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Replying to: alobster7 (Oct 29, 2005 12:33 pm) I owned a Saturn for 13 years, and would still be owning it had I known how hard it is to purchase a new car. I was a pleasure when I bought the car from Saturn 13 years ago. I was very particular about the color, I wanted manual transmission, but no power steering because I want to feel the road. I wanted anti-lock brakes which were new at the time to cars of Saturn's class. I wanted driver side airbags too. And I wanted the brakes to be four wheel disc, instead of front disc and rear drum. They gave me a no hassle fixed price. They did a factory order, and I got the car 'custom made.' That was the year the Saturn was the hot car of the year, and the Saturn 'No Hackle' with sales people on a steady salary with some 'bonus for being extra nice to customers' included was the policy. They took my picture next to my car and posted it on the board. I serviced and repair my car for 13 years only at the same dealership in return. There were many appreciative letters to Saturn from customers also posted on the board. That was an experience that I never forgot. I did not buy a new car from Saturn this time around because the Saturn Ion had a cockeyed centered instrumental panel, placed out of the line of direct vision of the road ahead. Now I am suffering at the selling method of the Honda Motor's Dealers. I certainly hope that the sales people who rumoured that Honda is going to have a no haggle policy will come true. I also hope that they will have a 'direct made to order method' of making cars for sale, instead of having the customer to search for cars that happens to fit them all over. The Hondas are very good cars, but Saturns have superior sales methods, but the design and reliability of their cars these years are not quite as good. I must be an imperfect world that we live in. Why can't car companies strive to be good in everything? Thanks to all, Manny
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Oct 29, 2005 4:48 pm) I am taking your criticism to heart. Thanks. Manny |
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Replying to: alobster7 (Oct 29, 2005 12:36 pm) If my friend had given the car dealership an extra $750, the salesman might get an extra $60, if he gets 8 percent above invoice. And it is only illegal if you get caught. Also the dealer might sanction the salesperson. But in this unfair society where the powers to be, in this case the dealers, get all the legal sanctions to protect their unfair share of the profits, the poor salespersons need a break. And the poor customers need a break too. I do not see it as a moral issue either. Back in the days when people own slaves, it was taught to the slaves that it was immoral to run away, or steal from their owners. But it was perfectly legal and morally correct for the owners to rob the slaves of their freedom, the sweats of their labor, or even to exploit them sexually. This is not to the same degree here. But I think that a lot of the difficulties that we the car buyers encounter is built into the system. The owners of car vending businesses hire a bunch of hungry people and ask them to prey on the customers. If they manage to take from the customers a whole chunk of money, the owners want most of it, and then give them the leftovers. That is why there are so many desperate salespersons that resort to any means to get their money. If the customer can do anything to even the playing field, why not? Thanks, Manny
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Replying to: anonymousposts (Oct 30, 2005 3:24 am) Thank you... kyfdx |
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For those close to Detroit, Honda of Bloomfield is advertising the 06 Civic LX for $50 other invoice at $16425 if bought tomorrow Monday... I never dealt with them but they seem pretty straight forward and honest... Here is the ad: http://hondaofbloomfield.com/Specials-PrintAd.aspx
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Replying to: manueltrans1 (Oct 29, 2005 9:16 pm) I never cease to be amazed by what I read in these forums! Sorry...carry on!
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Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 30, 2005 6:37 am) 
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Replying to: brad14 (Oct 29, 2005 5:13 pm) With or without NAVI?
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