My most prized possession. 240,000 miles. Her name is Mona. Grandpa bought it brand new off the lot back in the day. This van has been passed down through the family (atleast 4 different family members used and abused) until my dad took possession. After he passed, Mona sat for almost 3 years, until finally I got the title. All she's needed throughout the years is the following: radiator, thermostat, ac compressor, lock actuator, balljoints, bushings, brake master cylinder. As others have said, this van is a workhorse (I've used it to haul 7 xxxxx, firewood, TEN flat-screen TV's, junk, luggage, etc) , is super reliable, comfortable, easy to drive, and handles like a car (double wishbone suspension, sway bars). She's not very fast but still picks up pretty darn well and purrs like a kitten! I plan on keeping her forever and will eventually resto-mod in a few years. New upholstery, suspension, full engine/transmission rebuild and boost, paint correction, perhaps even AWD conversion! Until then, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

It's 2023, I recently had my '97 Odyssey LX returned to me after 3 years outdoors in Spokane, WA. It wasn't maintained as I would have maintained it, but it's still running on all four cylinders without a single dash light on. It has 243,000 miles, and I decided to spend $1,500 to replace the rack-and-pinion and other front-end items. After driving it again I decided to keep it too see if I can run it up to 350k. It handles great, like an Accord, and the visibility is like a fishbowl. What I call a "keeper."

Still the most reliable car in the household at 169,000 and 25 years old! Sat through a MN winter and started right up. She’s a gem!