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Re: 2008 Odyssey Touring Warranty through Dealer? [adam25]
by cccompson
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Feb 23, 2008 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: adam25 (Feb 23, 2008 11:28 am)
Sorry, don't know how to do a link but it's a discussion right here on edmunds -"Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info."
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- #18435 of 24381
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LX Price Paid: 1700 below invoice and 2.9%
by ltbsolomon
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Feb 23, 2008 (6:31 pm)
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Here's the short story.
Visited local dealer and was told MSRP (lol) and then "2 or 3 hundred over invoice" of 24,063 (includes destination charge but no mention of the $400 processing fee).
Filled out online form on 5 further dealers up to 70 minutes away. Only one internet sales rep responded with $23,266 + $200 processing fee. Visited that day and left (I don't make decisions under pressure)
Called local sales rep the next morning asking for their best offer, but told them I already had an offer 600 under invoice, refused to pay any processing fee, and wouldn't come unless they could beat price by 200. Asked for an OTD price. They refused to give a price but did promise to beat the price. I told them I'd think about it.
Called internet dealer and told them I'd drive and buy today for 1000 under invoice with no processing fee (I knew about the 1000 marketing incentive they had thanks too Edmunds). They said come in, I gave them some basic info so they could start filling out the paperwork, and I got into the car and started driving.
Halfway there, I prayed that God would show me if this wasn't a good decision. Less than 30 seconds later, the local dealer calls and asks where they had gone wrong. I told them that not being honest with a price made me feel like I wasn't in control and that I wanted to deal with someone who I could trust. They responded that they didn't want to give a number because then I could keep shopping. I told them that I was already driving to the other dealer and would need an incentive to turn around. They said they'd be willing to go down 1700 under invoice with no processing fee. I said I needed to check with my wife (the truth).
I call the internet dealer (who has already run my credit report, filled the car with gas, and cleaned it by now) and tell him that his price had just been beaten by $800. He was shocked (they always pretend to be, right?) but finally grumbled that he would match it. I may have been able to get a little more at this point, but I'm not the kind of person to lie or blatantly haggle, but they were also throwing in the weather guard package (listed $400) so I continued driving and called the local dealer back and thanked her for her time. If I wasn't moving soon I may have turned around because of the local advantages (free inspections) but since I'm moving in a few months I wanted to do business with the guy who had done the most work and who had been the most honest.
Anyway, I walked out with an OTD price of 23077, including taxes, title, and tags, and took advantage of the 2.9% financing. The price without the TTT was $22100 + $200 processing fee. Thats over $1700 below invoice.
Morals of the story:
Invoice price obviously doesn't mean anything. Neither does the processing fee.
Edmunds price can be high (my price was $1500 below TMV)
Don't accept a "we'll beat that offer' offer, because your negotiation control ends.
Pray (for those of you that believe it helps)...
Let a dealer know you're driving to their competitor and need a strong reason to turn around.
I don't know if I got the best deal I could have, but I think I got a great deal.
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- #18437 of 24381
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2007 vs. 2008
by jasonre
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Feb 23, 2008 (7:56 pm)
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I am looking at an Odyssey, EX-L w/NAV and RES. The dealer has one 2007 model still left with an starting offer of $30,500 before taxes. The TMV of the 2008 model (according to the dealer, they were very few changes) is just over $34k. First, is the $3,500 worth it to get the 2008 model? Second, is the TMV a good price before taxes (which vary across the country)? My philosophy has been to buy cars as dealers are clearing out the prior year models, but I'm curious to hear other opinions on this. FWIW, I am in Colorado.
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- #18438 of 24381
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Re: 2008 EX-L for 25725.00 [sean08]
by gohonda12
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Feb 23, 2008 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: sean08 (Feb 21, 2008 7:30 pm)
Sean,
I'd recommend that you go through the Internet Sales Dept of Sport Honda in MD. They will discount the EX-L by around 3000$ below invoice, the best I could find in the region. This price was also offered by Ourisman of Laurel but from my experience, they play the bait-and-switch game. Once you go into Ourisman dealership, they slap a 1500$ appearance pkg on top of the quoted price. Stay away.
I had a wonderful experience at Sport Honda. No pressure tactics, no sales pitch just a plesant experience with free pizzas too while waiting for the paperwork to be finalized. Thanks
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- #18439 of 24381
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how much should i expect for a EX in houston
by ming2000
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Feb 23, 2008 (10:29 pm)
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hi, every one, i am shopping around for a mini van,do u guys by chance know how much I should expect to pay for a EX in houston, TX? thx for your suggestions.
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- #18440 of 24381
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Re: 2007 vs. 2008 [jasonre]
by cccompson
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Feb 24, 2008 (5:17 am)
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Replying to: jasonre (Feb 23, 2008 7:56 pm)
There have been recent reports here and on the Ody owners club website of '08 R&Ns selling for 30.5K or less in various parts of the country. Given your location, there may or may not be enough competition for you to attain that number.
I assume that when you say "TMV," you are referring to edmunds. This is wholly irrelevant to your situation. The real question is what is the difference in price between an '07 and an '08 at your local store.
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- #18441 of 24381
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08 odessy touring no PAX price quotes
by sac1mjr
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Feb 24, 2008 (6:09 am)
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here are some price quotes I received in the ATL area 2/2008
Honda 2008 Odessy Touring without PAX Price ATL Area Comparison Chart
Marietta buford Chamblee Gwinnet Hennessy honda
Ed Voyles Honda Mall of GA Curry Place carland
Price $33,714 $32,714 $32,714 $34,229 $33,997 $34,764
Destination $635 $635 $635 $635 $-
Processing Fee $498 $499 $487 $399 $474 $499
Subtotal $34,847 $33,848 $33,836 $35,263 $34,471 $35,263
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- #18442 of 24381
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Honda Extended warranty discussion
by kyfdx HOST
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Feb 24, 2008 (9:18 am)
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Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info
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