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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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Front suspension is known for issues if I remember correctly
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,196 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Element is a good choice. Easy to remove seats, rubberized floor covering and plenty of room. I've worked on a few and don't recall any problems besides the regular stuff.
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Garage Life ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,495 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I had one for years..very spacious and economical. Only a four seater though.
I had SC version...great parts/pet hauler, easy to clean. Oscar |
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I know two guys that work for honda who have them. They are pleased with their cars.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 30-March 11 From: Long Beach Member No.: 12,880 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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Thats way cooler then a element And im sure the dogs like it more for the Aircooled motor noises (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) This is currently the only 5speed element on sale . Price is ok but 199k miles . not good https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d...6863990903.html |
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Fear the Jack Stands ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None ![]() |
The ex-wife had one and I was happy to see it go. It used to eat batteries and starters. The battery is undersized and so is the starter. You have to remove the intake to get to the starter. It also had a problem with the goofy security ignition key system that had to be replaced leaving it with separate keys for the door and the ignition. It was an automatic so maybe the standard is better.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None ![]() |
The ex-wife had one and I was happy to see it go. It used to eat batteries and starters. The battery is undersized and so is the starter. You have to remove the intake to get to the starter. It also had a problem with the goofy security ignition key system that had to be replaced leaving it with separate keys for the door and the ignition. It was an automatic so maybe the standard is better. Starter under the intake and it eats starters . That sounds like it could get expensive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None ![]() |
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 Also now considering a honda odyssey van Top speed 118 mph .not bad for a work vehicle. I understand the v6 engines are bulletproof And it gets the same milage as a element Despite being a /6 not a /4 Any advice or thing to look for on a odyssey ??? |
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,894 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
We have three Odyssey’s in our family. 2000, 2006, 2016. All are excellent for the roles they are intended for. No issues at all. Would buy another any day. Have owned all three since new.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 6-March 14 From: Canton Ohio Member No.: 17,083 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
I had an 07 Pilot. Basically the same. 200k trouble free miles. Just brakes, tires, battery, timing belt (preventive), and an alternator. No complaints.
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,844 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
My wife put $275k on hers before another car hit her and totaled it. She would buy again if she wanted a minivan but she bought a cr-v. Loves it as well. The van was extremely cheap to own. Never needed any repairs and I basically stopped doing maintenance other than tires and brakes after 200K. It was also a great parts hauler.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None ![]() |
Ok sounds like all positive experiences
I am also looking at a mazda 5 mini van But it is drastically smaller then the odyssey And returns only a few mpg better . Thank you to the brain truss s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,844 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
We kept ours as an extra car just because it could haul the kids dorm room back and forth and the a/c still blew cold after 12 years. I’m not sure we ever changed the timing belt. It was really a great buy, unlike my Hemi Durango that put a rod through the case @ 90K and then was rusting in half by 150K. And I actually babied the Durango.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None ![]() |
We kept ours as an extra car just because it could haul the kids dorm room back and forth and the a/c still blew cold after 12 years. I’m not sure we ever changed the timing belt. It was really a great buy, unlike my Hemi Durango that put a rod through the case @ 90K and then was rusting in half by 150K. And I actually babied the Durango. What would you say is actually milage and how big is the Tank 26mpg would be ideal |
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,894 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
20mpg
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,844 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,466 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
We kept ours as an extra car just because it could haul the kids dorm room back and forth and the a/c still blew cold after 12 years. I’m not sure we ever changed the timing belt. It was really a great buy, unlike my Hemi Durango that put a rod through the case @ 90K and then was rusting in half by 150K. And I actually babied the Durango. What would you say is actually milage and how big is the Tank 26mpg would be ideal I have driven my wife’s van from here to Seattle a few times, and it has had no issues ever. This is her second cause a tree fell on her first one. The tank is around 14 gallons and the highway range is outstanding. Mini isn’t how I would describe it, but that goes for all modern cars. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Odyssey, no question.
Bought one when the wife was pregnant with our twins, drove it to 120K. Only switched to get an Expedition for towing camper. I miss the Odyssey, it was a MUCH better tool for the family than the Expedition. |
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