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Replying to: jaa37 (Sep 07, 2004 9:07 pm) From what he told me, all but one or two panels had damage, there was mechanical damage, the frame was bent, the front seats no longer slide on their tracks, etc. The car would have needed $16K of damage to be totalled but the insurance company only paid the damages - something like $9K. And gave him back his car. He compared it to re-using a crumpled and straightened out tin can - no can do. So he had decided to trade it in for an EX even before picking it up at from the shop. On his way from the repair shop to the dealer to look at a new EX, smoke started coming from under the hood (but stopped shortly thereafter) and the airbag light went on on the dash. He gave the dealer some story, they took his trade and when he returned the next day to swap cars, the check engine light went on! He drove that EX away QUICKLY! A couple weeks of pulling carfax reports on that car showed that it looked clean as a whistle - the major collision and insurance claim hadn't yet hit, nor had the DMV or police accident report. He has a new EX for only about $3 out of pocket additional costs. Hopefully the dealer dealt with the problems before re-selling the car to an unsuspecting used car customer but who can know? Lessons learned: 1) beware of used cars - if it looks too good to be true... , and 2) if you have major collision damage, trade it in as quickly as possible and count your blessings. Elissa
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Hopefully that story included what had happened to that Civic?
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Replying to: edunnett (Sep 08, 2004 8:12 pm) |
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How much is your insurance company going to give you for your car?
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Hi people, I know people are always asking questions on these forums, here's my turn. Any help would be appreciated. I've gotten these internet offers so far: Gwinnett Honda offered a 2004 Civic vP auto 4-dr (no sab) $12667 base $490 dest $390 doc $31 title __________ $13,587 ($100 below invoice, $300 below TMV) Ed Voyles offered a 2004 Civic 4p auto 2dr for 12500.00 base $ 490.00 Dest $ 398.00 Processing Fee $ 21.00 Title ______________ $13409 I have tried to go back to these folks a few times with the "but I saw cheaper on edmunds 6 months ago routine" and they seem to be not having it. I have also hammered them on the 05s being out next week. And yes, $399 is an outrageously inflated bs fee. I am trying to get as close to $12,000 base as I can...if I can do that I'll pay their stupid fees. This is turining out to be a chore. Advice, help, please? |
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I think both prices are pretty fair although you can probably do a bit better. I have bought multiple cars from both dealers. I am curious if you are working with the same internet salesperson that I worked with at each dealership. Anyways, go there and try to negotiate a little more. You will have a little more clout if you are there ready to buy today. Personally, I feel I have gotten the best deals at Gwinnett but Ed Voyles is pretty close. Have you tried Hennessy or Team? I have bought from both of them as well and Hennessy is great while Team would be my last pick ahead of only Lanier Honda. |
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Replying to: bd21 (Sep 09, 2004 1:36 pm) |
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Replying to: mechyuda (Sep 08, 2004 6:24 pm) |
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Replying to: jaa37 (Sep 10, 2004 9:44 am) |
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Replying to: jaa37 (Sep 10, 2004 9:44 am) Did they include any rebates in the Mazda price? A while back I responded to someone stating that Honda's were expensive. If the price on Mazda3 is indeed $1500 more than comparable Civic. My rebuttal was correct, that when comparing similarly equipped Honda and other makes, Honda is cheaper. Even if others offer rebates.
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