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Longtime lurker here.... I wanted to see if the deal I got was ok:
Deal was in NJ, financed with the 2.9% over 5 year deal
OTD was $31,700
Dealer threw in:
All season mats
Cargo tray
Back up sensor
Mid size roof box
I coulda been OTD with the all season mats for $30,691
OH! we also decided to get the extended warranty as we plan to use the car for a looong time...
8yrs/100k miles bumper to bumper for $1595 + tax.... I think we overpaid a little for this but we were so tired after 2 dealers and 7 hours of negotiating... this was even after we used email!!!
Can someone guess about the APR and rebate. Do you think they offer after 9/1 ? I see lot of inventory at our local dealership in MD. Also any guess about 09 models release date ?
First, it was great that I was able to get the best price from the Palo Alto dealership where I went to see the minivan in person a few weeks ago. Like others, I found the best price for my area through this forum ($25,588) and did my requests via email. I actually only sent out two emails. My original dealer met the price. The other dealer said he'd lose money on the van at that price. I'm guessing that he was probably telling the truth - he'd lose money on the individual sale, but a high volume dealer could make it up by hitting quotas.
My father-in-law called a third dealer, Capital Honda, to see if they could beat my price. At first they said they could, but when I called them myself, I got the runaround. It was obvious they just wanted us to go there in person. When I asked for an Out The Door price, they had the fleet manager call me - after talking to me, he suddenly had a customer and never called back when he said he would. I think he realized his salesperson gave a price they couldn't back up. I never waited for the call back since I was already happy with the result from my original dealer and just wanted to follow through on my father-in-laws work. Good thing since he never did call back.
Odyssey EX-L. No navi. No RES.
My price: $25,588 (destination charge already included) + TTL
OTD price: $27,979
Tax in Santa Clara County - 8.25%
Paid cash.
Individual purchase, not a group deal.
Here's the email I sent:
Hi [name of sales rep],
Thank you for showing me the different colors on the Ex-L the other day. I am interested in buying a grey Odyssey EX-L. I'm looking for a price of $25,588 + TTL. Cash.
I'm sending this request to multiple dealers, but you have my first preference since you showed me the van. If you can hit that price, please send me a list of the charges with a final OTD price. I'm ready to buy today.
Thank you.
[my name]
I really liked my sales rep. I have to be honest, the first time I met him I thought he would push hard for a sale on the spot. But he was always patient with me and when I went back a second time to take pictures for my wife, he never brought up me buying the van the whole time. In fact, after he sent the OTD price to me via email, I never discussed the price with him in person (I only checked the price with the paperwork guy.)
I'm very happy with my price and experience and would be happy to refer you to the sales rep I worked with. I don't know if they'll give you the same price since the price quote came back with me having to use a coupon as part of their Labor Day Friday promotion. But I think there's a good shot at the same (or similar) price.
If you'd like a referral, please email me at edmunds-reader@raw????.com . Replace the question marks with the word for the raw material used to make pottery. It's also the first name of the American Idol singer - blank Aiken.
p.s Remember to bring your car insurance with you when you buy the car! Luckily, I had a laptop with my account information, so I could log-in online and print it out. Whew.
Just purchased an EXL-RES in NC. Pricing as follows:
Base: $28,777
NC Tax: $863
Title: $40
Tag: $15
Doc: $399
OTD: $30,094
Whel Lox, All Season Mats, Mud Guards included.
Used the 2.9% Financing Option
Thanks for all of the experience and input from the group. What makes this forum succesful is the AFTER the purchase input. Remember, what comes around goes around...
Latest price I've received for EX-L is $26,158 + tax/title. I'm about done with negotiating - ready to buy today. Anyone think I'm going to get a much better price than this?
Here is what I paid Lute Riley Honda in Richardson, TX:
$30,300 + TTL which came to $32,400 OTD.
Add-ons were wheel locks, mud guards, cargo net, cargo tray, and pin stripe.
Note: no 0.9% financing is possible at these numbers. Paid cash.
Dealer 1: 25,414
Dealer 2: 25, 514
Dealer 3: 25, 899
Dealer 4: 25,000
Dealer 6: 25,400
I suspect these prices may be high because I tried to negotiate a trade in of a 1999 Odyssey as well; it appears dealers just add the "trade in value" to the purchase price of the new car as if we're getting nothing for the van we turn in?
I wanted to buy before today since the special financing ends this weekend. Anyone hear if that will be extended?
I've been lurking since June. First post. Bought 2008 EX-L with RES from Route 23 Honda in Pompton Plains, NJ (via internet desk).
29,977 Base (including dest)
1,958 Tax (7%, thanks Corzine)
349 (Registration (4 yrs, another Jersey gem)
188 Doc fee
30,472 Out the door
Couldn't have been easier. Zero upsell, even with warranty/finance guy. Thanks to all for the information in the forum, its was extremely helpful and lessens the worry about getting ripped off.
Jeff
I have been reading all the posts in this forum and thought I would share the figures on my recent purchase. I purchased an EX-L RES for:
Base including destination: 27188.00
California Tax 7.75% : 2107.07
Title and License: 263.75
Document Prep fee: 55.00
Total out the door: 29,619.82 Paid Cash.
(We paid separately for the additional upgraded security system that kills the ignition for $350.00--whether this is worth it or not--don't really think so but we have it now so there you go).
I dealt with the Hardin Honda in Anahiem. They were FANTASTIC. I dealt with an internet sales manager. Friendly, and no pushy salesmen. You can send me a message at aliciapeet (at the shout out mail) and I will give you more information. Basically I printed out a figure from all the dealers and they said they would price match or beat it and it was the fastest transaction of less than two hours from the time we got there to the point of getting our keys. No pressure for any add ons which was great.
I don't know if this was a good deal but after two weeks of going back and forth with dealers online...I'm done!
Joyce Honda - salesman whose one-syllable first name starts with Z and last name starts with T is a straight-shooter and we enjoyed working with him.
MSRP $32,210.00
Invoice $29,166.00
Plus Destination/ Delivery Fee $670.00
= $29,836.00
Less Honda Cash Incentive $2,500.00
= $27,336.00
Less Dealer Holdback (2% of base MSRP = .02 * $32,210.00) = $644.00
= $26,692.00
Purchased (cash) in stock car from Joyce Honda for $26,685.00 including $185.00 document fee and above-referenced delivery fee.
Plus 7% NJ Sales Tax, title and registration fees
I have been reading all the posts in this forum and thought I would share the figures on my recent purchase. I purchased an EX-L RES for:
Base including destination: 27188.00
California Tax 7.75% : 2107.07
Title and License: 263.75
Document Prep fee: 55.00
Total out the door: 29,619.82 Paid Cash.
(We paid separately for the additional upgraded security system that kills the ignition for $350.00--whether this is worth it or not--don't really think so but we have it now so there you go).
I dealt with the Hardin Honda in Anahiem. They were FANTASTIC. I dealt with an internet sales manager. Friendly, and no pushy salesmen. You can send me a message at aliciapeet (at the shout out mail) and I will give you more information. Basically I printed out a figure from all the dealers and they said they would price match or beat it and it was the fastest transaction of less than two hours from the time we got there to the point of getting our keys. No pressure for any add ons which was great.
I don't know if this was a good deal but after two weeks of going back and forth with dealers online...I'm done!
29100.00 (OTD) inclusive of wheel locks, tinted windows, mud guards, spill tray in the rear, life time power train warranty, paint protection, fabric protection.
Paid cash and could not avail of the AHFC financing.
Would not recommend going to the "big" dealership in Katy. Obnoxious folks.
Here is what I paid in Texas. I really appreciate your comments.
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Trim : 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L with RES & NAV.
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OTD : $33,133
(Includes..
7 Year/100,000 Bumper to Bumper extended warranty with $0 deductible.
GAP Coverage.
Honda 0.9% apr
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Other 2 dealerships were matching the price, but this is closest. Herson's in MD countered offer with $28,800 otd, but got the reply late after I made the purchase.
Mamee
MSRP: $33,810
Invoice: $30,612
Destination fee: $670
OTD: $30,800 (Invoice minus $2500 + dest fee +TTL)
Includes: Tint, splash guards, pin-stripe, cargo tray
My Questions:
1. Is this a good deal?
2. Is it true that if i get $2500 off from invoice(which i am getting) then i am not qualified for AHFC special finance of 2.9% for 60 months?
Dealer is asking for $1000 more for giving a better finance.
Please advise
Thanks!!
7 Year/100,000 Bumper to Bumper extended warranty with $0 deductible.
GAP Coverage.
Honda 0.9% apr
My email is gluck51@yahoo.com
Thanks.
I have seen very good pricing in areas like CA, NJ, NC etc. But in WA area, the best I have gotten so far is as follows:
EX-L with Mudgaurd, Pinstripe etc - $27,600.00 PLUS TTL.
Two questions I have for you experts that are getting at much cheaper price:
1. How can I get it cheaper than this?
2. Anybody in Seattle area gotten better than this price? If so, I would love to get the information.
Thanks!
Sri
Plus, I think I recall the cash to dealer incentive is ending 9/2. Will it just start right back up again or is it really over?
Thanks, Mike
Without special financing it will be around 24600.
22229+dest 670+TAX+TTL+100 doc fee.
Sports, Criswell, Hersons and lot of others are giving same price.
Have you looked into Bellevue? They have a lot of stock. We are looking at buying a EX-L w/ RES (they have 14 of those alone, others only have 3-8). Maybe we should see if we can gang up on them???
Where did you get the $27.6 from? Pretty sure the dealer incentives will last(or get better) until the '08 are gone (my inside source for another manufacture tells me their company plans to extend their sale another week, so I am sure the others will do the same.) The '09 are around the corner as Bellevue put one up on their new inventory stock page online.
-Amy
Dealer adds splash guards and wheel locks (you get no choice) for $243
Bought for $26,605.83 + $399 admin. fee ( seller profit) + $ 69 Tax & title
+ $798.17 3% NC tax on the $26,605.83
Out the door $27,872 Somewhere between the final quote and the final price I didn't get the recent $35 freight increase (and they gave me the .83 cents)
Nice people and a very nice van. I went from a 2000 EX, gave it to my daughter.
In response to some questions I received:
- Yes, it is Anderson Honda. They are the only Palo Alto dealership. : )
- From the boards, it looks like if you want 0.9% financing, you'll have to pay $1000 more.
- The price I listed was for the based EXL - no accessories, like wheel locks, etc.
Lastly, it looks like there are an amazing number of lurkers out there. If you're having problems getting a price you want, I recommend you post on this board, get in contact with similar buyers, and see if you can work something out. That's how the original people who got this price were able to get it for so low.
Looks like I just hit really good timing.
Quick Question: What should be the credit score to qualify for AHFC special finance of .9 for 36m / 2.9% for 60m?
Any other criteria?
Early reply will be highly appriciated!!
Edited: Lifetime Powertrain and Tranny warranty.
I have a question. We purchased an EX-L yesterday in Southern California and the "finance guy" told us that the alarm in the odyssey was a piece of junk that only sounds when the door opens....he said NOTHING about the fact that it comes with an ignition immobilizer or that it has basically all of the features that the Karr upgrade alarm has other than the shock sensors and starter disable. The dealer already has the Karr alarm preinstalled and just activates it or deactivates upon the car leaving the lot so its pretty much a scam. We were misled into thinking that the Odyssey did not have an ignition security system....what legally are allowed as a refund on the upgraded dealer installed alarm if we just purchased the vehicle..I know warranties can be cancelled in 30 days...does the same go for the dealer alarm? The dealer says they don't know how to remove the alarm.
Thanks
Did you purchase at Hubert Vester? Also, was this a cash price (no financing)? Thanks.
Initially, I thought I was being quoted 26,800 with the 2.9 financing for one of the dealers, which i would have taken but upon a confirmation email, I learned that was not the case.
it is frustrating to see a lot of these killer deals in the rest of the country and not being able to get it done here.
I have looked at other vans, Sienna and Quest and almost all 08s are out of stock at local dealerships. I have noticed that Honda still has pretty good supply. Let's hope they increase their incentives. (Toyota had 0% and Nissan had $8500 off of invoice if you knew about the high volume dealer incentive, unfortunately, by the time I figured out there was this additonal incentive, almost all of the product in California was gone).
Happy hunting.