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buyers My wife and I had to cancel our order on
our 2001 oddy. The dealer said they would give us
our $500
deposit back if we found a buyer....Think we will
have problems? Mail me at
Elvisourdog@mn.mediaone.net.
To all out there like us still waiting: Tom informs me that the 2001's seem to be coming in faster than the 2000's did. Perhaps some of us will take delivery earlier than expected.
Footnote: On three separate trucks within 3 days
Bryan Honda received 11 Odys (majority EX's)
Feel free to e-mail me.
I called David Winnie at Upstate Honda in New York. Price of 7/0/100 warranty has risen $60 to $895 as of Sept. 1st. Still a great deal compared to the other dealers I've talked with.
Even better: No state tax. David will mail you warranty and place you on universal registration
(take Ody to any dealer).
BTW: About 10 people have called recently (1 from Alaska)to purchase the wty. from these guys. Don't spread word too much!
WE are now just procrastinating the visit to the dealer to place the order...It still amazes and angers me that we received a phone call from a salesperson that they "just got" an Odyssey LX in the color we wanted, it would go fast but the prices as at least $1000 over MSRP.....I had been reading about this on the postings, but still became angry when it happened to me...told the sales person that we would NOT pay over sticker, we'll wait until we can at least get it for sticker.
We do have a slight dilemma--LX vs Ex...would like the remote entry, roof rails and CD player...not really interested in the power doors...any suggestions out there??? For the prices of the add-ons should we just go with the EX????
Not looking forward to the actual placing of the order...have been referred to a dealer by a friend who says that he'll taken care of us...but what does that mean when it comes to the Odyssey??? Have read "murman's" posts regarding supply and demand economics, but it is still difficult/outrageous to accept....but the fact seems to remain that even if you get a "Deal" on i.e. a Sienna...it still works out to be about the same price as the Odyssey..so why not go with the Odyssey (unless you are in a hurry.)? Also, have you found that the salespeople seem to be new and don't know their product?
Sorry about this long post, but I've been reading on the side line and wanted to post my 2 cents...but especially a big thank you to all ...this will be our most educated purchase..(Why is it that I feel we'll go in to the dealer with all this info and still get taken???? hence procrastination...our cars are still running)
anna
re: murman's post, supply and demand pricing is one thing, telling buyers that the 2001s won't be coming out until next february (an outright lie)or that "you will get the very next one that comes in because you're at the top of the waiting list" and then selling it to the first walk-up buyer (another lie) is unacceptable.
We received 3 2001 Odys in yesterday, Silver, Beige, and Green. Totally amazing that they were delivered in less than 2 hours. Our backlog is now just a couple of months long, thats the good news. I run into people that have gone to the dealership that I worked at to test drive those cars, and have come back and ordered Odys where I am now. Honda might have a hard time with inventory because of the Acura van that is being introduced, we'll see.
Dealer has written on notebook paper customer #'s/desired colors & models with each sheet dedicated to one month's production. We are first on list for a GG EX (I saw list/intend to get a copy) for Oct. production. I spoke with Steve Porter (very helpful & courteous) who is Sales Mgr. They receive an allocation sheet (1-2 months out) and match buyers with desired colors and models.
My question is how accurate is this method?
I am purposely in contact with dealer on a weekly basis (don't want them to forget me). Not to bug, but to ask pertinent questions. Thanks in advance.
2. Dealer issues -- I recommend calling EVERY Honda dealer in a 150 mile radius (or farther if you are willing to drive) and check their supply. Then, KEEP CALLING EVERY FEW DAYS! I got really lucky on Tuesday when I called a dealer 75 miles away that I hadn't before and they had a '01 DEP EX that just showed up and was unclaimed... they delivered it to my home yesterday for no extra charge (MSRP + $99 doc + $90 fabric prot I requested). Never underestimate perseverence and luck.
Also, must we pay for this Admin fee?
Thanks to all prior board posters. Your help has been wonderful!
Other than that it was easy to work with Mr.Herbert of Crown Honda in Greensboro, NC. He delivered the van exactly on-time as he promised.
Our EX should be in by the end of Oct. We are waiting to hear from Clair for a more accurate eta.
We are on the list at PH for an '01 SS EX. Has PH told you when your Ody is supposed to be delivered? We ordered back on 7/3 and as of yesterday all they say is, "We don't know". It seems that they place an order and then just wait to see what arrives. If you would like to discuss, email my at mgarcia1@san.rr.com.
Thanks,
Mike
I know the '01s are in. But the dealer called me and said I could get a '00 instead of waiting. I am supposed to be third on the list for the silver color. I am being charged full MSRP. Is that reasonable? Or should I wait for the '01? Also, another dealer just offered me an EX '01 at full MSRP. SHould I take that instead? I have to decide by Monday, so I'd appreciate some advice before then.
THanks!
AVOID CUSH HONDA!!
Traction control
Driver's side seat height adjustment
Floor mats ?
2000 LX has:
NO traction control
NO Driver's side seat height adjustment
NO Floor mats
Instant 1 year depreciation when driven off the lot (dosn't mean much IMO for this van)
If you can wait, then wait. Call around to other dealers, maybe you'll get lucky and find one in stock. Or you can see if you can get a discount on the 2000 LX (at least a $1000), but I doubt it. Good luck.
By the way, I have a 2000LX and I love it.
Does Honda suuply dealers w/ one mass build date like Hendrick Honda received?
Seems odd. I would expect dealer to receive their 30 October-built Ody's continuously between mid-Oct. and mid-Nov. (allowing for 2 week shipping from Ontario to Charlotte, NC). Maybe Honda says to their dealers, "This date is when your Ody's will be built and that's it".
SORRY TO BE SO LONG!!
Went through credit union and advised Honda of Mesa had price of $27,035 - they wanted $595 over 2000 MSRP for 2001. Only extra was floor mats - did not know at time they would be inc. in 2001.
Called Arrowhead Honda and was told MSRP once pricing became available.
Went through a "free price quote" and connected to Showcase Honda. Dealt with Fleet Mgr. Franco Morrone. Went back and forth a few times. Negotiated $26,700 + tax, license, tire disposal tax and dealer service fee ($249) with floor mats, "fluff" of automate (paint and fabric protection) and Value package (accent stripes, alarm upgrade, door edge guard and wheel well guard). The "fluff" could not be eliminated to reduce price. We were told 6 - 8 weeks. They took 10% down with credit card. Vehicle came in right at 6 Weeks. Allowed choice of colors and picked SS.
Prior to picking up van, contacted various dealers from earlier post re Hondacare warranty. A few numbers are incorrect. Hoehn Honda in Carlsbad (Robert Lennick) quoted $985, supposedly $200 over their cost. Contacted Dave Winnie, Saratoga, NY (earlier post) and quoted $895 through end of Sept. w. no tax. Showcase Fin. Mgr. says they will match.
Pleasant experience with Showcase for most part. Did not attempt trade-in. Only glitch dealt with credit card use at final payment time - supposedly unwritten policy of $3K limit on credit card.
The van came in but it turned out to be a 2000, not 2001. Dealer was apologetic and the number they had (not a VIN) just told them it was an EG LX. They had been getting 2001's in so they assumed it was a 2001. Long story short for vanshopper5, I didn't need the power doors on the EX, just about everything else the EX has can be added to the LX. CD, roof rack etc. I'd add aftermarket at better prices. Posted here are sites like honda-accessories.com hparts.com partscheap.com, recommend buying those extras from these sites.
I drove the 2000 and decided the differences between the 2001 LX and 2000 weren't enough to make me wait until November. Bought the LX for $23,478 total including keyless remote and cargo net. Test drove it above 50, no pulling, no noise (so far).
I was on the waiting list at LaPointe Honda in Charlotte (Salesman: Ernest Wood) for about a month and it didn't look like anything would come in until late October. I preferred to buy from them as their doc fee is only $38 with no "required options". Also bought an Accord from them about 18 months ago and had a very good experience.
Since the wait was looking long, I called Gary Winebarger at Bryan Honda in Fayetteville. I heard about Gary from efulmer's post in this forum. Well, they had a SS EX on the lot and one more coming in this week. I called him on Friday and he came very close to my LaPointe deal, doc fee was $99, also no required options.
We drove out to Bryan Honda on Saturday to pick up the van. Despite a busy Saturday, they moved the process along quickly and we were there just over an hour including a test drive. I worked with Robert Young as Gary wasn't there on Sat.
Complete deal was MSRP + 3% Tax + 99 doc + 56 tag + $90 fabric protection. (I chose to add the fabric protection, it wasn't required.)
Only bad part of the experience was the lengthy drive (longest 150 miles I've ever driven!). Otherwise, I'd recommend Bryan Honda for anyone in the market (would also recommend LaPointe although they couldn't meet our timeframe). I called several other Charlotte area dealers and they were all requiring protection packages for $300+ and doc fees were $250-$300.
Kevin
BUT, I am faced with a non-refundable $500 deposit at Hendrick.
How did LaPointe treat your cancellation?
Did you have a deposit at all?
Just curious, thanks.
We ordered a GG '01 in July. We were told we'd have a van in mid-September. In late August, we were told that all GG and White Odysseys had slipped 10 days (any truth to this), so we were looking at Sept 26-30. As of today (9/25) the dealer still has no VIN and says delivery is 10 days from the time he has a VIN.
Has any one else had a similar experience - or are we being 'taken for a ride'?
We're in Richmond, VA, and looked all over. Richmond dealers are still charging premiums (in large part through mandatory add-ons, and the practice of not taking orders but setting up an auction by calling people when the vans call in). D.C. area dealers seem even worse (though we didn't check all). We got quotes for MSRP from dealers in Williamsburg (Williamsburg Honda), Charlottesville (Brown--though it appeared we'd have to negotiate supposedly mandatory options), and Fredericksburg (Pohanka). All were pretty straight, and I suspect we could have ended up with the same price and a reasonably satisfactory purchase from any of the three. It became a matter of who would do it most easily and most quickly for us. We put our order in with Pohanka (which wanted $500 "nonrefundable," though we negotiated in writing that the van had to be "acceptable" to us) because Janice Pohanka said she could commit to September delivery of the van and color we wanted. Janice came through for us. A pretty smooth transaction overall. Good luck out there, and thanks again for all the help as I surveyed this site over the past few months.
PS David McDavid in Irving, TX, had a 2000 CSS on their used car lot (they were closed so I don't know what they are asking, mileage, or the creative story as to why it's there).
thanks all. good luck & safe driving with all the new purchases!!!
Congratulations! We've had our 2000 GG LX for 4 weeks now and love it. We got the roof rack for $290 installed, and I've seen some earlier posts around $350. Our keyless entry was free due to the salesman's mistake; perhaps someone else can help you with that. I'd recommend the cargo tray as well (I paid $52+tax) to protect the rear well when the third seat is up. Good luck!