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I'm leaning towards a 2010 EX-L Nav/Res because
a) it's probably 5-6K cheaper than a 2011 (which undoubtedly will be sold at MSRP for the first few months),
b) I always worry about first year models (does Honda have that problem?).
c) I don't see any step change in performance/functionality.
d) We only put about 6K a year on our cars so the MPG issue is not so big
I could however be persuaded to wait for a 2011, so am interested in perspectives, particularly people weighing up the same thing.
http://blog.al.com/assembly-lines/2010/08/mass_production_of_new_honda_o.html
http://hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/5568
It's a great read, with a lot of insights on manufacturing.
I can't wait to see the new Odyssey.
I saw a new Sienna. ho, hum. Nothing special in person. Just as boring as most of their products. I can't imagine that 2.7L dragging around a 4300+lb minivan. Fine in a 3900lb Highlander or 3700lb Venza. But it's a stretch in a big van desigend for 8 passengers.
I figure we'll trade in my wife's Altima for one in 3 years.
I could see however AWD on a hybrid version in the future with individual motors for each of the rear wheels. Although typically Hybrids have a single electric drive and motor to save costs. Although as a traction aide at low speeds, you'd only need a a small motor with 5HP at most.
Thanks
Wrong - I had six months of pain with the power sliding doors and various other glitches. Tranny went at 60k. On the good side, Honda and the dealer stood by the product and worked tirelessly to fix the problems; the tranny was replaced free under an extended warranty on that part.
Bottom line - on a complex vehicle like this, I would wait a year, whether it's a Honda or any other brand.
Also, on a completely subjective point, the 2011 Odyssey is the ugliest car I have seen in a long time (I generally like Hondas and have owned several, BTW). IMHO, it looks like the design team took acid, and it kicked in when they were about two-thirds back from the front bumper. Stated differently, it looks like the front two-thirds of one minivan, was bolted to the rear third of another.
http://sanddollarhonda.blogspot.com/2010/08/2011-honda-odyssey-model-colors-and.- html
http://blog.al.com/businessnews/201...n_rolls_ou.html
It had a avg joe standing in the grocery parking lot and amazed at the 2011 Honda Odyssey parked in the parking lot. The Odyssey's color was black and I noticed the commercial was trying to hide the "lighting bolt" effect on the Odyssey, also the black color also hides the door frame cut away in the 3rd section of the minivan.
Anyone seen it? And what are your thoughts?
No horse in the race so don't jump down my throat. I retired in May.
I always used to wonder about that, that's all especially when the EXL's and NAVi's are so well equipped.
My guess is the biggest reason is to get the memory seats - resetting is something I hate on driver swaps (frequent with long trips).
P.s. glad you're hanging around here. I have found your posts over the years to be quite reasonable. Enjoy your retirement!
30,400 purchase price seems like a good deal to me. OTD would be a mind boggling deal!
Example: in 2005 I once bought a new Odyssey Touring for $34,500 OTD. Amazing, uh? Not at all as there was no sales tax paid due to the fact that 2 vehicles were traded in.
It does seem a bit odd that Honda is sticking with a 5 sp in its heavier vehicles like minivans. But then given all the tranny issues you see posted here, do you really want a first year out tranny from Honda?
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i got email from dealer....
I have some pricing on the 2011 Odyssey, and the Ex is $31730... MSRP..
almost up by $2500 on 2010 model?
THANKS
HP
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5636
2011 Honda Odyssey Pricing (n/i $780 destination charge)
Odyssey LX 5-Speed Automatic $27,800 18/27/21
Odyssey EX 5-Speed Automatic $30,950 18/27/21
Odyssey EX-L 5-Speed Automatic $34,450 18/27/21
Odyssey EX-L with RES 5 Speed Automatic $36,050 18/27/21
Odyssey EX-L with Navi 5-Speed Automatic $36,450 18/27/21
Odyssey Touring 6-Speed Automatic $40,755 19/28/22
Odyssey Touring Elite 6-Speed Automatic $43,250 19/28/22
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5613