Odyssey mileage lifespan question
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Odyssey mileage lifespan question
I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
cooler installed.
I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
cooler installed.
I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes?
I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
resolved on that.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes?
I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
resolved on that.
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes?
I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
resolved on that.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes?
I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
resolved on that.
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
Look at www.odyclub.com and you will see the poor performance of the Ody
transmissions.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a
>tranny cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it
> from the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the
> tranny goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
transmissions.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03...
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a
>tranny cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it
> from the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the
> tranny goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
Look at www.odyclub.com and you will see the poor performance of the Ody
transmissions.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a
>tranny cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it
> from the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the
> tranny goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
transmissions.
"snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03...
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a
>tranny cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it
> from the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the
> tranny goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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: In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
: "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
:
: > Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
: > goes?
:
: I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
: from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
:
: So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
: tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Some, not all. My '01 Ody has more than 41,000 miles on it and NO
transmission problems so far.
:
: Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
: engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
: so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
: back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
: tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
: done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
:
: I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
: been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
: service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
: crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
: causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
: resolved on that.
Good luck.
Paul
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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: In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
: "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
:
: > Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
: > goes?
:
: I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
: from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
:
: So, no. Odysseys aren't known for going even 30K miles before the
: tranny goes, not until the 05 models.
Some, not all. My '01 Ody has more than 41,000 miles on it and NO
transmission problems so far.
:
: Honda really, really blew it with the auto transmissions hooked to V6
: engines from model year 98 through 04, on both Accord and Odyssey (less
: so on 03-04 Accords). I say that being a diehard Honda owner from way
: back, and an 02 Odyssey owner. I'm holding my breath that we caught my
: tranny in time with the recall, before any permanent damage was
: done--but I won't be surprised if we didn't.
:
: I also don't plan EVER to pay for ANY tranny repairs on my van. I've
: been a Honda customer for too long, and a customer of my dealership
: service department for too long (20 years), to allow Honda to pull this
: crap on me. I put my faith in them, and they blew it. If my tranny
: causes problems 150K miles from now, I won't pay. Honda will. I am
: resolved on that.
Good luck.
Paul
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
Second the "some Oddys" idea. I have 78,000 on my '00 EX and no
problems with the transmission. There were some problems and Honda
notified those in the affected group they would cover the transmission
through 100,000. At least that's what my notification said.
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:48:47 GMT, "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net>
wrote:
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
>cooler installed.
>I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
>am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
>the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
>figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
>the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
problems with the transmission. There were some problems and Honda
notified those in the affected group they would cover the transmission
through 100,000. At least that's what my notification said.
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:48:47 GMT, "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net>
wrote:
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
>cooler installed.
>I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
>am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
>the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
>figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
>the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
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Second the "some Oddys" idea. I have 78,000 on my '00 EX and no
problems with the transmission. There were some problems and Honda
notified those in the affected group they would cover the transmission
through 100,000. At least that's what my notification said.
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:48:47 GMT, "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net>
wrote:
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
>cooler installed.
>I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
>am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
>the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
>figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
>the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
problems with the transmission. There were some problems and Honda
notified those in the affected group they would cover the transmission
through 100,000. At least that's what my notification said.
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:48:47 GMT, "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net>
wrote:
>I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
>any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
>cooler installed.
>I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
>am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
>the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
>figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
>the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
>
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
> "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>> goes?
>
> I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
> from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
You shouldn't say pre 02..... because the 98 and earlier Odysseys are great,
other than being underpowered when fully loaded. They have drivetrain
similar to 94-97 accords, and the 98's even have vtec to help a little with
the power problem.
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"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <zxm1e.21664$I16.7620@trndny03>,
> "snow" <dlessard1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
>> goes?
>
> I hate to say this, but in your situation you should stay far, far away
> from pre-02 Odysseys. And even with an 02-04 Odyssey, don't tow.
You shouldn't say pre 02..... because the 98 and earlier Odysseys are great,
other than being underpowered when fully loaded. They have drivetrain
similar to 94-97 accords, and the 98's even have vtec to help a little with
the power problem.
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snow wrote:
> I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
> any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
> cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
> the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
--------------------------
Clearly, you already have a horseshoe . . .
I can't say about the towing part, but my neighbor had a '98 with well
over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
Miles. He never had anything out of the ordinary done to it. I believe
he got a good buck for it too, (like 3 x)compared to a Caravan of that
mileage (disposable transportation). :-(
'Curly'
> I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
> any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
> cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
> the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
--------------------------
Clearly, you already have a horseshoe . . .
I can't say about the towing part, but my neighbor had a '98 with well
over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
Miles. He never had anything out of the ordinary done to it. I believe
he got a good buck for it too, (like 3 x)compared to a Caravan of that
mileage (disposable transportation). :-(
'Curly'
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snow wrote:
> I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
> any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
> cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
> the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
--------------------------
Clearly, you already have a horseshoe . . .
I can't say about the towing part, but my neighbor had a '98 with well
over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
Miles. He never had anything out of the ordinary done to it. I believe
he got a good buck for it too, (like 3 x)compared to a Caravan of that
mileage (disposable transportation). :-(
'Curly'
> I own a 1992 Dodge Caravan that has 150,000 miles on it and I have not had
> any transmission troubles. I tow a small camper with it, and it has a tranny
> cooler installed.
> I am planning to purchase another minivan and I
> am considering a 2001 Honda Odyssey with about 50,000 miles on it. When is
> the expected lifespan of the Odyssey? If it is well maintained that is. I
> figure I got lucky with the Caravan, but it had the tranny cooler in it from
> the start. Are Honda Odyssey known to last 150,000 or more before the tranny
> goes? Any information from owners appreciated.
--------------------------
Clearly, you already have a horseshoe . . .
I can't say about the towing part, but my neighbor had a '98 with well
over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
Miles. He never had anything out of the ordinary done to it. I believe
he got a good buck for it too, (like 3 x)compared to a Caravan of that
mileage (disposable transportation). :-(
'Curly'
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
In article <4246D1CD.1040100@interbaun.com>,
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote:
> my neighbor had a '98 with well
> over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
> Miles.
Pardon, but the US 98 Odyssey is a far, far different beast than the 99
on up models.
There's absolutely no comparison.
You couldn't pay me to take a 99-01 Odyssey.
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote:
> my neighbor had a '98 with well
> over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
> Miles.
Pardon, but the US 98 Odyssey is a far, far different beast than the 99
on up models.
There's absolutely no comparison.
You couldn't pay me to take a 99-01 Odyssey.
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Re: Odyssey mileage lifespan question
In article <4246D1CD.1040100@interbaun.com>,
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote:
> my neighbor had a '98 with well
> over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
> Miles.
Pardon, but the US 98 Odyssey is a far, far different beast than the 99
on up models.
There's absolutely no comparison.
You couldn't pay me to take a 99-01 Odyssey.
"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote:
> my neighbor had a '98 with well
> over 400,000 Km on it when he sold it last summer. That's over 250,000
> Miles.
Pardon, but the US 98 Odyssey is a far, far different beast than the 99
on up models.
There's absolutely no comparison.
You couldn't pay me to take a 99-01 Odyssey.