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Will try to answer a few of your questions from my perspective.
Honda Odyssy is a great Van, but I don't think you can get this in a manual tranny. I have a V70T5 in a manual tranny and a S70 99' in a manual tranny, both are superb.
Not sure about the rebate. If I was you, I would look on ebay or other dealers in the US and get a T5 with a manual with the extended Volvo Warranty. I bought a 2001 T5 last year with a manual tranny with 28,000 miles on it for 16,000. Yes, $16,000. THis included a full extended warranty from Volvo that covers EVERYTHING. It is perfect. I found it in Arizona and apparantly it was tough to sell there.
There is a Hayes manual but it sucks. Working on them is relatively easy. Brakes, timing belts, belts, hoses etc. are all easy to work on. Electrically there is alot there, but knock on wood I have had good luck. People that note that they have spent over 1000 dollars a year seems high, but depending on the mileage and things that go could be right on. These cars are not Honda's in terms of parts prices etc. (Needless to say I love these cars and would never buy anything else!!!)
Not sure how many they sell in the U.S. but in NH it seems every other car is a VOlvo. They are hugely popular in NH, MAine and VT. (Perhaps because it is like sweden) There are so many old 240s and 740s on the road it is amazing. Now there are a TON of 850's on the road. These cars hold up to the cold and shitty roads. and jsut go and go and go.
FCP Grotton, IPD and others sell parts cheap. I do most of my own work, belts, oil changes, brakes, struts etc. (Would replace a clutch if I had a lift, but I don't)
Go with the Volvo, it is a great car and seriously look into the eBay option. If you do your homework, (Dealer has good feedback) and you get the extended Volvo Warranty, you will get a great great deal. I don't think I would ever buy a new Volvo again. You can get too good of a deal used and get pretty much what you want. nate1725@hotmail.com
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