaru Outback). It...
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by Dave_Hightower
Jan 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power; Fuel economy; Size; Comfort factors
Cons: Price
The Bottom Line: Do the comparisons, check the resale and reliability; get an insurance quote. Then go buy one! You won't regret it!
OK, let's get the details down from the start: I am *NOT* a minivan kinda guy. I own an Acura Integra, and the very thought of driving a minivan would send me running for the hills. So what changed?
In a word--MARRIAGE. In 4 words,...
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by conner999
Jul 25 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Great van - for first app. 2 yrs of ownership. Powerful, drives nicely.
Cons: Reliablity degrades rapidly. Doors unreliable, costly to fix, dangerous. Trannies problematic
The Bottom Line: Reviews misleading. Reliability after 2yrs or so degrades quickly costs mount. Once you hit 100,000km (60,000 miles), look out.
Have owned Honda's on and off for years with no issues - until this piece of junk. Like most people, I was leery of minivans. Lost of horror stories about trannies going south, etc. Did all the right research, read the reviews, checked the lemon ...
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by poventud
Apr 27 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth quality ride best value for the dollar at the time of purchase.
Cons: Transmission replaced, problems can arise from non-use. Wind and road noise.
The Bottom Line: Do your own research and talk to the service department of a dealership, particulary the the mechanic and not the service advisor.
We bought our 02 Honda Odyssey in November 2001. My wife and I were really happy with our one daughter, it was our first new vehicle purchase together. 5 years and 4 kids later I can tell you overall, the van has done well with some exceptions. I ...
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by nksmfamjp
Feb 01 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good family transportation.
Good A/C and heat controls.
Good to drive.
Cons: Lots of warranty visits.
Electric doors are not reliable.
Poor towing.
The Bottom Line: I would buy it again. i would reccomend it. It is the best minivan period.
We bought this vehicle new in 2002. It has been a good vehicle for us. We have put a little over 30000miles on it. It drives well on the highway up to about 85 mph. It handles fine in the city. Everything has held up pretty well. It has been in ...
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by jbressler
Apr 23 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful engine, plush interior -- and the power sliding doors are nifty, too!
Cons: Price keeps going up, up, up.....buy now before it breaks the $30K barrier
The Bottom Line: You're going to love this powerful, steady, reliable minivan -- if you can find one at a dealer near you. Good luck!
In my house, we had an old saying about our bulldog -- she was so ugly, she was beautiful. I guess you could say the same about the Honda Odyssey -- despite a rather bland exterior, this is one beaut of a minivan. This is the vehicle that has Dodge...
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by tombeaman
Oct 17 '07 - Updated Oct 18 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, Powerful, Smooth and Quiet
Cons: This will be an expensive used car, as Hondas maintain their value
The Bottom Line: I'd buy this car again. If you are considering this model, it is the standard by which other minivans are judged. It is worth it!
UPDATE: October 2007: At 70,000 miles, this is still a GREAT car. No significant mechanical problems at all. It's great for long road trips, and powerful enough to tow. Everything still works well and, with the exception of a big blind spot in the ...
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