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9204 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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I just sealed the deal for a Polished Metal Metallic 2009 Civic LX-S for 17500 plus TTL and a free window tint  with a dealership in-town. This was one of the lowest quotes in TX and I even contacted dealerships in 2 other states; AZ and NM. Others offered me lower quotes but just by 100-130 dlls and still had to drive a couple hundred miles to pick it up and it just didn't make sense. I'm really happy with my purchase and my salesman |
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Lousy dealer: Carr's Honda in Chicago. I was ready to buy an LX, though I had some misgivings. The salesman said he could give me a great deal, we went to a desk, and he asked me how much I wanted for my trade. I said I didn't want to go through that dance - just give me a price for the car, and then we can deal with the trade, because I wasn't sure I wanted to trade. He insisted, so I gave him a ridiculous price. He had to talk with his manager. he came back and told me my trade expectation was ridiculous, and I agreed. I repeated just give me a price for the car, and then we can deal with the trade. He again asked what I wanted for my trade. I started to walk out, and he said he had to talk to his manager before I could go! I asked if his mgr would give me a price, and he mumbled something that sounded affirmative, so I waited a few minutes. The salesman came back and again asked what I wanted for my trade. I walked - accompanied by the salesman, who kept insisting he had to talk w/his mgr before I could go. As I expected, I didn't need his mgr's permission to leave.... I understand this is one way car stores are run, but I don't want to deal with people who treat customers that way. Good dealer: Castle Honda, Morton Grove, IL - very straightforward. They had a couple of Fits, and they didn't pack dealer-added options on them. They insisted on MSRP, but since Fits were few and far between, I couldn't blame them. As it happened, my wife and I took another drive in the Civic, and it just didn't fit right, so we didn't negotiate price. I bumped my head entering and leaving the car, for one thing. Next time I need a car, I'll probably check out the Hondas at Castle. I expect I'll never enter the doors of Carr's again. These experiences took place at the end of September, 2008.
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I am trying to quote 09 civic Ex Automatic with no other options in NY state. SO far researched about dozen places. Between NYC and Albany area - lowest that I am getting is $18,350 and no other fees but TAX/DMV and registration. (it does include delivery) . We don’t know if we should wait until January/February of next year or pull the trigger now? I heard that PA/NJ dealers are giving 09-civics away well below invoices – because people stopped buying them, and just are desperate to move them out. Also, heard that poor Toyota was trying to get rid of Corollas (LE-auto) 09 for low 15k with 0% interest. It sounds that people almost stopped buying and dealers are running out of storage-parking spaces for them. How low can I get Automatic 09-EX civic? You think Honda will have to offer 0% next month to motivate some sales?
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Replying to: philbob57 (Dec 07, 2008 6:07 pm) |
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Thanks Mikefm58, a lot of them will go belly-up soon if they dont change or economy doesnt pickup. Just drive_by any Honda dealer and see how many customers can you see inside, and how many new cars outside (including civics). I drove-by last Firday/Sat. near three of them - and all I can see - bored salesman looking in the windows. I think that all car makers will have to drop prices including Honda to move some wheels of the lots. Otherwise in January/February they will have to start reducing their head count if not sooner. Not a good time to be in car business…
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 08, 2008 12:30 pm) |
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 08, 2008 12:30 pm) |
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Replying to: ESawyer (Dec 08, 2008 4:15 pm) Is the dealer losing money with your price? If so, why would they sell a car and take a loss? Be reasonable, don't believe all the prices posted here, and do your homework for your area.
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Replying to: ESawyer (Dec 08, 2008 4:15 pm) Hope this helps! Bill G |
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Replying to: jimb519 (Dec 06, 2008 2:38 pm) Yes, that price included the destination charge. The only other fees that were attached were DMV($75) / Doc($40) & Tax(8% in my county) which were all standard. If you can you might want to take a swing at Rensselear Honda. |
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