JDM Mpv info?

[avenger286]

Don't usually frequent the jdm part of the forum so be kind!
I am looking to replace our current 7 seat family bus due to age and miles. Currently been looking at jdm 7 or more seats as I am sick of the usual boring options.
I have seen a 03 odyssey absolute that looks good. Is there anything to look out for on them?
What other things would people suggest?

Thanks

[TommoAE86]

I am not in the know for MPV's but a quick google: http://odysseycamper.com/odysseycamper/what-to-loo...
Above suggests biggest weak point is the transmission, lasts between "70,000 and 240,00 miles" ( https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/honda/odyssey...)

Personally when looking at anything from Japan just check what it is "underneath", for example my Toyota Crown is a Lexus GS350 so parts are easy to find for routine servicing etc.

For alternatives get yourself on here, choose Minivans and filter to older than 10 years and off you go: https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/

Estima: https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/TOYOTA/E...


Elgrand: https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/E...


Alphard: https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/TOYOTA/A...

[Lollypops]

Toyota Alphard is a lovely car with loads of space. The top spec ones have a good level of kit on them as well.

[Lollypops]

Also, there is the Honda Stepwagon if you want to stick with Honda's.