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truck over on the turn pike and work it out there.
seriously,
after reading this thread, seems it's much easier on the east coast to deal than in Calif.
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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.
Reasonable documentation fee ($50 is reasonable; $250 is not)
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So how long can I expect them to hold onto my car without penalty or breaking the agreement? The contract I signed mentions nothing about time except the date I put my deposit down.
I prefer to sell my car first, but would agree to let them sell it to someone else if they have the buyer.
Ohlone, I probably wouldn't hold a car for someone waiting to sell their trade. It can take some time to do so. Unfortunately, the dealer has to turn these cars quickly to earn more. It is especially tough at the end of the month. If we don't sell it this month, we lose one for the next allocation. That hurts. I drove six hours on August 31, 2000 to deliver one to a customer who couldn't make it in that month.
Also, how exactly do we go about buying Ody from out of state?
Bummer really since prices here don't appear to be changing a BIT! :-S
I wasn't aware of that problem, and I have had customers buy cars in Nevada, Oregon and Arizona with no problems reported.
I take it you sell warranties?
You must also buy the fabric protectant, clear coat for the clear coat and under coat for the undercoat and the gap insurance.....this stuff is all a huge waste of money - it preys upon people when they have their check book open. And totally contradicts the quality offerred in the vehicle.
If you feel there's a decent chance the car your buying (new) may need $4,800 in transmission work soon after the warranty runs out, I'd say buy a different car with a better reputation. I've read up on the Odyssey problems thread and most problems that occure are stuff that should be solved long before the warranty runs out.
When I purchased my Odyssey, I told them the only way I would give them high marks on my buying experience is to forget about selling me the after market crap. To my delight, they refrained.
tell it like it is by confirming that there is alot of needless after market stuff designed just to pad the pockets of the dealership.
-What is a paint sealant on a new car anyways?
another coat of wax?
I had to contact many Honda Dealers before finding my Odyssey. In Arizona, a dealer said they would throw in the paint sealer, but the documentation fees cost $450!
can be 7 inches when it's more like 5? Did I get a different screen than advertised?
If this thing is 7 inches then my wife can go brag to her friends about me. ;-)
If you purchase a new vehicle from another state and take delivery with that car being trasported on the back of a truck then you pay only the tax in the state you will register the car. If you decide to pick it up and drive it from one state to another, you must pay the tax in the state where you bought the car and any difference in the state you live in. If the state you live in has a lessor tax rate, you will have a refund coming to you.
In addition you will have to incure the inconvienence of having to smog your brand new vehicle.
It doesn't add up anyway you measure it. I noticed at the electronics store every flat pannel flip down screen was overstated, yet no one working the floor had an explanation for.
I am curious as to what other's have paid for either the LX or EX with leather? Is the model upgrade from LX to EX worth it?
Thanks!
Carrie
(currently driving a 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan and loving it)
Power door: I have an 01 EX. I was in the same situation a year ago. Power door or not. I talked to one of the lady at work she has 99 EX. She did tell me she had some problems with power door a few times, but it got fixed. I am very happy with my EX especially power door. One thing good about power door is, for example like dropping kids off to school, when she forgets to close the door behind her. I don't have to get out the car to close it. I wish they will make passenger side power door too, so when wife gets out the car and forgets to close the door. I could just flip a switch and close it.
My 14 years old likes power door soo much. She even told me dad she was soo glad we bought Odyssey with power door instead of a SUV.
Alyssazmom:
For Honda product you get more bang for the Money if you go for EX than LX. Just like Civic, Accord. You get power door, alloy wheels, CD player, remote control and ...... If you want to save money then get LX as is. If you want to upgrade your LX for some of the features, IMHO get an EX. You should pay no more than MSRP for Odyssey now.
Regards,
Ben
You are my Honda guru!
I plan on either:
A) Getting the Odyssey in 1-2 years or
keeping my Civic till it dies a hundred deaths.
You are right about upgrading to the EX. After visiting the Honda website, what I would really like is the Honda Odyssey EX with leather and DVD in Starlight Silver. If I do sell my Civic (and that's a big if- I adore my Civic) I would keep the Ody for several years so may as well get the model with all the goodies that I like!
How does your daughter like her Civic EX now that she's had it a while?
Thanks again,
Carrie
As far as the options, here are my opinions:
1) Alloys; since my wife uses wheels as curb feelers, not a great idea. But can be bought for $600 from HandA, and the original steel wheels can be used with winter tires if your climate applies. You can then sell wheels later on or use them on next Odyssey.
2) remote keyless: I bought Honda kit from HandA for @ $175; will install myself.
3) CD: get the EX and you lose the cassette. either way the factory stereo is crap anyway. Buy a very nice high-power CD player for under $200 from Crutchfield with easy install harnesses and swap it back when you sell the van later. You will have much better sound than the $400 rip-off Honda CD deck, and keep it later on for another vehicle. front speakers are also super easy to replace; grills pop right off the doors.
Then, I still don't have climate control, roof rails, power driver seat, and color-matched mirrors and door handles, but I'm still $1,500 under the EX even after buying the wheels, CD and keyless.
Is HandA an internet store?
You forgot to mention the following too:
1. Driver's seat manual lumbar support.
2. EX has 2 more speakers . ( I know Honda speakers are crappy)
3. Homelink remote control ( I never used it. I don't even own automatic garage door opener)
4. Steering Wheel-mount Audio control. (It's nice to use it. I wish my other car had it too. But it's not an necessary.)
5. Rear Cargo net. (Not an necessary)
6. EX not just keyless remote door control also security system too It's $249.60 plus shipping and handling from H and A not $150.
7. Auto-off Halogen headlights. (Don't need it, if you never forget to turn off headlight.)
8. Front pocket behind driver seat. (Never used it, not a necessary)
9. Heat Rejecting Glass
I am glad you are very handy and you have a resilient family. I like my power door, you may have read some posts regarding power door prolem with early model and some people may still has some problem with their 02. I didn't have any problem. And I don't think it will be a long time repair issue, if you really want to argue, you could say all the power equipement could be a long term reapir issue. Window, door, CD, power seat.... You have to make a decision yourself.
But power door safety issue? I disagree. I had people got caught when power door tried to close it. It just stopped. I had people got cuaght in my old Village when it tried to close the door.
BOY that's a difference. Power door moves very slowly and it stopped by its motor. Manual sliding door will only stop when it hits/stops by someone's body part. OUCH. I saw my friend's 4 years old boy got his fingers caught on his Sienna door when his 8 years old sister slammed the manual sliding door on him by accident. BOY was he crying, lucky his finger was not broken.
Anyway each person/family has his/her own priority. I still think with all the options you get EX is a Better Buy than LX. Borrow one line from salesperson $1500 difference is only 25 bucks more per month for 60 month payment. Less than a buck a day. LOL
djohnson64:
H and A is internet site HandAaccessories selling Honda part, like Hondapart4u and other sites too.
Regards,
bjk