Reply #28: Now here's where we agree 100% AA. My 95' Honda Odessy, 4 door, 4 cylinder van is still

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at 135,000 miles on the odometer ... running strong, i.e., other than brake overhaul, no major repairs.

Granted, it's not a pretty or has near the pick-up (never did because it was the only 4 cylinder Odessy that Honda has made to date) as when we purchased it brand spanking new. However, with regular PMs throughout it's life, it's been MY BABY and not stranded me once. The closest to being stranded was when some electrical problem was ongoing and it kept stalling on the way home from the grocery - but I said a prayer to the great auto-mechanic in the sky and she got me home. :blush:

I remember my older brother, a mechanical engineer, warned me, "Wait until next year to buy your Odessy, they are going to start making them 6 cylinder ... that 4 cylinder has NO GUTS.

Yes, she takes a little while to build up speed so I've never drag raced to the next stoplight, but I'm happy ... my daughter who WILL be learning to drive after I have it's next full PM ... NOT SO HAPPY. :rofl:

Beyond all else, a well maintained 95 Honda is one excellent "first car" for one's teen driver.