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"I have a Silver 02 EXL-R ready for deliver $27,190 delivered to ....".
He is ready to deliver it to my location. This is exactly $3K below MSRP - I have been tracking Odyssey pricing and cannot believe this! Is this even possible????
I have a call into him but to clarify things but it was late. I wonder what the catch is?
I called 4 dealers in the New England area, the first offered the van at MSRP and would even throw in the factory keyless entry if I gave a deposit... hmmm... so I called 3 other dealers... and 2 out of 3 would also would do the same deal when I told them about the first...
So I went ahead and ordered a GG LX in the end of Aug.,... since it was a LX and the demand is not a high as the EX the wait was only 4-6 weeks... or so they say... I will update when I get it... hopefully in a couple more weeks... the only thing I have to add is a factory CD player for ~$260... and I have exactly what I need...
I read all the reviews and kept up on all the changes for 2002... very impressive.... glad I waited to order in Aug instead of June... 2002 has some great additions... and kept price very decent
I can't believe I am actually excited about getting a mini-van
Does it drive as nice as a Chrysler T&C? I don't think so. We had a 96 LXI that seemed a little more carlike. But you already know that from the reviews. It drives well, it doesn't miss by much. And the Chrysler will give you tremendous reliability problems, if mine was typical.
Put your mind to rest about the Redrock Pearl. It is really really nice. I couldn't be more pleased.
The leather is OK, not Lexus quality but reasonable. No regrets there either.
Power is very good and the transmission is great. I haven't had any 1st gear downshift hunting at slow speeds like I have had with my 2001 Accord V6. They have this geared really well for a van, good acceleration and very smooth. Think they were also concerned about mileage when they made the tradeoff. Very pleased.
The CD player is just that, a player, not a changer. I think it sounds better than the changer on my Accord. Don't know why they left the hole underneath. You can stuff CDs in there, but it doesn't look very good. Don't know what they were thinking about that.
I am mildly upset that at the EX level some things are not standard. No wheel well flaps, no door trim, no cross bars for the roof rack. Also the hood has that stupid idiot stick to hold it up, instead of the hydraulic lilfters like are on the Accord EXV6. But these are just nits to pick.
All in all I am very pleased with the van and I know you will be too.
Jerry
My other car had the hydraulic lifters and I prefer the stupid stick. The hydraulic lifters are a very high failure rate item, about every 2-3 years. Also after it fails you have to find a stick somewhere to hold up the hood or it falls down on you, which can be a big problem. You are out someplace where you can't find the right size stick and you are out of luck.
The stupid stick will probably never fail. If I had to raise the hood often, the stick would be a problem, but as it is I believe the stick is the best trade off.
My little concern is the RedRock Pearl, I am not so sure if it looks good, but marks96 comment on that color sure has made me feel better. Also, I have noticed that the 02' green color is lighter than the emerald green in previous years' models. I think this lighter evergreen would look nice. Has anyone seen this color in real ?
As an aside, this dealer has equipped this Ody to be a "buy me today model". It was an EX with aftermarket leather and heated seats for $2400!!!!
I was wondering what kind of prices they were getting. I am thinking of buying a 99 with low mileage...
Below is a listing from a local Honda dealer with a used 99 EX for sale:
1999 Honda Odyssey EX $23,999
Features:
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering Wheel
Anti-Lock Brakes
Power Windows
Price $23,999
Mileage 36,317 miles
Body Style Sports Van
Exterior Gray
Engine 3.5L 6 cyl
Fuel Type Gas
Stock Number 4850
VIN 2HKRL1862XH514572
According to the site, the TMV for a 2001 Ody LX is $25,578, so I would be paying only $112 more for a 2002.
Jerry
I have been on the waiting list since 6-1-01 and am growing impatient with the dealer here in Gainesville, FL. Does anyone know of a decent dealer in FL charging MSRP or below.
Thanks
1. We have an opportunity to see a red one just arrived the dealer this morning, the interior grey (or quartz) color really turned us off. We think the brighter and happier ivory interior looks better and the evergreen does come with ivory.
2. The bright red (actually it is not as shiny as the other metallic color) worries us about the safety in the sense that the red brake lights would not be as conspicuous while braking.
3. The black plastic trim that run underneath on each side's front and sliding doors look so obvious and really out of place with the red body color. To us, it seems like a downgrade to LX since Honda used to differentiate the EX from LX of all models by standardizing them with same body color molding.
4. The very last reason is that I do not want to be seen driving a fleet van on the road, because from what I have read so far, I suspect there will be quite a few RP on the road. (a silly thought, uh!)
I hope the evergreen color would not disappointed me as the GG we picked for our 99'. (the GG is actually grey to us, unless it is seen sparkling clean under the sun)
Again, I still believe it is just a matter of personal preference. For whoever likes the RP, it is a nice color and enjoy it.
My question is: Does that seem like an OK price or what should I expect. I thought I would not have any trouble finding a buyer but hardly any calls and no one has came to look. It is on www.autotrader.com if anyone is interested.
thanks
harold.
However, the dealer did point out that if you trade the vehicle in thru dealer you only have to pay sales tax on the difference. For example if new Ody is $30K and trade in is 26K, you only pay sales tax on $4K. Whereas if you sell on your own and buy another you have to pay sales tax on full value of new car.
I am also curious to what other dealers are offering to those wanting to trade in. Please post if you have any info.
Doesn't Honda want to make more money? Why do they do that. I am now considering getting the 2002 EXL-Nav and having an aftermarket DVD entertainment system put in.
Anyone know who makes the DVD entertainment system on the Odyssey? And also, where is the DVD player located? Is it just one unit that is attached to the drop down screen or is the DVD component located elsewhere?
Please advise.
Thanks
You've heard correctly. From the factory you can only order one or the other. You're doing exactly what I am...buying the NAV, and putting the RES in later. I'm told by my dealer that it will be possible (for about $2200) to add the RES to a NAV van after delivery. Plus there are many aftermarket units available.
- Darell
CAR AND DRIVER PREVIEW '02 ODYSSEY
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/features/2001/october/200110_preview_hondaodyssey.xml
Does anyone know if the DVD player will read CDvs?
Can someone please tell me what the make and model# of the DVD player is? My dealer, as usual, claims to know nothing and has no way of finding out this information.
Anyway, we decided on the Navi because we (like others have posted before), assumed we could easily add an overhead drop-down screen type of dvd system to the van later if we wanted to. However, after after checking into it, we found that doing so would have squashed our option of adding a power moonroof to the van later - an option we both really want. Our best-bet is to either have a dvd system with small screens added to the back of the front seat head rests (expensive), or just get a laptop computer with a built-in dvd player and let our kids use that. The latter is the least expensive, and the probable choice - if we decide the dvd is a necessity.
The final option regarding the dvd player is to actually have our kids read, engage in conversation, or (gulp) actually enjoy the scenery!
The 2002 Odyssey is an excellent choice for anyone - vdv, navi, leather or not. I hope those of you whom are waiting get your Oddys soon - will.
Best of luck!
darelldd indicated on post 3288 that it would be possible for the dealer to add afterwards for about $2200. Do you know if it is the identical unit? And will it function exactly as the factory installed version? And what is the name of your dealer and where are they located.
Those who do have the RES factory installed entertainment system, exactly where is the unit located? I know where the drop down screen is but is the DVD player a part of that drop down or is it located elsewhere in the car? And when you are playing a DVD movie is it possible to have the sound come out of the vehicles speakers? Or do they have to wear the headphones to listen to the sound?
Also, regarding post 3292 by ukrick, you may want to be careful about sitting any video or TV on the floor. I read some time ago that if you are looking up at a screen you don't get car sick, however, if you look down you WILL get car sick.
You should at least verify if this is true or not before subjugating the kids to this.
Also, if I get a the honda subwoofer or any subwoofer.. where would it be placed??? on the floor??
tanxs, Parker
Jerry
Jerry
i'm just trying to find someone who has a class II hitch on their 2001 or someone who may have purchased a 2002 and already got a hitch. thanks again.
Would the paint stick to the plastic... ????
The EX is making a lot more sense as I add on options... but I'd still like to know if the painting would work.
Parker
I called Honda and asked if it would be possible to order all of the parts for the DVD entertainment system and retrofit it into an EX-L NAVI and they said that theoretically it is possible and at the dealers discretion to do so.
He could not tell me why it wasn't available as an option, it could be due to some technical reason (conflict with something else) or just to keep the price at a particular range.
However, he did indicate that they are logging all customer requests and may offer it as an option in the future if enough requests are lodged. So if you want to do so the number for
Honda Customer Relations: (800) 999-1009
Thanks
I was told by my dealer (University Honda in Davis, CA) that the RES unit would be identical, and integrated just like the factory unit. The DVD player sits in the dash down low. You can see it in pictures from the Honda web site. Yes, you can play the movie sound out the rear speakers, and the front passengers can listen to another source out the front speakers if you so wish.
- Darell
I know this because that is the one area he did not do a good job on and I had him redo it. I asked him are those painted as original equipment and he said yes.
I can not tell the difference between the painted passenger side door handles and molding around the door handles and the drivers side which is the original equipment. I certainly expect the paint to stick. If someone knows that these should not be painted, please let me know. I think however that they come in a dull black and are meant to be painted. Otherwise they would have to stock parts in each color. Like you, I use to think they were plastic, with the color completely through. I don't know about the other areas you mention.
The RES system from the factory comes with wireless remote (1) and wireless headphones (2), which are usable from the middle and rearmost seating. This is per American Honda.