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Replying to: dcreager (Mar 21, 2006 9:47 am) 
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Replying to: chejo28 (Apr 06, 2006 9:22 pm) I paid quite a bit over MSRP for my '06 Civic Si. MSRP is $20,290 and out the door it ran me $23,500. I know! But here's why I jumped on it: - Autoland found a dealer who had the car literally within 8 hours of my submitting the request - DCH had the Si in both the colors I stated as a choice (Galaxy Grey, Habanero Red Pearl [which is what I took]) - I didn't want to wait 2-3 months and end up having to choose a different color; the other 7 dealerships that Autoland contacted didn't have the Si and when they did get it, they'd be getting black or silver -- no! - I barely lifted a finger and never had to even go near a dealership. Heh. That last one may smack of laziness or fear, but don't be fooled, I'm neither lazy nor afraid of dealers -- especially after (disclosure!) having worked here at Edmunds for as long as I have. And it was pretty nice having the car delivered to me when I signed the paperwork. (: That final OTD price (fyi, the base price offered by the dealer was $22,700 since they'd thrown wheel locks, mudguards and fog lights on it already) includes: the car, Autoland's fee, sales tax (8.25% here in LA County), DMV Fees and so forth. Did I pay too much? Eh. I got the car I wanted right exactly when I wanted it without breaking myself. So, no, I didn't. (:
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Replying to: iwannacivic (Apr 07, 2006 6:12 pm) Just goes to prove, if you wait, you'll miss out.
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Replying to: thebill (Apr 08, 2006 7:21 am) When supply begins to meet demand, the dealers will just be happy to have you in the showroom.
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Replying to: bamacar (Apr 08, 2006 7:25 am) I love "gotta have it buyers" because they are usually more happy with their decision/experience when compared to shoppers and price beaters. Gotta have it buyers are just thankfull that the car was either avaliable or that they could even afford it in the first place. The deals are quick, painless and they are very loyal customers. They do not wreck my customer service survey and they are more likely to get my top service. here's a secret, supply of Hondas this year may never catch up to it....you'll see. Watch the commercials. Honda is the only manufacturer with any momentum going into the prime buying season. By the time fall comes around for model clearance, pickings will be slim. _____________________ for all the people affected by the tornados: May God be with you and your families!
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Replying to: chejo28 (Apr 06, 2006 9:22 pm) The one thing you can do to get the best price is to fight the dealers against eachother. For instance, tell one dealer that another will give you a better price or better trade, etc. It is better to really have other dealers make you offers though and not to be just bluffing. I figure the car will not be discounted any time soon, as it is really popular and will remain that way for some time(kind of like the mini cooper s). This is a good thing if you can get the deal at the dealer's office, but don't expect much off of MSRP if any. If you have to, wait on one and tell them that you don't want all the marked up accessories! David
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Replying to: thebill (Apr 08, 2006 8:04 am) These "gotta have it buyers" are usually buyers that will grow bored of the car as something newer and better comes out that they "gotta have"! Then they will realize how screwed over they were because they paid way too much for the car, and will eat it on the next "gotta have car". Yes, this happens even with Hondas. Be an ethical dealer/salesperson and sell the car for an honest price, and don't work off the emotions of the "Gotta have it buyers" even though you can!
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obviously you dealt with an unethical dealer. I would have done the same thing. I was in the same situation, put $300 on a car that I waited a month for. I was afraid the same was going to happen-someone else would offer them more, and then I would lose the deal. I have done business with this dealership before and they took care of me the whole way, and were even willing to pay $850 more to get me a car that was in Utah! I am in Texas. You can bet that when I got the call, I gave my sales guy all "5's". I didn't give the finance manager all 5's though! Another story. The other thing is you can even shop for extended warranties on line. I bought a 6yr/120000 mile warranty for $100 over Hondas price because I knew their price... $755. Just remember, the consumer is still in charge, unless we give them the power.
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Replying to: ritlin (Apr 08, 2006 11:10 am)  
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Replying to: ritlin (Apr 08, 2006 11:10 am)
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