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Vans & Minivans Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna
5195 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM
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Replying to: steve_ (Sep 13, 2004 7:30 am)  r!! The pricing on each is a bit up there, but again, both comparable. Each sales person says their auto is the best...I need some serious help...this is a real investment...which is the better buy/return  ??? I currently drive a 2001 Expedition and I need the room, but prefer better gas milage..and more practicality. Any input would be very appreciated.
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Replying to: crazymom (Jun 02, 2005 2:45 pm) That said, Honda pricing is a little more straight and narrow than Toyota as Toyota has a tiered option structure that varies from region to region. Also, the Ody does not have AWD, which for some people is a big deal. The Ody uses the i-VTEC engine which may result in better gas mileage depending on your driving habits and normal travel conditions.
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Replying to: ggs (Jun 02, 2005 4:01 pm) Hey, thanx for the info...it was a big help. 
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So which one are you buying? Not sure how many kids you have, but I've heard and read that getting 3 kids seats in the second row of the Ody is not practical/possible. It is OK in the 8 pass Sienna. If you only have 2 kids, then you're set either way. Good Luck.
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Replying to: crazymom (Jun 02, 2005 4:30 pm) |
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Replying to: 96corolla (Jun 02, 2005 4:49 pm) |
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I'm guessing your choice of color was big deal to the salesperson in consideration of inventory and availability more than anything else. I would agree and add that color is a big deal to the salesman because to get you to commit to a color is another "Yes" on the way to the complete close of the sale. But, even more importantly, color is an emotional choice reasonably far from the rational considerations of price, features, safety, warranty, etc. that are harder to hook you on. Selecting a color is a big step to taking emotional ownership of the choice and commits you at a gut level to the particular vehicle. Like satisfying a certain payment amount you need, it leaves little room for someone to back up and "think about it" once the salesman can answer that need ("I don't know if we have any red ones left.... That is a very hot color right now. No, wait! I do have one that I think I can get for you today, if we can move fast!"). You picked a color, which means you have already pictured yourself looking good in it, and it is virtually already yours!  Another reason to decide as much as you can far away from the dealership.... |
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Until I got into this business I had NO IDEA just how important COLOR is to some people1 I wouldn't have believed it. For my wife and I, the color of the car has always been pretty far down the list of criteria. But if a dealer has six silver Odysseys on the lot and he has to do a dealer swap for the red one the customer just HAS to have, guess where the better deal will probably be? |
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Replying to: tdm (Jun 02, 2005 2:19 pm) |
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But if a dealer has six silver Odysseys on the lot and he has to do a dealer swap for the red one the customer just HAS to have, guess where the better deal will probably be? Yes, my wife and I would be some of those saying, "I know it's a better deal maybe, but we just can't stand that silver!" Color is important to us, sure. But we would already have figured out what we wanted and how much we were willing to pay "out the door." Plus we are more than willing to say, "Sorry we can't do that." and head for the door as necessary. We also respect the fact that the dealer also may not be able to live with the deal that we can live with and do not begrudge them that either. My point is that it is a matter of figuring out -- as precisely as possible -- exactly what you want and what you are willing to pay for it before walking into a dealership. These forums and online shopping aids finally make that possible. But, though it is certainly difficult with something as emotionally-charged as an automobile purchase, you will do better if you are truly willing to walk away. Just MHO and it has worked pretty well for me. Well, that and the fact that I sick my bargaining-is-a-way-of-life Asian wife on them at the final moments. She really is extremely tough! 
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