I love my older model Honda Odyssey, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend or even buy it again. I hope to keep driving it for many years to come. It currently has just over one hundred thousand miles on it, and routine maintenance has been very affordable. I suspect it will easily last me at least ten more years. I'm hopeful anyway! The gas mileage is great for a minivan that sits up to eight people. It is a little bit of a pain to add the eighth seat and take it out when you are not using it, but it isn't impossible. The leg room or seating capacity is awesome. You never fill crowded or claustrophobic even when there are several passengers in the car with you. My toddler is still rear facing and is tall for her age, and in a lot of cars, that would make it a very uncomfortable ride for the child. But not in the Honda Odyssey. I think we'll be able to keep her rear facing until at least three years in this car. My only complaint is the side door and the gas tank. I wish there was a way to open the door halfway or something. My kids have made the mistake of trying to open it when I was pumping gas before, and it was a nightmare to get it unstuck.

This vehicle has been wonderful for my large family! We can easily and comfortably fit 4 adults and 2 children inside as well as luggage and packages. It drives like a dream and is super comfortable. We have had very few problems with the vehicle and it is user friendly. It is a large vehicle but I can still easily pass items to the kids in the second row.