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Replying to: lerxst (Jun 14, 2008 2:39 am) |
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Replying to: klord (Jun 14, 2008 4:54 am) I agree the cost is expensive b/c the mfgs know that people, like myself, would pay for the OE install. It is all prefrence and if you are willing to pay for it or not. |
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Replying to: klord (Jun 14, 2008 4:54 am) |
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I saw the post about the deals from Boch Honda recently. They had (and still do today) a monthly special on the Odyssey EX-L (no RES or NAV) for $25,998. I called (they don't reply to email requests from their site) and spoke to someone in the Business Development Center (BDC). I asked him about the price and if the 2.9 financing is available at that price. His reply was "yes it is." I then informed him I am 4 hours away but will make the trip if he could definitely confirm that that $25,998 price both included destination and was available with 2.9 financing. He once again said "it does include destination and yes it is available with 2.9 financing" (you know where this is going). So I inform him I am coming later that day and to make an appointment with a salesperson as it is a very long trip for me to make back and forth in one day. I get there and all goes well. I met with the individual in their BDC and he sits me down with a salesperson who "will take good care of me." They have the van, I checked it out, all is as expected. I then sit down with the sales person and we agree on price (after he tried to add destination, which I quickly squashed). I then bring up the 2.9 financing. The salesperson goes over to the desk to confirm and then comes the bad news. This price is not available with 2.9 financing. I asked to get the individual from the BDC that told me 2 times that it was. He comes over and tries to tell me that he said it was "available" but not at that price. I stood up and said to him "you told me 2 times this morning 2.9 was available at this price". He then tells me that he doesn't deal with the financing - that is the finance desk. This individual had a favorable review on a dealer rating site as well. After some heated conversation, I ask to talk to his manager. The sales manager comes over and tells me there was some confusion and that the best they can do with 2.9 financing was $27,700 - almost $1,700 more! I explained with the individual in front of me what was discussed and the bottom line is they just can't do it. A few trips back and forth with the finance desk - still can't do it. Bottom line - I walked out. You live and you learn. So don't trust these people - they are typical slimy high-volume car dealers. One thing I came to learn - the higher the documentation fee, the less you should trust a dealership. They charge $300. That says it all.
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I got a number of internet quotes for an Ody EX-L (you probably saw my previous post from another bad experience). The best quote I got was for $27,300 from a dealer in CT (I am on Long Island). The next best quote I got was for $27,551 including destination from Nardy Honda in Smithtown, NY. I called and confirmed the 2.9 financing was available and they had the van I wanted (Slate / Olive). I went down this afternoon and I have to say it was the most pleasant auto buying experience I ever had (this is my 6th new car and 5th Honda). Just walking in, you could tell the atmosphere was much more relaxed. I met with the salesperson I spoke with and she got the van and pulled it up to the door (I was with my wife and 3 kids). All was in good order. We said we wanted to do it and sat down at her desk. It took about 20 minutes to do the paperwork. No surprise fees (and NO documentation fee). I still had to talk to the finance manager though. I went in to the finance manager, he informed me of the extended warranty ($1,200 for 8 yr / 100k bumper to bumper coverage). I declined (but may still get it before I pick up the van). No other pressure to sell anything. No problems with the rate (I have a 733 FICO score). All done there in about 15 minutes. This could not have been a more pleasant experience. I told both the salesperson and the finance manager that as well. Bottom line - I highly recommend Nardy Honda in Smithtown, NY. They are a small dealership that does it the way it should be done. |
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Replying to: tk2000 (Jun 15, 2008 5:38 pm) In your case they can deny and saying it is all confusion but in the chat online case they can't deny what was siad when you went down there. You can print out the chat log yourself before closing the chat window, plus they are all recorded in Boch's computer and can be print out. They got to honor it even they made a mistake. The best is ask the same sales person to follow up with email confirmation to you. As soon as you are satisfied with everything in B&W then call the sales to charge your CC in a small amount to hold the car for your arrival so they don't have another excuse of "the car we're talking was just sold, how about another one in a different price?" |
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Very late in posting but still want people to know about my experience. I spent a lot of time researching minivans- somethingI had not considered prior to health issues requiring sometime use of mobility scooter. I waffled between Toyota and Honda-- finally deciding on the Honda.The salesman from Bale Honda went with me to dealer to check on installation of scooter lift, etc. When I finally got approval from insurance for scooter and made arrangements to have lift installed I called the salesman. He told me they did not have the color I had requested but could get it in a few days. Iwent into the dealership-- they said would I consider getting one with DVD they had instock. I really prefer to talk with my grandchildren when i have them but asked the difference. it was $ 2000.00 I declined then the salesmanager came in the room and started asking about my disability and stuff then told me it would be an additional $600.00 to get the color I wanted delivered to Little Rock.-- I declined,. I went home and called a Orr Honda in Texarkana ( 2 hour drive) and asked if he would make the deal I had been first offered in LR. He said yes plus would pay for my gas and have someone deliver either my new car or drive my current car back to LR for me. I drove there made the deal in less than 30 minutes and he threw in the trunk liner. I talked with the salesman at Bale a fe days later when he called to see if I was still interested-- He agreed they were not playing fair. i had asked the dealer in Texarkana what they would charge a customer in Texarkana to get a car from little Rock -- he said usually around $75.00
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Replying to: lyndapyr (Jun 15, 2008 8:30 pm) Here in MA one dealer adds 350.00 on top for the swap based on the salesman potential loss of sales opportunity as he spends time outside. |
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I've been searching around OC area for ex-l w/res+nav for a month now. Best OTD price I was quoted was $33400. Is it too unrealistic to get around $32000 OTD in socal?
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Ed Voyles honda in Atl area has a used O8 LX with 5 k miles for $22,995. What should I offer? My 99 was just totaled and we were not prepared to purchase a new car. I really wanted to pay around 16,000 tops so I was looking at loaded 04's and 06's. Saw this and thought it would be worth going a little higher to get something this new. Any advice?
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