Test Drive: 2005 Honda Odyssey

I said to my friend Dave, "get a minivan, an Odyssey, it's like a limo for your family." And he did. And he said it is. And now Honda ups the limo with a sleeker exterior, electronic gizmos inside and safety features for all. In fact, I think minivans are so great that I recommend them over station wagons, crossovers and hatchbacks. And this 2005 Honda Odyssey (done up right) is darn near a luxury car. But not for the jet set. Rather, for the car seat set. And that's most of us. —Bob Schulties