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 Apr 19 2019, 08:19 AM
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The ford ranger regular cab is getting
A bit cramped. Looking to upgrade to something That i can run my dog walking business out of Now looking for a honda element with Manuel trans . Any advice or things to look for when Buying . Also considering a ford transit connect but Those are auto only. Now considering a honda element Since it look like i will have to settle for auto trans |
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Apr 25 2019, 06:48 PM
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A couple of customers had them when I had the garage. They all loved them until the transmission failed. The trans has a stacked case like a motorcycle engine. There is no pan or a filter to service. When it goes, throw it in the trash and install a new one for big bucks. And they didn’t fail at high mileage. Also, the timing belt is not the worst one that I have changed but not the best. While Volvo and Audi have figured out how to attach the timing belt cover with a couple of clips, Honda insists on using a maddening number of 6mm bolts..... I prefer the 2012 or newer Grand Caravan. Just saying.
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Apr 25 2019, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(flyer86d @ Apr 25 2019, 05:48 PM)  A couple of customers had them when I had the garage. They all loved them until the transmission failed. The trans has a stacked case like a motorcycle engine. There is no pan or a filter to service. When it goes, throw it in the trash and install a new one for big bucks. And they didn’t fail at high mileage. Also, the timing belt is not the worst one that I have changed but not the best. While Volvo and Audi have figured out how to attach the timing belt cover with a couple of clips, Honda insists on using a maddening number of 6mm bolts..... I prefer the 2012 or newer Grand Caravan. Just saying. Charlie There seriously is no way to flush and change trans fluid? What signs will indicated trans issues? As ive only ever owned a manual |
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thelogo Way off topic : purchase advice please on a honda odyssey Apr 19 2019, 08:19 AM
Chi-town Front suspension is known for issues if I remember... Apr 19 2019, 08:19 AM JOEPROPER Element is a good choice. Easy to remove seats, r... Apr 19 2019, 10:58 AM ValcoOscar I had one for years..very spacious and economical.... Apr 19 2019, 11:04 AM mepstein I know two guys that work for honda who have them.... Apr 19 2019, 12:08 PM abes914 Nothing to add about Honda Element other than I lo... Apr 19 2019, 12:34 PM
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https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d...688... May 7 2019, 05:38 AM MarkV The ex-wife had one and I was happy to see it go. ... Apr 19 2019, 04:07 PM thelogo
The ex-wife had one and I was happy to see it go.... Apr 19 2019, 07:45 PM thelogo
The ford ranger regular cab is getting
A bit cram... Apr 24 2019, 07:53 AM JeffBowlsby We have three Odyssey’s in our family. 2000, 20... Apr 24 2019, 08:04 AM tom.esh I had an 07 Pilot. Basically the same. 200k troubl... Apr 24 2019, 08:06 AM mepstein My wife put $275k on hers before another car ... Apr 24 2019, 09:19 AM thelogo Ok sounds like all positive experiences
I am also ... Apr 24 2019, 10:39 AM wndsrfr Definitely test drive an Odyssey... Get a good str... Apr 25 2019, 06:31 PM mepstein We kept ours as an extra car just because it could... Apr 24 2019, 10:48 AM thelogo
We kept ours as an extra car just because it coul... Apr 24 2019, 01:06 PM worn
We kept ours as an extra car just because it cou... Apr 24 2019, 05:52 PM JeffBowlsby 20mpg Apr 24 2019, 01:22 PM mepstein
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We averaged 22. The CR-V gets 26+ Apr 24 2019, 03:21 PM SteveL Odyssey, no question.
Bought one when the wife was... Apr 24 2019, 06:42 PM JOEPROPER
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A couple of customers had them when I had the gar... Apr 27 2019, 11:16 AM thelogo
A couple of customers had them when I had the ga... Apr 27 2019, 11:42 AM fiacra
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A couple of customers had them when I had the ga... Apr 27 2019, 05:15 PM Valy There are 2 issue to check, especially on newer mo... Apr 25 2019, 07:18 PM ConeDodger Not that far off topic. Mueller’s 914 has an Ody... Apr 25 2019, 07:53 PM IronHillRestorations We put 190K on our '06 Ody, and it was a great... Apr 25 2019, 09:20 PM Dave_Darling Some of them (don't know which ones, sorry... Apr 26 2019, 12:01 AM euro911 A friend bought one, and stopped by to show it to ... Apr 26 2019, 12:24 AM IronHillRestorations I had our transmission fluid changed every 75k mil... Apr 26 2019, 08:26 AM mepstein I don’t think we ever serviced the trans. 275k. ... Apr 26 2019, 08:33 AM thelogo Drain and refill . my kinda job :toke: Apr 26 2019, 02:35 PM euro911 One word ... TOYOTA :headbanger: Apr 27 2019, 12:02 PM fiacra
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