Isuzu Oasis

Price Paid:  $16900.00

Summary:
It's a 98 Odyssey, great vehicle. Aside from typical brake repairs and tires, vehicle has been reliable. Over 103,000 miles and driven for over 3 years. Probably average $600 a year in maint, repairs, consumables. Wish they still had this size available as a mini-van. Average 22.5 mpg throughout the year, worst was 18 (very cold weather, stop&go), best was 30 (in Arizona). Highway is 25+mpg typically.

Strengths:
Comfortable, reliable, can drive all day making it great for travel. Mileage, solid construction-no rattles, higher than average resale when selling.

Weaknesses:
Brake system higher than average maintenance costs, higher than average resale when buying.