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Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Wednesday, July 7, 2004.
Thanks for your consideration!
Jeannine Fallon
PR Director
Edmunds.com
I decided not to do leather after I saw my kids playing in my current car with match box cars and crayons I realized that I would be covering the seats anyway and would never see or feel the beautiful leather. This van is really for transporting 4 young boys. My next car will be a pilot(something like it)with leather.
I have a 99LX 104,000 miles, 1yr old after market DVD, roof rack. Perfectly willing to wait 2 years and negotiate for 2006 Odyssey or Sienna or Quest or if something else is out there.
From an economic perspective willing to change out the HO LX for a 2004 EX-L with DVD.
Brief 10 minute negotiation Dealer 1st offer absurd Where we are now.
My offer Price+dst $26,980
Dealer Response$27,470
My offer Price 7yr-100,000 war-$960
Dealer Response 1,000-1,400
My Offer Int 3.9%
Dealer Response 3.9%
My offer Tags etc ???204.5-Tire tax & doc fee sound like Bull
Dealer-NY doc fee $95, new plates$87 NYI $10 NY tire tax $12.5-Total$204.5
Sales tax (8.25%)
My offer $2,305
Dealer $2,348-$2,382
Trade-in
My offer $10,000
Dealer Offer $5,000-$8,000
The trade-in is most likely a deal killer from my end.
Edmunds TMV-trade-in on a 99HOlx 104,000 miles, excluding value of after market DVD (If any).
Outstanding - $10,719, Clean $9,856, Average-$7,802.
The Van has new Michelin Hydroedges on. Never in an accident, all service done by this dealer.
Dealer called and wants to see Van (Did not have it with me).
Comments on trade-in value, price dealer is asking, Honda Care 7year- 100,000 price suggestions.
Thanks for the help.
I don't doubt it's in great shape.
It's just that these are near impossible to sell with those high miles and the dealers know it and are offering you accordingly.
You can always run an ad and try to move it yourself but the high miles will be an instant turnoff to most shoppers.
Good Luck!
I'm running into the same problem with my wife's 4wd 4runner. But I've got a double-whammy from a trade-in perspective; over 100k miles AND a 5-sp manual. Dealer's won't touch it with a 10' pole.
We also have a '99EX which we bought brand new in '99 and it has 95,000 miles on it.
I was torn on getting an '04 or '05 but do not think the '05 even with the bells and whistles will warrant me paying MSRP again like I did on my '99. My main thing I wanted was Navi. I figure and HOPE this will be our last car that will not be a hybrid and by then maybe their wont be such a premium on them.
Really was prepared to wait up to another 6-9 months for to buy but I took the wife to work today and she new I really wanted it so after work she wanted to stop and look. That was the most expensive "take your wife to work day" I ever had.
Clara--you got a great deal on your Odyssey. My whole deal was done via email at DC/VA local dealership. I posted query via Edmunds and got replies from 4 dealers. I simply went to the lowest quote dealer (Landmark Honda in Alexandria) and over emails they offered me another $200 discount (total $700 less invoice) if I could come in soon. The car I wanted was EX-L/DVD and based on their online inventory they only had 2 left but not in the colors I desired. Last Friday sales person called me and said that they sold all their EX-L/DVD on June 30 but she could offer a similar deal with EX-L and would arrange for a after-market DVD installation at MyerEmco. She said for similar price difference we could get a 9 - 10" screen instead of the factory 7". I called Myer Emco and the price would have been 1399 (on sale) + 120 installation (Audiovox 9", 2 wireless headphones). Labor is lifetime but product only 1 yr. I had to think about this since with the factory install I would be covered at least 3 years and with extended warranty upto 6/75K or 7/100K. Anyway I made the deal with van they had in stock. I did not even bother negotiating further because of their straightforward way of presenting me the best price sight unseen. The paperwork was 5 minutes but the financing guy spent over 40 minutes trying to convince me to buy Honda's extended warranty ($960 6yr/75k) and I did not bite. My wife got the color she wanted (Black). I think that they would easily go lower. My price for the EX-L was 24932 + Delivery+ Taxes + Tags + 289 Dealer fluff. I will say that all dealers emailed prices of invoice or lower and I would go this route again next time. The same day I got the quotes I went to the local dealership without letting them know what I knew and their "best" price was $2000 over...what a lark. They said that unless I was willing to deal with them seriously they could not give me a better offer since I could walk away and get a counter from another dealer. Tell me anyone if you have been able to walk away from a dealer with an signed offer from a dealership. The "other" dealership always want something in writing and the first thing they do is take the paper away. I called them back the next day and I told them I got an offer much less than theirs and they immediately said to bring in copy of the email. I said don't worry, I am not playing into their game.
Sorry...couldn't resist!
Happy shopping!
I'm sure you will like this vehicle as much as I do. This van is better than my previous Windstar in every way.
I checked a few places and the trade-in value of $6,000 is about right. Edmunds trade-in value calculator needs an adjustment when it comes to high mile cars. The car is in great shape so I am torn between keeping it for another year or trading it in. I have done the 3rd party sale thing before and its not worth the hassle.
We average about 25,000 miles per a year on our primary family car so anything I buy will be around the 100k-125k mark when I look to buy.
In any event the trade-in issue killed the deal. The dealer came back and offered dealer invoice on any HO trim. I guess his thinking was get a HO ex DVD no leather to make up the lost trade-in $$$. Most likely will drive current HO for 1 year and compare the 05-06 HO to Sienna/quest/and decide then.
Price including dest:25312
Doc fee: 349
Plus tag, tax and title
Did not have to work to hard, around an hour of negotiate. Sale person was pleasant to work with, not very many games. Would recommend dealer if you are willing to put up a fight, only one in the immediate area.
I purchased my new Odyssey EXL/RES the end of June for $1,200 below invoice. With the new 05' body style coming out soon and Sienna kicking their butt I think you should be able to purchase in a range $1,000 to $1,2000 below invoice because dealer gets 3% of MSRP at the end of the year and Honda runs secret $500 incentives back to the dealership to move old inventory.
By the way, do you guys mean MSRP and not invoice? $1000-$1500 below invoice is a steal! I guess dealers can't afford losing money on this.
I've been tracking this site for a few weeks, I was wondering why dealers are selling used odyssey' for more than new? Also, if the 05 are a hit, do you think 04's or 03's will go down in price. Asking because I'm in the market for a used odyssey.
Just leased Oddy '04 Ex-Res,24 months, 15k miles/yr, SIGN AND DRIVE, for $310.-/month.
At Lanier Honda in GA.
This forum has been superb...
Seriously, fantastic leases that won't be repeated.
I wouldn't expect anything even close to this one in 24 months!
I have an 04 odyssey with 10K miles on it (bought in Nov of last year).
Can I still buy the extended Honda Care Warranty?
Also, when I sell the van, is the warranty transferable?
Thanks for any insight,
etc. Please respond to sbreckenridge@hearst.com or jfallon@edmunds.com with a few details and your contact information no later than Wednesday, July 21, 2004.
Thanks for your consideration.
Jeannine Fallon
PR Director
Edmunds.com
Just purchased my 04 Odyssey. All I have to say is watch out for all the dealer invoice crap that out there. The MSRP \on the van was just shy of 30K Numerous dealer were going to give me the "dealer cost of $27,700. I held out a while an negotiated a better deal. I live in Northern NJ so there are many dealer within a 30 miles radius. I already had a car so there was no rush (PS if u r in a rush be prepared to overpaid)
I ended up paying $26,470 plus tax 99 NJ Reg and 104 document prep fee. I got the color I wanted with no hassles.
I also had a quote for EX-L with DVD for 26300.
For that price, it is hard to imagine anyone buying a Sienna with similar options for several thousands more (especially since the '04 Ody and '04 Sienna are essentially viewed as a "dead heat" by most consumers and car rating services).
I just need to find who has the color I want and go from there.
Thanks!
David
with the 24777. In his quote he mentioned 28490 as the MSRP so I have a hunch his quote doesn't include the destination charge. I'll clarify that in a bit.
David
Does anyone have the delivery checklist. I am picking up an Odyssey today.
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Emil
Inspecting and taking possession of your new car
Steve, Host
Thanks
Any leads appreciated
Steve, Host
Thanks!