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Did you finance through the dealer?
Trade in?
Thanks.
congratulations on u r new EX.
Did you try any other dealer in Metro area.
How is the buying exp with LaFonatine?
Did you try EX-L or any higher models?
Thanks
ss70
I put out 10 internet requests last night to the 5 Twin Cities dealers plus Kadlec in Rochester, Motor Inn in Albert Lea, Motorwerks in LaCrosse, Zimbrick in Madison, and Crystal Lake in IL. The last 3 were because I was going past each of them next Friday and figured there was minimal added cost to buying from them because I was going to be there anyway. I got the quote of 28044 from Zimbrick incl wheel locks and splash guards. I'm still waiting for the rest. I decided to go for it with the one quote. Walked in, told the dealer I test drove with on Saturday the story about what I'd been doing and why a Madison offer made sense for me. A trade in complicated the deal some, but they committed to the Zimbrick price before mention of the trade and threw in floor mats.
2 hours later I was out the door. If you do your homework, have a little luck, and come prepared a good deal can be had in the cities.
thanks for everyone for the help on forum
Nothing special at LaFontaine, just the lowest, closest price. Could have haggled lower at more distant locations but there's a cost to that.
Got a lectures in economics at a few dealers from the GM/boss after showing me the "invoice price" and how we can't sell for less. Victory Honda in Monroe, MI said I was thousands under what they could sell the van for! There are more dealers in the northern part of the city, but I'm Downriver.
Never looked at anything higher than the EX, don't care for like leather and did not want the extra cost.
good luck
Sorry, I have been busy with fantasy baseball team. Anyway, Hendrick Honda is in Woodbridge VA. Just south of DC off of 95. Google them, and you can get the web site, and call or email the internet department. Hope this helps.
Slugopie
No, my credit union had better rate, Honda could not touch. Already sold my car outright. Bought the extended warranty from Bernardi in MA, as they had best price. Van came with mug guards, pin striping, and door and wheel guards. We added fog lights and plus one console. Ordered all weather floor mats off the internet, as they were cheaper. Hope this helps, sorry it took me awhile to get back to you.
Slugopie
Are you saying that $32,800 is the OTD price, including taxes and fees, not excluding them?
That's about $1500 less than invoice.
Please confirm me one more time.
I will emaili them right now.
what did you get for your 2003 odyssey?
I have been watching this forum for a long time.
That was the best deal I have seen so far!
and isn't the sales tax 8.25% in CA?
How did you get 7.75%?
Thanks in advance!
yes $32,800 was the OTD price. I had 2 dealers beating each other on price. I got the $32,800 from Riverside honda. I went down to them and started working on the paper work and they did not have the car. It was going to take 2 weeks for them to get the car. I called spreen honda and asked the internet sales dept. if they would match it. They wanted to have the $32,800 in writing, which I did. Great experience with them. I was able to get $18,000 for my 2003 Odyssey. That was the best price I could get. It was the EX-L with navi and an after market dvd system. Sales tax in Riverside County is 7.75%. Any other questions please ask!
Very interesting. Piazza quoted a EX-L RES @ $31,096--and this was less than 2 weeks ago. Absolutely amazing that this is $2,400 higher than your deal. Sent quote requests to other dealers, but the ones I've been talking to are Piazza, Scott in West Chester, Faulkner in Harrisburg, and Mike Pruitt in Akron OH. Best offers to-date are from Faulkner and Mike Pruitt @ $29,500. Best quote for RES w/ NAV is $31,500 from the same dealerships.
Other dealerships come close to the offer from Piazza? Would appresciate it if you'd let me know. Will work on these guys a little harder knowing they have more room to negotiate. Thanks again.
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yes OTD includes tax.
I got a dealer down to $29000 (including dest and doc fee) for a 2006 EX-L RES. Sounds similar to your deal.
Dealer quoted this fairly quickly so I think he may even go lower. Is this a good price?
The Experience: I initially received price quotes from nine dealers via email, all tightly banded between $25,851 to $26,401. Three of the dealers' sales guys played "hide the weenie" regarding the destination charge of $550. They didn't get my business.
My initial dealer of choice lost my business by fumbling the hand-off from their Internet sales guy to the salesman assigned to work through the offer in writing. No matter how efficient and effective the whole Internet price-shopping experience can be, the process still leaves you open to the same old sales tactics once you're in the dealer's sales office.
My take: the Internet has really narrowed the price range between dealers. In the end, I bought from the salesman I personally liked and trusted, and treated me the best. I probably didn't get the lowest deal ever (I maybe should have bought at the end of March), but I got the deal I was happiest with.
Thanks to all on this forum.
Go through the Internet Department at TEAM HONDA in Michigan City, IN. Invoice+DEST+$325= your price, and whatever else you can get them to throw in at that price.
i.e. my price on my '06 Odyssey EX-L Res/Nav $31,998 Dealt completely with Internet Sales.
I was not planning on buying a new van for another year so right now I am on overload.
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What about Extended Warranty ? How much it would cost.
Anyone else has any experience in this region or they would like to recommend a dealership ? Ourisman of Laurel and Bowie Honda are the closest geographically.
Thanks.
I'm not sure if I should finance through Honda or an outside source
I was not planning on buying a new van for another year so right now I am on overload. "
Hmmm....Yes, only one length. 118" Wheelbase, 201" Length, 77" width.
There is a towing option that is dealer installed. 2000lbs Standard Towing, 3500lbs towing with towing package.
As for how does it tow? Dunno, I've got a '03 Ford F350 CrewCab KingRanch Powerstroke Diesel to do all my towing/hauling. And it does GREAT.
3 years or 36,000 comprehensive, 5 years or 60,000 powertrain.
Thanks.
Date Purchased: April 10, 2006
Sale Price $24,889.57
Dest. Charge $550.00
Processing Fee $49.00
Sub Total: $25,488.57
Sales Tax (5%) $1,274.43
Title/Tags $227.00
Total Paid(OTD) $26,990.00
Buying Experience: I requested quotes from all local dealers, some gave me very good quotes right the first time and followed up with calls. Some tried to find out what others are quoting so they can match. They gave me their old Dealer Walk-in stories. This particular dealer gave me this price the very first day and when everyone else was trailing behind and trying to negotiate. I finally, gave him the business because he gave me his honest quote and tried to compete without haggling over price. I did not get any dealer appearance package but I did not care about that. Pretty much every one was willing to match the price for any one else, so the competition was very good and healthy for buyers.
It seems that dealers may be getting some factory Incentive because my sales receipt has a "/GAP" printed in the line for factory incentives. So watch out ! Not sure what this code means though.
Hope I have made a good deal. Please share your experience. So far I am satisfied with my purchase but it's just one night yet
By the way, initially I was in the market for Sienna but once I drove the Odyssey, decision was pretty easy. I will be updating my views in the comparison forum.
This forum has been very helpful and you all make the forum. So THANK YOU !
Bear in mind, my price was on a EX-L R&N, not a touring.
$31,673 + $325 = $31,998
For Touring it would be...
$33,471 + $325 = $33,796
Touring R&N would be...
$35,448 + $325 = $35,773
Yes, I had a trade, but I negotiated the price on the Odyssey before I ever brought up the trade, then I also had in mind the lowest possible $$$ amount I would accept for my trade according to NADA, KBB and average retail asking price of local like vehicles (~75 miles) compiled through autotrader. Obviously the average retail price is not what you are going to get in trade, but it is a good indicator as to what the market will bear and what you can expect the dealership to be asking for your trade when they go to sell it. I just made sure they would have bargining room and and profit room when they went to sell it.
I think there may be still a room (at least $100) to negotiate the price when you walk in the dealer shop with the printed offer.
thanks.
I did a physical inspection (passed) skipped on the test drive (test drove touring on 3 occasions), Odometer reads 30 miles (they drove the ody from Corona to deliver, which is about 20 miles away) I'm fine with this.
I offered $36,441 (incl. dest.) but they disclosed to me the dealer addons on the car (wheel lock, cargo tray, mud guard, door strip guard) for $440. My sales man and his partner really did their job professionally, I usually don't want the add ons and let them know about it, but the scenario is different. So, I have the price in writing @ $36,881+TTL,fees. Total Cost $40,222.
I traded in my 04 Prius, Silver with Option#9 (navi and the works), Odo reads @ 39,380 in good condition. I was direct with them that researched my trade really well and I know for sure I won't be upside down. In the middle of my transaction/negotiation, they mentioned I am Negative Equity on my trade they avoided the word upside down by @1,000. I told them I owed $20,779 they appraised it for a $1,000 less. I said no way, I told to call a Toyota Dealer and ask for a "Buy-Bid" figures. A few moments later they valued my trade in @ $20,800 and apologized that their appraisal guy forgot to do the "buy-bid".
Now, I have the Ody I wanted for the price that I am willing to pay for and I protected my trade in value for my prius. Also, during the course of my research on the 06 ODY, Touring Black ext.on Black int. is hard to find, but if you can patiently wait the dealer can order it for you.