This weekend my VERY pregnant wife and I went to test drive the Ody. We took turns so the other one could watch our 2 year old who was in heaven running around the dealer showroom floor looking at all of the 'big cars' as he calls them.
The test drive was for her, she is used to compacts and was affraid of the 'huge egg with wheels' which is how she refers to all minivans.
Anyway, she loved it and was totally amazed at how car like the drive was.
I then test drove it because I'm a car freak and I had read so much about its ride and handling and had to see for myself.
Now, my car is a 2000 Vette so I was not expecting to be impressed with a mini van's power. I mean 240 hp is a lot but its pulling 4300 lbs. (Compared to 350 hp pulling 3100 lbs. for reference).
But when I pulled onto the uphill entrance ramp to the freeway I was amazed at the power. It climbed so effortlessly that before I knew it I was going 75. And the transmission was so fluid I could hardly feel it shift. Most automatics I'd driven (including my wife's Subaru wagon) always seemed to have to 'search' for a gear when accelerating uphill.
Then I got on the freeway. Wow, the lane changes and handling were incredible. I've driven a lot of Honda's (I used to own a Prelude) and always loved the way they feel on the road. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but this thing really does handle like a car. Better than some cars for that matter!
Anyway, I always research my cars and know what I want to buy before I get within 100 yards of a dealer. So I was sold before I walked in the door, the test drive was just icing. I now have to wait about a month to pick up our dark green EX and I can't wait. The family trips this summer are going to be awesome!
I only wish it were arriving before our next baby. What a way to get picked up from the hospital!
The test drive was for her, she is used to compacts and was affraid of the 'huge egg with wheels' which is how she refers to all minivans.
Anyway, she loved it and was totally amazed at how car like the drive was.
I then test drove it because I'm a car freak and I had read so much about its ride and handling and had to see for myself.
Now, my car is a 2000 Vette so I was not expecting to be impressed with a mini van's power. I mean 240 hp is a lot but its pulling 4300 lbs. (Compared to 350 hp pulling 3100 lbs. for reference).
But when I pulled onto the uphill entrance ramp to the freeway I was amazed at the power. It climbed so effortlessly that before I knew it I was going 75. And the transmission was so fluid I could hardly feel it shift. Most automatics I'd driven (including my wife's Subaru wagon) always seemed to have to 'search' for a gear when accelerating uphill.
Then I got on the freeway. Wow, the lane changes and handling were incredible. I've driven a lot of Honda's (I used to own a Prelude) and always loved the way they feel on the road. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but this thing really does handle like a car. Better than some cars for that matter!
Anyway, I always research my cars and know what I want to buy before I get within 100 yards of a dealer. So I was sold before I walked in the door, the test drive was just icing. I now have to wait about a month to pick up our dark green EX and I can't wait. The family trips this summer are going to be awesome!
I only wish it were arriving before our next baby. What a way to get picked up from the hospital!
