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#2211 of 5221 Re: I bought Odyssey EXL-R&N [liujn] by macakava May 27, 2005 (10:23 am)
Replying to: liujn (May 26, 2005 10:15 am) Welcome to the Honda family.   Since buying my Ody almost a year ago, it has never seen the dealer again for any warranty repairs or PM (since I do this myself).   Hassle free ownership! Priceless! Replies to this message: macakava (May 28, 2005 8:01 am)
#2212 of 5221 Re: Quality materials? [dilbertzzz] by nwng May 27, 2005 (10:38 am)
Replying to: dilbertzzz (May 27, 2005 10:19 am) sunlight and heat does a number on vinyl. I bet if your car had tonka plastic and cloth, it would have hold up much better.
#2213 of 5221 Another accollade/honorable mention for ODY - enough said by macakava May 28, 2005 (8:01 am)
Replying to: macakava (May 27, 2005 10:23 am) http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/Autos/funonwheels/road_trip_cars/index.htm
#2214 of 5221 Re: Questions about Honda Quality [irg] by 05ody May 29, 2005 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: irg (May 26, 2005 8:46 am) About the side curtain airbags on the 2005 Ody...I was worried about the same problem until I read the owners manual. They actually have sensors that shut off the curtain airbags if it detects any interferance between the the window and where the airbag would deploy. The new Odysseys have a botton also where you can turn off the traction control and VSA if you dont want to use it or if its not needed. If it did not have these features I would of probablly not have bought this van seing how I really liked the Sienna also. I like the handling and safety features better on the Ody though but hey my aunt has a Sienna so at least I still get to drive one
#2215 of 5221 Another accollade/honorable mention for ODY - enough said by macakava by dilbertzzz May 30, 2005 (7:30 pm)
Thank you. As we prepare for this year's family driving vacation, I feel even better about my second-only-to-Corvette-on-the-list Yukon XL (a dressed-up Suburban). Thanks! Replies to this message: macakava (May 31, 2005 4:53 am)
#2216 of 5221 Re: Another accollade/honorable mention for ODY - enough said by macakava [dilbertzzz] by macakava May 31, 2005 (4:53 am)
Replying to: dilbertzzz (May 30, 2005 7:30 pm) Enjoy!   The Ody is a great road vehicle with its fine "sporty" handling.
#2217 of 5221 Re: Questions about Honda Quality [dae] by irg May 31, 2005 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: dae (May 26, 2005 1:24 pm) "Cheapest XLE with no options has 27,100 invoice" No, the invoice price of a XLE is $26,574, Ijust checked Edmunds pricing here. I bought the XLE at Fitzmall in Maryland, and they do sell at or below invoice quite often.   "So add $4k for package 6" Again, you are wrong. Package #3 has all of the safety things you find essential for $1,388 (again, invoice price)   One thing, I leased this van, and for me, my monthly payments were important factors, although I am quite aware of the ripoff that is possible. I didn't advertise to dealers what I needed to pay. I am not new to this game, and did a lot of research into this. Also, I went to Toyota.com as well as Honda.com and used the prices I knew I could get each van for, and used their websites accordingly. When I factored tax in, the Sienna came out almost exactly to what the dealer said it would, $359. The Odyssey was also pretty similar, over $400. Two dealers I worked with for Honda (one I liked a lot) said they just couldn't get good rates on the leases for the Odyssey yet (probably selling too well to justify it). The lease factors for Siennas are very good.   In the end, the Sienna simply leased for quite a bit less than a Ody EX cloth, and yes the prices were pretty simiar. But Honda doesn't do leasing in NYS the same way as Toyota does - you have to pay the whole amount in taxes up front, whereas with Toyota, just pay tax on the monthly payments you are leasing.   If I could have leased the Ody EX for close to the Sienna XLE, I would have - I certainly think it is a great van, and the one to beat at the moment.   I don't like traction control - had it on my last vehicle and it hinders too much in snow going up the driveway, I would rather have a little spin, and not get bogged down. This winter, I am getting snow tires anyway - probably the best safety feature one can have, that doesn't come standard on any car. If I lived in a big city or drove a lot of miles, I might find these safety features must haves, but in my case, I just didn't. The Sienna still rated a 5 star crash testing, and that's pretty good. (I think all minivans can claim a 5 star crash test rating now). Replies to this message: dae (May 31, 2005 5:30 pm) irg (Jun 06, 2005 9:34 am) str (Jun 08, 2005 8:32 pm)
#2218 of 5221 Re: Questions about Honda Quality [irg] by dae May 31, 2005 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: irg (May 31, 2005 1:10 pm) When I factored tax in, the Sienna came out almost exactly to what the dealer said it would, $359. The Odyssey was also pretty similar, over $400. Two dealers I worked with for Honda (one I liked a lot) said they just couldn't get good rates on the leases for the Odyssey yet (probably selling too well to justify it).   Get 3rd party financing. Credit union, many online outfits etc.   No, the invoice price of a XLE is $26,574   I have counted the destination fee as well. In any case, XLE is no less expensive in the stripped form, and is a real stripper. You are right that at least #3 include rear disk brake and stability control. Do not underestimate stability control.   I would reiterate - if you got higher payments on a cheaper vehicle you did not explore all your options for financing properly. That means - you have lost money. Replies to this message: irg (Jun 06, 2005 9:34 am) str (Jun 08, 2005 8:32 pm)
#2219 of 5221 Odyssey 2005 "music noise" by championw Jun 01, 2005 (10:31 am)
I have a 3-months old odyssey 2005 EX-L. Recently I found it will generate some high-pitch "noise" when it is in speed 30-40 miles at quiet local street. if on highway the road noise will overpower the high-pitch one. The "noise" is very gentle and weak and you must pay great attention to find it. But once I recognize it I always can sense it. The dealer mechanic said the "noise" is from speaker, and may generate from anti-noise system. He said he will check the other new Odyssey if it can duplicate the "noise". The "noise" pattern will change, sometimes even like classic music! Any 2005 odyssey owners have similar experience?
#2220 of 5221 Re: $39,000 for Sienna XLE Limited AWD with #2 option pkg.? by tdm Jun 02, 2005 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: irg (May 25, 2005 5:01 am) Quoted $39,000 for Sienna XLE Limited AWD with #2 option pkg. from Orlando, FL area dealer.   Izzat a good price, or no?   Sales mgr. SEZ it's $400 over invoice...but Edmunds sez that's $2000 over invoice??? Replies to this message: ixdavid (Jun 03, 2005 11:31 am) hw4 (Jun 05, 2005 5:03 pm)

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