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What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Sienna, SUV, Van

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#1835 of 1874 Re: press request [kirstie_h] by ateixeira

Jun 03, 2010 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Jun 03, 2010 12:42 pm)
I take it 3 years ago is not "recent"?

#1836 of 1874 Re: press request [ateixeira] by 8enough

Oct 09, 2010 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 03, 2010 1:48 pm)
Hello my husband and I are going to be car shopping in March. We will be buying either his or mine cash . He is getting a 2010 Charger while me the mommmmmmmmmm has to get a SUV or mini van........ Which I don't want a mini van. Currently I have a Armada but bc of the high miles I will be selling it and putting the cost to a new SUV for me. I did look at the 2011 Odyssey (spelling) and I love the look on the outside but honestly don't know. I think I'm gonna get a Honda Pilot. I'll be honest.......... and say I like the look of my Armada a lot better then the Pilot and Odyssey however bc we are coming into some money to buy two new cars I need to stay within a certian price.( One car will be cash probley my husbands ) and I'll put $15,000 down on mine. I want to keep my payments as low as I can and bc of our credit I THINK that is leading me to a Honda Pilot. I wish it was a 2010 or 2011 Armada but the cost difference is just to much for us as the whole goal is to get my car payment down lower then what it is now.
 
We have to have 8 seats. Cargo is not a big worry as I do shopping when kids are at school etc. We will be going on Vacation next summer however will use the luggage rack for that.
 
Can anyone give us advice on if it is smarter to buy a 2010 Charger with cash and put $15,000 down on a Pilot or Pay Pilot Cash and say put $10,000 down on the Charger and finance that?
 
also does anyone know how much they come down on prices if your buying cash? Say the SUV cost $32,000 ( the New Pilot we looked at today) How much do you think they normally come down on it if it's cash? thanks in advance.
 
A heart broken Armada owner LOL
 
btw my kids are older kids and fit fine in the Armada.

#1837 of 1874 Re: press request [8enough] by 8enough

Oct 09, 2010 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: 8enough (Oct 09, 2010 5:48 pm)
Also. does anyone know since we won't be buying for 6 months ( when we get the money) how much the price will come down on 2010 models?

#1838 of 1874 Re: press request [8enough] by thegraduate

Oct 11, 2010 (6:30 am)

Replying to: 8enough (Oct 09, 2010 5:54 pm)
It won't matter; there won't be any new 2010s left by Spring of 2011.

#1839 of 1874 Re: press request [8enough] by cccompson

Oct 11, 2010 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: 8enough (Oct 09, 2010 5:48 pm)
Paying cash does not result in any price reduction on a vehicle - in fact, it deprives the dealer of another way to make money because they don't get a cut of any financing.
 
When the time comes, closely examine manufacturer financing incentives. Dodge seems to run zero percent deals frequently, certainly a better way to go than paying cash for a vehicle that will depreciate like a rock. Also, Honda always runs a big President's day promotion in February.
 
Last thought, unless you really need 4wd, get over that minivan dislike. Feature for feature, they are usually less expensive than an SUV. Further, they drive and ride better, are easier to park, a far more versatile (try hauling 4 x 8 foot sheets of plywood in a Pilot) , and get better mileage than SUVs.

#1840 of 1874 Re: press request [cccompson] by ateixeira

Oct 12, 2010 (9:22 am)

Replying to: cccompson (Oct 11, 2010 4:23 pm)
I was about to post the same thing - look at what finance incentives each has when it's time to buy.
 
Pay cash on the car with more cash back, and finance the car with the more attractive loan rate. Win-win.
 
The Charger is being updated soon so expect big incentives. The Pilot is also getting long in the tooth.
 
Another thought - don't buy the Pilot if you don't like it. Lowering the payment won't make you happy if you don't like what you're driving. Get another CPO Armada or something.

#1841 of 1874 Re: press request [ateixeira] by thegraduate

Oct 12, 2010 (9:57 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 12, 2010 9:22 am)
You mean the new for 2009 Pilot? I'm not a fan of it, but it's hardly old by today's standards. The CX-9, Highlander, and Murano are all at least as old (most older) than the current Pilot, aren't they?

#1842 of 1874 Re: press request [thegraduate] by ateixeira

Oct 12, 2010 (10:41 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 12, 2010 9:57 am)
Wow, is it that new?
 
I guess I didn't really like it when I came out, so I'm already looking forward to the redesign.

#1843 of 1874 Re: press request [ateixeira] by thegraduate

Oct 12, 2010 (11:12 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 12, 2010 10:41 am)
Sadly yes; the original Pilot debuted in 2002 as a 2003 model and ran for 6 years (like the Odyssey which officially ran '05-'10).

#1844 of 1874 Re: press request [8enough] by mtnman1

Oct 12, 2010 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: 8enough (Oct 09, 2010 5:48 pm)
What about the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, or the Chevy Traverse. Worlds better looking than the Pilot and about as versatile as a Mini Van. Give them a look at the very least.

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