Honda Odyssey: Still the gold standard Steven Cole Smith | Sentinel Automotive Editor June 14, 2009 The term "minivan" suggests a van that is smaller than a regular van, but this particular genre has become the jumbo shrimp of the automotive world. Of the eight minivans on the market, only one is less than 200 inches long, and the biggest one, the Nissan Quest, is 204 inches, two inches longer than a Chevrolet Tahoe sport-ute. Somewhere in the middle of the minivan market, size-wise, is the 2009 Honda Odyssey at 202.1 inches. But in this declining minivan market -- Ford and General Motors no longer sell a minivan of any size -- the Odyssey still overshadows the competition. There are no bad minivans on the market, but the Honda remains the product against which the others are judged. Why? No one reason -- just undeniable competence in every area. ... the Odyssey doesn't wallow through the corners like a few other minivans do when pressed to the limit. Still, it holds its own on tight turns, but the highway ride is appropriately luxury-car smooth. The Touring is the most deluxe, most expensive Odyssey: The LX starts at $26,355, with the features and price climbing through the EX and EX-L model until you get to the loaded Touring, which costs $41,215, including shipping. Inside, the Odyssey Touring has a navigation system; a rear DVD player; a 360-watt, seven-speaker sound system, and a rear-view camera. Seats are heated and leather-covered. Side doors and the hatch are power-operated. Mechanically, all Odysseys are the same, which makes the base LX a good value: All have stability control, antilock brakes and side air bags for all three rows of seats. While all Odysseys have a 3.5-liter, 244-horsepower V-6 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, the Touring's engine has a cylinder deactivation feature that cuts power to multiple cylinders while the van is coasting, which means better fuel mileage.

5/28/2009 I had a tremendous buying experience with the staff of Midlands Honda, in particular Maureen Brazel and Laura Glass. Laura first provide extensive vehicle inventory information on my first visit, and Maureen showed incredible knowledge of all aspects of the vehicle I purchased, a 2009 Honda Civic. She provided on the spot information regarding mileage, performance and safety features of the vehicle during the test drive, and the entire staff gave us the assurance and confidence that we were satisfied with our purchase. I have already recommended this Columbia, SC dealership to 2 of my co-workers. dozchar THIS JUST IN.... **click on the link below for details on our "Ask Patty Certification" Midlands Honda Becomes Columbia South Carolina's First AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly Location Midlands Honda is excited to announce our certification as a female freindly dealer! We're celebrating our new status by holding a weekly drawing during the month of May for a gift certificate to Wisteria Salon and Spa...REGISTER NOW!

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Midlands Honda - New and Used Honda Dealer in Columbia, SC

There's a reason why Midlands Honda is a premier new and used Honda dealer for Columbia, SC. It's because we provide quality automobiles at prices our customers can afford. Our knowledgeable staff will answer your questions, help you find the right new car, and can assist with financing. So if you're looking for a new or used Honda in Columbia, SC, stop in to Midlands Honda and we'll get you into the car of your dreams! Have questions to ask first? Call us at 888-207-2574.  We have served customers from the greater Columbia and Sumter, SC areas, as well as Charlotte. NC.

With a large selection of Honda vehicles for Columbia, SC area residents to choose from, we're sure you'll find the right new vehicle for your needs at our dealership. Whether it's theCivic, Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline or Element, we know you'll be happy with your purchase from Midlands Honda. Our friendly sales people will make sure the new car you choose will provide you with everything you expect from it. And with the quality associated with Honda vehicles, your new car will provide you with years of driving enjoyment.

Get a well-maintained, competitively-priced,used car in Columbia, SC at Midlands Honda. Our auto technicians perform a detailed inspection on every used car, truck, SUV and van at our Honda dealership. While Midlands Honda is the premier location to buy a Honda, we also stock used cars by many of the world's other top automakers. Browse ourColumbia, SC used car inventory to view details about our-low priced, high-quality pre-owned vehicles. Having problems locating a new or used Honda in Columbia, SC? Complete our CarFinder form and we will alert you when your dream vehicle arrives at our dealership.

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Midlands Honda offers a variety of automotive services at one convenient location. Are you wondering how you are going to pay for your new vehicle purchase? Visit our finance department where our financial professionals will review the various car loan and lease options that are available on the vehicle you are interested in purchasing. By working with a variety of financial institutions, we are the Honda dealer that will get you a low interestcar loan in Columbia, SC. Fill out the Midlands Honda finance application and begin the car loan process from the comfort of your own home.

Get the repair and parts your Honda needs from the industry experts at Midlands Honda. Our mechanics will make sure your car is fixed right the first time, and our professional parts department has a large inventory of auto parts to fill orders quickly. Forcar repairs in Columbia, SC and originalHonda car parts, visit Midlands Honda located at 124 Killian Commons Parkway, Columbia, SC 29203.

The entire staff at our Columbia, SC Honda dealership would like to thank you for your interest in Midlands Honda. Please contact us anytime by phone at 888-207-2574, email or by following our step by step directions. We look forward to your visit!