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Replying to: grizwald (Apr 26, 2008 12:40 pm) Are you upside-down on the Escape? If so factor that into the financial picture. Also consider whether you'll be happy switching from an SUV with a big cargo capacity to a small sedan. I made the mistake a few years ago of switching from a minivan to a small hatchback, and learned later my wife really liked driving a minivan (although she didn't complain about the hatchback when we bought it). |
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Looking at the above, Dealer trying to sell me warranty - 7 year/80000mi for $1,800 When i told him i didn't want it he said he would only charge me $1300. Said this would only be $100.00 above his cost of $ 1200. What is anybody elses experience on the cost of warranty? Thanks
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Hi--never leased a car before. I was at the dealership today, looking at a Civic EX, purchase price would be $18579. I would want it at 15,000 miles for 36 months. So I have a few questions: 1. I am in Chicago IL, and there is an 8% extra tax to lease versus purchase, which would make the leasing monthly payments higher. Are there any disadvantages to the Leadership program? I would likely purchase additional GAP coverage for $500 in case, which is mandatory with a lease, but recommended with the Leadership program. 2. How much should I put down? I can put down up to $3000, which would keep the monthly payments at around $250, but if I put $1500-$2000 the payments would be closer to $300/month. I know overall it's probably about the same, but I would rather keep the monthly payments lower if I can. 3. Is the Tire/Wheel extra insurance worth it? Anyone have any experience with this? 4. Also, what is the dealer invoice price for the EX civic? Is there a standard number (and if so, what is it?) or is it different for every dealership? Thanks in advance! |
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Replying to: evped (Apr 25, 2008 6:21 am) |
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| A caution on the tax credit. I utilized the tax credit as part of the motivation for purchasing my Civic Hybrid, however (furtunately and unfortunately) I make too much money and have too many deductions already to be able to take full advantage of the credit. I was only able to use about $300 worth of the credit. Apparently, the AMT can limit the amount of the credit you are able to utilize. Do some research before you count on the credit. Check out the following link to read more: http://www.hybridcars.com/hybrid-tax-credit-alternative-minimum-tax.html | |
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I have a question, when you guys negotiated with the salesman, and then agreed to the final price, during the paperwork did ur business finance guy say that alarm does not come with the car and said he had to add $500 to the price to activate the alarm. Is that how it normally is? Did I get an okay deal on the car? Sales tax was 8 percent, and got it 23000 otd including the alarm. |
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Think you got taken on that alarm & I'd go back and talk with the general manager and call Honda. Seems like a scam to me. The Sandman 
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Replying to: sandman46 (Apr 28, 2008 4:04 pm)
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Replying to: ultomato (Apr 28, 2008 5:14 pm) If they're talking about a fee to activate the factory-installed alarm, it's bogus from a couple of perspectives: 1) it should be included in dealer prep, which as it says on the window sticker, is included in the vehicle's price, and 2) it would probably take the dealer at most 5 minutes to activate the alarm--assuming it needs to be activated. So that's worth $500?  
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Replying to: backy (Apr 28, 2008 5:43 pm)
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