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Nice !!
JayandJulie, 12/06/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The Odyssey is fabulous. The salesman was wonderful. I can't think of anything I would change about either the product or the entire purchasing experience. Thank you so much. I will never drive anything other than a Honda.
Honda LX
Rusty, 09/20/2010
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased vehicle with $19K, 2nd owner. Replaced transmission right away. Overall vehicle has been pretty good. Can't believe though it did not have CD player. Strangest thing happened all my locks gummed up on me. Had to replace the locks on the van and not cheap to do that over $500 dollars. Rear wiper motor went at $100K mi. Body has help up great. Can be a little uncomfortable in the drivers seat if you have the manual seats and not the power seats.
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RBell2, 09/20/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We finally traded our '96 DGC-LE for a new '03 Ody EX-L. I got a discount off MSRP of ~$2,500. The leather interior is so comfortable and the power, performace, and handling really exposed my old van's sloppy ride and very poor pick-up. We like the power doors, large rear cargo area, and excellent climate control system. There were a couple of items I wish it had (temp/compass display and 60/40 split 3rd row mainly). I also feel my family is much safer given this car's on road safety record over the last few years and the crash scores (much better than our old van). We are looking forward to 6-7 years of comfortable, reliable, safe driving.
Odyssey Excels
Dillpepah, 08/23/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is a joy to drive. It hugs the road when driving around corners, off exit ramps, etc., turns practically on a dime, handles very well. The power is apparent as it easily speeds up in the pass zone. Ride is very smooth. I love the ease in configuring the interior. The center captain's chairs are simply removed and the rear seat folds right into the floor. The twin side doors are powered to slide open with your remote key fob and are a real help, the entertainment system is phenomenal. This is a very nice vehicle, very functional, very fun to drive.
The Review
Anup, 12/09/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I liked the space. It is very roomy. But the heated seats in the front are terrible. It takes so long to warm up and when it does its still hardly anything. I love the DVD player
Great but not perfect
RichL, 02/13/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This van puts both our 95 & 98 Grand Caravans to shame. The seat heaters should turn off with key. Interior noise is only major complaint. This car should be much quieter. Have 3 kids, so a split folding rear seat would be appreciated (Like upcoming 04 Sienna). Plenty of power and cornering ability. At this price, full roof rack, fog lamps, auto headlamps, power antenna, hood struts, should be standard. Would buy another one.
2003 Odyssey - Excellent
Big Will, 08/25/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Reliable and a the most attractive minivan on the street. Easy to drive and extremely confortable. Exception excelleration for this class of vehicle. A good cruiser for long trips as well.
Better than a Chrysler product by miles!
gfrodo, 12/10/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The 3.5 V6 is really peppy and xmission shifts smoothly, but drops into overdrive (5th gear) a little too soon. very comfortable - a real pleasure to travel in. A lot of city driving will kill the mileage, as will a lead foot! We get 22-23 with mixed city/hwy and have gotten as much as 27 on pure highway driving. The flat cornering and very short turning radius make driving and handling a pleasure.
Great Minivan....but, needs better MPG
sdb, 10/24/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I surpised my wife with the EX-L w/ DVD for our 6th anniversary. She loves it. It's fun to drive, great acceleration, roomy, fits in my garage, and the kids are SILENT when the DVD is playing in the back. We love it! One suggestion...the city mpg is horrible. I wouldn't think she'd have to fill the tank once a week, but she does.
Excellent buy
herran, 02/13/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Top Minivan for reliability and performance
GREAT CAR
JHAN, 08/27/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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THIS CAR DESERVES ALL 10'S THERE'S NO OTHER CAR IN THE MARKET LIKE THE HONDA ODYSSEY..........
Great car, but not perfect
great car, 12/17/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great van. Awesome engine! However, slightly disappointed with fit and finish- loose plastic panel in the passenger door. Also, it rattles at highway speed- Come on Honda! I expect better QC for a 28K van!!
Odyssey Drives like Accord with SUV Powr
compuserbs, 09/02/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Searching for a strong SUV, I found myself returning to the Odyssey for its incredible interior comfort, ease to drive, size above the road, stability, Power and towing capcity, which out ranks many SUV's. Every seat is plush, comfortable and at 6'3", I can sit comfortably in the back with plenty of headroom, air and sound quality. Truly it drives like an Accord with the Power of an SUV and rides higher than most SUV's as well, but handles the corners and turning radius is amazing.
Best van i ever owned
BIGTOP, 09/24/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This van is smooth, quite,and the smell of leather just want's you to keep on driving.A plaesure to drive.This is my fourth van, and is by far the best.
This van had 2 recalls.
Honda lover, 10/12/2008
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Has any one had tranny problems after the recall was done ? They added a oil cooler line to 2nd gear, Honda told me this stopped the transmission problem, I have my doubts.
knock on wood- no problems here.
mom2edna, 01/21/2010
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this van new in '03. It now has 85k miles. After reading about the transmission problems that others are having I feel pretty lucky. i haven't had any big issues with mine. Just this past week the passenger power window motor broke $200 repair. The sliding doors act up sometimes, but it usually happens when children & adults are pushing the auto open buttons and door handles/locks at the same time. The only other issue I've had is the radio controls on the steering wheel. I can't lower the volume-when I hit the button the radio gets louder. I also don't like the seek/scan that they have on the wheel. It only scrolls thru your pre-set stations rather than all the stations.
We just love it.
fr488, 10/31/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I like the way this vehicle handles.The ride has been excellent. The room inside excellent.With the rear seat down it has more room than any of the five SUV we had in the past.
#1 MINIVAN
Klarissa, 02/14/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Plain & simple it's the best minivan in the market!!!
owner
threebusybees2, 09/02/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had two new vans and I will continue to buy the honda until I find something else that I like.
Got problems with the power door
Pac, 12/21/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought the 2003 EX in late November. Within the first couple of weeks, we noticed the passenger side power door has been acting strange. Sometimes the door would close by itself, sometimes it would stop in the middle during closing, sometimes it would not close at all. The scariest moment was that the door started to close by itself when my wife was in the process of loading our infant son on his car seat. She literally had to jump out of the way and almost dropped our son. She got freaked out and refused to put the baby in the van. She feels safer by driving her trustly 94 Camry. I think the vehicle has been grossly overrated.
We vowed we'd never get a minivan.......
NHMom, 08/11/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is our second Honda Odyssey, and we like this one better than the first! The built in DVD is great, especially with the wireless headphones, worth the extra $$ The six cylinder VTEC has great power and the transmission is much smoother than our first one. We vowed never to get a minivan, but this blows doors off our Jeep Grand Cherokee that we tried to stuff 2 kids and dog into.
best one yet
westrox2002, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I was so floored by the performance by this van I was speechless. I drove it one block and said I'm buying it.
Happy New Owner
disport, 12/23/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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What can I say? Everything works as expected. Very comfortable ride. Very smooth engine/transmission, and it's peppy. Solid construction with no squeaks.
A Great Family Van, and Fun for Dad Too!
DesperAuto, 09/21/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great van, with lots of extras and plenty of power to haul the kids to soccer practice. The kids get real quiet when the movie is playing, allowing you to relax and watch the road. Good for hauling cargo too. Dealers won't spend much time negotiating with you, claiming there are droves of buyers lined up behind you for the same van. Get all the options and then beat their price down to almost free on the option, and you've done well. Work up from list.
Hands Down the #1 Van for Families
SoccerDad1, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Superior fuel economy, interior layout, and comforts second to none. It provides the added passenger space needed to travel in comfort and rear storage area behind the third row is tremendous. The interior gives families several seating options. A folding third row seat provides added storage space for transporting items. The turning radius allows the most insecure to park and move around small areas with ease. Visibility is stellar. The optional DVD system is a must for families. The front seat passengers can still control their own audio entertainment. Duel power sliding doors provide easy access at the touch of a button. What a great minivan.
Odyssey is AWESOME
Casey789, 12/21/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought the Odyessey EX because we have one child, one on the way and two dogs; we needed more room than our SUV afforded. We have not been let down. This van is spacious, comfortable, rides smoothly and is quiet. The dual remote sliding doors make getting in and out a breeze. The cargo area is huge. The disappearing 3rd row seat is a snap to use. It's easy to see why these minivans are in such high demand.
Forget US manufacturers
CAduck, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Hve never driven a car other than those made by USA companies. This one sure changed my mind. Don't think I will ever go back to Ford, GM or other Us mfg. Too much quality in this Honda as well as great service from the dealer.
Motor mount change not true
jake, 10/07/2009
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Van is very reliable and useful whether you're hauling people or building materials. MPG is very poor though maybe needs a new tire. I read about motor mount issue on odyssey. I experienced the same thing when I brought to dealer for maintenance. The associate told me, I need to replace motor mount. I said no because it was expensive then brought van to a mechanic, turns out my motor mount is okay.
Good bang for the buck
Allen , 09/09/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Choosing between the Honda Odyssey and the new Toyota Sienna. I've settle with the Odyssey since Toyota isn't making any deal on the new 04' Sienna. We took the car on a 2000+ miles road trip to Oregon just after a few days of purchase before the Labor day weekend. The handling is solid, excellent over all performance. Turning radius is good but the new Sienna is a bit smaller. You really can't go wrong with this Van.
SOSO VAN
Nokkie, 12/29/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its just a Honda thats it. Sliding door, transmission problems are some of the flaws.
good car, does what it suppose to do wel
njswamplands, 09/11/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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great minivan. handles very well for its heft. ready to kill these awful power doors / key fob
Vantastic Odyssey
Lloyd Erbe, 09/15/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I took delivery in December.Drove it to Florida and fell in love with it! Performed flawlessly!Not one complaint. Drove straight through from Orlando to Wisconsin.Fantastic seats and plenty of room.I got well over 25 mpg while crusing at 75-80 mph.Best vehicle i've ever owned.I never had a minivan,but would buy another Odyssey again.
One of the Best Choice I have ever made
j.j., 01/02/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is fun to drive, very stable, and good visibility, I have never driven a mini-van before but I found no problem driving this car. The only thing it is limited supplies and I wouldn't able to get the color that I wanted, but still, I give A+ for this vehicle.
Great Van
DFC, 02/16/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a great van so far. But it is too early to tell the reliability of the van.
Who wants to drive
Roger Linn, 01/08/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife and I just recently went to look at the new Honda Odyssey. After 10 minutes I new it was going to be our next purchase and in less than and hour I was driving it home. We took it the next day to Oklahoma and no one wanted to help me drive they all wanted to watch videos. The drive and handling was as good as any sedan I've ever driven. The trip went by so quick.
Great Minivan
Mommmmmy, 10/15/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love this minivan. We were looking into the Ford Windstar as well. Both have great features, but the Odyssey has some extras and great resale value. If listing pros and cons, the Odyssey definitely wins.
Good but problematic
paulie, 07/18/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Although the Odyssey features a comfortable ride, secure and carlike handling, excellent brakes, quiet interior and a spacious and airy cabin, it gets overtaken by its low-rent feel, uncomfortable seats (at least mine are), and its problems that happen within a month. My A/C and sliding doors are already in need of repair.
What problems?
Christina H., 12/04/2009
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Since the time I purchased my van I've NEVER had a single problem! When the recall for the transmission's second gear came up I took it in for repair immediately and it's run perfectly ever since. No lights came on unexpectedly, doors worked fine every time; I've always kept up with oil changes and yearly tune-ups; only invested in new brakes at 95,000 mi. (which was to be expected because I have a tendency to brake hard.)
Our VA Odyssey
VAOdyssey, 07/17/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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In our first Month of ownership we have encountered only one problem, and that was not the fault of the vehicle or Honda. We took it on a drive to a family reunion in Nebraska and it handled everything we tried. The only drawback is the security system. When we were stopped in Indiana a criminal broke the window (in the sliding door- driver side) They did not steal anything but perhaps there could be a way to secure the windows.
expected more
mrbuick, 01/10/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
left dealer lot and got on highway,van shakes at 60mph,so much for pre delivery inspection.seat heater marginal at best,radio controls in steering wheel and window switches on doors are not back lite at night.have to fumble around to use.also seat heater switches are in terrible location and do not cycle off with key each time used.acc power plug on front dash in terible location on floor.first time import car owner was told honda is #1,well i guess they still have a lot of homework to do on the odyessy. not worth the money for level of trim and features.
2003 Honda Odyssey transmission
Audrey, 07/14/2008
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased used Honda certified Gold from dealership in Feb 2007. In June 2008, noticed that the van seemed to hesitate when I hit the gas. Took it to local repair shop and computer said transmission problems. Sent to dealership. Tech said tranny fluid was old and flushed twice and got no codes. They drove it and said it was better. Took it home and the next day it did the same thing. Felt like not catching between 2nd and 3rd gears. Made an appt to take it back in. Later that day, had major problems getting up a highway hill. Major revving and burning smell. Dashboard totally lit up. Transmission needs replaced. Fortunately warranty runs out in Oct 08. Why on a 5 year 100,000km.
Solid as a rock
Keith C., 11/02/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love this van, the only annoying thing about it is when driving on some back country roads that are rough and gravelry w/potholes the ride gets a just a "little" bone jarring. But I think that is the same for all the other vans out there too.I needed to get around a tractor with 2 cars behind it on a 2-way single lane and the van just rocketed by. One guy we shot by just dropped his jaw and the movement from his lips said "Damn, a minivan?" I had floored it from 30mph to 65mph in no time. Cut hard right back in front of the tractor due to oncoming cars in the opposite lane with little body roll.
Learning the hard way
Jewel, 02/18/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Our transmission died at 26,000 miles. We were also told that we would not be provided a loaner or rental car because that is not HONDA policy. It was over two weeks before we got our van back because transmissions are back ordered. Honda has extended over 1.2 million transmission warranties in the past couple of years. Why don't they just recall the transmissions? Oh yeah, then edmunds would not keep them as an editors choice.
Honda Odyssey Review
JecLjc, 02/22/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Van has excellent workmanship and a powerful extremely quite engine. It has been reliable and has a lot of interior room expecially with the 3rd seat folded into the floor.
great van
mhall, 11/04/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just switched from a 2001 MVP which was had very poor performance from the engine and horrible gas millage. The controls in the Honda have a much more substantial feel. The well controlled solid ride, excellent handling and interior features are second to none.
Listen Up
scott smith, 02/22/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Yeah, it is true. You canlt negotiate on thes much. You probably pay an extra 1-2k that a comparable solution. BUT, with a 53% depreciation value after 5 years (Money Magazine 2003), ths van should be worth around 16- 17,000 after 5 years. Look at resales of american minis and you won;t have a problem paying a few bucks up front. Plus, it is safe, tight, fast as hell, and awesome to drive.
Nice van
Jeffts, 02/25/2003
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Best van That I have ever owned all a great package good price. Good get up and go horse power nice v6
Best minivan on the market
tyhyuj6, 11/05/2002
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle accomplished many goals .It is proven to be one the out of 3 minivans one out the safest. From all the minivans it is the most realiable
A wonderful minivan!
Kim, 02/24/2008
2003 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle has an exceptional smooth ride and no real blind spots that I could detect. I have become a fan of the Odyssey since my first purchase in 2002. I don't think I would ever own any other vehicle. Overall, this vehicle has a high rating in both safety and comfort. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who has a large family and likes to travel or likes space and comfort.
Happy with Honda
vanman, 06/02/2009
2003 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Needed to respond based on the reviews of some grouchy drivers not happy with their Odysseys. Have had my Odyssey since new. Very little trouble (125k mi). Good power when needed, but decent gas mileage (18-20) for a people mover. With 4 growing boys, have thought about moving up to a Yukon XL. Nothing against the GMC but there are a ton of used ones for sale. Not many used Odysseys. People are happy with them and keep them.