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> Way off topic : purchase advice please on a honda odyssey, Anyone here have one . things to look for when buying
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post 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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post Apr 19 2019, 08:19 AM
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Front suspension is known for issues if I remember correctly
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post Apr 19 2019, 10:58 AM
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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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post Apr 19 2019, 11:04 AM
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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.

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post Apr 19 2019, 12:08 PM
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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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post Apr 19 2019, 12:34 PM
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Nothing to add about Honda Element other than I love Honda’s.
My neighbor’s dog walker uses this

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post Apr 19 2019, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(abes914 @ Apr 19 2019, 11:34 AM) *

Nothing to add about Honda Element other than I love Honda’s.
My neighbor’s dog walker uses this

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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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post Apr 19 2019, 04:07 PM
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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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post Apr 19 2019, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(MarkV @ Apr 19 2019, 03:07 PM) *

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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post Apr 24 2019, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Apr 19 2019, 07:19 AM) *

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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post Apr 24 2019, 08:04 AM
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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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post Apr 24 2019, 08:06 AM
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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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post Apr 24 2019, 09:19 AM
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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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post Apr 24 2019, 10:39 AM
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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 .


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post Apr 24 2019, 10:48 AM
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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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post Apr 24 2019, 01:06 PM
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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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20mpg
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post Apr 24 2019, 03:21 PM
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20mpg

We averaged 22. The CR-V gets 26+
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Apr 24 2019, 11:06 AM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 24 2019, 09:48 AM) *

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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post Apr 24 2019, 06:42 PM
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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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