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Honda Odyssey Owners-Meet the Members
Please introduce yourself!
My name is Karen and I'll be your host in the Odyssey Club. Some of you may remember me? It hasn't been that long since Vans was my stomping ground. :-)
Let me know what discussions you would like to have included in this folder. Perhaps take a look at the already established Owner's Clubs for ideas? Anyone care to be a representative/Community Leader for the club? Let me know!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
KarenS
Owner's Club Host
My name is Karen and I'll be your host in the Odyssey Club. Some of you may remember me? It hasn't been that long since Vans was my stomping ground. :-)
Let me know what discussions you would like to have included in this folder. Perhaps take a look at the already established Owner's Clubs for ideas? Anyone care to be a representative/Community Leader for the club? Let me know!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
KarenS
Owner's Club Host
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My name is Dennis and my wife and I purchased a 2001 Honda Odyssey EX about three weeks ago. We live in Atlanta but had to drive to Kentucky to avoid the arrogant Honda dealers in Atlanta and to get the deal we wanted ($1000 off MSRP).
We sold a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee to get the van.
The Odyssey is a big improvement in ride and getting our 3 year old in and out. Glad to see people getting well informed before making their puchase. This message board really helped me in my decision and making my deal. Also good to see people shopping for their financing before seeing the dealership's finance guy. Places like e-loan can save you hundreds in interest.
I planning on stopping by the Odyssey boards often.
I have a mesa beige '99 LX (one of the first off the assembly line). It has performed well and has had no major problems. Our kids are 4 and 2 and this vehicle is by far the best around for us. Wouldn't mind trading up when the next design rolls around though.
Richard
My name's Phil and I own a 2001 EX. It is "Fern" in color as we Canucks say. I now have about 3500 very pleasant km on it.
My suggested topics are: Problems, Options and Accessories, Audio/Video Ideas, Care and Appearance.
Keep the suggestions coming for discussions!
KarenS
Owner's Club Host
Can someone help me on this?
I'm supposed to be getting a '01 Starlight Silver EX model in February, no nav system.
My biggest concern: the electric doors. Those things have got to be the #1 quality problem for the Ody, but from what I can tell they're a headache for all the other vans too.
One of my old haunts was the Ody Vs. Windstar Thread. My parents have a '99 Windstar SEL and we generally give each other good natured ribbing about our vans.
We have an 18 month old and another one due in 6 weeks, so we plan on exercising those power doors.
I would like to see a virtual online owners clinic. Perhaps an area where we can post pictures of our vans, accessories installed, etc. I would also suggest an ODY homecoming(like Woodstock)where we could actually get together with our fellow Ody owners.
I suggest a topic of "Recommended changes to the next Odyssey".
Dave Kelsen.
Thanks!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Club
Tues., Jan. 30th, 5-6pm PT/8-9pm ET
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KarenS
Host
Owner's Club
What is the differences/advantages between the club board and the Town Hall Odyssey threads? Or is this just an additional place I have to check for the latest scoop on the Odyssey.
exindenver: I asked Karen (moderator) that same question (#25) directly. No reply yet...
Karen: please reply to us all here publicly
mojo66 - clever, very clever. I like that. (#26)
Edmunds.com is actively working to bring experts/representatives from manufacturers that will participate on the board to answer your questions and concerns.
Since discussions can only be created by the host(me), this board will be less cluttered. Please let me know if you feel a new discussion should be added. I'll be happy to do it!
Weekly club chats are also provided for those interested. And other "events" are being planned for the future....shhh...even I don't know those secrets.
Hope this answers some of your questions!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Just like to add that these postings are really informative and I truly appreciate all the feedback/comments from other owners! It's comforting to know that we can post our questions and share ideas with other happy Ody owners.
Tuesdays: 4-5pmPT/7-8pmET
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Thursdays: 5-6pmPT/8-9pmET, 6-7pmPT/9-10ET, 7-8pmPT/10-11pmET (This last time would be kind of late for East coast, but is available if you want it.)
The first scheduled chat would be March 6 or 8.
Let me know what time works for you!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
My name is Dan and I'm a proud owner of a '99 Odyssey. I have been reading entries of Odyssey owners for some time and felt I had better start posting a little. I live in the Toledo, Ohio area and have seen some other owners from around the area I believe, so if you wish to compare dealerships, please email me.
comments/trials/travails of the members helped in the selection...looking forward to hearing from others...will have some questions to ask, but will save those for another time...thanks!...ss
Hope to put the new style fog lights and amber-color rear turn signal lights on the van sometime in the future. And perhaps replace the "Odyssey" emblem at the back with "La Great", to make it stand out more in the crowd.
The van is primarily my wife's vehicle. I drive a 1998 Accord LX. I am a big Honda fan. My last four vehicles have all been Hondas. And my mom had a 1979 Civic that was virtually unbreakable.
I hope to see some kind of "exchange program" between North American Odyssey owners and Japanese La Great owners, like swapping of accessories not found on either side. Also, would be interested in knowing how to add EX level "upgrades" like auto climate system and homelink to an LX (this is mainly for my Accord, but I'm sure some Ody LX owners would be interested too.)
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KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Just kidding. I know it's voluntary and that it's a good way to get manufacturers to listen to concerns.
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Thanks
I am so glad that I didn't have to settle for a different van because of availability. This van has made loading an unloading the boys a pleasure instead of an ordeal, the power doors have changed my life. I also love the amount of groceries I can stick in the well and none of them roll around, plus I can store the double-stroller upright so it takes up very little room. I don't mind if the sound system is not great. We mainly seem to listen to children's cds which unfortunately sound the way they sound dispite the system. All in all Mom is happy, and when Mom is happy everyone's life is easier.
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Dave Kelsen.