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Re: Deals in Chattanooga/Cleveland TN? [moondance] by memphisguy
Feb 06, 2005 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: moondance (Feb 04, 2005 7:24 pm)

Moondance,
 
   You mentioned your husband's deposit was by check. I would do two things: First, IMMEDIATELY call your bank and stop payment on the check. Second, call the dealership and tell them you'd like to void the deal and purchase a different van. If they refuse, let them know they hold a now-worthless check and they can do with it... (insert your most colorful version here). If they threaten legal action, they're bluffing... you have not taken delivery. (If you'd feel better, contact your family atty in advance for verification).
 
   True value is 'what the market will bear.' But if that dealership feels that market value is really $39,808, then they should have no qualms voiding your deal, because they'll have 10 more people lining up behind you to pay that (they won't, or if they do, those 10 people don't read these boards).
 
   I know a certain poster will likely say "but you signed a contract... you're not holding up your end of the deal." But as you said, is charging you $1k for $100 of accessories fair, either? Honesty and integrity are a two-way street.
 
   These guys are selling Honda Odysseys, and I'd guess about 2,000 of 'em roll off the assembly line weekly. This is not the last Slate Green Nav/RES that will ever be made. I'd bet there are 20 vans just like the one you want at other dealerships throughout the state/country. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're uncomfortable now.
 
   There are good deals in TN. I bought a slate green EX-L from Dobbs Honda-Mendenhall in Memphis for about $500 over invoice. Got that price over the phone... simply checked their on-line inventory for color/options, and said "$26,284 is what I'll pay. Will you sell?" Answer was 'yes.'
 
   A neighbor bought a dark blue EX-L at similar savings from the same dealer. They will negotiate openly and (for a car dealer) honestly.
 
   There is a better way, and knowledge is the key to successful negotiation. These boards are a good starting point.
 
   I wish you best of luck.
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Re: All-season floor mats - how many? [njhonda] by Sylvia STAFF
Feb 06, 2005 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: njhonda (Feb 05, 2005 7:10 pm)

You can get the same mat as found from Honda at H&A (banner above discussion title) for less.
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Re: All-season floor mats - how many? [tmk3] by dulnev
Feb 06, 2005 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: tmk3 (Feb 06, 2005 9:40 am)

The all-season mats come only for the front and 2nd row. You get nothing from Honda for the 3rd row.
 
The cargo mat is supposed to cover the 3rd row seatbottoms when the 3rd row is folded into the floor. It's supposed to fold onto itself, when you you lift the 3rd row up. I don't have it myself, just saw pictures of it when the 3rd row is up and down.
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Re: All-season floor mats - how many? [dulnev] by s2000fever
Feb 06, 2005 (9:48 pm)
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Replying to: dulnev (Feb 06, 2005 7:57 pm)

For the same price as the Honda black rubber mats, you can get clear Exact Mats that cover the front row, between the front seats, the 2nd row, the 3rd row, and a liner for the rear well (flat piece - doesn't go up the sides like the Honda piece. I paid $112.50 at a SoCal Honda Dealer - that was $125.00 less a 10% discount just because I asked for it. I was skeptical at first but am quite happy. They fit all contours perfectly - not a universal item. They also have a website and emailing them resulted in a list of several local dealers. If you already have the black Honda mats, I believe that they will just sell you the 3rd row.
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Re: Extended Warrany Qs [dsmith1381] by odyssey42
Feb 07, 2005 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: dsmith1381 (Feb 03, 2005 1:28 pm)

When In bought my Ody with RES & NAV last Friday, I tried telling the dealer what I would pay for the extended warranty based upon posts in this site. He just about laughed me out of the office - telling me to feel free to buy it elsewhere if I could find it for my offer of $75 over the "book" price of $1050 for 7/100K/0. He wanted around $1800 for it, claiming that to be the book price.
 
I live in Florida where by law, I can only buy the Honda policy from a Florida Honda dealer. That shuts out a ton of good online & out of state deals. Does anyone know of a dealer in Florida that sells the 7/100K/0 policy at a decent price to a person who didn't buy their vehicle at their dealership?
 
Thanks -
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Re: Extended Warrany Qs [odyssey42] by dulnev
Feb 07, 2005 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: odyssey42 (Feb 07, 2005 4:25 am)

" I live in Florida where by law, I can only buy the Honda policy from a Florida Honda dealer. That shuts out a ton of good online & out of state deals."
 
That does not sound right. Did your dealer by any chance tell you about this "law"?
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Re: Extended Warrany Qs [dulnev] by odyssey42
Feb 07, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: dulnev (Feb 07, 2005 6:15 am)

No, the dealer didn't tell me that...the curryhondacare web site had a big note that they will not sell any policy to a Florida resident. And my research turned up the Florida limitation on another site - don't remember now which one.
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Re: Extended Warrany Qs [dulnev] by robr2
Feb 07, 2005 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: dulnev (Feb 07, 2005 6:15 am)

That does not sound right. Did your dealer by any chance tell you about this "law"?
 
It's a well discussed issue in other forums. Florida considers extended warranties to be insurance. As such, they can only be sold by insurance reps registered by the state of Florida. Further, Florida regulates the discounting of insurance.
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Re: Extended Warrany Qs [robr2] by odyssey42
Feb 07, 2005 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: robr2 (Feb 07, 2005 7:30 am)

Oops. Sorry - I'm new to the BB - didn't realize there was a discussion in another area. Thanks.

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