Did all the research, then did some on-line shopping to find the minivan we were looking for (2007 Honda Odyssy). Found a comparatively great price on one in LA with low miles in the trim level we wanted. Kept watching it & searching for a few more weeks. Finally went down there with cash in hand. The internet price was almost 6k less then their "sticker" price. Of course I had a copy of their add, and we got down to business. Couldnt get them much lower, and their trade-in offer was weak (had a 95 Accord), but we ended up with a pretty good deal. Honda Certified with plenty of warranty left.
Wifey is happy.
Only down side is most of that cash was earmarked for the Cobra, but it needed to be done. Just have to wait a little longer.