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Replying to: odessit (Sep 18, 2005 3:04 pm) Someone posted once that the LXs did not have the roof rack rails for the same reason. (Although I could have seen the roof rack rails being left off to keep the cost down.)
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Replying to: dlove (Sep 15, 2005 11:41 am) I sent out request via internet car buying websites. But they always forwarded my requests to the same 2-3 dealers. Thanks.
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Replying to: sj2000 (Sep 16, 2005 10:10 pm)
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Replying to: dlove (Sep 19, 2005 6:09 am) First, I doubt if dealerships are as monolithic as our everyday offices... who picks the fax and does what with it, is all uncontrolled. Chances are the hawkish sales guys are simply trashing it... for them it is the sucker that walks in that counts... not the fax guy who may not show up at all. I'd say, call up the dealership, ask for 'sales manager', not a sales associate. Now talk as if you WILL buy the car, and PUSH. If you are certain you cant do better, you may like to check out a paid service called carbargains.org. They seem to have a price guarantee that their charge will be paid for. I didnt use them because I could negotiate my 06 EX home delivered at no xtra charge ~ $400 above invoice. Also, feel free to read my posting a few days ago on why one should not buy a 05 vintage. Ody Man
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Replying to: karrot (Feb 25, 2005 11:47 am) |
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Replying to: piney (Sep 16, 2005 3:49 pm) |
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Replying to: ody_man (Sep 19, 2005 5:24 pm) One reason dealers may shy away from this is that it puts them on the defensive, you can't BS talk a fax machine plus like e-mail, it offers a permanent record of what transpired, no he said-she said. You're best to wait until you are ready to buy before you try to give the impression you are ready to buy. Availability comes into play here, allocations, scarce if you want a Touring. If you do go for a sales manager recognize he doesn't want to be a salesman any more. He may brush you off to a hawkish guy in white patent leather buckle shoes named Vince who brings the deal back to him for review. You run the risk of going head to head with the godfather of pricing who will turn down a reasonable offer because you are taking up his precious time. I'm not just rambling, I've lived this scenario... and pay special attention to their shoes, they define their role. You may want to consider asking the internet sales manager to take a snapshot of their shoes for you too, LOL. |
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Replying to: breinders (Sep 19, 2005 2:04 pm) - Touring now comes with DVD std, NAVI is option - 5yr 60K mile powetrain warranty, 05 had 3/36 - $300 more (why buy an '05?) - Destination went up slightly ($35?) - Engine HP rating went from 255 to 244 only because of the criteria and methods used for testing, this is the same exact engine is in both MY's, no change! Feel free to amend this list as I'm sure I forgot something. Note that all 2005 & 2006 EX-L Ody's and above have the VTEC 20C/28H rated V-6 that becomes and 3-fwd cyl engine when cruising or decelerating engine. This doesn't shut off at 80 like someone posted but it will not go into ECO mode until it warms up a minute or two. |
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I have been receiving quotes for 2005/2006 Honda Odyssey Touring and the best one I have gotten so far is $37,600. I am looking for experiences where people have been able to negotiate better deals as well as negotiating tips. I have gotten feedback from some dealers saying that $37K is impossible and that if anyone offers it, it is most probably a lie. Any comments?
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Replying to: saneone (Sep 19, 2005 9:49 pm)
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