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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Nov 09 '02 - Updated Jun 22 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Power, ride quality, quietness; interior room, comfort, and versatility
Cons: Could be more stylish, no sunroof or CD changer from factory, low availability
The Bottom Line: Excellent minivan at a reasonable price. Shame it doesn't handle as well now, but this is the price of an improved ride.
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 dkaakd - Top 1000
Apr 12 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Honda quality, Honda ride (if you like it), double automatic doors, nice leather seats (heated)
Cons: Spartan interior, Honda ride (if you hate it), Anemic Stereo, Boring Dash.
The Bottom Line: Great lines, dual automatic doors, and leather seats that are comfortable for almost anyone. If you are in the market for a mini-van you must consider a test drive.
Several weeks ago my SUV finally gave up. The purchasing decision I’ve dreaded for years has come and there’s no way for me to avoid it. Not only am I now faced with a new car purchase, but a mini-van no less. Yes, take pity on me I am a Mini-van-man. ...
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by misssmaggie
Dec 10 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, easy to park, simple basic features
Cons: INTERIOR NOISE, lack of luxury features
The Bottom Line: Nice van in 2003, look at newer models for better features
I broke down and bought a mini van when my Saab became just too tiny to carry around my daughter and all of her accessories. This was a hard decision as I had vowed in my 20's that I would never drive a mini van. My first purchase was a Dodge ...
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by mothra3 - Top 1000
Feb 17 '04 - Updated Apr 08 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: I like to drive, and the Odyssey doesn't rob me of that pleasure.
Cons: It is not the quietest--there is a fair amount of road noise.
The Bottom Line: If you need a larger vehicle but are afraid of minivans, you will find yourself pleasantly surprised by the Odyssey. It's worth paying sticker price.
When I was pregnant with my second child, my husband took one look at the results of the ultrasound (I didn't want to know if it was a boy or girl, but he did...) and knew that he was going to want to try at least one more time in that little ...
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by minivandude
Dec 16 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Good package, steals enough gadgets from others while making some of its own, easy prices.
Cons: Less nimble, feels like for older people, too much wood-trim, interior dark, look is old.
The Bottom Line: For older people, it is a safe minivan. It has soft rides, can be very comfortable for long trips.
The replacement of the old 140 hp with the 210 hp was a good desision when the second gen Odyssey came out. However, the competition has been uping their goodies since then. The new Sienna is bigger, and more versatile. The 2004 Mazda MPV has a new ...
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by webhillary
Jun 25 '03 - Updated Jun 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy and sleek
Cons: No in-dash CD changer
The Bottom Line: I would buy it again. I love it. I couldn't live without it. I recommend it to all my friends.
I didn't want a minivan. I wanted something cool. So I got a Subaru Forester, even though we were pl ...
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by adrienne10
Jul 21 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable Ride, Easy to Use Extras
Cons: It's a minivan. :)
The Bottom Line: Honda Odyssey is the queen of minivans right now. It performs as such.
First, I don't usually review cars. I figure there are professional drivers for that. Plus, peopl ...
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by treihing
Oct 09 '03 - Updated Jan 18 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Double power sliding doors with keyless entry, smooth ride, folding into floor third row seat
Cons: Road noise, bland gauges, no middle sliding infant seat.
The Bottom Line: Average van for the money. Lease if possible to get the feel if this van is for you.
**JANUARY 2004 REVIEW UPDATE** *I HAVE NOW LOWERED MY PREVIOUS RATING ON MY 2003 ODYSSEY. THE HEATING & COLLING SYSTEM IS BELOW AVERAGE. IF I CARRY THREE PERSONS OR MORE IN MY VAN, I HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY USE THE DEFROSTER AND REAR PASSENGERS CANNOT ...
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by dawnth
Jul 06 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Get up and go motor. Its got spunk!
Very attractive
Great brakes
Cons: many blind spots!
seats uncomfortable and stiff.
door remotes annoying
wind noise
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this car in general, however some of the problems I have experienced, has taught me, to pay more attention to things when test driving a car.
HI, I bought my minivan in late 2002. I bought it because all of my research indicated it was a safe and economical car. I love the power in the motor. It has great gitty up! I have unfortunately found way too many blind spots while driving the ...
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by redfrick
Feb 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Just about everything
Cons: Radio Reception
The Bottom Line: Test Drive one and you will see.
I was under the impression that I was still cool until the day that I started shopping for a Minivan. I didn’t want one at all. I thought to myself “I’m still cool right? I don’t need a Minivan!” Wrong. I am not cool and I did need...
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by bobbiomine
Jul 08 '03 - Updated Jul 09 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Hard to think of many - it would be nice to have outside temp gauge
The Bottom Line: The Odyssey is head and shoulders above all other minivans
I love my Odyssey! This minivan is head and shoulders above all other minivans. It is safer, coole ...
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by pizzaboy199
Dec 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: seats remove easily, lots of power, separate rear ac/heat controls, optional DVD or Navigation system
Cons: not enough storage, poor availability, dealers take advantage of popularity, no outside temperature gauge
The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a mini-van and don't mind paying for quality, the 2003 Odyssey deserves a good hard look.
Background:
We had looked at and actually bought a 2002 Honda Odyssey. Luckily for us, it had a bad paint job so we were able to return it and get a 2003 for the same price.
2002 vs 2003:
There is very little difference...
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by paktype
Jun 30 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine power; handling; amenities; reliability
Cons: No split rear seatback; rattles; gas mileage; noise
The Bottom Line: A very good vehicle, with reservations.
We bought our '03 Odyssey used in the summer of 2005. It was a cream puff, just 6,000 miles. We have driven it on various family trips over the past year. Its been a very good vehicle - its reliable, it handles pretty well for a van and it has a lot of ...
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by mwig
Nov 03 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet smooth ride, good power, great use of space, overall great value!
Cons: Wish it had a compass and outside temp gauge and an accurate fuel gauge.
The Bottom Line: Great vehicle for the family, good value,albeit basic looking interior. If it holds up like my previous honda cars did, we'll be happy a long time.
Being a former windstar owner, I was excited to try the Odyssey which I had heard so much about. Initial impression was that it was very plain inside (like all honda products), but after comparing all the comparable minivans, we took the plunge and are v ...
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by chedili
Nov 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, love the DVD player/"babysitter"
Cons: could use some more storage compartments, sliding doors are stiff
The Bottom Line: If you can find one in stock - jump on it right away - you will enjoy every mile in comfort!
I have been a Minivan driver for 5 years now. I just recently leased the 2003 Honda Odyssey after I swore that I would never buy another minivan again. Why - you ask? Because I previously drove the 2000 Ford Windstar. My Windstar had plenty of room...
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