I bought a '02 EX w/ 125,000 miles a little past one year ago. All maintenance records from dealership. Minor body damage on passenger side. Purchase price was $7400. Two days ago, about 20,000 miles later, the transmission went out with zero warning. No codes, no poor shifting. Nothing.
The van did throw a code last november. Something about the torque converter.
I expected it to happen eventually, but the way it happened was unexpected. But, I really like the van and can't wait to get it back. A shop in L.A. is rebuilding the tranny for $1150.
If you buy the van, consider the cost of replacing the transmission in your purchase price. Save for an eventual replacement. Aside from that issue and bad city gas mileage, it's a great vehicle.