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I recently posted about my purchase, but when I referred a friend for the same car with exactly the same extras installed the dealer was not willing to do business, this only after 3 days of buying mine? My friend had some very interesting conspiracy theories wrt this. why will the dealer sell me my car with 8miles on it for one price and the refuse the same deal to a referal? Did something happen during the first 8miles of my car, during other people's test drives that they hid from me ex, suspension damage due to rough driving? or had fixed in their shop and thats why they where willing to sell me mine for one price and then ask for more from my friend for exactly the same car? What is the law on such fraud? Can/Does it happen on new cars? cldrant if your are reading this, this is your thread see what others post in reply to this question |
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Seems that the conspiracy theory stuff is getting you worked up. Remember, each deal is unique at that point in time. There are many reasons why a dealer might take a price one day, but not 3 days later, such as: - they had a bunch in stock when you got yours, but sold most/all before your friend showed up - it was month/period end, and they needed a sale to make a manufacturer bonus target - it was a slow/rainy/whatever day, and they really wanted to make a sale - you were a repeat customer, and got a special deal - different color? - gas prices went through the roof? Big flood of additional shoppers? These are all quick thoughts, but the key point is, supply and demand determines price, and S/D is a fluid concept, which certainly can change in a few days. Note, I am assuming these are both cash deals, no trade involved. If you had a trade, it is quite likely they showed you a better price on the new unit, but made it up on the trade. As to your other question, I do not believe they are legally obligated to disclose if they had to do some repairs for in transit damage (which I think is fairly common, but usually minor stuff). But, if they did a good enough job that you can't even tell, I doubt they would feel the need to lower the price to try and get rid of it. Not likely to meet the legal definition of "fraud" |
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Replying to: davant (Sep 21, 2005 2:15 pm) Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Vasu. |
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Can any body tell me how much are the taxes. from the discussions these are the best prices for 2006 models. Not sure if below are including the taxes. EX-L - 27,950 - 28,600 EL-LR - 32,000 Do we need to negotiate with dealers road price including taxes etc.. or do we talk Base price. Thanks Sam |
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First I would like to thank everyone who has posted a message on this forum. I found it very helpful in my purchase. What I bought.... 2006 Odyssey EX Silver with Grey interior Price: 26979.68 Dealer License Tax 53.96 Title Tax: 819.86 License Plate: 37.50 Title: 10.00 Processing Fee: 349.00 TOTAL OUT THE DOOR: 28,250.00 I believe that I got a fair deal. I probally could have got it a little lower but I don't think I did to bad.
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Replying to: bighoo93 (Sep 22, 2005 8:53 am)
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33,700.00 out the door with sunroof visor, splash guards, nose mask, two free wireless head sets, two chrome Odyssey license plate frames, Odyseey key chain, first oil change will be free and a Chevron gas voucher for another free tank full of gas after the first one runs out ; ) Oh, and they gave me just under 20,000.00 for my 04' Ody EX-L RES Sand Stone which was already paid off, that had been rear ended and side swiped while parked infront of my home at 1:30 a.m by (you guessed it) a drunk driver. After it had spent over 3 months in the Honda collision center for complete rear suspension replacement on both the left and right sides, a new (yeah right) Honda rebuilt transmission, three new rims and tires, replaced drivers side rear corner panel, and fuel tank neck assembly replacement. Is this a descent deal??
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Replying to: buddyzuniga (Sep 22, 2005 10:06 pm) The most important thing is that you feel good about the deal more so than the actual numbers (coping tool called rationalizing, LOL). You could haggle further but if you're OK with this, go for it. What you paid or are about to pay may be slightly higher (a grand or so) than you could have negotiated on a purely cash deal but it sounds like you did great considering the problems you had with the '04 Ody that had ongoing problems. The trinkets like keychain, plates, oil change, and second tank of gas are great returns on investment for a dealer. They're low cost and contribute greatly to customer satisfaction in that you feel like you are getting something for nothing, I hope you understand you paid for them somehow. Check dealer trade-in values on this and other sites for a warm fuzzy on your '04 but toss out those values with a problem child trade. Somewhere there will be a post about an '04 picked up wholesale by an unsuspecting consumer, LOL. I'm sure it is a relief to not only not have worry any longer about '04 problems and satisfaction of driving the latest model. You can't put a price on that! Lemon out, peach in; good luck and congrats on your new Ody.
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Replying to: 330blast (Sep 12, 2005 5:47 pm) I am in the same boat. I have a Z4/525. The Z4 might go for the Ody. How long did you wait after your first child to get the minivan?
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....and my child is 11-years-old... 
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