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You made a very wise choice after reading the above article!
I have an '05 EXL-RES. So far so good at <5000 miles. Purchased new July '05. Please give me your make and model of some quality snow cable-chains. And the approximate price you paid and the ease of putting them on. Thanks in advance!! (Sorry if this is a repeat post)
Technically, the government does classify all minivans as light trucks.
I can get the memory seats only on the touring but I don't like the PAX tires. Is it possible to get the memory seats installed after market on EX-L with RES? I assume the wiring, etc. is already in place. Any advice is appreciated.
Regards,
-K
It would be best to consult a Honda dealer or reputable aftermarket installer.
As a Touring R&N owner I will also say that its superb navigation system (and associated features) is well worth the additional cost.
I have an EX-L RES/NAV but would have bought the Touring in a heartbeat if it had the 8th passenger seat available. There are a lot of silly PAX stories out there, but a lot has to do with folks not being aware of how the system works or doing enough research. I don't really see a big disadvantage to the PAX system that would keep me from buying it. IMHO it would be easier to ditch the PAX wheels/tires and install aftermarket rims/tires. I'm sure you could sell the PAX rims/tires easily and be ahead in the end. The memory seat mod would likely be a fiasco since it's driven through the main computer which won't easily adapt to an EX-L.
Mine is 2003 Odyssey but I'm sure removal procedure is same for all. TIA george
Instructions for removing coin "tray" in '05+ models: Yank it out. It pulls out easily to a point and beyond that is just friction fit.
It will be interesting to read the actual selling price when it is sold.
Thanks for the feedback on the memory seats. Your advice makes sense.
My concern with the PAX was availability, cost and wear and tear. They are apparently not easily available, seem to cost 50% more than regular tires and last half as long (~25K miles per set). We will all probably be using them in a few years but I have no desire to be an early adopter and for this particular technology.
I have to do the math on replacing the tires and rims. But I do remember reading on one of these forums that Toyota allows that but Honda voids warranty?
I've heard the PAX have longer replacement warranty than other tires, so it might be quite awhile before you need to replace them anyway. I'd just drive em for awhile and see what happens. You might make it through the warranty period with them and then go shopping for aftermarkets. I've also found that if you shop around, the PAX aren't obnoxiously expensive to replace anyway. $120 range, which isn't that high in my book for 18" tires.
The wear issue is still open to debate. At 17,000 plus miles mine show little wear but many of those are highway miles and I tend to drive pretty easy around town. A co-worker's wore out at 20K and they were replaced for free. It does appear though that they wear better than conventional run-flats.
In my case, living in Central Ohio and (except for vacations) pretty much driving only in the state, I figure I can get home from anywhere in Ohio if I get a flat. For me, that's tremendous peace of mind.
1. Is it possible to install toddler car seat in the second row middle seat (The so called Plus One seat)
2. If so, how obstructive is this for access to the third row?
Thank you.
1. Is it possible to install toddler car seat in the second row middle seat (The so called Plus One seat)
2. If so, how obstructive is this for access to the third row?
With the arm rests down I do not believe that it is wide enough for an infant seat. I have a three year old and she just fits between the arm rests when they are down.
With the arm rests up I believe that it will work, but you infringe on the space of the other two seats. Car seats take up a lot of room, in my opinion as much as a large adult. I have removed the middle seat or I would go and try it out. The best bet is to go to a dealer and try to put the seat that you want in.
I have three children and the car comes with two wireless headsets. Do I have to buy a third headset from a dealer, or will any wireless headset work? If any will work, does anyone have a suggestion as to where to buy one?
Thanks!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You didn't mention if you bought a Touring but ours has a third row wired headset connection on the left side (and AC power).
We only have one child so we have a 'hot spare' headset should the batteries quit plus we use rechargeables and have a DC charger for those spur of the moment cross-country trips.
Congrats and good luck!
thanks for follow up.
So, carseat can be installed in second row middle seat using LATCH, correct?
Yes, carseat takes up lot of space, so I'll have to live with the infringement to both window seats. This certainly would make other two seats less comfortable, but hopefully more comfortable then the car (VW passat) I'm driving, because Odyssey is so wide.
More importantly, How obstructive this arrangement becomes for routine access to the third row seat?
I sure will try it out next time I visit dealer.
In the meanwhile, would appreciate feedback from current owners. I'm about Buy/Lease Odyssey.
Thank you.
If you position the baby seat so that it does not interfere with one of the outboard seats (pick either one) you should still be able to tilt and slide that seat forward for access to the back. I have three kids, one in a booster seat. One kid sits at the back, one in the booster seat in the middle row and my wife or the oldest (13 and tall) sits in the front seat. These vans are still seven seaters without the middle row middle seat. I would only use this seat if I was carrying five people and absolutely needed the entire rear seats folded. You can have just one seat up at the back for a five seater if needed. You can also move the middle seats and have a five seater with long (8') storage down one side. Very versatile.
Have you installed the booster seat using LATCH or using the seat belts? Either way, looks like you are able to keep seat off center to maintain the tilt-and-slide mode for one of the window seat. If carseat infringents both window seats then can you still slide (no tilt, just slide) and access the rear seat (with some inconvenience but still pratical) or the only way to get there is remove the carseat OR jump over the seat?
Thanks
Thanks.
A Mom at my son's preschool has the dark green one and it always looks filthy. It's so dark it looks black to me. Black and dirty :sick:
The thing I love about the slate green is in some light it looks silver, in some light it looks green, and in some it looks like a light smokey blue.
Go to the 2006 Odyssey gallery in Inside Line
The last 6 pictures in the exterior gallery are of a slate green Odyssey. It's a very good representation of the color.
Let us know what you decide!!
When I had kids, "image" went out the window and safety became my #1 priority, which is why we just traded in my SUV for an Odyssey. That being said, this is by far the most luxurious car I've ever owned, with the leather, sun roof, etc. I'm so impressed by how much you get for the money. I've owned 3 Hondas, so I know how great their cars are. But this is by far my favorite.
I have only used the seat belts to attach child seats. They seem to work pretty well. I would guess that if the middle seats were all the way forward you could get some tilt to allow enough access to the back seats even if both side seats were blocked to some extent. Again, only you can tell. We have our Odyssey set up with the middle seat removed so access to the back is through the middle. I think that this makes access to the back easier and makes the van generally feel more spacious and luxurious.
There is no LATCH for the PlusOne seat. So, any installation will have to use the ceiling mounted lap/shoulder seatbelt system. This also means the PlusOne lacks a top tether anchor. So, a front-facing child restraint with a harness would be safer in a seating position that does have a top tether anchor. For 2006, all 5 of the other rear seating locations have top tether anchors.
If you are shopping for a new minivan, the 8-passenger Sienna is a better option if you will usually have a child restraint or adult passenger in the center of the second row. The Sienna's 8th seat is wider, has LATCH and has an integrated shoulder belt as well.
Mike In PA :shades:
No such thing as headrests...they're head "restraints" designed to restrain your head during an accident, not hold it up while driving. Turning them backwards will make your vehicle less safe if you're in an accident. Then it will be off to the therapist for a long time if you're lucky.
Or just trade out, might be cheaper. Seat comfort is a very personal issue. I usually keep a vehicle overnight or at least all day when test driving new cars. If a dealer won't let you, move on to one that will.
High miles (especially on a late model car) are an issue only as to what it's worth - take a big deduction.