petawabit

Looks like a great deal to me! If you're not in a rush, then why not just buy one next year when there's more available?

the s2k dude

i could probably get in trouble for saying this, but i would suggest to wait a while to buy a car for the best deal. a few of my friends have wanted to pick up cars this month. I have suggested to wait a little while if they could. some of them bought anyways. Savings arent huge depening on the car (Around $2k) but every dollar counts. I know a lot of people on here are cheap bastards lol.

I am the type of person that doesnt squabble over a small percentage of the purchase price. I dont mind paying a little extra for convenience.. but that is just me.

stockae92

thanks, yeah. waiting until closer to the end this year for better deal is definitely on the table.

a new van is not a must have right now, but its the sort of things that will make life easier for us.

Lakersfan

It looks like it will get worse before it gets better. I agree with those that suggested to wait. Lease - know what you are getting into as leases are not for everyone. I take care of my cars and even with older kids, etc., a van lives a hard life IMO.


On Friday April 15, 2011, 4:39 pm EDT

DETROIT (AP) -- Honda Motor Co. will slow down production at its 10 U.S. and Canadian auto factories into at least early May because it's running short of parts made at earthquake-damaged factories in Japan.

The company said Friday that it's extending the cuts through May 6, and it expects more disruptions after that.

The slowdowns, which could reduce output at its plants by up to 50 percent, are likely to cause shortages of Honda vehicles in a matter of weeks. Honda's Japanese factories are running at half capacity, and the company's president has said it could take a few months to return to full production.

The March 11 earthquake and tsunami damaged factories that make key auto parts, affecting nearly all automakers.

Other automakers, especially those based in Japan, also have been forced to cut production, and dealers are predicting model shortages will begin soon.

Honda said in late March that it would shut down North American assembly lines for several hours a day through at least April 22 because of parts shortages from Japan.

A Honda plant that makes parts for North American factories began running again on April 4, but only at half its normal output.

Honda said it is trying to get its factories back to normal as soon as possible.

The company says none of its 21,000 North American factory workers will be laid off.

Honda has said more than 80 percent of Honda and Acura parts sold in the U.S. are produced in North America, but some key parts are made in Japan.

johnR

If you are looking for a deal , I would suggest going with a Pilot. We have a good inventory of Pilots available and they have an extra $750 incentive available plus a low APR or low lease money factor available.

Just like what s2kdude said, I'm not a penny pincher either. A good deal is all about perception. To me, a "GoodDeal" is getting the best for your money(product giving you joy and excitement), excellent service from your salesperson, and of course a fair price(does not necessarily have to be the lowest-just a fair price).

If you do really need the Odyssey and If you really want to pay the least amount as possible, leasing would be your best bet for the Odyssey. They have a high residual right now(upper 50s to low 60s) and you don't have to put that much down payment. But really though, there's not a lot of Odysseys in stock right now(as of today we are down to 3 in stock and we won't get another shipment for another week or so. It might not be a bad idea to consider looking at the Pilot.

johnR

You should also consider Certified Pre-owned Odysseys. Pay one off quick so you can get a car that you really want after.