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Joe LaVigne

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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:13 am
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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:46:24 +0000, John Horner wrote:

> Woody wrote:
>> You should go to www.odyclub.com and brush up on the problems on the
>> odyssey. Look at the transmission problems, EGR problems, Catalytic
>> converter problems. It has far more problems than GM and Chrysler vans...
>>
>
> You have got to be kidding about the GM vans. We owned two, both bought
> new and serviced better than by the book. By 60k miles they were a
> constant source of expensive repair requirements. Consumer Reports and
> just about every other source likewise gives them horrible reviews for
> good reason.

I'd have said the same about Chrysler vans. From 98 - 06 I owned 3 Dodge
Caravans. Each needed a tranny at some point (one of them went through 2)
and the last one also ended up with a new engine. The 2 older ones got up
to around 150,000 miles. The last one just hit 90,000 when the engine
went (within a year of the tranny).

I'll never buy another Chrysler minivan again, and possibly not another
Chrysler vehicle...

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Joe LaVigne

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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:13 am
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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:46:24 +0000, John Horner wrote:

> Woody wrote:
>> You should go to www.odyclub.com and brush up on the problems on the
>> odyssey. Look at the transmission problems, EGR problems, Catalytic
>> converter problems. It has far more problems than GM and Chrysler vans...
>>
>
> You have got to be kidding about the GM vans. We owned two, both bought
> new and serviced better than by the book. By 60k miles they were a
> constant source of expensive repair requirements. Consumer Reports and
> just about every other source likewise gives them horrible reviews for
> good reason.

I'd have said the same about Chrysler vans. From 98 - 06 I owned 3 Dodge
Caravans. Each needed a tranny at some point (one of them went through 2)
and the last one also ended up with a new engine. The 2 older ones got up
to around 150,000 miles. The last one just hit 90,000 when the engine
went (within a year of the tranny).

I'll never buy another Chrysler minivan again, and possibly not another
Chrysler vehicle...

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AHJ

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(Msg. 18) Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:16 pm
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I have a 99 which I bought about a year and a half ago. It runs very nicely
and the family loves it. I put some backup sensors on it as its bulkier
than our last car. They work good as long as you don't ignore them.

My only problem with the van so far is its fuel consumption. It averages
about 7 km / litre. or 17 mpg. The tank is 50 litres so we usually fill up
after 300 km.




"dwolf" <jojonospam.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking at the Odyssey as a personal and work vehicle... A friend has
> one and you really can stuff a lot into it... including a sheet of
> plywood... If it were the old days I would probably just get a chevy
> van... But so far the Honda is on the top of my list... I've been warned
> about some transmission issues... So, do you think the Odyssey is a good
> vehicle and are there some I should avoid... thanks so much Joel
>
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specman1

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(Msg. 19) Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:57 am
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I have a 01 Ody that just had its 4th tranny put in at 100,079
miles,cant keep the tires balanced, had the egr replaced,and more
problems than I can remember. Other than that, its a great van!
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