[js2]

Just to throw some maintenance numbers out there since I happen to own a 2003 Odyssey with over 170k miles and I've kept track of the costs in a spreadsheet. So far I've spent just under $10k in maintenance.

The big annoying charge was ~ $4200 at 110k miles in 2010. The transmission failed, so this charge was for a Honda remanufactured transmission and PCM, plus the 105k maintenance (new timing belt).

The other significant charges are brakes and tires. It's almost $1k to replace the tires and brake rotors, which on this vehicle have been around every 50k miles.

SWAG at fuel costs: 170k / 20 mpg * $3 ~ $25k.

[southphillyman]

These are dealership prices I assume. Warrantied work at a third party repair shop would have probably been almost half as expensive. $1K to replace tires and brakes on a honda? Sheesh

Credentials: Owner of a 2002 Honda with 210K miles on it currently.

[js2]

Dealership on the 105k maintenance. Tires/brakes have been a one of the tire chain stores. But yeah, four new Michelins, rotors, pads, brake fluid flush, alignment, taxes, it's $800-$1k.

[mrfusion]

Isn't that early for the transmission to fail?

[dnissley]

Not for that generation of Odyssey. My parents have one and the transmission just had to have major work at around ~130k.

[js2]

Yes, but not uncommon for that generation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Odyssey_(North_America)#T...

I probably won't purchase a Honda again.

[anonhondaowner]

Yikes. Do you think the 2014's are any better? I wonder if I can extend my warranty beyond 100K?