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1998 Honda Odyssey
Invoice: $21,401 - $22,798
Miles Per Gallon
City: 21 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.3L I-4 150 HP
It seems as though the most logical way to really test drive a minivan is to load it full of people and possessions and take a long trip. Well that does make a lot of sense. But most of us don't take a cross-country trip with the family every day. Most of the time we're heading to work, heading out to do errands, heading home. It's life in the fast lane. You know the routine: Getting in. Getting out. Figuring creative new ways to slip into a parking space that can barely fit a toothpick, let alone leave enough space to open the door. And just how easy is it to merge onto a highway with traffic moving at speeds far exceeding U.S. speed limits? Or you're in the left lane and notice the upcoming exit is yours. Oops! You've got to move over seven lanes in a relatively short period of space. Then you need to drop the kids off at soccer practice: Get out, get the kids out, get back in. Take the dog to the vet: Get out, get the dog out, get in. Head back home again, jiggity-jig. Running a minivan through this pace is truly the test. When Honda entered the minivan market in 1995, the competition was tough. Chrysler launched its minivan in 1984. Being the first makes it a tough act to follow. Chrysler is on top of this market, always one step ahead of the rest with newfangled innovations such as 27 cupholders and a driver's side sliding door. Honda took another direction with the Odyssey. No sliding doors here; they open like car doors. Honda focused on the combination of a car-like ride and the versatility of a van. Also important was a clean, conservative design, both interior and exterior. And Honda has something other car companies envy: a reputation for building reliable, high-quality cars. And they do have ample cup holders for all parties interested.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 1998 Honda Odyssey, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 1998 Honda Odyssey for less money than when it was new. If the 1998 Honda Odyssey was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 1998 Honda Odyssey is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 1998 Honda Odyssey will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 1998 Honda Odyssey is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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