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$28,500 for the Ex-Leather and that includes the $515 destination charge. Only thing to add was the state tax, NJ tire tax $7.50, title, license (DMV papers). And we haggled for 50% off the all weather floor mats. Good and fair salesman (Sam) and we have used their excellent service dept for years. 
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Replying to: ottoale (Apr 02, 2005 1:31 pm) |
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Replying to: joojoo (Apr 02, 2005 5:50 am) |
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Is this any good? Here in St. Louis they are only doing like $500.00 off of sticker. I had to drive to Little Rock Arkansas to get this deal from Bale Honda. Probably the best car buying experience I've ever had (except for the drive  )
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Replying to: auctionstogo (Apr 03, 2005 9:21 am) |
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We paid $1,300 over invoice last January in NJ which we thought was a pretty good deal for this market and the salesperson did not pressure us on any accessories.
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I'm in the market for an Odyssey in the Chicago area and wanted to get some advice on working a good deal here. We are looking for a 2005 EX with Leather and DVD system and fog lights. I've gotten Internet quotes from several dealers, some saying that they were only good until March 31st, which has now passed. (We're waiting on a settlement for our Chrysler Town & Country which started on fire while driving it!) After reading many of the posts here I have some questions: 1. What's a good price for this region? 2. If I buy in Illinois, do I have to pay sales tax at the rate for the county where I bought the vehicle, or from the county where I live? 3. I got a great quote from Grand Honda but I read somewhere that they were selling damaged Hondas. ( I would imagine the vehicles have been fixed.) Is this something I should be cautious about? 4. I heard that financing could be negotiated even on the Odyssey although there is no special financing being offered. The dealership can "buy down" the rate. Can anyone shed more light on this for me? 5. What is the window etch option? 6. What kind of features can I get them to throw in? (i.e., window etch, wheel locks, anything else?) 7. Would I be better off getting an aftermarket DVD RES than the factory installed or Honda installed model? Has anyone looked at the advantages/disadvantages of either option? 8. Is Destination a flat charge no matter where the dealer should be located? 9. What is a reasonable Documentation fee? What is it...just another way to squeeze more money out of us? 10. Should we consider the extended warranty? We usually keep our cars for over 100K miles, but I am under the impression that Honda's reliability track record is great, and maybe this option is unnecessary? What is your experience? |
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Replying to: knowmadicsoul (Apr 03, 2005 8:49 pm) "1. What's a good price for this region?" Best bet is to blanket dealers in your area via hondacars.com and see what the offers are. "2. If I buy in Illinois, do I have to pay sales tax at the rate for the county where I bought the vehicle, or from the county where I live?" In Texas taxes are the same all over the State when it comes to auto purchases. It's probably true for you too. A call to the local tax office would clarify. "3. I got a great quote from Grand Honda but I read somewhere that they were selling damaged Hondas. ( I would imagine the vehicles have been fixed.) Is this something I should be cautious about?" No clue. Don't they have to disclose it? "4. I heard that financing could be negotiated even on the Odyssey although there is no special financing being offered. The dealership can "buy down" the rate. Can anyone shed more light on this for me?" Just as a reference point a 29K 4-year loan at 3.9% vs 4.4% is a difference of $7 a month. And a interest payment of $300 over 4 years. So best bet is to get your financing done before you go to the dealer and if they beat(not a measly .25%) let them beat it.... "5. What is the window etch option?" Useless. Your local police dept would do it for free as a promotion. "6. What kind of features can I get them to throw in? (i.e., window etch, wheel locks, anything else?)" Look at H&A accessories banner at the top and price your accessories. Then you can ask them to throw them in. Remember nothing is free in life. "7. Would I be better off getting an aftermarket DVD RES than the factory installed or Honda installed model? Has anyone looked at the advantages/disadvantages of either option?" I like the factory model since it's well integrated and has the factory warranty. "8. Is Destination a flat charge no matter where the dealer should be located?" It's mandatory. "9. What is a reasonable Documentation fee? What is it...just another way to squeeze more money out of us?" Some states mandate a flat fee. I read somewhere on Edmunds, anything less than $100 is reasonable. "10. Should we consider the extended warranty? We usually keep our cars for over 100K miles, but I am under the impression that Honda's reliability track record is great, and maybe this option is unnecessary? What is your experience?" I bought a Honda (again) for reliability. In my opinion it's a waste of money. My other Honda is an Accord with 90K in 5 years.... I can remember only $75 worth of problem which would have been covered by the warranty if I took it on my Accord when I bought it. One key thing, is once you make up your mind on a fair price, just enjoy the van. Don't loose sleep over by how much cheaper you could have gotten it for.
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