 With our 2001 Honda Odyssey mini van approaching 130K and on its third transmission, we set out to see what sort of new vehicle might fit our fancy.I have had my eye on the Flex for some time but we also looked hard at the Mazda CX9.For us, the Flex has the larger more comfortable cabin, a ridiculous amount of leg room in the second row, and the look of a poor man's Range Rover.The CX9 has super supportive seating as well as a sporty ride and engine.But the Flex has a uniqueness about it that nothing else compares to.And, if you can still secure a 2011 with the hefty rebates, you will have a vehicle that pound for pound surpasses anything else. 