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Replying to: big_bob (Jul 22, 2005 5:40 pm) Following the advice of many on this board, I sent email requests via Honda's website to several dozen Honda dealers in the DC area and around Baltimore (despite the fact that I live close to Leesburg, VA). I also tried to get a quote via Costco's auto buying program. As others have said on this board, I found it a complete waste of time requesting quotes from all dealerships close to DC (ie, Fairfax, Arlington, Bethesda, PG county, etc.) and the Touring model appears to be excluded from the Costco program. Several local dealers offered me the "internet only" price of $38,795 (ie, full MSRP) + options (which most admitted would be over $1500) + TTL. When I pointed out that this wasn't such a special price, they usually countered that this car is "highly in demand" and that I was lucky to even get a quote at MSRP! Long story short, make sure you ask for quotes from dealers far outside DC if you want a shot at paying less than MSRP for the fully loaded Touring. As others have pointed out (and to whom I am most indebted) make sure to include in your search the dealers in Ellicott City MD and Salisbury, MD. I ended up buying from O'Donnell Honda in Ellicott City based on just a series of emails and phone calls with the dealership -- they initially bid $36,897 (plus $550 destination, $99 processing fee, 3% tax and $15 tag transfer fee). That price was tied with the Salisbury dealer, but when I asked both dealers to fax me a signed purchase order showing the total delivered price only O'Donnell Honda did so. Much to my surprise, when I informed O'Donnell Honda that I was purchasing from them and I gave them my home address, the salesperson knocked off (without me even asking) another $200 from the purchase price to compensate me for my need to drive over 50 miles each way to and from the dealership! Having purchased several other Honda's in the past, I fully expected to arrive at the dealer to find all sorts of "extras" that I don't want added to the car (eg, pinstripes, mud flaps, etc.) -- as promised, there was absolutely nothing added on. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that, although I authorized a $500 credit card deposit over the phone to hold the car, they did not even charge my card and held the car a full 36 hours before I showed up at the dealership. All the paperwork was ready before I arrived and I was back on the road with my new car in under 45 minutes (test drive of vehicle and careful interior inspection by my wife and 3 year old included). Bottom line: I have purchased 10 cars thus far in my life and this was definitely the smoothest and most pleasant buying experience ever. Thank you so much to everyone that recommended obtaining quotes from the dealers in Ellicott City MD and Salisbury, MD. To all of you thinking of buying the Touring with RES & NAV in the DC area, it will probably save you at least $1500, if not much more, to expand your search beyond the immediate DC area.
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Replying to: jerryb1 (Oct 22, 2005 8:57 am) If you have already got the van, please ignore these comments. As someone said, the $32,200 is sort of too good to be true for So. Cal. I bought mine EXL with DVD and NAVI in May and there was only 8 (of the Slate Green with Olive) in CA, and 4 of them were demos. I got it for $33,300 without any options. There was at least one dealer who offerend a demo (with a number of accessories) for below invoice, but I didn't want a "used" car. I haven't dealt with Power Honda, but Downey Honda was one of the worse. I was trading in a 2004 Odyssey lease, and they offered really close to invoice on the 2005, and I assumed it was because it was the last day of the month. Anyway, went to do the paperwork, and they wanted me to hand my 2004 and that they will give me a rental car (I have 2 car seats in the van so it will be tight). They did not have the 2005 on the lot, and it was "on the way", and will have it there in about 10 days. What made me head for the door was that they wanted me to make the full payment for the van on that day, and not a deposit. Trust them with that kind of money, and be their hostage. No thank you. So, I would look hard at the van, and if it is legit, go for it, because it is a fantastic deal. The vans with the navi units are the hardest to bargain with. Good luck, Emil |
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Replying to: dealguy (Oct 24, 2005 1:37 pm)
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Thanks to all that posted to this forum before me. I read the forum over the past couple of weeks and listened to the lessons learned from those that purchased an Odyssey. The information saved me thousands of dollars  . I followed the advice of many in the forum and requested internet quotes from a number of dealers within 100 miles of my home town (Aiken SC). Several responded with specific quotes for the model I desired. Some never responded. However, armed with the available information I went to my local dealership this weekend and test drove the van. They had the color we wanted on the lot with the desired options. I did not think we would ever agree on a price as we started more than $5,000 apart  . But in the end, I came up $490 and the dealership came down the rest. While I did not get $400 above invoice, I was still pleased with the results. I also had a quote from Bernardi Honda on a 7 year/ 120,000 mile $0 deductible Honda Care warranty in hand when I went to the dealer. Here is the deal I got after about 90 minutes of negotiations: Base Price EX-L with RES including Destination fee, cargo tray, splash guards and wheel locks: $30, 890.00 Admin Fee: $199.50 (did not like it but agreed to pay it) SC Sales Tax $300.00 (capped at $300 by state law) Tag Transfer Fee $25 (state fee) Extended Warranty $1,000.00 (a couple of hundred better than Bernardi) Total out the Door $32,414.50 I did have a trade-in but worked that out after agreeing to the above. |
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Replying to: akchaturvedi (Oct 13, 2005 4:05 pm)
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Replying to: coffmlu (Oct 24, 2005 6:35 pm) Try Mainline Honda in Philly. They are selling for invoice+$700 and no additional fees. If you can go to Ohio, try Hugh White honda. They are selling for invoice + $100 doc fee.
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Replying to: ososlick (Oct 24, 2005 8:05 pm)
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Replying to: cpsdarren (Oct 25, 2005 8:24 am)
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Replying to: rottlvr2 (Oct 25, 2005 9:35 am) $27,949. All the details are in post 11028 and the replies. |
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