Odyssey vs Sienna

[judahk88]

Is one of the minivans (Odyssey or Sienna) less of an eyesore? Any have an edge in this dept. looking sportier?

I think Odyssey looks sportier. Sienna has a more classic mini van look

[ChikkyMonkey]

What would be my best option to get an organization/company to pay for a personal vehicle? Should they get a cashiers check from their bank and write my name in memo? or any other ideas?

[Ergel]

Just started pricing out an Odyssey.
Only looking at ex-l (never understood how someone with kids could not have leather seats).
Sticker price is $35+
New-so far I have an offer for $29.3k, I think I could get it a bit lower, maybe $28k
used:
I spoke to a guy who buys used cars at auction and my parents have bought their last few cars from. He priced a 2010 Odyssey (he said the price jumps like $5k on the '11 model because of a redesign) at
15,000 miles for $24k
30,000 miles for $20-21k
55,000 miles for $18k
He claims that his cars come from elsewhere (not NYC) and therefore the miles have less wear and tear.
Thoughts?

[ChikkyMonkey]

New-so far I have an offer for $29.3k, I think I could get it a bit lower, maybe $28k

Is this final price after taxes registration etc..?

[Ergel]

Is this final price after taxes registration etc..?

Of course not

[Dan]

If you can wait a few months you'll be able to do better.

[Ergel]

If you can wait a few months you'll be able to do better.

have to buy before I close (otherwise I pay 13% tax bringing into the country or inflated Canadian car prices) and I don't think the 2014 will be out by then

[Dan]

Even if the 2014 isn't out yet prices should continue to fall as people realize something refreshed is coming.

[Ergel]

Even if the 2014 isn't out yet prices should continue to fall as people realize something refreshed is coming.

Interesting. How low do you think I can go?

[ChikkyMonkey]

how much after all fees did you ask?

[Ergel]

how much after all fees did you ask?

Did not, but figure 6-8% sales tax and around $1200 dmv fees, etc.

[judahk88]

Did not, but figure 6-8% sales tax and around $1200 dmv fees, etc.

That seems a bit steep

[cozmohoot]

If you have car seats there is no reason for leather. My car has leather, wife's van is cloth.

[Ergel]

If you have car seats there is no reason for leather. My car has leather, wife's van is cloth.

Then your kids don't projectile vomit all over everything

[cozmohoot]

Then your kids don't projectile vomit all over everything

little kids are the ones who usually vomit so they are in car seats anyway. My wife didn't like leather since it hotter in the summer and colder in the winter.

[Ergel]

little kids are the ones who usually vomit so they are in car seats anyway. My wife didn't like leather since it hotter in the summer and colder in the winter.

And you didn't read my comment. My kids are experts at vomiting all over everything, even when they are in car seats

[cozmohoot]

And you didn't read my comment. My kids are experts at vomiting all over everything, even when they are in car seats

I did read. I didn't know how far the vomit goes.

[ChikkyMonkey]

Anyone know if the model with preinstalled DVD can play video from USB drive? (divx and all other formats)?

And what are the pros and cons of installing one after vs having preinstalled (I know it's much cheaper but what controls will it not have?)

[Dan]

2014 Ody refresh comes out 07/02.

-19 mpg city/28 mpg highway.

EX gives push-button which will be awesome for moms who won't have to empty their purse to find their keys. You need to go all the way up for the vacuum though 

Odyssey LX ($29,655) New standard features include the six-speed automatic transmission, four-way power driver’s seat, and Bluetooth; the price increases $150 over last year.

Odyssey EX ($32,955) Adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, 270-watt audio system, and dual dashboard display screens. New standard features include LaneWatch blind-spot display, pushbutton start with keyless access, Aha radio compatibility; price increases $300 over last year.

Odyssey EX-L ($36,455) Adds leather seating surfaces. New standard features include Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning; EX-L with Navigation model includes new Multi-Angle rearview camera; price increases $400 over last year.

Odyssey Touring ($42,710) Adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, rear-seat entertainment system. New standard features include Multi-Angle rearview camera; price increases $350 over last year.

Odyssey Touring Elite ($45,280) Adds 650-watt, 12-speaker audio system. New standard features include HondaVac vacuum, HD radio, Neural 5.1 surround sound audio system; price increases $425 over last year.

[how]

You can just buy a portable vacuum and save yourself $13,000