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How to Shop for a 2015 Honda Odyssey
In case anyone else has been shopping for a 2015 Honda Odyssey, here are a few quotes and chatter that has taken place between me (alias: Brian), and various salespeople at Chicagoland Honda dealers. The company and salespeople’s names have been removed for confidentiality purposes. If you would like a recommendation for a Honda dealer, feel free to contact us.
Most of the quotes below were sent based off this email request:
I am looking to purchase a new 2015 Honda Odyssey LX. Color is not an issue. I am looking for your best out the door price, including all taxes, fees, destination, etc (I live inSoandSoCounty, and need new plates). I own a Honda Accord and am a recent college grad (please include any owner loyalty and college grad rebates if there are any).I am sending this to four local dealers, and will contact the dealer with the lowest price by this Friday. I have already test driven this car and like it. Due to my busy work schedule right now, I am only able to reply via email. Thank you in advance! -Brian
I created a fake new Yahoo! email account for this as well, since I don’t care for any more spam to my personal account.
One dealer sent a fairly decent quote:
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