Probably gonna get an Odyssey...

Discussion in 'Odyssey' started by Seth, Feb 12, 2007.

  1. Seth

    Seth Guest

    They weren't any faster on the Chevy we just got rid of.

    And I have no problem with requiring the vehicle being in park to operate
    the doors. Doesn't hurt anything and may prevent an unfortunate accident.
    Don't have the run-flats. I think those were only part of the "Touring"
    model. I got a lowly EX-L.
     
    Seth, Feb 21, 2007
  2. Seth

    Seth Guest

    They weren't any faster on the Chevy we just got rid of.

    And I have no problem with requiring the vehicle being in park to operate
    the doors. Doesn't hurt anything and may prevent an unfortunate accident.
    Don't have the run-flats. I think those were only part of the "Touring"
    model. I got a lowly EX-L.
     
    Seth, Feb 21, 2007
  3. Seth

    Seth Guest

    They weren't any faster on the Chevy we just got rid of.

    And I have no problem with requiring the vehicle being in park to operate
    the doors. Doesn't hurt anything and may prevent an unfortunate accident.
    Don't have the run-flats. I think those were only part of the "Touring"
    model. I got a lowly EX-L.
     
    Seth, Feb 21, 2007
  4. Seth

    Art Guest

    I have the run flat tires and I know I will be unhappy the day I need to buy
    new tires, if I get a flat and don't need to change it..... that will be a
    happy day.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
  5. Seth

    Art Guest

    I have the run flat tires and I know I will be unhappy the day I need to buy
    new tires, if I get a flat and don't need to change it..... that will be a
    happy day.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
  6. Seth

    Art Guest

    I have the run flat tires and I know I will be unhappy the day I need to buy
    new tires, if I get a flat and don't need to change it..... that will be a
    happy day.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
  7. And it will be a sad day when snowy weather hits and you realize you
    don't even have the OPTION of buying snow tires, that you're stuck with
    tires that are by definition a compromise.

    Nokian WR are the best tires for the average sedan/minivan, and yet the
    Odyssey with run-flats doesn't give you the option of having them.
    Looks like that whole "minivan safety" thing goes right out the door
    there.

    With cell phones and roadside assistance programs everywhere, run-flat
    tires don't offer much if anything to the driver. The only thing they
    offer is to the manufacturer: they can save the weight and expense and
    storage area of a spare tire.

    When was the last time you changed a tire? I believe for me it was,
    let's see, 17 years ago--on an old van, and that was owned by my
    employer.

    And so what if you can drive on the run-flats? At up to 50mph for a
    limited time. Gee, that gets you, what--off the freeway? Then what?
    NOBODY can change out a run-flat; you're stuck WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK
    to take you to a freaking HONDA dealer somewhere, where you're forced to
    wait up to several days (yeah, that's right) for a damn tire!

    Or you could wait at the side of the road, safe in your vehicle, waiting
    for the tow truck you called with your cell phone--so he can either
    change the flat for you, or tow you to the nearest facility that can
    sell you a new tire and get you on your way.

    Your wife would be PISSED if you stuck her with a vehicle that, when the
    tire went flat, the only option was to hit the dealer and wait at least
    overnight to get a freaking tire changed. Yeah, she was able to drive
    to the next exit without damaging the rim--WHOOO HOOOO!
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 21, 2007
  8. And it will be a sad day when snowy weather hits and you realize you
    don't even have the OPTION of buying snow tires, that you're stuck with
    tires that are by definition a compromise.

    Nokian WR are the best tires for the average sedan/minivan, and yet the
    Odyssey with run-flats doesn't give you the option of having them.
    Looks like that whole "minivan safety" thing goes right out the door
    there.

    With cell phones and roadside assistance programs everywhere, run-flat
    tires don't offer much if anything to the driver. The only thing they
    offer is to the manufacturer: they can save the weight and expense and
    storage area of a spare tire.

    When was the last time you changed a tire? I believe for me it was,
    let's see, 17 years ago--on an old van, and that was owned by my
    employer.

    And so what if you can drive on the run-flats? At up to 50mph for a
    limited time. Gee, that gets you, what--off the freeway? Then what?
    NOBODY can change out a run-flat; you're stuck WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK
    to take you to a freaking HONDA dealer somewhere, where you're forced to
    wait up to several days (yeah, that's right) for a damn tire!

    Or you could wait at the side of the road, safe in your vehicle, waiting
    for the tow truck you called with your cell phone--so he can either
    change the flat for you, or tow you to the nearest facility that can
    sell you a new tire and get you on your way.

    Your wife would be PISSED if you stuck her with a vehicle that, when the
    tire went flat, the only option was to hit the dealer and wait at least
    overnight to get a freaking tire changed. Yeah, she was able to drive
    to the next exit without damaging the rim--WHOOO HOOOO!
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 21, 2007
  9. And it will be a sad day when snowy weather hits and you realize you
    don't even have the OPTION of buying snow tires, that you're stuck with
    tires that are by definition a compromise.

    Nokian WR are the best tires for the average sedan/minivan, and yet the
    Odyssey with run-flats doesn't give you the option of having them.
    Looks like that whole "minivan safety" thing goes right out the door
    there.

    With cell phones and roadside assistance programs everywhere, run-flat
    tires don't offer much if anything to the driver. The only thing they
    offer is to the manufacturer: they can save the weight and expense and
    storage area of a spare tire.

    When was the last time you changed a tire? I believe for me it was,
    let's see, 17 years ago--on an old van, and that was owned by my
    employer.

    And so what if you can drive on the run-flats? At up to 50mph for a
    limited time. Gee, that gets you, what--off the freeway? Then what?
    NOBODY can change out a run-flat; you're stuck WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK
    to take you to a freaking HONDA dealer somewhere, where you're forced to
    wait up to several days (yeah, that's right) for a damn tire!

    Or you could wait at the side of the road, safe in your vehicle, waiting
    for the tow truck you called with your cell phone--so he can either
    change the flat for you, or tow you to the nearest facility that can
    sell you a new tire and get you on your way.

    Your wife would be PISSED if you stuck her with a vehicle that, when the
    tire went flat, the only option was to hit the dealer and wait at least
    overnight to get a freaking tire changed. Yeah, she was able to drive
    to the next exit without damaging the rim--WHOOO HOOOO!
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 21, 2007
  10. Seth

    Art Guest

    All your points are good and given a choice I probably would not pay for the
    run flat tires. I live in central NC and snow is not an issue but I have
    noticed that wet traction is not the greatest with these tires. On the
    other hand, there have been many accidents here when people have been
    changing tires on the inadequate highways... several deaths in the last
    year within my tv news area..... so being able to get off the highway is an
    advantage of sorts.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
  11. Seth

    Art Guest

    All your points are good and given a choice I probably would not pay for the
    run flat tires. I live in central NC and snow is not an issue but I have
    noticed that wet traction is not the greatest with these tires. On the
    other hand, there have been many accidents here when people have been
    changing tires on the inadequate highways... several deaths in the last
    year within my tv news area..... so being able to get off the highway is an
    advantage of sorts.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
  12. Seth

    Art Guest

    All your points are good and given a choice I probably would not pay for the
    run flat tires. I live in central NC and snow is not an issue but I have
    noticed that wet traction is not the greatest with these tires. On the
    other hand, there have been many accidents here when people have been
    changing tires on the inadequate highways... several deaths in the last
    year within my tv news area..... so being able to get off the highway is an
    advantage of sorts.
     
    Art, Feb 21, 2007
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