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5 out of 5 stars

The greatest minivan ever!

Dr. Effy Oz, 01/08/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This was love at 1st sight. It's the most comfortable minivan we testdrove, with the best design of space. The ride is VERY comfortable. The vehicle is simply beautiful inside, with plenty of storage bins and smart rear seat folding.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love the van, hate the MPG.

Steve, KY, 01/10/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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First 3K miles have been fairly uneventful. Van rides and drives like a dream with plenty of pickup and a resonabley quiet cabin. The overall fit and finish seems to be quite good and all controls logically placed. Did encounter a flat tire at 2K (non-PAC) and no michelin dealer in town (Louisville, KY) carried the replacement, dealer had to order and it took five days. The biggest disappointment has been with the gas mileage. Neither my wife or I have gotten over 19MPG. We got as low as 13 in the city. Overall we've been averaging about 15-18 MPG. Well below what is stating as the range. The dealer has asked me to provide receipts with documented mileage to help track the issue.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Poor Air Conditioning

RS, 10/06/2009
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Only 4 and a half years old. A/C stopped working. Clutch and coil needs to be replaced.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome MiniVan!!!

Khanh, 01/11/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great vehicle for the family. One issue when shifting from 2nd to 3rd shift, you can feel the gears shift under the car. This only happens when you initially turn on the car and drive. After that, shifting is smooth. I would recommend this vehicle to any family.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Expecting more...

swatters, 01/12/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Was expecting more based on the reviews and am disappointed on some very obvious things missing. Don't get me wrong I don't hate the van; but expected a bigger difference compared to domestic mini-vans. For example, I owned a '97 Venture; didn't have a problem with it (didn't buy another because of resale and '05 being last year of it). I would like to see automatic headlights and daytime running lamps as standard; wouldn't that be a big preventive safety feature versus all the reactive safety features on the Honda??? In summary, the Honda is fun to drive and handles like a car. Gas mileage is a bit disappointing; but better than the Yukon I just came from.

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