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and the 2000 are:
2003; 240hp vs 205hp on regular gas
2003; all 4 wheel disk brakes, 2000 has rear drums
2003; has traction control, 2000 LX does not.
2003; has 5 speed auto trans, 2000 has 4 speed auto trans.
The 2003 would also be 3 years and 23k newer with a 36k/ 3yr warranty and you could
get an extended HCW for less than $900.
You pays your money and take your choice.
Last month, we bought an EX-L with no accessories for $900 below MSRP ($27,790 including destination) from David McDavid Honda in Irving. John Williams, a pleasant young guy was the sales rep. We drove it out for $29,748. A friend and I together bought 2 such vans at the same time which must have helped in the price negotiation. I did my research, visited only this dealer and was satisfied with the deal and the level of service.
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Also an off topic question, anyone has a link to a picture of 2003 Toyota Sienna? I heard they are going to change the body style on Sienna starting model year '03. Thanks.
I live in northern VA (outside of DC) and the prices here are exorbitant. My husband wants to pay below MSRP. Can anyone give me a reference to a dealer within a few hours drive that charges below MSRP?
In any event, he was offering $500 off MSRP several months ago. It's not enough for me, as I'm hoping to get (at least) $1,500 off MSRP (or $1,500 over invoice--same difference) when I buy (which prolly won't be until December anyway, when my wife's SUV lease is up.
Good luck.
I'm not pushing any dealer, it's just that these guys were very good to me and because of them I am driving an Odyssey and not a Caravan. They shipped it to me from NC to Colorado...no extra charge. Definite plus for the internet and this board.
Good Luck with your hunting.
Chris' initial offer to me is $500 below MSRP for the vehicle, but there is the doc and processing fee of $289.70. I believe this is a normal fee.
That would bring my total cost to: $27,210 - 500 + 289 = $26,999. Local sales taxes here in WA and licensing are separate and don't need to be considered.
Your post seems to indicate you purchased your van for $26,410 with all fees included. Is this correct?
Thanks so much!!
Good luck.
Can anyone recommend a good dealer in the San Diego area for the Odyssey that will do MSRP?
I called a couple of dealers, one was asking
$2,000 over MSRP, and the other was MSRP but
with a 4-5 month waiting list.
I guess I'd be willing to drive up to LA if necessary.
I'll keep asking locally, just wondering if anyone has gotten a good deal recently.
Thanks,
Arul
I think you can check with Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA. He was asking around $25,200 for LX.
a bit of a drive from San Diego though.
I tried all the San Diego dealers, best I could
do over the phone was $500 over, or MSRP with
a very long waiting list. Looks like the
dealers in the Los Angeles/Riverside/San Bernadino are a lot more reasonable, so I guess I'll be taking my business up there.
Thanks,
Arul
I asked what the doc&proc fee includes, and I get different answers ("title fees," "DMV fees," "dealer prep" - which is odd since it's being shipped to me directly from the factory). But I am assured that every dealer charges this, and Crown is right in the middle of the charge. But then I look at what Edmunds says we should pay, and here are the four charges:
1) Destination charge
2) Sales tax
3) License and registration fees (DMV fees) vary from state to state. These fees are usually from 1 to 3 percent of the purchase price of the vehicle.
4) Reasonable documentation fee ($50 is reasonable; $250 is not)
As you can see, strivz, Crown's $289.70 doc fee is beyond the unreasonable.
So, I'm still looking and hoping, because I don't think I'm getting Crown's best effort.
The Iowa dealer receiving the van receives part of the destination charge for receipt and inspection of the incoming van from the North Carolina dealer. The transaction paper work goes Fed Ex, only between the Iowa customer to the North Carolina dealership.
I just do not want to get in some controversy with my local Iowa dealer that will not sell below MSRP. The North Carolina dealer (Crown, Greensboro) is really looking for the extra business.
Thanks
Thanks for the info. I did fine one dealer that
does MSRP (and has been doing so for a long
time) in San Diego, but their waiting list is fairly long.
I'll keep looking around. The dealer I spoke
to in the Loma Linda area today was pretty friendly though, so I may make the trip up there instead.
Arul
BTW... Check out post 2308. I called John Williams at David McDavid in TX and he will honor the $900.00 off MSRP with no additional charges.
eddy
Did he quote any doc fees?
I left him a phone message today.
Thanks,
Al
I don't know what deals you are working, but I just posted so that you could see that there are other options rather than just your local dealer. I saw so many out there, especially in California that were being robbed, that I figured I would share.
As to the comment about Crown locally, I have no idea as I live in Colorado and I didn't see any of the stuff that you talk about in my deal. Also my post on here was strictly informational so I don't see them trying to gain more business on the internet, at least not that I've seen. I missed the posing post that I have heard tale of before but again my experience was quite nice.
As for the Iowa deal, I don't think local dealers would be too put out, but I could be wrong. The Odyssey has been such a wait for all of us ordering it that you could have moved from NC or Hawaii for that matter and now live where you do. My local dealer didn't seem to have a problem with it at all. In fact they asked me what my deal was and said there was no way they could match it here. "Congratulations on that deal", I think their sales guy said to me. Besides do you really care what your local dealer says if they can't cut you a deal. They are obviously having no problem selling the Odyssey otherwise they would cut you a deal.
That is why this medium is so strong. I never could've received my deal locally. The internet and earlier posters showed me an option. Take it if it is available. Good luck.
Was Little Apple willing to ship to you as well?
The only drawback was a 90 mile drive to Lodi, CA (Twice!); once to put the deposit on it
before it hit the lot and 10 days later to pick it up. No hassel pricing from nice people over the phone.
I found after putting my specific needs out to about 10 different dealers, I got regular calls
back from about 3-4 dealers who notified me when things were either on the lot or in transit.
It was tempting to order one from back East, but I'm just happy my search is over to tell you the truth.
Little Apple would send it to me but for $250. I don't think they knew they could do the courtesy delivery thing. They were talking about taking delivery there and then hauling it out to me. Or I could've picked it up there, an option for me since I am just a little ways away. That's the scoop on that. Good luck and let me know if you get what you're looking for. Take care.
Dennis & Alex at Mendo-Lake Honda in northern CA (800-287-6727) - $645 for the 7/75/0 Honda Care warranty
and
Tracy McCrystal at 800-264-3275 charges $655 for the 7/75/0 . She charges $875 for the 7/100/0.
i called both (no problem that i didn't buy the car from them) - very easy, they send you the forms you send them back. this is for the hondacare - my dealer kept saying it must be an aftermarket company but it is the real thing. saved me a ton on warranty for my new odyssey - my dealer started at $2000 for the 6/100 with a $50 deductible (the two above are for $0 deductible) and the lowest he'd go was $1150...
I asked Crown what happens if vehicle is damaged when go to pick it up from local dealer and was told that the buyers only recourse would be to have it serviced under warranty. Of course, I'm not sure that helps if the vehicle is dented or has some other physical damage. Crown implied that buyer would still be obligated to accept the vehicle. That's not acceptable to me.
Anyone got any other viable suggestions for someone living in the DC metro area (VA/DC/MD)who's willing to travel a couple of hours to get the best price?
why not wait at least until the car nears the end of the factory warranty?
I've read the fine print on some of these warranties and they are really terrible value from
what I've seen. Plus the fact that it's a Honda makes it even harder to justify.
Seeing is believing...actually BUYING is believing!
Jerry
Also, should I wait for 03 model as it's already June? When does 03 come out? Is the pricing gonna be about the same as 02?
Question: Is it unrealistic for me to acquire just a plain old EX-L at MSRP without any extras?
a new car come with a warranty, why buy the extended plan while under warranty?
huh?
Anyone know how long I can wait to pick up my Odyssey after it hits the lot. They have my $1,000 deposit and want the balance when I pick it up. I was hoping to sell my existing car on my own to save a few grand. How long can I expect them to hold the car on their lot? Is net 30 acceptable? I know the lot wants their money now, but how long can I string this out?
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But don't take my word for it:
Consumer reports doesn't recommend an extended warranty. Those who do are usually the salesman who reep huge commissions from such items.
If you're a big worry wart and it brings you piece of mind, then go for it. But to compare an extended warranty to life insurance is a lame scare tactic. Save your money - don't do it. You're better off spending it on repairs or maint. that are likely not covered by the warranty in the first place.
I've gotten my best price quote from a distant dealer so this is really tempting for me.I'm just worried about having a problem with the vehicle at delivery, like the vehicle having scratches or some other type of exterior damage. Kalajian says that it would have to be taken care of under warranty. But the vehicle isn't warranted for that kind of damage is it? Has anyone had such damage repaired under warranty?