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I know looks are subjective but would appreciate your opinion
Anyway, it looked very much light/medium gray to me. Not buite battleship though. It seemed to be a flat color. There was a silver nearby (both shades actually), and to me they both looked nicer, probably because they had more shine or sparkle to them.
There was also a pair of Sage brush pearls in the row. That color looked real nice. It really does seem like charcoal, since I parked my Flint Mica Scion next to it (a dark gray/charcoaly metallic), and they looked almost identical in that light. It did lok greener inside on a Pilot though.
There was also a dark blue on the floor of the showroom. Not bad looking, but it's also a "flat" color. Doesn't really have much pizazz.
Still waiting to see Ocean Mist in person. From the pictures in the accessory brochure (all of which are of OM), I think it will be too light.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For reference, I was quoted Simonize System5 exterior protection and interior protection, all for $479. I would say the $1,295 for "paint protection" is outrageous. With the Simonize product, you get a guarantee against spotting from things like bird droppings, acid rain, etc., and for the interior against any stains...even Gatorade.
Total:32410.00-trade-1050.00 discount=6360.00+TTL
and no inventory tax,and only $50.00 doc fee.total being just under $7K walk-out.
The dealer has to trade one of theirs to another to get the Tafetta White.+-2-3 weeks.They will sell me accessories @ dealer installed cost.
I have heard of dealers taking up to $500 doc fees in DFW area.
1) Can the sound of the movie play through the main speakers?
2) We were not really able to get the DVD I brought playing (ran out out time + dealer ignorance). Is there a way to start/control a movie from the NAV screen or other dashboard located buttons?
3) If an adult in the front row uses the remote, I suppose he can change tracks and so on, but how can you see the DVD menu?
Thanks.
YES - everyone can listen to the DVD over the main speakers, or you can listen to the radio on the speakers while the DVD sound is routed to the headphones (2 wireless and 3 wired jacks in back). You use the REAR CONTROL KNOB to select FRONT or REAR, and then select the source for each.
2) We were not really able to get the DVD I brought playing (ran out out time + dealer ignorance). Is there a way to start/control a movie from the NAV screen or other dashboard located buttons?
I don't believe you can control DVDs from the NAV screen, but you can control movies from the front or rear.
3) If an adult in the front row uses the remote, I suppose he can change tracks and so on, but how can you see the DVD menu?
You can't see the menu, unless you have a front passenger that can lean back while you drive, or you rely on your kids. Most movies may have some sort of previews or introduction, and then you can just press Play when the DVD reaches the main menu screen.
I also found the salesperson didn't know how to operate the RES, and in fact they hadn't even installed the RES fuse when I went to take delivery.
Good luck!
Fellow Honda buyers...Don't settle for being waived off by the service manager when you know you're right! Kudos to Honda for actually reviewing my complaint and taking swift action.
What do you exactly mean by "you can control movies from the front"
Thanks again.
Regarding the traffic monitoring system, it is Acura only. Exclusive to the Acura RL, actually. So, don't expect it on the Honda Odyssey any time soon.
Which model do you have? Is it with or without the VCM engine regarding your gas mileage?
With the center REAR CONTROL knob set to "FRONT", select "DVD" (make sure the REAR is also set to DVD). Then you can press Play / Pause / Skip fwd or back (skips a chapter), and so on (from the front console). You can lock out the rear control panel (which also pops out as a wireless remote), and control movies exclusively from the front (e.g. if the kids are fighting over the remote...or I suppose if it gets lost). I have 3 kids, and I've found listening to the radio/CD while the kids watch a movie to be pure bliss (even though the sound from the front speakers is weak...not much low frequency response). As you probably know, the rear speakers turn off when you have different sources playing in front and back (the back audio is routed to the headphones in this case). When DVD sound is playing in the entire cabin, it sounds very good (considering you're in a van, driving down the highway). I haven't tried playing a DVD-Audio disc yet (I have some for my Acura TL), so I need to go check that out next.
Hope this helps.
Replacing PAX tires will cost about 10 percent more than regular tires, said Don Baldwin, Michelin's director of technical marketing. Vehicles have to be designed especially for use with the tires, so they are not available in the replacement parts market."
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Steve, Host
seats (where the baby seats are) for a
2005 ex-l olive interior.... looking for
washable removeable covers so the normal
kid goo won't hit the leather as badly.
also, anyone look into a 3rd party hitch?
Steve, Host
still has the hard dash but overall very smooth and quiet. Drove an overpriced touring. Cannot justify the $4k extra expense on that. The EX-L with Nav and DVD is a better bargain overall and a few hundred less than touring alone. Touring PAX is so so value, power tail gate nice and better sound system but that much more?>
Hard to justify.
Since production is 3x the 99 rate and the economy of 99 is far gone, Honda will find itself discounting before Christmas and I mean 1.5-2k off about anywhere.
Funny how the dealers are slow to see this as yes for a great van they will sell well to the newbe buyers for a few months. AFter that when inventory rises...
Also, I have seen many many tourings just sitting. Those w/o nav and dvd are not in demand. Why pay that much when EX L can be had for less with NAV and DVD. Marketing blunder but dealerw will soon not be ordering the touring alone.
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My wife and I have debated EXL vs. Touring. We don't really want PAX, but my wife is only 5'
tall and the dash really protrudes a lot more than our Mecury Villager. In the EXL, she only has about an inch(!) between her knees and the dash. With the Touring adjustable pedals, she has about 2 inches. She raises the seat to full height and that means she has to be close to the dash to reach the pedals. Anybody else have this problem?
We currently have a Pilot w/DVD(RES) and it's been great. I want to get the new Ody, but will look into options for adding speakers and sub as the stereo sound is very poor in the EXL. The Pilot isn't that great either, but in comparison, it wins over the Ody.
Your oldest child is 6, I bet he/she will be showing you how the system works in no time! ;-)
Good point.
MSRP for EX-L w/NAV+RES is $34,610
Touring without NAV/RES is $35,010
Just one question. Has anyone heard of an aftermarket power rear hatch? My wife is making a big deal out of the Odyssey not having a power rear hatch.
EXL Nav/DVD $34,610.
or
Sienna XLE Ltd NAV/DVD $35,450.
or
Sienna XLE Ltd AWD NAV/DVD $37,530.
or
Ody Touring NAV/DVD $38,810.
Comments please.
What was the state and dealership? Or better yet post this in the Honda Odyssey prices paid forum.
And by the way, this should be discussed in the "Honda Ody vs. Toyota Sienna" board.
1) Can the sound of the movie play through the main speakers?
Yes, sound is played throught out the van, but my kids all use headphones so that Mom and I can enjoy the radio. It came with two headphones. I had two infra red headphones from my SUV system and they work fine, not stuck buying expensive honda headsets.
2) We were not really able to get the DVD I brought playing (ran out out time + dealer ignorance). Is there a way to start/control a movie from the NAV screen or other dashboard located buttons?
Yes, you can control the from the front seat. Can choose to control up front or give the kids the option to control using the easy to use remote. Believe me your 6 yr old will figure this out quickly. push the dvd button, the controls for the dvd are label on the radio channels, reminds me of vcr controls - rewind, pause, fast forward, play. With remote can also control the entire audio system, thats when you lock it and control in the front only.
3) If an adult in the front row uses the remote, I suppose he can change tracks and so on, but how can you see the DVD menu?
Homer answered this already, see #2 above.
FYI- I do not know if anyone else posted this.
When the DVD player is turned on the back speakers are automatically turned off, which is okay unless you are an adult who happend to sit in the back. This can be over riden. To do this push and hold the "rear power" button until the no speaker displays vanishes. Makes a different in sound.
Hope this helps
or
Sienna XLE Ltd NAV/DVD $35,450.
or
Sienna XLE Ltd AWD NAV/DVD $37,530.
or
Ody Touring NAV/DVD $38,810"
I would definitely demand $2K off MSRP for the Ody EXL NAV+RES and buy that. In the OKC + Dallas areas, people are getting $2K off already. These vans are just not flying off the lots.
My experiences have been the opposite of yours. I'm in the mid-atlantic region and the EXL-RES/NAV is currently the most popular model and the dealers can't keep these in inventory. You may get $500 off MSRP, but your lucky to see that. The only model I believe wiht more wiggle room is the Base Touring. Some of these have been sitting for weeks, but I find it hard to believe the EXL-RES/NAV is not selling. This package gives you the most bang for your buck.
What does the olive interior look like?
Is it a dark or light color? I need a car with light
exterior and interior since i live the sunny state
of Arizona
Homer answered this already, see #2 above."
I don't think Homer did answer this. More explicitly, how do you get the DVD menu (or the picture for that matter) to come on the NAV screen in the front? I have trouble getting the DVD to the part the kids want (they are little twerps who are not old enough to use the remote).
I didn't know that they still made cars without DRL.
The olive is almost a light grey color. I think these colors would work in Arizona, though you may be able to find something lighter.