Find Honda Dealers in Lansing, Michigan

I just got my van last night (Lansing,MI), this is the deal I worked on for two weeks. Using other dealerships (internet reps) as a way to work it down from orig 498/month (nothing out of pocket - except my old lease). EX-L w/RES: -They bought my lease (2008 w/35500 miles, great cond.) and payed last payment ($365). They bought it at $2000 over the buyout price, which was placed in the deal for my new one, whiched helped bring down the cost. -No money down (I mean nothing out of pocket), they payed my first month. -398.83/month

Bought an EX-L from capital Honda, Okemos MI Price - 31569.22 OTD - 33802.21 (doc fee 190 + tax + new title) Excellent service from capital honda. They stayed late till 8:50 PM to get me processed. i felt good going there. I contacted them first thru sams club auto buying program and then went with a quote from a chicago dealer. Brighton Honda wanted $500 more. The sales man's actual question was how much higher can you go?

I'm in Ann Arbor MI and set a wide net with Edmunds car search. And used Zag.com to see prices. Started in Oct 1. Used zip codes in: ann arbor mi, bloomfield mi, ohio, lansing, brighton. And did it all online, except I did also go into the local Honda dealer Howard Cooper. And left after they wouldnt help me out. Their view was busy people needed the car and were satisfied with paying a little extra. Granted their costs are a little higher because of the location so you will never get a true best deal. They were fine, sent out tons of automated emails. Good thing I sent up an email just for this purchase. So I sent them a bunch of delayed(automated) emails (see Outlook->Options->Delay Delivery). It was certainly convenient, but gosh I'll put in a few extra days of searching to save $3k. However, it reaches a point where you just have to buy. The prices on this thing drop week to week. But looking at the 2010 prices in September there is a limit. So obviously it's a function of time. If you want the cheapest price on '11 Ody then wait 10 yrs. Point is you got to get the best price at the time you're in need of it. Zag prices didnt budge until last week since the car model is new. Right now Zag price is $39,290, Avg price: $41,024. I eventually get the "great" zag price. Ohio had the best first prices. Ann Arbor dropped price from over MSRP $600 a day for a few days, still way over priced. Bloomfield wouldnt budge and Brighton had nothing good even though I explained to the guy that he could charge locals high amounts, but typically he would never get someone from ann arbor's business so he might as well make the sale and make a little, and give me a deal. After telling them how to run their business (they love that) it was a no go. At this point Honda Marysville Ohio had the best price at $38,882. They seem like a great dealer. But being a 2 hour drive I preferred something closer. Capital Honda in (okemos) Lansing (online) then gave me a great price at: Odyssey Touring '11 $38700 (including destination) Free Winter Mats and Flaps $190 destination plust title/reg All together $41,272(no trade) They ordered the hard to find Smoky Topaz, got a brand spanking new one with 3 miles on it, made in Alabama and had it in 2 weeks. Drove an hour and picked it up. I highly recommend them, use zip code 48864. No hassles, no pushing nonsense dealer added junk. Some thoughts: If you're desperate (coming off a lease or don't have a car or your wife is 9 months pregnant) then the local guys have you. If you can wait, be patient and not rush in, and be willing to walk away then you can get a fair price. If I was a dealer: I would charge my locals a fair/medium/market value price. For my Internet sales for people who live > 50 minutes away I would charge them a LOW price. It's a customer you're never going to get normally, just make the sale. Remember the best thing they can do for you is NOT sell you the car. About the car: It's a sweet car, handles great, the electronics are very cool and everything seems be done right. If you can afford it then get the Touring.

Depends on the dealership. The one here in Lansing, MI has 5 or 6 '06 Accords. They have had them for about a week.

We tried Capital in Lansing and Art Moehn in Jackson. Neither were particularly arrogant, just not willing to match the price from Grand Honda.