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Houstonian, 03/12/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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After months of research, lurking on the forums, getting opinions from family and friends, I've come to the conclusion that this is indeed the best minivan on the market. The 240 horses are addictive. The 5-speed auto, traction control, good gas mileage, and magic seat are nice bonuses. Excellent crash test results gives me peace of mind for my family. It may not be the best equipped minivan on the market, but it is the best value.
Loveda van but...
jimbob, 08/28/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It's a great van. Lots of room...drives like a sedan...visibility is great...an SUV without a nose. However, I have had two small ~ problems. The van pulled to the right. Honda said it was the tires (Bridgestones). Bridgestone said it was the allignment. It said just fix it. Both were cooperative. Bridgeston replaced all the tires, but it still pulls??? Anyone else experience this?
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excellent
tewey, 03/13/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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the best
2001 Odyssey
Huck, 03/13/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Very good hauler of 4 small kids and two adults -- plus, it pulls a pop-up camper with ease. Very typical Honda quality, with adequate power, a great interior design and very good gas mileage. Relatives got a new Ford Windstar and Chevy Venture and HATE them! They are now considering a trade to get the Odyssey. Would recommend this to anyone considering a minivan.
Can't believe I'm excited about minivan
sdm88, 03/13/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Just took delivery of an EXL with Navigation. This is an exceptionally well designed and built vehicle. Honda reliability plus the magic 3rd row seat and the power sliding doors were the key selling point. Navigation was a nice toy to add to the package. Had to wait 6 months like everyone else, but was able to purchase through a buying service so I paid invoice and consider it a BARGAIN. Never thought we would get a minivan but our SUV got to be a challenge with our second child. Still can't believe I traded in my Mercedes to get this van for my wife.
Don't buy this car
jdfour, 03/18/2008
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is now on its 4th transmission. Do not buy this or any other HONDA. It's a real lemon.
I love it!!!!
njfamily, 03/14/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I had looked at the Siena, but this is by far the better choice.
The Best VAN, BAR NONE
12345, 03/15/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The Bench Mark Of Vans
Great vehicle
kurth, 03/15/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Love this vehicle
Are we sure this is a VAN??
Hondatogo, 03/15/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It drives, handles and performs better than many of the sedans out there on the streets. What a beauty! The 240 horses give you a sense of power, but during normal driving conditions, you can't tell the difference between this and the previous year's. If you can get one in less than 90 day's on the waiting list, more power to you. I was lucky that they actually had one sitting in the lot...
Great Automobile!!!!!!!!1
Cat, 03/16/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Nice Interior.
automatic sliding door problem.
cchang, 03/18/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey EX and drove about 18000 miles. Well, I have been to dealer four times already. Once was for the instrument panel lighting recall, and three times for the rear sliding door. THREE TIMES. My rear (both side) sliding door stop working once, and didn't close so it beeped like crazy. They have replaced both door's locking part, but I had exact same problem one more time. I also heard that this was design fault by Honda and they should extend my warranty on this door.
automatic sliding door not working
c_chang, 03/19/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have a 2000 EX model. The BIG problem I had was that my rear automatic sliding door didn't work for three different times. They replaced the mechanism on both side, and I still had a problem. Computer on board decide to shut it itself. I am afraid how much I need to pay to fix this again after warranty expires.
Very Good but Get the best.
Penn State, 03/19/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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After a long debate between getting the LX or the EX. I opted for the LX mainly because of price. So far everything about this Van is great. Exeptional Honda quality as I expected. However when I see one of the kids slamming the manual side doors I find myself wishing I would have spend the extra money for the EX model with the smooth closing power doors. Either way LX or EX compared to the competition you can't beat the Honda Odyssey mini van.
SUV Replacement
John K, 03/29/2008
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought our Odyssey to replace a Nissan Pathfinder after my second son was born & we realized that the SUV was not going to cut it space-wise. We needed something that could pull our pop-up and lug all the things that a typical family hauls around for traveling together. So far the van has been excellent with no major problems and returns excellent gas mileage in comparison to our old vehicle. On one extended trip we averaged between 26 & 28 mpg. Short trips return around 18.5, which is about what our SUV got on the highway. The van drives well and at 240 hp, it has plenty of guts for merging, passing, and towing. Not as cool as my previous sports cars, but not bad and really handy.
The Best
Julio Pretelt, 03/21/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the best mini-van in the American market right now, as 03/23/02. I have no complaint. The third sit is a killer point for sales. I have a two car garage and I don't have space to store a third sit, whith the Honda Odyssey you don't have to take the sit out, you fold it down and disapears.
Great Minivan - only minor gripes
DallasKen, 03/21/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This van drives easily, has plenty of power, a cavernous interior, push together 2nd row captains chairs, fold-flat 3rd seat, and feels well put together. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a Chrysler Town and Country Limited, but most of those most people would never really care to use (do you REALLY need a power liftgate?), and the price and resale value is MUCH better. The addition of side airbags, 4 wheel disc brakes, and more horsepower add to the value of this vehicle.
You get what you pay for
W, 03/21/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I just want to say that driving this van is like driving a sedan. The handling is superb as well as the ride. The engine is extremely quiet and the cabin is silent as well. I have no peeves about this van except for the 12v adapter in the front. It is near the floor board and a stretch to try and reach for it. But other than that, this van is like no other and well worth the wait and the price. You wil get what you pay for.
Best Choice for a Van
pexpert, 03/25/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Looked at Sienna as we have owned 4 Toyotas. ODY beats Sienna hands down. More room, easier to operate (my 4 year old can use the power doors) DVD (vs VCR in Sienna) all the same bells and whistles and even a pretty good price. Wife (who LOVES Toyota) says this is a better van. Try it! You will LOVE it!
mini van - maxi pleasure
drdan, 03/27/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Not just for the soccer mom but also for the golfing dad. comfort and storage great. Gas mileage in town could be better.All in all a very sweet car!
Buying an Odyssey is a Pain
Tweed, 03/27/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The dealership that I was negotiating with was high pressure and the sales manager even screamed at me "DON'T BUY THE MPV" repeatedly. A simply "Our resale value is better would have sufficed." I had to go elsewhere even though the car was offered at MSRP. Perhaps all this isn't worth getting the most popular minivan.
Odyssey 2002 EX
penny shanley, 04/11/2008
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The transmission on this vehicle is not better than the 1st generation of the Odyssey, in fact, they are worse. Honda quality is way way overrated. I think I will become a Toyota customer.
Happy, though wincing from the cost...
acroduster, 03/28/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Love the 5 speed and power - I love sucker punching sports cars in a minivan! The squeaks and rattles in the doors are bad, though, and the seats could be a little more comfy. Dealers could be somewhat more accomodating - laughing in your face when you say MSRP is a little disconcerting...
Honda Convert
Nella, 03/29/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great vehicle. First time Honda owner, and first time van owner. This was the right choice. Considered the others, but this van is safe, luxurious, and sporty. I enjoy driving it. And I am 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Best minivan
Linh Nguyen, 03/29/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It is an excellent van.
Quality!
rlfuzz, 03/30/2002
2002 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We purchased a 2001 EX looking for a trouble free vehicle (never again will we own a Volvo). The brakes are horrible, rotors were turned at 7500 miles after complaining about severe vibrations when braking. Well, it is time again at 12500 miles, not a good trend. The power doors are nice, when they work! The dealer tells me there is nothing wrong with them. About 75% of the time I have to get back out and shut them because they would not close all the way (Honda Quality?). The engine is wonderfull, both powerfull and smooth. The transmission could use some tuning. I hate the "Grade Logic" feature. It is noisy on the highway but rides great, smooth and stable.
2002 Odyssey purchased new
Dave Wilkerson, 05/15/2008
2002 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We purchased this van new and now have 134,000 miles on it with no major problems. The body is in excellent condition with no rust and all features work well. We have been totally satisfied with this vehicle and will purchase another one.
INCREDIBLE 2002 HONDA ODYSESSY.
DARRYL, 06/19/2022
updated 06/22/2023
2002 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased a 2002 Honda Odyssey EXL.with over 220.000 miles on it, and the engine light was on, FOR $3500.00. a year ago. no problems at all. the van always start. Acceleration is great. The only seeminly unfixable thing is the air condition. I paid 600.00. for a new condensor and compressor. The a.c. still doesnt work. I do only put premimum gas in it. and i use royal purple 5 w 20 motor oil. 248.300 MILES NOW AND STILL GOING STRONG. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN PERFECT CONDITION. I USE ROYAL PURPLE SYN 5W20 OIL.
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