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I'm looking to buy my first Honda Odyssey, and I'm really stuck on which one to buy. We have two that we are strongly considering, both from Honda dealerships.
The first one I found it kind of my dream van...its a 2006 EX-L in Redrock Pearl (my favorite Odyssey color ever, and I love the idea of leather, especially with two toddlers) It has 58K miles on it and is Honda Certified. They are asking 18,900 for it. It has a clean carfax and impeccable service records...it was bought and cared for right at the dealership where they are currently selling it and all service records are available. The biggest problem with this one is that its 6 hours away from here. I'm actually going that way anyways next week, so its not out of my way, but I basically have to decide sight unseen. I can back out, but it would be a hassle, and I will have let the other van get away from me more than likely.
The second one is right here where I live and I have looked at it. It is a 2008 EX in the Dark Cherry Pearl color, and the big advantage of this one is that it only has 25K miles on it. They are asking 19,999...so only 1100 more. And due to the fact that they are willing to offer $500 more for our trade and charging $300 less for the doc fee, its almost the same price. This van is an off lease vehicle, and no service records are available. It seems to be in great condition...but isn't Honda Certified.....but according to the manager easily could be, but it would add another $800 to the price.
I guess I kind of would rather have the first one, but the practical side of me just doesn't think that makes sense...this other one appears to be such a great deal with such low mileage, and I'm not taking any risks. I guess I worry that I might show up and the carpet might be filthy or the van might smell badly on the other one (both things I've found in used cars.) The salesman on the phone seems to think its in great shape....but how do I know if he's just trying to make a sale? Also, the logistics of buying local would just be easier. Does anyone have any great advice concerning this? I have heard that the 2006 Odysseys were a great year mechanically...do any of you think they are better and more reliable than 2008's or vice versa? I guess the most important thing is for me to have a car for my family that will be the most reliable for us and last us a long time.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
The first one I found it kind of my dream van...its a 2006 EX-L in Redrock Pearl (my favorite Odyssey color ever, and I love the idea of leather, especially with two toddlers) It has 58K miles on it and is Honda Certified. They are asking 18,900 for it. It has a clean carfax and impeccable service records...it was bought and cared for right at the dealership where they are currently selling it and all service records are available. The biggest problem with this one is that its 6 hours away from here. I'm actually going that way anyways next week, so its not out of my way, but I basically have to decide sight unseen. I can back out, but it would be a hassle, and I will have let the other van get away from me more than likely.
The second one is right here where I live and I have looked at it. It is a 2008 EX in the Dark Cherry Pearl color, and the big advantage of this one is that it only has 25K miles on it. They are asking 19,999...so only 1100 more. And due to the fact that they are willing to offer $500 more for our trade and charging $300 less for the doc fee, its almost the same price. This van is an off lease vehicle, and no service records are available. It seems to be in great condition...but isn't Honda Certified.....but according to the manager easily could be, but it would add another $800 to the price.
I guess I kind of would rather have the first one, but the practical side of me just doesn't think that makes sense...this other one appears to be such a great deal with such low mileage, and I'm not taking any risks. I guess I worry that I might show up and the carpet might be filthy or the van might smell badly on the other one (both things I've found in used cars.) The salesman on the phone seems to think its in great shape....but how do I know if he's just trying to make a sale? Also, the logistics of buying local would just be easier. Does anyone have any great advice concerning this? I have heard that the 2006 Odysseys were a great year mechanically...do any of you think they are better and more reliable than 2008's or vice versa? I guess the most important thing is for me to have a car for my family that will be the most reliable for us and last us a long time.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!