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Re: Atlanta EX-L Thanks to Twin City Motors in Beaumont TX [mratl] by pmka
Apr 09, 2005 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: mratl (Apr 01, 2005 6:28 am)

Thanks for the post it was helpful in our negotiation. Just paid $30920 out the door after 4/1 price increase at Honda Carland for EX-L - with cross bars/pinstrip/mudflaps
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Re: EX-L Purchased for OTD price of $29,127 in VA [rmills] by brucegt1
Apr 09, 2005 (3:30 pm)
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Replying to: rmills (Mar 28, 2005 7:16 am)

Hi,
 
I am looking to buy 05 EXL within the next 4 weeks. Could you please tell me what was the out the door price for yours? I live in seattle, Wa area. thanks a million.
 
Bruce
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Re: WOW YOU GUYS ARE OUT THERE!!! [nzlusa] by b_rad
Apr 09, 2005 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: nzlusa (Apr 08, 2005 1:08 pm)

Really? What about all the dealerships that have been selling Honda's at retail plus like the Odyssey? "Obsessed"... I don't think so. We work just as hard for our money as well. Matter of fact it takes a lot of research on our part to find that good deal. We all have to make a living and how we do it is out of choice. I do not feel sorry for your friend as I am sure there have been lots of times that he has made very good commissions (and sold a few '05 Ody at sticker). Tell me..., how much should he make off every car he sells? Do you make enough money?
This forum makes up a very small amount of Ody buyers and there are plenty of people that will roll over and pay near the sticker price. On top of that, dealers try to sell you the Honda Care warranty at closing for as much as $2000. And then they try to steel your trade on top of that.
Most people in this day and age are not able to do the same type of work for ever. Especially in sales. Perhaps it's time for a career change. I sure your friend is a great person but your point is not well received on this end.
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battery dead honda odyssey 05? Needs audio code?Pwr doors dont work? by vanfinder
Apr 09, 2005 (6:45 pm)
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Left interior lights on and battery was dead . So i got a jump from from another car. Now the odyssey runs ok. Have driver over 20 miles. But, audio screen in odyssey says "code". ? Dont know what that means ? Cant play music now.
ALso, power doors don't work either.
How do I fix audio code and power doors ? Battery should be charged by now.?
Thanks
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Re: EX-L Purchased for OTD price of $29,127 in VA [rmills] by brucegt1
Apr 09, 2005 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: rmills (Mar 26, 2005 7:16 pm)

Hi,
 
I am buying EXL in 4 weeks. I live in seattle, WA. could you please send me the dealer that you dealt with for your EXL. Thank you so much for your post.
 
Bruce
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Re: Advice on dealing in Chicago area? [rniewijk] by knowmadicsoul
Apr 09, 2005 (11:07 pm)
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Replying to: rniewijk (Apr 05, 2005 12:12 pm)

Hi,
 
First, thank you to everyone on your responses. I appreciate the guidelines you have provided and the sharing of your buying experiences. We are still waiting to hear on a settlement from our insurance company, so, we haven't proceeded with a purchase yet and now are considering a 1-2 year old Odyssey, except that the 2005 has some really nice features even the 2003 or 2004 doesn't have....tough decision.
 
I wanted to share some bids I received in the Chicago area (and up to Milwaukee area) on an EX with Leather, some with RES:
 
Grand Honda: $27,650 dest. included. Grand even offered an additional $100 off.
Rosen in Gurnee: $28,749 dest. included
Castle Honda: $30,387 with RES and dest included.
Community Honda: $30,386 with RES and dest. included.
 
One quote from a source not listed above was $31,187 with RES and I did not verify if it had destination included. So it is roughly $800 more than the "best" quote I received so far without further negotiations. To the best of my knowledge, none of the dozen or so quotes I received were at MSRP for such a "hot" vehicle. This was before the end of March and I dont' know if any will still honor their bids (end of month/end of first quarter selling motivation), but it is still a good reference point.
 
And just a humble opinion in response to sales-folk earning a living. I am an independent sales person, strictly commission-based, no base salary. I work hard for my money and appreciate that cars salesmen also work hard. That won't stop me from trying to get a good deal,especially after noting the significant price differences in the quotes I received and what I have seen stated in this forum. Saving $800 or more is a big deal to me, and it maybe be a week or more salary for some (think 40+ hours of your time...). I am empathetic and respectful of a salesman's time and energy. Some are notably better than others. I recognize that they will get paid some addtional monies if they win my business (which is better than none at all...and an additonal $100+ above salary for a couple hours time isn't so bad in my book.) But consider also that if I have a good buying experience with that salesperson/dealership, I will refer others to them, which may in turn increase their future earning potential.
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Re: EX-L Purchased for OTD price of $29,127 in VA [brucegt1] by shishir
Apr 10, 2005 (7:07 pm)
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Replying to: brucegt1 (Apr 09, 2005 10:04 pm)

The dealer is mechanisville honda in VA
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Re: Atlanta EX-L Thanks to Twin City Motors in Beaumont TX [pmka] by brucegt1
Apr 10, 2005 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: pmka (Apr 09, 2005 12:31 pm)

Hi,
 
Could you please email your dealership from which you bought your EXL. I am in the market to buy the same model within the next 3 weeks. I live in seattle, WA. Appreciate the information.
 
Bruce
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Re: Advice on dealing in Chicago area? [knowmadicsoul] by kirstie_h HOST
Apr 11, 2005 (5:40 am)
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Replying to: knowmadicsoul (Apr 09, 2005 11:07 pm)

Let's keep this topic focused specifically on Odyssey pricing. We have some great discussions in which to talk about dealership profit, holdback, and general sales tactics. A good place to start is in our topic titled Just what is a good deal?, but we have dozens of them on our Smart Shopper board.
 
Please reserve this for exchanging info on Odyssey buying!
 
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Re: Honda Odysset EX-L Nav/RES [kvraman1] by romainelettuce
Apr 11, 2005 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: kvraman1 (Apr 06, 2005 1:57 pm)

kvraman1,
 
I know you can't post names or phone #s but wondering if you talked the internet sales manager or just a random salesperson?
 
Great deal and thanks for the info!

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