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http://search.ebay.com/2005-odyssey_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfrom- ZR8
I am really interested to know the possible options and their prices for 2005 Odyssey...
BTW. Does fog light comes with EX-L?
EX-L - $30,810.00
EX-L/RES - $32,810.00
Touring - $35,010.00
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/odyssey/interiordetail/index.htm
As far as the cost goes, it's true there is an MPG "penalty," that penalty primarily exists for those who don't really need it--not for those who derive some benefit from it. And it's hard for me to see much in the way of extra expense ($1500?) for an AWD Sienna (assuming, again, that one -values- AWD) when one considers how expensive the Odyssey has gotten in its own right. In my present situation, for example, it would be hard for me to consider spending $32-34K for an Odyssey, and not at least look closely at an an AWD Sienna. The moral of the story is not to be seduced by any drive system (or vehicle) in a vacuum but to take a full account of one's needs before making a choice.
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But not a good place to buy unless they knock the $3000 ADM off. But if they can get the markup, more power to them. That's capitalism.
How beneficial is AWD in inclement weather - just off road or on road too?? On a 1-10 scale, how would you rate it in terms of adding control/safety to your driving experience in inclement weather? Thanks for your feedback.
I like the new HO but the 2nd row seats may be a deal killer for me. It's a little to difficult for older adults to climb in and out of. Otherwise I thing advantage Honda but I mat do the Sienna thing anyway still thinking it over.
I have no complaints about the performance of the run-flats, other than treadwear life. But I can choose a different/better brand when replacement time comes. With top-of-the-line Odyssey, you're stuck with Michelin and priorative technology.
Marginal difference in fuel economy of AWD vs. FWD is worth the added performance & safety. And the AWD gets far better mpg than any SUV.
1. Why have I seen only one Sienna so far with AWD? Or, any other minivan like it for that matter.
2. Why offer VSC w/AWD?
There are a significant number of MY2004 AWD Siennas running around here. We can have some snow and ice on the ground for parts of 3 - 6 months a year.
I've gotten stuck on a snowy icy road in an FWD car with traction control but I've never had the same problem with my 4Runner (part time 4x4).
The main reason I'm getting an AWD Sienna is a higher margin of safety if driven sensibly.
As well in Canada you can also get AWD on the Sienna CE (lowest price model in the line-up of CE/LE/XLE/XLE LTD) for MY2005. Before the Sienna CE AWD was announced officially by Toyota Canada they had estimated that AWD sales would be 12% of the total Sienna product mix. I assume the AWD percentage will actually be higher now that there is a lower priced version available.
VSC can also increase that margin of safety further by preventing skids and thus maintaining vehicle control. You could probably get in more trouble with an AWD before the VSC would actually have to kick in due to the added stability of the AWD system; however, I assume that the VSC system would be programmed to react at the same levels of vehicle dynamics regardless of whether it was an FWD or AWD Sienna.
Don
AWD and VSC are two entirely different things. VSC is an electronic system that helps the driver maintain control in an emergency situation. It's available on FWD and AWD vehicles.
Mark
The middle seat is a total joke. If you put the arm rests down maybe a 3 year old could sit there. A very skinny one. Seriously, it might be 8-10 inches across at the *widest* part.
The DVD is nice and well placed (got into the EX-L with RES). Seats very comfortable and the controls for the seat adjustments are very well thought out. I could also not find the coin holder, but it's such a minor thing. The third row is a snap to "disappear". Fit and finish very nice.
Minor complaint: On the gear shifter, the only way to know for sure what gear you are in is to look at the lit display on the dash. The gear menu next to the shifter doesn't has a little orange line or anything. Not a big deal I suppose.
Does anyone know the price of the EX-L with RES and NAV? The price of the EX-L with RES is 32,810 (or 32,410, I've seen both). But I haven't seen the price with the NAVI.
Thanks,
Dawn
My Chevy has about 7'-8" loadfloor length with the front seat in a comfortable position and the 2nd row folded down. I could give up some space, but not a lot. BTW, our other use of the Chevy is to pick up our kids & grandkids at the airport, and the Chevy is running low on seats.
Would one of you lucky new '05 Ody owners please see how much loadfloor length you can get with the 2nd row seats still onboard, but unlatched, folded, tipped, mashedagainstthe1strow, whatever to maximize loadfloor area?
-Dave
Did you actually sit in it? I sat in the +one seat on a EX-L RES and it was actually quite comfortable (I'm 28, 6 foot, 205 lbs). It's purpose is to create a bench seat effect by filling in the gap between the captains chairs. Be sure the chairs line up and the middle armrest's are up and out of the way and go and sit in it. It's surprising.
Honda didn't go the route of Toyota and sacrifice the comfort of the middle row captains chairs by adding a same size middle seat therefore narrowing everyones seat.
Honda figures that you'll rarely use the +one seat anyway because it's better to keep the little ones out of reach of eachother. But in that rare event you are running the whole soccer team around or when the relatives show up and you all go to dinner in the same vehicle, it's nice to have.
When MDX was launched, Acura didn’t complement the AWD system with VSA, and here at Townhall, we spent considerable amount of time at the attributes of each, and why VSA made sense, even in presence of AWD safety.
AWD would be nice to have, but not the end of it. Personally, I don’t see a point in adding cost and weight and worsen fuel economy for the sake of having something that will be useless for most part. I imagine, most people think the same, and don’t get AWD minivans. Otherwise, we will see more of them around. I certainly don’t and that’s the bottomline.
Seems to me the earlier Odysseys gained a couple more feet this way. Of course I'd need some way to hold them in place to keep them from crushing my planes - maybe shockcord tiedowns or somethin'
-Dave
http://search.ebay.com/2005-odyssey_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfrom- ZR8
I am really interested to know the possible options and their prices for 2005 Odyssey...
BTW. Does fog light comes with EX-L?
By the way, he actually tried out a 2004 Odyssey and found the seats uncomfortable when reclined(don't know if he was talking about the front passenger seat or the second row seats, so they passed on it as you couldn't comfortably snooze in them on a long trip.
Any 2005 Odysseys that can be bought for anywhere near $20K? Anyone even know what the MSRP of a base model 05 Odyssey is, and if Honda will actually build any of that model?
Front buckets had nice support. Moonroof, however, was a bit skimpy (much smaller than our Quest). Kinda odd becasue there is such a long roof to hide it in!.
Smooth powertrain. We only took a quick local drive, but I noticed the ECO light on a few times, and couldn't tell otherwise.
Still had nice handlilng and good steering feel. I haven't driven a current gen lately so I can't directly compare, but it didn't seem soft at all. Real good turing radius too.
new folding rear seat is a vast improvement. SPlit, and the head rest stay on. They also changed the steps to fold, so it is much easier.
the 8th seat is narrow and not comfy (it sits kinda high). Actually reminded me of sitting on the hump in the back of a 5 series BMW. For small kids, though, should be fine in a pinch. You can also pop the cushion out, and fold th eback down to make a nice tray.
Actuallly, the console in the touring is very nicely done. I would be real happy to trade the 8th seat for a console given the chance.
So far, my wife really liked the Ody, though we will still re-visit the Sienna, plus a few X-over SUVs, but I think she will stay with the van.
Now just need the supply to even out with demand so I can get some kind of dealer. My dealer was taking deposits at MSRP, with delivery about 5-6 weeks out, depending on how picky you were about color.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'm still hopeful that I can get reasonable floorspace without storing the seats in the garage, but 6' really isn't enough . Maybe by moving the front passenger seat fully forward or playing around with things I can make do. I guess I'm spoiled with my old Chevy wagon.
For the couple of years I've been looking forward to the new Odyssey, I've been hoping Honda would find a way to fold the 2nd row seats into the floor, but that was not to be. I need to replace my Chevy, but I do NOT want a Chrysler or Nissan!
-Dave
And as some of those folks inthe forum, I still have some "feeling" for Sienna. I got a quote from a dealer (Sport City Toyota) yesterday for a XLE with Pkg #14 for $2,500 below MSRP ($34,727). No DVD, but it has more other "stuff" than Odyssey, esp. the telecoping (leather wrapped) steering wheel. I didn't like it on Odyssey. It seems the steering wheel is too closely attached even though my wife seems okay with it.
I just can't believe $32K+ car does not come with the darn fog light and leather wrapped steering wheel...
-Dave
Just like a salesman from Toyota dealer said, Nowadays, people are more educated, and well informed before they come to a dealership. The invoice price...etc are available pretty every where. Service is the main focus these days he said. I agree. Even some dealerships I had bad experience before, some friends tells me they have much better service recently. These people seems like living in the past.
Except that winning said President's Award for the service dept has absolutely nothing to do with how they treat you in the sales dept.