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What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Chrysler Voyager, Plymouth Voyager, Van

#7462 of 7485 Re: odyssey [hayneldan] by thegraduate Mar 18, 2008 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: hayneldan (Mar 18, 2008 12:11 pm) In that case, maybe I won't buy a car from the northern US; since I'm southern, and we fought the north in the Civil War. Same principle you are using.   Don't forget not to buy a Bimmer, Mercedes, Audi, or VW, since they are all German (remember Hitler?). Also, no Jags, or Rolls Royce, since we fought them in the Revolutionary War.   Sorry, you're argument is a poor one here, one that helps promote racism. It also has nothing to do with the vehicles, but rather the companies. There is a section for "News and Views" which a host would probably link you to properly.
#7463 of 7485 Re: odyssey [hayneldan] by hansienna Mar 18, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: hayneldan (Mar 18, 2008 12:11 pm) Add "Sienna - from the people who gave us Pearl Harbor".   "Chrysler - the people who built the rugged, dependable Dodge Army 3/4 truck that helped win WW II on both fronts".
#7464 of 7485 Re: The Sarcasm and Personal Attacks, both directions [thegraduate] by socalawd Mar 18, 2008 (11:03 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 18, 2008 11:04 am) Isn't this getting old?   Yes it is, but I love that he knows I'm blessed. BTW check out my carspace got a nice pic of me putting chains on the Ody in the Sequioia's. Also a nice pic of my girl enjoying the Ody comforts!
#7465 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [dennisctc] by socalawd Mar 18, 2008 (11:15 pm)
Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 18, 2008 4:58 am) Ohh I meant it's embarrassing for Honda, to have to stoop to discounting to move vehicles! It's also embarassing for a sales person to have to send me an email trying to sell me a car (like it is for you to be contacted). God forbid someone has a job to do, and does it!   No there's is that bait and switch trade in crap all by mail. So no ones contacting me they're just fishing. Nice to see Honda has better sales people that are more personable.   just saw a post on here - $4000 below invoice? That is amazing, and a bargain if you're set on a Honda. I bet, being as blessed as you are, the dealer would trade you even up for a new 2008 for your 2005! Of course, discounting/dumping has no effect on Honda's resale, only other's.   Why is this so important to you?? Dodge has been doing it for 15 years you should be used to it. Replies to this message: dennisctc (Mar 19, 2008 3:07 am) marig0107 (Mar 19, 2008 5:32 am) socalawd (Mar 19, 2008 12:49 pm) dennisctc (Mar 19, 2008 1:51 pm) and 4 more...
#7466 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [socalawd] by dennisctc Mar 19, 2008 (3:07 am)
Replying to: socalawd (Mar 18, 2008 11:15 pm) No there's is that bait and switch trade in crap all by mail. So no ones contacting me they're just fishing. Nice to see Honda has better sales people that are more personable.   Hardly....I'm out with customer yesterday at lunch and who called me on my cell, a Honda salesperson. I get back to my home office, and what's on my answering machine, another message from same person wanting me to set up to come in for test drive. Ohh and someone from Sam's Club calls, making sure the Honda dealership called. At least i'm not getting crap mail from them yet.   Why is this so important to you?? Who knows, another few thousand off invoice and I might be willing to accept less features, less flexibility, less towing capacity, less gears, inferior warranty and older technology.   Without a doubt, this speaks volumes to what Honda thinks of Chrysler's new minivans, that they have to resort to massive discounting...... If what all you Honda folks claim, that everyone buys at invoice, then $4000 below that is what? $6000+ off MSRP????   At least Chrysler is up front with rebates to their customers, whereas Honda doesn't announce it, and dealers could really take advantage of the uninformed buyer. I wouldn't be surprised if there's some dealers still asking for Additional Dealer Markup! Of course Honda is trying to maintain the perception of great value etc.....hence, lets not announce deals publicly.   Are there incentives on the Sienna?? Replies to this message: marig0107 (Mar 19, 2008 5:32 am) socalawd (Mar 19, 2008 12:49 pm) dennisctc (Mar 19, 2008 1:51 pm) cheapdad000 (Mar 19, 2008 6:57 pm) socalawd (Mar 21, 2008 4:41 pm) and 2 more...
#7467 of 7485 Re: Edmunds choice is Odyssey [dennisctc] by marig0107 Mar 19, 2008 (5:32 am)
Replying to: dennisctc (Mar 19, 2008 3:07 am) wait, Sam's was doing Honda's? Man I would have killed for that when we were van shopping. We had to settle for the caravan. Wish we would have held out some too because winter eroded the INSIDE of the van alot.   I always assumed that resale values that were high meant the vehicle was better quality. So why is the caravan such a low resale on it? We'd be lucky to get 2 grand on resale with ours. That's why we took that tacoma and left running before the dealer changed his mind on the deal we had worked out.
#7470 of 7485 REMINDER!!! by KarenS HOST Mar 19, 2008 (12:23 pm)
This discussion is a comparison for the two vans, nothing else. If it's going to turn into a my-van-is-better-and-yours-sucks festival, I think this topic is no longer viable. Replies to this message: socalawd (Mar 19, 2008 12:46 pm)
#7471 of 7485 Re: REMINDER!!! [KarenS] by socalawd Mar 19, 2008 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 19, 2008 12:23 pm) This discussion is a comparison for the two vans, nothing else. If it's going to turn into a my-van-is-better-and-yours-sucks festival, I think this topic is no longer viable.   Well I think the best thing to do is go drive each van. Figure out what one suits your needs and the go to the prices paid forum to see if you can afford the one you'd like. I really do like the Ody, but Bodge has finally got with the side airbag/ESC which I think is very important although CR says the stopping distance is still a problem. Buying something is all about what you can live with. Each person has different needs/wants, I try not to put everyone in the same box (Everyone needs are different) and tell people what issues they have with their cars(How would I know). I only know I had problem with Dodge in the past. Your results may vary.

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