Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
7427 messages, Last post on Sep 04, 2008 at 11:26 PM
You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx
|
Replying to: mrgillam (Jun 03, 2007 9:49 pm) Work with the various dealerships, show you're interested but not desperate, and get real price quotes. And don't be afraid to go in, do a test drive, negotiate a price, and walk out if necessary. I had to do that with one place, because they wanted to charge over $24k. I told them "[This] dealership offered [this] price ($22,288, $400 over invoice)" and went from there. When they tried to lie to me about what other dealerships had in stock, I called them myself, got the real story, confirmed the VIN#, and started to put down a deposit on another car with the honest dealer. I basically walked out at that point, and it was only then, as I was getting in my car to go finish things up with the honest dealer, that they came up to my car, opened my door, and offered me a more realistic price ($20,900 for the Sedan, no Nav or Tires). At that point, I considered taking it, and easily could have, but instead opted to go with the honest dealer, and get the Navi with it as well. In summary, work with multiple dealers, compare their prices, and be firm enough to do what is in YOUR best interest. Arm yourself with info about invoice prices from here on Edmunds, and a good knowledge of the car and what's in it, what things are worth, and what YOU want. By the way, I'm in Medford, OR. I'm in the process right now of buying a silver Si sedan w/Nav from a dealer in Eugene, OR (150-ish miles away) for $22,288. Not really in your area, but you had asked for that info... |
|
|
Replying to: eins1 (Jun 04, 2007 2:18 pm) |
|
|
Ok, so I just put a deposit on a black Si with your typical "dealer package" of mudflaps, the all season floor mats, and wheel locks for 21,145 OTD. I realize it isn't the deal or the low number some of you all are achieving, but mine includes the destination and documentation fees. it's still about 500 under sticker on the car without the three "bonus"(haha) features, but I think it's not bad considering I am only 23 years old(I just want it for a daily driver, no show-boating anymore) and it's my first deal on a new car also. However I did buy an RSX in July of 2001 with my dad at my side. this time I did it all myself with the help I've found on this site and again, a little over-the-phone coaching from my dad. Thanks for your input and advice kork13. This was all 20 minuts after I left a dealership that I was on the lot for 30 minutes and in the showroom for another 20 without a single person addressing me...Remember, like kork13 said...they need your business, not the other way around. And yes, there were people in the showroom I suppose I just wasn't important enough to sell a car to, and NOT ANOTHER PERSON was there shopping. Then as I was getting ready to leave a couple pulled up in a Tourag(spelling) and a salesman was on the lot BEFORE they were out of their car...Things like that just infuriate me. |
|
|
|
|
Potential new Honda car owner here. Would appreciate some feedback! I have the following quotes: LX - $18,421 out the door (includes tint, paint seal, vin etch) I believe this is a $16994 car price. EX - $20,133 out the door (includes same as above). $18594 car price. I am working between a few dealerships, all of whom say this is very close to invoice (within a few dollars). Is it reasonable to think these prices could go any lower? Additionally, I have two dealers competing over the best price for an extended warranty. Is it reasonable to think I could get the warranty thrown in to seal the deal? I am a patient guy and want the best deal. Anyone care to share thoughts or experiences that might help? Where can I negotiate more? What is a fair price for a 100k warranty (I have been told around $1200 for this - I am not impressed obviously) Thanks so much! |
|
|
I realize this is being posted in the wrong forum, and I'm sorry to those of you who that bothers, I just haven't been to any of the others, and have gotten the most help out of this one. So, my question is this: What is the difference in the stock muffler and the HFP one in terms of looks? When I made the deposit on my Si yesterday, it looked as though the muffler wasn't stock? The exhaust tip was oval in shape with NO inner cone(that's not the right term, but it ran directly into the muffler), where most stock exhaust systems have what I would describe as an outter and an inner casing from the tip looking directly into it. Thanks in advance for your help. Matt |
|
|
|
|
I hope to buy a Civic EX Coupe towards the end of June. 1. Does anyone know when the supply of new vehicles starts to slow down? (I.e. when is the last month for production of 2007s?) 2. When do the 2008s begin to hit the showrooms?
|
|
|
Replying to: nascar9900 (Jun 06, 2007 8:33 am) I am thinking it was made 09/06. Does that mean Honda will build 07 Civics until that late this year? I don't know. but I would say if you want to get an 08 you are looking at September and will probably be paying more for it. BTW, the "good dealers" - the ones that will deal way down on price - are likely to run out or be in really short supply of cars near the end of the model year. The ones that do not deal low may have a lot to choose from, but STILL want too much money for them. Dennis
|
|
|
Replying to: dwynne (Jun 06, 2007 10:43 am)
|
|
|
Replying to: kathyc1 (Jun 07, 2007 8:51 am) Generally speaking: The ones just off the truck may have the latest in-year updates and fewer test drive miles and less "lot rash" on them. I assume Honda does free floor planning on new cars for the dealers? So they have xx days to sell them or start paying interest on them. This means if you pick a car that has been sitting the longest the dealer MAY be more inspired to give you a better deal since they are paying interest on it - rather than one new off the truck. One local Nissan dealership used to put a shoe polish * on glass of the ones that had been on the lot for more than xx days. Then the salesfolks could steer customers to the oldest cars, if possible. Of course all this flies out the window at a high volume, deep discount store. They sell them as fast as they can get them in and nothing on the lot (unless some odd color or maybe a manual) is very old. The dealers who will not deal low may have a lot of stock to pick from and a lot may be old, but they probably will not make as good a deal as the low-dealing dealer will (which is why they have so many to choose from). In any case, I don't this comes up much any more - but I think the Honda dealer gave us the oldest desert mist Accord when we got my wife's car  . We did the deal over the phone and e-mail, I told them the trim line and color and they had it prepped when we got there. We test drove, signed papers, and left. Dennis
|
|
|
Replying to: dwynne (Jun 07, 2007 9:38 am)
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
1991 Honda Civic CRX
2009 Honda Civic
1997 Honda Civic del Sol
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
