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#3707 of 24381 rboyd4 by blandfordm Apr 12, 2003 (8:57 am)
Which dealers near Atlanta or Macon Georgia gave you the best offer including any fees?
#3708 of 24381 Looks Like We Have A Deal by rboyd4 Apr 12, 2003 (10:37 am)
Since last night's post the prices have tighted up a little more. I now have a deposit on a 2003 EXL-RES Ody with the cross bars, cargo mat, and mudgards for $28,100 plus $117 in doc fees. This is the total drive out price not including my Georgia sales tax. The dealer is in Alabama (I live in Atlanta) and they are to deliver it to my house on Monday (free of charge). I'm not sure what value the other readers will put on the accessories but assuming an accessory value of at least $200 this implies the Ody is going for about $27,900 which I think is about $650 over invoice.   The color is Sandstone.   In the end the Alabama dealer won by about $250.   My only advice to other "internet buyers" is to e-mail the dealers directly to cut out any intermediaries and fees and to be very upfront, almost blunt about what you will pay. The icing on the cake for the dealer is that you are ready to buy immediately with no wasted time or delays for financing, etc. Interestingly, it looks like the only dealers willing to get real competitive all had two of my model and color in stock. Also, in my case my process started only yesterday morning.   I'll confirm satisfactory delivery on Monday. Once I get delivery I will respond to the question as to who the competitive dealers were.
#3709 of 24381 $3K MSRP or $5K street price by andrewtran71 Apr 12, 2003 (11:28 am)
That's the difference in price as of April 2003 between the Odyssey NAV+DVD RES and the Sienna NAV+DVD RES. If you say, "but you can't get both DVD RES and NAV on the Odyssey," you are wrong. The dealer installed DVD RES is basically the same as the factory installed DVD RES with the same DVD player installed into the front dash. In other words, it's a "Honda" Brand with the "Honda" on the dvd player and a 7" widescreen, not the Audiovox brand installed under your seats.
#3710 of 24381 Re: harryfat, your message 33693.................. by kksdad Apr 12, 2003 (9:02 pm)
Sounds like you got "NAV for free", and not mounted on the dash! I got one like yours, TOO!   Hey, do you think anybody's out buying Odys at Dublin HOnda this weekend, IN THE RAIN? I see their inventory count went down today from yesterday, 38 to 37, big WOW!   Good news is I got my PeopleFirst application approved in less than 24 hours, is that normal? Most likely will sit on it though and "wait", no big hurry, also not colorblind, just prefer the black but I can live with just about anything for the right price.   Had to drop into the office today, so back to my taxes, later!
#3711 of 24381 Re: kksdad by harryfat Apr 12, 2003 (9:42 pm)
Trust me, if you poll the guys at this board, many will tell you they all have a "portable NAV" that tells them where they should go. The portability goes from car to car, car to house...   Yeah, it was raining buckets out here today (at least by CA standards). This after being in the 70's just few days ago. Go figure.   Oh, yes, back to van talk. People first advertises themselves as being really simple to get approved, like in 1 hour or less. If you're a Costco member, you can get peoplefirst through them for 0.25% less. The drawback with people first is on the backend that in order to "fund" the money, they are more strict in their procedures and not all car dealers like to work with them.   I had a peoplefirst loan also, but be sure to check whomever you intent to do business with that they accept People first, some takes them, some don't. I forgot if Dublin's position on People fist, but I was told outright by Autowest Honda and Capitol Hondas amongst other that they don't take People first. Ask first or else you'll be unpleasantly surprised when you get to the finance managers office.   Here's a web site to read up more on car financing tips: http://www.carbuyingtips.com/carintro.html   Let me know if you need more help and stay dry.
#3712 of 24381 by med28 Apr 13, 2003 (6:24 am)
I thought that car buying site was helpful. By the way, I too was going to use People first, but got better financing at the dealer. I read something the other day that AAA backs Peoples First now, so hopefully it will make it more acceptable. I was approved within an hour of applying online.
#3713 of 24381 2003 Ody LX for $500 over invoice. by npkb Apr 13, 2003 (2:17 pm)
Harryfat, thanks for your response 3462(harryfat Apr 7, 2003 2:06am).   Finally, I made the purchase for this price. I live in the Chicago area and have been researching LX pricing for two months. This was the best deal I could get in the midwest. I saw some dealers advertise LX in Boston for invoice.   Had car payments before, so didn't make any sense to wait for the prices to go down further. As for the Sienna, I liked the drive and some features offered in LE over Ody LX (rolling windows for 2nd row, keyless, CD, roofrail). Figured I could get remote start/CD installed at Best Buy for $400 and will be better off with a much more reliable and PROVEN minivan.   Absolutely love the van, so far!!!
#3714 of 24381 Thanks for pricing info by os691 Apr 13, 2003 (7:34 pm)
I just purchased 2003 Honda Ody Sandstone for $2100 of MSRP at Jacob Twin Group in Chicago. Total price including delivery was $26,260. I asked for a price quote edmunds.com & drivechicago.com, received several quotes. Only one was better than $2000 of MSRP. I have not negotiated with dealers at all. I just went with the best quote. Delivery took less than one hour. The best car buying experience I have ever had.
#3715 of 24381 What is the reasonable price for Ody 03 EX-L with Nav in and around VA by murmal Apr 13, 2003 (7:43 pm)
Hi,   I was looking for Sienna 04 and due to the waiting list, Price and lack of Nav., I have decided to look for Ody 03. I live in Richmond, VA and could travel upto Philly or SC to get a good deal. What price is reasonable for Ody 03 EX - Leather with Nav. Color no problem.   Looking forward to your valuable suggestions,
#3716 of 24381 Re: npkb by harryfat Apr 14, 2003 (9:03 am)
Congrats on the new van.   I thought you sailed off into the sunset and is never coming back after you asked for collective wisdom help but got me instead.   You want to say the name of the dealership (per the Edmunds rules, no name, phone..etc) just so the "hundreds of lurkers" out there can benefit from your experience?

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