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#692 of 9204 certified vs. private by dudka Oct 17, 2003 (3:16 am)
If you look for a used Civic at your local Honda dealer, you will find that used certified civic is on par with new car prices. Most people, who are looking for used ones, have been scared off by the MSRP on the new one. They just turn away without realizing that there are incentives and dealers are willing to sell a new one for thousands under MSRP. Sound familiar? All these people asking $13K for a used one are just hoping for this kind of person to come along. If you are really interested in getting one, approach the seller armed with information. If it is a private sale, use Edmunds' trade in values as negotiating tool. Find a medium between "trade in" and "private" If the seller quotes blue book, blue books are useless. If the seller quotes local Honda's used lot prices, remind them that those are certified and come with 100,000 miles warranty and attractive finance options. If you are buying from a used car lot, not Honda. point out that you can get a brand new one for a couple of hundred to thousand dollars more. Just make sure you present your points in lowering the price. I am sure if you search Edmunds, you will find a used car buying guide. If you are uncomfortable negotiating, then buy a car, either new or used at www.carsdirect.com
#693 of 9204 by bottgers Oct 17, 2003 (3:41 pm)
What I don't get is why people are asking $13K-$14K for a used '01 model when you can buy a BRAND NEW '03 for the same amount, or maybe even a bit less. Who in their right mind would pay even close to the same amount for a used Civic, even if it's certified, when you can buy a brand new one for the same amount of money? Makes no sense.
#694 of 9204 bottgers by rivertown Oct 18, 2003 (8:58 am)
Agreed!   FWIW, I think some people just don't know that significant discounts under sticker can be had on Hondas and some people just figure other people don't know.
#695 of 9204 by bottgers Oct 18, 2003 (11:25 am)
Even if the discounts on the new Civics weren't available, people shouldn't be asking this much for used Civics. I realize Hondas hold their value better than most other makes, but even Hondas depriciate somewhat. These people are trying to basically sell them for what they paid for them new.
#697 of 9204 by rivertown Oct 18, 2003 (2:11 pm)
people shouldn't be asking this much for used Civics   Maybe so, but I find Lenny Bruce inspirational if harsh at such times: "What is, is. What 'oughta be' is a dirty lie."   P.S. Like Dudka, I think buying Hoyonda's used just isn't a good idea; but if you really want one of these used Civics, try leaving your name and number and maybe an offer. You seem like a nice guy, and you could get a call back if the seller can't get his price or if he goes to try to trade the car in.
#698 of 9204 by flymuch Nov 01, 2003 (11:31 am)
Just bought a 2004 Civic 5 spd LX Magnesium Metal..cool Here's the lowdown: paid 15,100 OTD. 14,352 for the car, plus 228 dealer prep charges - ouch! - the rest were Virginia taxes and licensing fees for a grand total of $15,100. The MSRP was 15,850 including delivery. I think i did OK! Oh yes. Brown Honda Charlottesville, Va. sold it. Comments?
#699 of 9204 by anonymousposts Nov 01, 2003 (2:31 pm)
Sounds like a good deal. The magnesium is the color to get in the 04 Civic along with silver.   1-2 year old Hondas are usually not a good value but I wouldn't say that for older ones. My view is a little skewed though because we either buy them way used or brand new. We have only bought 2 later model Civics (2 2000 Si's in 2002) and got those for bargain basement prices because of our employer.
#700 of 9204 2002 Civic LX by pierrot12 Nov 09, 2003 (12:40 am)
I got a good deal about Honda Certified used car at the dealer. 2002 Civic LX, 28k, Black. price is $12200. Is this deal good enough for this civic?

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