1997 Honda Odyssey Review

Great Vehicle

Written by: Racer X on 08/06/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van

Review

Bought this van used from a private owner, has some high miles on it, but after hearing it, driving it, and drove it hard, to see how it responded to my testing, I'm pretty impressed on the solid sound and ride the Honda drove. I've owned a 1994 Honda wagon and I really liked the car, it was solid and had no what so ever any problems on the engine or drive train, it had hi miles on it and now that we have grand kids and need that extra room and have a the best a van can have on mpg of 24 city/29 hwy. Mixed 27. Kid you not, why, clean your injectors, set your spark plug cap to engine specs, tire pressure, and a good tuneup on the valve tappets and timing, you can achieve this kind of performance.

Favorite Features

Fold down third seating, tire placement and tools storage. Captains chairs, not too big in size, it is really smaller than the smallest mini van there is. Drive like a Honda accord on steroids, maps lights, 2 glove box and 2 mirror lighting visors, electric seats, easy removal of secondary seats and light.

Suggested Improvements

There's really not much of improvements other than it's a 4 cyl, and it does get you by entering the freeway, I hear people complaining about get up and go, what do you want, maybe turbo charging the 4 banger might help, do not complain about power, if you take care of your ride and give it a tune up.

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Great Deal

Written by: Oddly Odyssey on 06/04/2008

Vehicle

1997 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van

Review

I purchased this Ody with 222k on it and is possibly best deal I have had. Have been through numerous new cars and used cars and I think this is my best deal. This Ody was a Honda fleet vehicle from Marysville and then purchased by Honda exec. driven for 7 years with 3 boys. I purchased because former owner bought a new Ody from Manufacturer. Works GREAT for me! Both Honda and owner kept EVERY maintenance record. I have all that now and keeping up the trend. Everything still works. Hopefully I can still have this feeling in a year or 2. Thanks Honda!

Favorite Features

Easy to drive. Rides great. Great on gas. 26/27 mpg overall driving. Easy to reach controls.

Suggested Improvements

Needs better padding on door arm rests. needs more cup holders. needs roof rack.

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Old Faithful

Written by: 1997 Honda Odyssey on 07/14/2007

Vehicle

1997 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van

Review

This van has been like a family pet. It is as tough as a bull, easy to drive, and has never let us down. My only complaint is the paint job. Our old van is looking pretty ratty as the paint deteriorates. We are considering a paint job, rather than getting a new one.

Favorite Features

Reliability, storage and seat design. Great smooth ride and gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Better paint.

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Family Van

Written by: jim on 04/15/2007

Vehicle

1997 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van

Review

Gas oil new brake shoes and tires. Thats about it for 200k + mi. absolutely no problems always starts first crank of the key and better than 20 mpg no matter what you do - what more can you ask for?

Favorite Features

no problems!

Suggested Improvements

more power?

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wow!

Written by: hot mama on 12/04/2005

Vehicle

1997 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van

Review

This has been a fabulous car for a small family. It is so easy to drive and so easy to get the family comfortable in. The rear seat is so easy to lift up and folds flat into the floor so I feel like I'm driving an SUV instead of a van!

Favorite Features

It drives like a car, so easy to park, back out, etc. It's also great for family trips- I can get easily back to the kids if they need.

Suggested Improvements

I do wish it seated more than 6 passengers.

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