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Hello - wanted to say hi and give some background
I'm new (or about to be new) to the Odyssey, as I'm looking for a replacement for my 01 Grand Caravan, which unceremoniously threw a rod a couple months ago. I don't feel it's worth fixing it so I've been debating the Sienna and Ody snd the Honda looks like both a better fit to what I like and is somewhat easier to find here in upstate NY.
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an 04 EX (possibly an EX-L, I'm not sure what distinguises one from the other). It's a dark gunmetal gray, light gray heated leather, power everything, CD, but without DVD or nav. 98k miles, one owner, all records, all maintenance documented including recent timing belt and associated parts. Asking price seems a bit low honestly at $7125 but apart from a paint blemish on the rear bumper, scratch on the right passenger sliding door, and the left rear vent window not opening, there appears to be zero issues with it. It drives great and I'm very happy with it overall.
I'm an aerospace tech by trade, and I've worked on cars for the last 15 years - maintenance, repair, engine swaps, performance customization, mobile audio/video, interior customs, and mobile electronics. Looking forward to learning about this van as well
One side note I'd like to ask - I am aware from this board that the 5sp auto in the 02-05 has documented issues. I did notice a faintly perceptible whine in sync with RPM in first gear on this Ody when pulling away. It's the only one I've driven so I don't have anything to compare it to - is that something that is common to these cars or am I looking at a looming trans failure?
TIA for any advice/insight and I look forward to contributing here!
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an 04 EX (possibly an EX-L, I'm not sure what distinguises one from the other). It's a dark gunmetal gray, light gray heated leather, power everything, CD, but without DVD or nav. 98k miles, one owner, all records, all maintenance documented including recent timing belt and associated parts. Asking price seems a bit low honestly at $7125 but apart from a paint blemish on the rear bumper, scratch on the right passenger sliding door, and the left rear vent window not opening, there appears to be zero issues with it. It drives great and I'm very happy with it overall.
I'm an aerospace tech by trade, and I've worked on cars for the last 15 years - maintenance, repair, engine swaps, performance customization, mobile audio/video, interior customs, and mobile electronics. Looking forward to learning about this van as well
One side note I'd like to ask - I am aware from this board that the 5sp auto in the 02-05 has documented issues. I did notice a faintly perceptible whine in sync with RPM in first gear on this Ody when pulling away. It's the only one I've driven so I don't have anything to compare it to - is that something that is common to these cars or am I looking at a looming trans failure?
TIA for any advice/insight and I look forward to contributing here!