honda odyssey

[frugalman]

can anybody share their knowledge about buying one of these new?
i'm in the market of buying one in the upcoming months and would
appreciate any kind of insight or tips about it.

thanks

[frugalman]

new odyssey or new sienna?

[vizeta]

I just got my new odyssey last month, so far so good. what I only complain (also for Sienna) is American workmanship. It just cannot be as good as Japanese. But I think u just missed a deal time for buying a new odyssey.

[frugalman]

I just got my new odyssey last month, so far so good. what I only complain (also for Sienna) is American workmanship. It just cannot be as good as Japanese. But I think u just missed a deal time for buying a new odyssey.

what was the deal?

[Rehan]

2011 Sienna is rumored to go into production in Q1 2010 (http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-sienna-2011.html says January). The 2011 Odyssey may not be far behind.

Right now, 2009 Odyssey availability is very limited and the 2010's aren't being sold yet.

I was thinking of buying a 2010 Sienna right now, but I'll probably wait until the 2011 are in the market and hope for a good deal on the 2010 or just go with the 2011. I like the exterior of the Odyssey better, but to get the tinted glass (need it for our kids) it means getting an LX. The price difference between the Sienna CE and Odyssey LX makes the Sienna our choice.

[frugalman]

i've heard the odyssey handles well for a mini van.
how about the sienna.. it's not a slug i presume

[vizeta]

what was the deal?

$3k off and 1.9% finance rate up to 48month.

but to get the tinted glass (need it for our kids) it means getting an LX

correct, but factory tint doesn't for front doors. So I need aftermarket tint anyway.

[vizeta]

i've heard the odyssey handles well for a mini van.
how about the sienna.. it's not a slug i presume

Safety and handling are the major I went for Odyssey.
For price without incentive and features, u should think about Sienna.

[Rehan]

$3k off and 1.9% finance rate up to 48month.

Through the APA, as of September you can get it for about $2000 off MSRP and pay no admin fee. Plus there's a cash purchase factory incentive of $2500. So the deals are still out there, if you can find them in stock somewhere.

(But for us, the Sienna still comes out at a lower price.)

[frugalman]

Through the APA, as of September you can get it for about $2000 off MSRP and pay no admin fee. Plus there's a cash purchase factory incentive of $2500. So the deals are still out there, if you can find them in stock somewhere.

(But for us, the Sienna still comes out at a lower price.)

never had experience with APA. should i get a membership?
i do have carcostcanada however

[keen]

We have just traded in our 2006 EXL Odyssey with 64Kms. It has performed flawlessly for us without any issues whatsoever. We had initially compared it with the Sienna and found that the driving dynamics of the Odyssey much superior. The Sienna felt tall around corners and the handling seemed less responsive and precise than the Honda.

We had considered an Odyssey again but decided on a Acura MDX instead. If you would like a current Car Cost Canada report, please feel free to pm me and I will forward it to you for review. We had obtained an outstanding quote from the dealer in London if you would like the details.

Best of luck.

[ancnfamily]

I just traded my 2002 Sienna for 2009 Odyseey LX. What i found with Sienna was that whenever i had a issue within waranty, Toyota dealers would treat people like s**t.
If you want Odyseey and live in GTA, let me know. My friend will give you a good deal.

[mrmccowcow]

My family has had one since 2006 (first gen new odyssey) and it's been very good. No major problems with anything and it's not bad on gas too. It handles pretty good for a heavy minivan. Compared against the sienna, the honda is heavier yet gets around the same fuel economy.

One thing i found however when riding in my friend's sienna is that the sienna is quieter but that might be due to the tires that come stock on the odyssey.

[frugalman]

thanks for all the comments.
so now i must ask as well, which odyssey trim is best bang for the buck?
i'm leaning towards a EX now. and slightly to EX-L.

[mrmccowcow]

The EX-L looks to be the best bang for the buck since you get alot more added features over the EX like VCM (shuts off 2 or 3 cylinders when cruising), a moonroof, power driver's seat, heated front seats, leather interior, power tailgate and a backup camera with the screen inside the mirror.

You get all of those extra features for about $4000 more. Of course in the end it depends on what features you need/want.