2013 and earlier Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • DTKWOKDTKWOK Member Posts: 131
    It seems that you're letting your emotions cloud your judgement in getting a pretty nice van. Sure the dealers are arrogant, but what's more important, their attitude or getting a great van? As for MSRP, who determines that? You or the bean counters? If you look closely, the MSRP should be a little higher to begin with, thousands of dollar higher? Probably not, but nonetheless, you get a lot for your money. For a comparably equipped Sienna, you'll be paying about the same, if not more. Guess you get a better deal paying less on MSRP that was higher to begin with than paying over MSRP that was lower to begin with right? Must feel good to "beat" the maunfacturer's on their price, huh?

    Regarding the Previa, nice dependable van, but you have to focus on the present. If you're going to bash Honda, take a good look at Toyota, their designs DEFINE "bland". (The Toyota Matrix looks interesting though.) At least the Honda models make an attempt to look sporty. I'd rather be driving a "box" than an "eggplant". Mediocre brakes and handling? I bet the Ody can outhandle a Sienna, not sure about braking though, given the weight differences. As for noise, I think it's a matter of noise isolation, unless of course you move up to a Lexus.

    Kia Sedona is a good value, if you don't need as much space. Not sure about reliability though, even though it has been out in Europe for 2 years so. (There ARE differences between those models and the ones here!) Safety is good according to NHTSA, guess that 2.5 ton body weight is good for something after all. But would be interested in seeing the IIHS tests, particularly the front offset (the REAL test of the van's structural integrity).

    But if you do your homework and be a little patient getting an Ody under MSRP IS possible. The waiting list is a little shorter now.
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    Someone once mentioned plant production numbers which may or may not be a good indication of when supply will catch up to demand.

    Certainly when Toyota comes out with the '03 Siena they will have an improved model and take away some of the Odyssey market share -

    -is anyone able to guess when supply of the Odyssey will create a more favorable buyer environment/experience?

    As for all that non sense that the MSRP is too low - Since when are cars or any product's list for less than they are worth? These aren't Beanie Babies ya know.
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    You're simply talking to the wrong dealer or dealers. There are guys out there who sell at MSRP and they don't dishonor themselves by giving your car to another customer who offers more money.
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    Capitol Honda in San Jose has the exact car I wanted; EXL with DVD

    They quoted $2,900 over MSRP! That was my "hassle free" quote; 2 weeks later, 3 emails and 1 phone call. I'm sure this strategy works to get a backlog of buyers lined up, shoot off annoucements that they have arrived and get desperate people to run down with their check books in hand.

    When I balked, he said I could come down and negotiate.

    Paleez

    Raybear;
    I know you're right about finding a dealer out there that will probably offer and honor a decent deal, but it's not easy getting these guys to call. Give me a name of one anywhere in California and I'm there. I was making February the month to get this done since my registration is due on the MBZ ML320, but I'll buy the registration sticker and wait for sticker price to come around on the Odyssey.
  • jmurman42jmurman42 Member Posts: 675
    too bad you're not on the East Coast. Even though there are dealers that play the 'over MSRP' game and others that load up on equipment, there are others that are MSRP with no add ons.

    Jerry
  • DTKWOKDTKWOK Member Posts: 131
    "As for all that non sense that the MSRP is too low..." Okay, who in the end determines what anything is "worth"? YOU or the company? If someone can produce a high quality product for less and sell it as such, then is the list price less than it's "worth"? (I would say yes). This is different than selling something and losing money in the process, which is what you were probably referring to. Correct me if I mis-interpreted it. So, "worth" is partially subjective too.

    I define worth as how much I want to spend on something, not what the company can sell them for. Again, if you priced out everything against other vans, you get a lot for the money.

    FYI, I bought mine from Goudy Honda, Alhambra,
    So Cal for about $500 over MSRP back in Feb. '01. They were straight forward with the price, no B.S. about any dealer add-on options. Got my van in about 2 weeks (compared to several months, back then.) So give them a call (preferably with the Fleet Manager, Mike Tognetti (sp?).
    You might also want to check out Norm Reeves Honda Superstore and Metro Honda(so Cal) too. Good luck.
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    DTKWOK just named some, try Mendo Lake in Ukiah also. You need to get out of the Bay Area.
  • jmurman42jmurman42 Member Posts: 675
    Before the 2002 was to come out, Honda was silent (as usual) on pricing. I received email afetr email asking about pricing. We knew that they has added a new engine and upped the HP to 240, we knew that we were getting a new tranny, and 4 wheel disc brakes and side airbags. Speculation was that Honda COULD charge 1,000 to 1,500 higher than the 2001 and the van would still sell very well. Imagine our surprise when the MSRP was released and the price was only $350 more than 2001.

    Value is a very personal thing. A Daewoo to some is a great value, while the Odyssey to others isn't a good deal because the pricing is generally unbending. On the other hand, to a young family that is hauling the most precious cargo there is, that is children...the Odyssey is very very hard to beat.

    Jerry
  • jmnygaardjmnygaard Member Posts: 48
    It's too bad you're having such a hard time getting quotes over the phone or on the internet. Here in SoCal, I had no trouble at all.

    Spreen Honda in Loma Linda was selling at MSRP in the fall. I assume they still are. (Ask for Veronica or Kathy Thompson.) Pacific Honda in San Diego is at $685 over (Jay Emami) and Cush Honda in San Diego is at $1000 over. A couple of weeks ago I saw 6 Odysseys on the lot of the dealer next to the Home Depot. Out of curiosity, when I got home, I called to find out their price. They wanted $2000 over MSRP. I guess that's why they had so many sitting on the lot!!
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    I'm not trying to alter this thread into a debate on setting price -
    but it's fair to say a car that has more buyers than inventory will drive the cost up over MSRP.

    I'm really not faulting the dealers for getting as much as they can - I'd do the same if I had the hot product. I do wish they would be more forth coming with pricing.

    With that being said, I will try an area outside the Bay Area where it may be less competitve - that way I can design a nice road trip home with my new car. San Diego sounds pretty good or even Ukiah would be a fun road trip if I can somehow fly there.

    Thanks to all for the suggestions of other dealers to shop.
  • bradmtbbradmtb Member Posts: 2
    I was told by a San Francisco/Bay Area Honda
    salesperson that he makes very little commission
    on the civic or accord. However, they sell like hotcakes. Dealers use the Odyssey as a perk/spiff for the sales force. The markup is to makeup for the "small" commission they make on
    other models. Dealers push for low production to keep demand high. This makes sense to me, because if Honda wanted to boost supply to meet demand they certainly would have done it by now.
    You can't tell me it takes 3yrs to ramp up production.
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    Brad,
    Funny you should comment on the commission at Honda dealerships, because I went to see the colors of the Odyssey in person at a San Jose Dealer where the salesman said it didn't make a difference in his commission check if he sells it a MSRP or above. He said the amount over MSRP just goes into the pockets of the dealer.

    While shopping at the dealer I was reminded of how nice it is to shop on-line. This dealership would not allow anyone to walk on the lot unescorted. I would explain to one rep after another that I'm being helped by the internet salesmen; they insisted on taking me to him or tagging along while I looked at colors.
  • flapper10flapper10 Member Posts: 5
    I've read many postings on the Edmunds, Nissan Pathfinder forum that US residents can buy Pathfinders in Canada ~$5K(US) less than in US. Canadian $ is ~ 1.59 US currently. Yes, Canadian prices are higher ($49,000 Canadian for Infinity QX4) X .59 = $28,910 vs a US price of $34,000!!!

    Granted, this purchase process takes a little time and effort.....is this a possibility? Any one done it? Can you comment in detail please?
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    You can do it, but Honda doesn't honor the warranty on a Canadian car, plus there are other issues, the speedo is in KPH for one.
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  • prothsteinprothstein Member Posts: 3
    This info may not be too useful, but to the person wanting to find a dealer in central PA, I bought an '01 EX a little more than a year ago from Mark Sanata at the New Honda City in New Castle, PA (well, western PA). I was on a wait list at Dix honda (a great dealer) in state college near my home, but needed the van for a trip. I called about 40 dealers in PA, OH, MD, IN and IL, and found (almost too good to be true) a car in the color I wanted coming within a week or 10 days to New Honda City. I was skeptical, but put down a deposit, and, voila, as promised, I got the car I wanted in the color I wanted, when promised, for MSRP. Made me sick to pay sticker, but it was well worth it.

    Mark was honest, straightforward and nice. I must have been in the right place at the right time, though...

    Good luck!
  • will86752002will86752002 Member Posts: 1
    I live in prov,ri. I bought from an out of state dealer in pa.My salesperson offered mea 4-8 week wait and free home delivery,PLUS -$300 msrp.I accepted the deal with my deposit of only $50 by credit card over the phone and my van got here about 4 weeks later.I am very very pleased with my EX and my whole experience.I received very pleasent and quick service.The salesperson name was MIKE C. and the dealership in PA was Burne Honda.The are located in the scranton,PA area.I would highly recommend mike and burne honda to anyone within the northeastern US.
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    Great discussion on MSRP guys.

    Ody is a super van. Can't help but feel that Honda is manipulating the market, though. Just as dealers are able to set prices at what the market will bear, consumers should vote with their wallets. If you are comfortable paying MSRP or above, and have the money, then pay it. I suspect the same "shortage" of vehicles will occur when the Pilot appears for 2-3 years, and the Odyssey will start to be discounted as the other vehicles hit their redesign point. There are already a couple of vans with 5 star safety ratings and the slowing economy may force Honda to back off a bit on their "my way or the highway" approach.

    One thing I do know for sure: Every dollar of profit in the dealers pocket is one less that I have to pay for my kids college, my retirement, or the Ody's insurance and gas. Some folks lose sight of that.

    The above posting on the EU and Canadian vehicles in the US market had an interesting insight:
    "Simply put, Canadians are not willing to pay as much as Americans for their
    vehicles. If manufacturers raise prices on new cars in Canada, consumers will
    buy used product instead. With enough choice in the marketplace, people will
    buy the best quality at the best price. That's what competition is all about.
    Our government should encourage that."

    Had an interesting e-mail exchange this weekend with an Internet manager at a dealer who "also" had a bonus of 15 extra Odys (like a previous post). here in N. VA. He said most other retailers (excluding car dealers) in US made 10% profit and he only made $480 above invoice on "most" Hondas. (so that equals 3% holdback, plus $480, plus applicable advertising allowance or dealer cash back). I know several folks who would LOVE to make 10% profit...grocers, gasoline retailers, etc...so I question validity of the blanket statement.

    Since the manager mentioned Ody's at Edmunds TMV, I did the math and asked if he thought 18.5% profit was fair? (BTW, MSRP = 10%). Even when buying a home, we only pay 7%max (usually 3.5 to buyer and seller's agent each). BTW, the Internet manager knew nothing about the Ody comments on Town Hall.

    Enjoy the exchanges, guys. Thanks for the interesting debate, and information exchange on a great van.
  • marylizusmarylizus Member Posts: 24
    Looking for prices paid for an Odyssey in the NE Ohio area. Thanks!!
  • sgergensgergen Member Posts: 155
    When you buy a home you are paying the realtors 7%, but you do know that the builder and all of the subcontractors and the developer are making a profit on that home as well, right?

    Scott
  • rwestmorelandrwestmoreland Member Posts: 3
    It is unfortunate when people have had a bad experience..especially with a Honda dealership, but it does happen..Fact is..Honda does not minipulate the market..they choose to build the best product and then not saturate the market...
    Honda Odysseys will remain in high demand..You can always buy a caravan..to which they build about 300000 more units..Not a bad vehicle,but that is why Honda does not saturate the market. It keeps resale value highwhich has always been a Honda trademark...
    Even though you might not like paying MSRP..in 2 or 3 years if you go to sell it..The Caravan that you "saved" $4K on by getting a discount is now worth $10k less than the same Odyssey..
    Value is perception..IT IS NOT PRICE..
    just like the old saying.."You get what you pay for"...
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    Scott-
    Are we discussing a Value Added Tax (VAT) or cars? I suppose your theory applies a bit to both homeowners and cars and I agree with you. Where ever you add costs along the way drives up the pass along costs. However, my point was that very few areas of sales offer or expect 10% returns on the end product, regardless of induced costs along the way. Some folks are willing to pay MSRP without doing the math, and dealers quite obviously encourage that.

    RWestmoreland-Won't debate what you obviously feel strongly about. Just a comment that actually in procurement (which is one of my lines of responsibility at work) price IS a factor, but not the ONLY factor in value which is probably what you meant. (Maint costs over life of procurement, reliability, original price, technical specs, product warantee/guarantee plus customer satisfaction) = Value (Yes, there really is a formula for value procurement)

    When applied to cars, some people put extra personal weighting on exclusivity or guarantee based on personal preference or emotion. Others on maintenance and reliability...thats what sold Caddies to grandmothers for many years until the company didn't realize the market was dying. BTW, wouldn't touch a Caravan, but that's another choice that some folks make.

    As for not saturating the market, well, one man's market manipulation is another man's non-saturation. Just getting the Alabama plant on line, and switching the Canada plant to the Pilot vehicle will certainly not saturate either market. Do we get extra value if we pay above MSRP? I know you'll say no, but some folks actually think that because they pay more that that is value. One thing I do know for sure, is that car dealers sell more cars than you or I will ever purchase in a lifetime, and they have more ways of skinning a cat than the average person.

    Sorry I didn't put down that I don't sell vehicles after purchase...I either drive them into the ground, or donate them to charity. That weighs heavily into my own "personal" value equation. It sounds like you trade every 2-3 years, and there is merit to your argument for you. Plus, by trading at 3 years, you don't have to pay for an extended warantee.
  • hoss02hoss02 Member Posts: 19
    ...out of people with set policies on how long they keep cars, like it's some sort of law or family tradition that MUST be followed. Can't you weigh your options as time goes by? If you were driving an 8-year-old car worth $5,000 and somebody offered you $7,000 the same week you won or inherited $100,000, wouldn't you consider a new car? Bottom line is you could have a 12-year-old Odyssey with 150,000 miles and it still may sell for $5,000 in 2014. You could buy an equally equipped Grand Caravan for $4,000 less and it might be worth only $1,000 in the same scenario. So keeping a car a long time doesn't necessarily eliminate the cost-over-time equation.
    Someone who has the "I drive them into the ground" philosophy either hasn't owned cars that retain decent resale value, fall apart as they age, or both.
    Understand why a friend's recently traded '97 Eagle Vison ES was worth $3,000 and a '97 Accord with an equal MSRP when new is currently worth $10,000, and you'll understand why choosing to buy an Odyssey was easy, even at MSRP.
    And factoring the cost of an extended warranty into the cost of a vehicle one plans to hold onto longer than three years is illogical. One may choose to invest the $1,000 and self-insure the repairs that occur between 36 & 100K miles. In most cases, the Odyssey owner that chooses this option will come out way ahead (I hope to be one of them); it's a matter of personal comfort level. But whether selling at 3 years or 6 years, the warranty will increase the value and salability of the vehicle.
  • inkyinky Member Posts: 370
    Folks, just as demand is waning, we see production of Odyssey at all time high. Jan numbers are 2500 Alabama and 13,000 Canada.
    thatis 15,500 or about 16 vans per dealer on average for Jan. On an annual basis it would add up to 186,000. We will see production go down in late spring as pilot comes to life. Seems to me one can get a discount in march-april as supply will finally exceed demand. Snotty Honda dealers should be boycotted first. Support the ones that were fair and honest.
    INKY
  • strizvstrizv Member Posts: 8
    Hos02 posted this awhile ago: ...keep this in mind: If you were selling a used car with an asking price of the highest of all price guides, and three people all wanted the car and bid it up to $1,000 over your asking price...... Would you sell it to the first person that contacted you at your asking price, or to the highest bidder? In our great capitalistic free-market economy, it is the consumers in the local marketplace who set the price, not the dealers.

    Agreed that the consumers set the price. However, my local market includes BC, Canada. Honda is pricefixing in my local market, and its wrong. I, for one, choose to vote with my wallet and simply not buy one...yet. Markets change, political winds change (see post above about EU), and when enough of us get fed up and either buy something else or wait, Honda will change.
  • grandtotalgrandtotal Member Posts: 1,207
    Just negotiated C$740 over invoice for an EX. I'd say that indicates that it is becoming just another unit. Supply, at least temporarily, may be meeting or exceeding demand. Of course that may change again when the Pilot comes on stream.
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    OK, Hoss

    You caught me. We line the family up and read policies RE replacement of equipment, and then line up to race around with no oil in the cars to see how long the engines last. You must work for the psychic (psycho?) hotline!

    Totally concur with your assessment of situational replacement when needed. Wouldn't hesitate to buy a car if the old one wasn't reliable, or safe. My cars are maintained well above book standards, so I don't have to replace them as often. Family owns numerous cars so most don't get a lot of miles on them all at once. Last job traveled 3 out of 4 weeks a month overseas. This one I live 0.2m away from work so I walk sometimes or ride a bike. When cars get really tired, they are given to charity, or friends who have kids who need to have a starter. If you have issues with that, so be it. My '74 Porsche is worth the same I paid for it, so accept your apology in advance.

    Not everybody needs to sell 4 year old cars like your friend, (an Eagle-well OK-Didn't know they were in the same class as a Honda. How about a comparable Toyota?)and not everybody needs to pay MSRP...in fact if you read my previous post, the Internet dealer said Honda average was less than 500 above invoice (BUT not on the Ody). As for the lottery question, depends on the amount won, and the condition of the car...$100k would probably be banked if the car had less than 100k on it (and mine usually do at 8 yrs)

    If you have been reading the Ody problems board, it might be worth the 875$ (or even more if you wish to pay "MSRP") investment to cover the door and transmission problems. I had a door repaired on my old van twice (non-electric) to the tune of $600 with no parts. $50/hr and up mech fees adds up fast. I'm not an advocate of extended warantees, but I think dealers should stand behind $35000 cars more than 3/36000 so, I guess I'm a radical...but then you already called me names twice. Keep smilin' guys. An opinion is, after all, just that.
  • hoss02hoss02 Member Posts: 19
    ..I'm just throwing out ideas. I don't remember calling you any names, but if I did, please accept my apologies. BTW, If you are a Navy guy, thanks for serving our country and allowing the freedom that permit people to trash each other on message boards.
    The only ponderosa I'll be in anytime soon might be a steak house. I'm no cowboy; HOSS is just an acronym for Honda Odyssey Starlight Silver. I was waiting for the wild west comment; I knew it was just a matter of time.
    What was wrong with the non-electric sliding door that required $600 in labor and what garage needed 12 hours to fix it. What brand of van was it? And what kind of Porsche do you have? 911? 914? And do you mean dealers should stand behind vehicles beyond 3 yr./36K or manufacturers? The dealer is just a local businessman who needs to get paid for their time to cover overhead. They don't care if it's the factory of the vehicle owner who pays them. Did you appeal to the manufacturer for any concessions? How old was your "old" van? I agree with you about manufacturers standing behind some items beyong warranty. Especially things that are not wear items or could be abused or neglected by the consumer, such as the headlight seals and certain electronics. I wish Honda would up their powertrain warranty to 5/60, or increase the entire warranty from 3/36 to 4/50, but it's all a function of price. To do so, would increase the cost to the consumer.
    Strizv, I can't say I've ever been quoted, so thanks. But doesn't price fixing usually involve collusion between competitors? What you are experiencing is simple economics based on local supply, demand and disposable income. The same factors that make a house you can buy in anytown, USA for $150,000 cost $1,150,000 in Palo Alto. When supply eventually outpaces demand in your area, Honda won't change; the dealers will. They will discount odysseys the same as Accords. BTW, Accords were selling for up to $2,000 over MSRP in the early 80's.
  • sgergensgergen Member Posts: 155
    Odyssey's are going at MSRP or more (if you consider the "mandatory" dealer adds) in Minnesota. I called all MN dealers looking for a EX-L on the lot or coming in soon. No dice, earliest was about 2 months out.

    LX's are a little easier to get as are the regular EX's. EX-L's are tough and anything with NAV or RES is the toughest ticket right now, at least around here.

    Scott
  • isosmithyisosmithy Member Posts: 5
    Dealer want me to put a non refundable $500 deposit to close a deal. He has to get a 2002 Ody from another dealer and is requiring me to put down a non refundable dep. My question is are deposits in Mass. nonrefundable?
  • jmurman42jmurman42 Member Posts: 675
    The dealer is asking to to make a decision. He is evidently DX'ing a car and then having one taken from his allocation for you. You should either make the decision that you are going to buy this car, or wait for one at a later date. Non refundable deposits are not legal in some states on a "stock" car, however, if you are having equipment installed on the car and you change your mind, the dealer can hold your money until the car sells.

    Jerry
  • misterpeabodymisterpeabody Member Posts: 3
    Check out Sam Linder Honda in Salinas or Kastner Honda in Napa. You can get MSRP there plus an extra here or there. At Salinas, ask for Mike Alvarez -- we bought there and the sales experience was great (no hassles, price agreed beforehand over the phone).

    Also seems like prices are going down in the Bay Area.
  • csvipersahcsvipersah Member Posts: 15
    Anyone know any good dealers selling for below MSRP in central jersey. The two dealers I talked to quoted MSRP with a 4 month wait on the LX and EX. They said there is a 6 month wait on the EXL and they want a 500$ deposit. Also, they won't let us test drive the car! They said that we should order it and then they'll let us test drive it 4 months later when they get it. I'm not so sure I wanna put my money down and wait 4 months to get a car only to find out that I don't like it. Any thoughts on this and anyone have any good experiences in central jersey?
  • doritosdoritos Member Posts: 6
    Hi. Our out the door price on an EX was $25,799.25 - Would like input- I've seen some posts of paying so much over invoice. We actually talked down from the MSRP instead of going up from the invoice. That price included the document prep of 290 and 10 for title work.
    We were told we could get it by the end of the month. Wow there were a lot of people looking at the Odysseys today.
  • cliffj90cliffj90 Member Posts: 1
    I am very close to getting an odyssey could you please tell me what kind of options you got with your vehicle? It would very much help me in my quest to get a good deal on the vehicle. Your price sounds pretty good. Thanks, Cliff.
  • tgongtgong Member Posts: 2
    Doritos: That sounds like a great price on your EX. Can you please post the dealer that you purchased from? Thanks in advance.
  • doritosdoritos Member Posts: 6
    I forgot to say that the price of $25,799 did not include taxes, title. We bought out of state so we'll do that later. Does that make it not so good a price? Options- none- we didn't want to pay for any extras. We saw a lot of vans at a couple of dealerships that had a lot of extras tacked on. Last year they were none. What's this all about? We bought at a dealership in Kentucky. Where are you looking?
  • wolveseatsheepwolveseatsheep Member Posts: 41
    Even w/o tax & tags that's a great price. What dealer gave you this bargain?!

    Some interesting production numbers... for the 3rd straight week, Alabama production increased (but not by much) but Canada production has decreased. Not good imho. Overall, there are about 14% new Odys today than there were this time last year. Unfortunately that number is dropping because of the Canada production decrease. 2 weeks ago there were 19% more new Ody's than that time a year ago.

    I'm wondering if the drop in Canadian production is just some overtime elimination, or if they're already scaling down for the new SUV. Man that would suck if it's the latter.
  • bfmommabfmomma Member Posts: 4
    I've just spent the last 2 hours reading back messages on this board--thanks, everyone, for your input!

    With the tax refund and some number crunching, we should be able to afford an LX if we can get it slightly under MSRP. Haven't seen ANY posts for dealers in the Milwaukee, WI area. Anyone out there? Does this seem possible?

    I seem to have read half the messages predicting a small "glut" in the market in Feb/March and another half saying it won't happen or that the production has already switched and there wasn't one. Any further/new input on this? We're not in a hurry, but just want the best deal...lol!

    Thanks in advance!
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    I was about ready to head to Az from Northern Ca. for an Odyssey at $300 over MSRP, but became suspicious when the dealer said it included paint sealent, pin stripes and some other stuff I would never order. When I pressed him to tell me the final cost not including registration and taxes he finally told me there was a doc. fee of $300.

    I would asked for an out the door price, but I wouldn't have registered this car in another state.

    Had I shown up for this car and saw a doc fee added on at the last minute I would of been pissed off in a big way.

    Thanks to the poster for the dealers in Salinas and Napa selling at MSRP - no need to fly to Az. now.
  • aspesisteveaspesisteve Member Posts: 833
    Mr. Peabody,
    I called the dealer in Salinas (Mike). He gave me some mumbo jumbo about the Odyssey going up in value and you got MSRP because the car was cloth and not as in demand......

    He did get "authorization" to go $800 over MSRP for a car that would arrive end of March, which is encouraging. I'm willing to bet by the end of March all this asking over MSRP will be a thing of the past as supply catches up to demand. Of course I have nothing to loose and everything to gain, so it's not really a bet at all.
  • gdong2gdong2 Member Posts: 1
    I just bought my Odessy EX with MSRP from Tracy Honda yesterday, which is arround 1hr of driving from San Jose. I didn't make phone call before drive there, and I was lucky they have the exact model and color that I want. The experience in Tracy Honda is pretty good.
    BTW, the best deal I can get from local dealer is 500 over MSRP.
  • misterpeabodymisterpeabody Member Posts: 3
    Sounds like you're looking for an EX with leather. Yes, I did get cloth so I'm not sure if what he's saying is true.

    I will tell you that for my EX w/cloth, we went from $500 over MSRP to MSRP with a cargo mat thrown in, with just one phone call. They had received the car about 2-3 days beforehand => so, maybe they didn't have a buyer for it.

    The other place to try is Kastner Honda in Napa. Ask for Bill McKee. He'll give you MSRP with a fully refundable $500 deposit -- you just might have to wait until one comes in though. He's a nice, honest guy.

    Hope this helps.
  • fernandogfernandog Member Posts: 3
    I've seen from wolveseatsheep that the Alabama'sproduction went up and the Canada's went down. Where do you get these figures? I am just interested in following them up.
  • s1ginss1gins Member Posts: 51
    I went to Open Road Honda on Rt1N in Edison on 2/18, walked on the lot was greeted by Pete Oh, who promptly asked me what I wanted to look at, showed me an EXL with Nav (what I wanted) let me test drive it and then told me they would sell me one for MSRP. He seemed honest and wanted to please.
  • tcoultharttcoulthart Member Posts: 17
    I don't think you will have much luck in the Milwaukee area, Wilde seems to have some EXs on the lot but rarely an LX. Plus at Wilde I had to pay over MSRP in September, I figured it was a good deal as my old van need at least as much in service to keep going. I could have waited and bought at Zimbrick in Madison for sticker but I said wait, a co-worker waited 4 months to buy it at MSRP. You could also check Bergstrom in Appleton. I live in Madison and have mine serviced in Madison as Zimbrick is great as far as service goes. This is my second Honda I have an 89 Accord with 195K on it, GOOD LUCK
  • sgergensgergen Member Posts: 155
    Could try Car City Honda in Eau Claire, WI.

    That's where I'm getting mine and they went straight MSRP on an EX-L with RES.

    Scott
  • wolveseatsheepwolveseatsheep Member Posts: 41
    Are you sure you're not talking about an LX?
  • doritosdoritos Member Posts: 6
    It's an EX. MSRP of $27,190. We offered $25,500 and the "boss" came back with $25,799. Also we got a trade-in price for our '98 CR-V EX with 52K of $11,500 and we got it up to $13K. Do you have an Odyssey- still looking? What state?
  • tomjkane3tomjkane3 Member Posts: 3
    We are in the process of ordering a 2002 Ex-L, and wanted to get feedback as to prices paid in central Maryland? Has anyone gotten a delivered vehicle for under MSRP?
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