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Eric is very good. Yes, we have a 2007 Odessey that Eric bought for us in 2009, I think, when it was fresh off a 30 month lease or something like that. The 07 has the upgraded transmission that had some problems. Ours had whatever the issue was and Honda replaced the torque converter under warranty.

It is an outstanding vehicle. It has the interior space of a Suburban with the exterior dimensions of a Crown Victoria. We use ours almost exclusively for runs to the cabin and long distance trips. It just can't be beat.

Now that our kids are getting older, my father in law passed away, and our beloved family pup died, we don't need the same space as we used to. We're planning to sell the van in order to get an 07-10 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer for the tow capacity and extra protection for young drivers. frankly, I've been dragging my feet (sorry Eric) because I love the van so much and am pretty sure we'll never get an SUV that is as nice and reliable.

When we bought it we went through a pretty extensive search process. We narrowed it down to the Odyssey or the Sienna. I would get either, and I would recommend sticking with only one of those two. I once bought a Plymouth Caravan that caused my family to develop its long love affair with Japanese vehicles. Don't make that mistake. Just get the Honda or Toyota the first time and be done with it.

Tell Eric before you pull the trigger on the one you're looking at. He can probably broker one to you cheaper than the dealer is asking. Dealerships want crazy money for old worn out Japanese brand minivans.