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7485 messages, Last post on Mar 23, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 16, 2008 2:44 am) 
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Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 15, 2008 5:03 pm) I highly doubt anyone with a brain in their head has paid sticker on an Ody since maybe very early in the '05 model year. I bought mine April of '05 and paid $300 over invoice. I shopped a T&C equipped as close as my Ody EX-L R&N and there was about $5,000 difference out the door. The T&C was under invoice and included a rebate which I believe was around $3,500 at that time. Using KBB private party values with the same vehicles today with 30k miles, it shows a $6,100 difference. So realistically they're not that far off in the scheme of things. I've lost the use of $5,000 in cash so there's obviously some disadvantage there. We liked the Ody better in both driving and features, so the cash wasn't taht big of a deal. But to say one or the other is significantly better in resale....I don't think it's that much.
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Replying to: sebring95 (Mar 16, 2008 8:55 am)  I didn't pay too much attention to the price or perceived resale value. I think people get way too wrapped up in that.
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Replying to: artgpo (Mar 15, 2008 2:28 pm) IMO you can't get the CarMax or KBB values in the real world for any auto - Chryslers or Hondas included. If you really want to see what people are paying go to e-bay. Check on the "completed items". If you do I'll bet you find 05 T&C go for about $5K less than Oddys, which they probably paid for in the initial purchase. E-bay can be variable but you'll get the overall picture. In the long run buy what you want and can afford and don't get too hung up on value. I liked the T&C because it is the smoothest van out there with all the toys my kids want. If all I wanted was value I would have bought one of the 07 T&C at invoice minus the $4500 rebate with the included the Lifetime Powertrain warranty. Those guys made out like bandits. |
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Replying to: frostyy (Mar 16, 2008 5:42 am) I am shopping for a T&C right now and don't want the light cream color interior but I have yet to see one with the grey interior. I've complained about this too. I wish they offered black leather. However, I had to buy the medium slate and it definitely darker than the beige. The color is very close to what they show in the brochure for it but darker than what they show at their website when you "build your own". I think a black leather would have looked best. |
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Replying to: artgpo (Mar 16, 2008 6:39 am)  Go read ALL the problems with the Odyssey Transmission in another forum. Honda has stolen the "MOST UNRELIABLE Transmission" title from Chrysler.
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Replying to: frostyy (Mar 16, 2008 5:42 am) You can see what one of the seats looks like in Medium Slate Gray/Light Shale if you go to chrysler.com > Build My Own. Select that option for the interior color. No pics of the whole interior though. |
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Replying to: hansienna (Mar 16, 2008 2:59 pm)
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Replying to: artgpo (Mar 16, 2008 5:03 pm) I'm just the opposite, so I guess that averages things out. I'd gladly pedal 34 miles RT to work in the rain and snow before I'd own a Honda, even if it was given to me free.
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I actually like Chrysler best of the American brands and Honda best of the Japanese brands. That said, I'd buy a T&C or Caravan over an Odyssey, however, I'd buy an Accord over a Sebring or Avenger. Go figure.  Best Regards, Shipo |
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