We bought this Odyssey after our Dodge Grand Caravan died. We thought by buying a Honda we were making a wise purchase because of the Honda branding. We thought from what we had heard that the Honda would be a better car and last longer. I like the shape of the 2005 Honda Odyssey and the style. It seemed a lot roomier on the inside than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Also, the interior seemed to be made of quality material. It didn't feel cheap or like it was going to fall apart like some vehicles when you get in them. However, driving the car was a different story. I wish we had taken more time to take it to a mechanic and get it checked out. We have had problem after problem with the Odyssey and have spent thousands of dollars on repairs. It was almost 10 years old when we bought it, but compared to our Dodge Grand Caravan, which was also 10 years old, we spent a lot more money on repairs. I think one problem was that the previous owners did not seem to take care of routine maintenance and had neglected the car. We just bought a lemon. I don't think all Honda Odysseys have as many problems as ours does.