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Replying to: cindy4 (Apr 07, 2005 7:44 am) I don't see how this can be an issue. The policy is from Honda. As long as you take it to a Honda dealership (or probably an approved shop) what difference does it make where you buy it from? The dealership which works on the warranty will get re-imbursed from Honda. |
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Replying to: orange1 (Apr 06, 2005 5:21 pm) Some dealers will promise you exactly what you want. If they cannot provide a VIN number, they don’t have it on their lot and will have to trade for it. Most dealers don’t want to do that, even the large corporate dealers with a dozen dealership; too much hassle. If you can’t find the exterior or leather color, ask about taking delivery of one being built now or in the near future; that was our choice (who wants a car with 20+ miles on it anyway?) For us, some dealers were very close to MSRP (and cry how they even giving you a deal at that) while others want provide a more reasonable price. Try Classic Honda of Orlando and Regal Honda of Lakeland and ask for their internet salesman if you make your calls into central Florida. Both offered good pricing, were responsive with phone calls, worked hard to make the deal, and presented a professional attitude. I finally contracted with a central Florida Honda dealer two days ago for our ’05 Odyssey (I will name when I pick up the vehicle next week). My best price was 31K out the door, not as good as prices as up north, but a fairly reasonable one for Florida. Yes, I will have to drive 100 miles next week to pick it up but I ended up saving over $1700 that our in-county Honda dealers wanted. One last piece of advice; don’t waste your time calling Brevard County Honda dealers as they were at the top of the quotes. Good luck and let us know how the experience was for you.
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Replying to: orange1 (Apr 06, 2005 5:46 pm) I was trying to assist my dad with buying while on vacation last month but his health simply wouldn't permit a transaction while I was there. I agree with cindy4's comment about the stores in Brevard County - don't waste your time as their prices are high. Apparently they don't need to offer sharp deals -while having mine serviced at Space Coast in Cocoa on 3/23 I noted that all of their Odysseys had been built since the 2/14 price increase. Here in Ohio there are pre-2/14 units still available.
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Replying to: gauger01 (Mar 31, 2005 5:23 pm)
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Replying to: orange1 (Apr 06, 2005 5:21 pm) After several days, I had promises from two dealers that they could get the car in our color but each subsequent day brought another excuse why it wasn’t available….just yet. When a distant dealer called back 5 days later to see how my search was going, they said they would match my price, could provide documentation and a build number of an Odyssey they were going to receive next week, the choice was obvious. After 15 minutes of discussions and three faxes, we had a contract for this van. The Odyssey is being built this week and we should pick it up next week. Yes, I will have to drive a rental car 100 miles ($32 total) and take a day off from work but again, this is $1700 less than our friendly in county Honda dealers. Be prepared, be patient, be willing to drive a little farther than you would like, and eliminate any preconceived notions where you may purchase your Odyssey if you want your best value. Good luck with your search. |
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Replying to: cccompson (Apr 07, 2005 1:58 pm) To all east coast Florida customers looking for better pricing on Honda, avoid Brevard County. Drive to Orlando or points beyond for much better pricing. |
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Replying to: bluetoothless (Apr 07, 2005 6:13 pm) kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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Replying to: crakr (Apr 05, 2005 6:26 pm) Can you tell me who dealer was? I'm also on LI. And are you happy with the navigation? Is it worth the money? Anything you particularly like or dislike? Much appreciated. Michelle
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Replying to: rniewijk (Apr 05, 2005 12:12 pm) Just picked up my EX-L RES this week and could not be happier. Paid 31,400 and they had it in stock. Great experience in the western burbs. 
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 Reading just a few messages, I cant believe what I am reading about how obsessed you all seem to be with price. Yes, I get it, we all want a 'good deal'. But that all depends on what your perception of a 'good deal' is. Thats entirely up to you to decide, and not the reason for this post. The reason for this post it to put in a plea on behalf of all of the sales people out there, the vast majority of them who just go to work to pay their bills, just like we all do. I have a very very close friend who has been selling Hondas for almost 5 years now, and has some of the best customer service skills and product knowledge I have ever experienced. He just gives the customer all of the information they request, and usually more than that, and will never use the old tired, cliched lines we are all used to. He often says that he will spend on average one and a half hours with a customer, often longer if its a complex vehicle with DVD and navigation systems, and his single biggest frustration is when the customer turns around and offers below invoice, expecting that after all of his effort and service, that he will end up working for what is called a 'mini' commission, which at his dealership is $100 GROSS. I read these posts and cant believe that any of you, myself included would want to put ourselves through what car salespeople have to go through with many of their customers. How many of you are in service industries and work for a combination base hourly plus commission, or straight commission? Some of you? Well, then how many of you have a product that someone can research online, and within three minutes find out invoice, holdback (which no sales person gets paid a commission on), and every other expense that goes into making and marketing your product, and then have your customer show up, spend one hour, two hours, or three hours receiveing fantastic customer service and then they offer you what that product cost to make, or a fraction over that? None of you , unless you sell cars. Once again, whatever you consider a 'good deal', is your own perception, however, give the people you are dealing with a break, allow them the same professional courtesy you expect from your customers and employers, allow that sales person to make a living. The vast majority are good, honest, hardworking people, just like yourself, it just so happens a few of them are jerks, just like those few people in your company are jerks. Every company/organization has them. Disclaimer : I AM NOT a car salesperson, just someone who wants everyone to make a fair and decent living, and receive a fair reward for a job well done.
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