Just closed what I think is a pretty great deal on a new 2008 Honda Odyssey and wanted to share my info so that you can get the same deal. I searched the web looking for the best prices that everyone else was finding and I used that to scour my region for a dealer that would work with me. I worked with dealers in Omaha and Kansas City but could not get them to come close to the $24,200 that I was hearing about in Virgina. Then, on my first email to Clay Olson at Holmes Honda in Des Moines Iowa he beat the locals and shot me his bottom dollar that undercut my locals by $700.

Here are the details
$29,595 MSRP (included here for laughs)
$24,000 quoted price (cash deal, I did not ask about loan/lien info)
$0 destination charge
$185 doc fee
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Out the door $24185 (taxes/title not included).

He also tossed in the mud guards and paint protection (whatever that is).

I also asked what his price would be if I wanted an EXL model (includes leather, sunroof, and variable cylinder management) and he quoted $27,000.

From what I've read, there is a $2300 manufacturer incentive program running until March 3 that is playing into the deals right now. (March 7 UPDATE: It looks like the incentives have been extended through March)

Knowing that this was a pretty sweet deal, and he was a nice enough guy to work with I asked if he would honor this price if I sent in a few friends, and he said sure. So friends, tell Clay that Mr. Krusemark sent you.


Here are some links that you'll find of interest if you're reading this thread in the future and want to know what the going street prices are.
Current Prices others are getting from Honda Odyssey Club forum
This dealer's stock



If you're not specifically interested in an Odyssey but want to research prices look into the following

Search for "Prices Paid" the forums at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/

www.costcoauto.com was mentioned as possibly offering online prices that are better than www.CarsDirect.com and www.edmund.com (thks buymenow)

For our Sienna fans you might look for similar deals (and quality issues) at
http://www.siennaclub.org/ (thks maestroX2)




Good luck to all...and if you've found a lower price please post it in the wiki for the others to benefit from.

honda odyssey = crap
accord and civic are reliable, but Odyssey...nah
my friend got that brand new when 3yrs for 36000 miles, 3 yrs and a couple months after warranty, transmission broke down.
cost 6000 to repair, buy a sienna if you r wise
Odd-to-see

fatwalletuab said:honda odyssey = crap
my friend got that brand new, 3 yrs and a couple months after warranty, transmission broke down
cost 6000 to repair, buy a sienna if you r wise
Wouldn't the transmission be covered under the 5yr/60K powertrain warranty?

go to costcoauto.com and get the best price online! better than CarsDirect.com and edmund.com

If you are in the market for a van, that is a great deal IMO. Personally, I hate driving a van (specially a new car for that matter), but thanks OP for bringing it up for others.

Good post OP!

14U24ME said:Just closed what I think is a pretty great deal on a new 2008 Honda Odyssey and wanted to share my info so that you can get the same deal. I searched the web looking for the best prices that everyone else was finding and I used that to scour my region for a dealer that would work with me. I worked with dealers in Omaha and Kansas City but could not get them to come close to the $24,200 that I was hearing about in Virgina. Then, on my first email to Clay Olson at Holmes Honda in Des Moines Iowa he beat the locals and shot me his bottom dollar that undercut my locals by $700.

Here are the details
$29,595 MSRP (included here for laughs)
$24,000 quoted price
$185 doc fee
==============
Out the door $24185

I also asked what it would be if I wanted leather in an EXL model and he quoted $27,000.

From what I've read, there is a $2300 manufacturer incentive program running until March 3 that is playing into the deals right now.

Knowing that this was a pretty sweet deal, and he was a nice enough guy to work with I asked if he would honor this price if I sent in a few friends, and he said sure. So friends, tell Clay that Mr. Krusemark sent you.


Here are some links that you'll find of interest if you're reading this thread in the future and want to know what the going street prices are.
Current Prices others are getting
This dealer's stock

Good luck to all...and if you've found a lower price please post it in the wiki for the others to benefit from.

Oh, I get it.... OP = Clay Olson

Kobedagger said:Oh, I get it.... OP = Clay Olson
Nope, I would not wish the car sales job on anyone, especially myself. If you dig deep into the link I included on the Honda Odyssey forum you'll see that I got his name from another poster over there. But a deductive reasoner such as yourself will note that I'm not his only happy customer. Cheers.

does this include the models with VCM? that would be hot since they are the highest mileage vans in their class (excluding the Mazda5 which is a "small" minivan)

Honda usually gives $800 to $1500 factory rebate as well as 3% hold back rebate to dealer but not advertised. So $1000+ below invoice is common price.