So owners of a Honda Odessy or Crv (are those the initials??

Question

We have retired and are planning on going from two cars to one car.. Please share your experience with either of these two vehicles. I had a Honda I drove for 247,000 miles and loved it. So we are sure about the Honda, just need help with the one. What is your mileage like?

We would probably get a 2005 to a 2007. Please share.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Answer 1

I just bought a Honda CRV and love it! I am getting about 22 mpg in the city. It is a comfy, easy to drive and very safe car. My auto insurance actually went down by $150 every 6 mos! The agent said that it is the safest car out there.

Answer 2

The odyssey would be the best choice. The odyssey is pretty much the best minivan out there, the CRV is very good but not quite number one in the small SUV market.

The honda CRV will offer great reliability, good fuel economy, great fit and finish.
The cons are: (in the 2005-2006 model) The AWD system is old and not great. A bit noisy. And the tires are not very good.
And the engine is not that exciting. The power is just okay.

I have never driven an Odyssey so read a nice review here: http://www.edmunds.com/honda/odyssey/2007/review.html

For a retired person who really wants to be comfortable, the odyssey would be a great choice. But as you know, honda only makes great products.

Answer 3

If the car is for both of you only then get crv but if you're planning on being with grandchildren often the the Odyssey would be the one for you.

Answer 4

Unless you need the 7 passenger capacity of the van get the CR-V. You'll get way better fuel economy on the CR-V, costs less to buy, has a great AWD system and easier to maneuver since it's smaller. I have a 2000 CR-V and it's great, lots of leg room in the back.

Answer 5

CRV is good and so is the other as well