A Odyssey imported into the USA from Canada sounds like a great idea, if you don't wish to wait the 3-6 months for a US version.
But hold on - here is the clincher. American Honda will not support your vehicle for any warranty work - period.
Based on the information that I received, it is up to the selling dealer to provide warranty coverage for your vehicle. Also, you cannot purchase a HONDA Care extended warranty, as they will not accept the application.
There is also other minor differences like the number of times the "VIN" is stamped on the vehicle, emissions, and the electrical.
So -- unless your dealer is great to work with and you don't plan on moving - go for it. Otherwise you could be in for a surprise on your next trip when you stop into another Honda dealer and they tell you -- "... we won't touch this vehicle.., or here is your bill for work normally not charged for." My experience has been - even with a third party warranty coverage - the other Honda dealers are treating these vehicles like a disease and wish not to service them.
Now - how might I know all of this? Simple. The dealer I purchased my '00 Odyssey EX from neglected to inform me that it was a Canadian vehicle until after the fact/money exchanged/and delivered. Yup-a sucker is born every minute.
But hold on - here is the clincher. American Honda will not support your vehicle for any warranty work - period.
Based on the information that I received, it is up to the selling dealer to provide warranty coverage for your vehicle. Also, you cannot purchase a HONDA Care extended warranty, as they will not accept the application.
There is also other minor differences like the number of times the "VIN" is stamped on the vehicle, emissions, and the electrical.
So -- unless your dealer is great to work with and you don't plan on moving - go for it. Otherwise you could be in for a surprise on your next trip when you stop into another Honda dealer and they tell you -- "... we won't touch this vehicle.., or here is your bill for work normally not charged for." My experience has been - even with a third party warranty coverage - the other Honda dealers are treating these vehicles like a disease and wish not to service them.
Now - how might I know all of this? Simple. The dealer I purchased my '00 Odyssey EX from neglected to inform me that it was a Canadian vehicle until after the fact/money exchanged/and delivered. Yup-a sucker is born every minute.