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Re: Manual LX sedan [ruking1] by omss
Dec 19, 2008 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 19, 2008 5:39 pm)

Look at it from the individual dealer's point of view - is it worth it for them to trade for a car if they aren't going to make any money on it? At what point does it become worth it?
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Re: Manual LX sedan [omss] by ruking1
Dec 19, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: omss (Dec 19, 2008 6:54 pm)

In my own experiences looking for a Honda (other cars also) I would say it boils down to how important it is to whom ever you are dealing with, at that particular time, to make that deal, with that car, with YOU (given their evaluation on how serious you are). I would keep looking and keep trying back. Indeed I got a Civic for WAY under invoice in that exact same scenario. I really thought I would have to travel far and wide (I do mean several states away). What was surprising; it was absolutely the physically closest Honda dealership.
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LX Auto in NE region by gr8cars
Dec 20, 2008 (6:15 am)
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Hi, I got quote of 16850+ttf comes down to 18.3K out the door price.. I am looking to negotiate for 17.5 OTD. Is this reasonable or should I go lower? Thanks in advance!
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by thehothit
Dec 20, 2008 (7:35 am)
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I'm thinking about buying an '09 Sedan Auto EX-L or EX-L with Nav and have been quoted the following prices (including dest, +tax +tags):
 
EX-L: 20515
EX-L (Nav): 22350
 
I'm located in Central NJ. Two dealers, almost 100 miles apart, quoted the same prices. Do they seem like good deals?
 
I'm thinking about buying between now and New Year's Eve (that being possibly the best time to buy), but with the talk regarding cars not being sold and dealer lots filling up, I'm tempted to wait.
 
I need advice!!!
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Re: LX Auto in NE region [gr8cars] by shhessy
Dec 20, 2008 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: gr8cars (Dec 20, 2008 6:15 am)

I am aiming at 17K for 2009 LX auto in the Boston area, paying cash. BTW, how are these Civics in the snow? I saw my neighbor damagaed the rubber skirt in the front badly by just driving in the snow.
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Re: LX Auto in NE region [shhessy] by civic09
Dec 20, 2008 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: shhessy (Dec 20, 2008 8:29 am)

Dear "shhessy"
you are right Civic is very low car in comparison to Corollas, Mazdas3, etc.
I heard that some people have problem "plowing the snow" even with few inches of fresh snow on the ground. It is a great car but not good for snow areas like Boston, Buffalo NY or Syracuse NY etc.
I think you can do ALOT better than 17K (~16 and some change). Few dealer admitted to me that civics (or any other cars) just NOT moving (people stopped buying cars totally). By the way CIvic is Civic - it is not a Accord or Camry. Why should you be paying for Civic if you cab get Camry for few more hundreds, or get Corolla for thousands less.
There is an expectation that HOnda will reduce the prices (behind the scenes) like others: Toyotas, Nissans and domestics in desparation to move some wheels of the lot. Notice that they cut the production but still HUGE oversupply of cars makes it dificult to sell for higher prices than others. Dont rush - just be very firm and you will get the deal of your life, even if you have to wait until January.
Good luck, Happy Holidays
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Re: [thehothit] by civic09
Dec 20, 2008 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: thehothit (Dec 20, 2008 7:35 am)

Dear "thehothit",
just go back one page and you find:
"Finally bought an 09 Civic EX-L Sedan Automatic in Polished Metal. I paid $21000 OTD at Criswell Honda in Germantown, MD. The car including dest fee was ~$19450, with MD taxes and new tags came to $21k. Also got splash guards and wheel locks."
 
I think you can do a lot better than what you were quoted, at least 1k less.
Remeber that many dealers are very short on cash/profit and are desporate for your business. The smart once will drop the price and make less $ but keep cars moving.
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Re: LX Auto in NE region [civic09] by ruking1
Dec 20, 2008 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 20, 2008 9:40 am)

This is probably WAY off topic.
 
I am not sure if folks realize the design offices for the Civic (others also) are in So CA. So really the car is optimized for the LA LA environs. (aka doesn't snow much) We have a commute very similar to those in LA LA land and the Civic gets 38-42 mph. The one lone exception going on 56 mo/5 years has been this last month where the fuel mileage has dropped due to "winter like" (under 45 degrees F) conditions and the winter designer RUG to 33 mpg.
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Re: LX Auto in NE region [civic09] by shhessy
Dec 20, 2008 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 20, 2008 9:40 am)

You are 100% right, ruking. In fact, I just got a call from a Honda dealer in Bostojn literally begging me to come. He quoted $15,157 (including destination) for a 2009 VP auto Civic. And again with the snow you are right-I am watching my neighbor getting totally stuck with his Civic in the snowstorm. I helped him last night just to get to his garage.
My old Civic got totaled last week so I just have to buy. Prolly should look into Corolla LE. Do you think they're cheaper? My budget is really tight, only barely getting by
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Re: LX Auto in NE region [shhessy] by ruking1
Dec 20, 2008 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: shhessy (Dec 20, 2008 10:54 am)

Applying the same principles, I would hope for your sake the Toyota Corolla's ARE cheaper. I have tried several times over the years and wound up getting the Civic ,(something else also) as the Toyota dealer's would NOT deal past a point on the Corolla's. aka the Corolla's are FAR more expensive than the Civic's ( the time $2,736 more). Now I LIKE both cars but when you compare them side by side, the ride and mpg in the Civic are FAR better than the Corolla's.
 
For me, the Toyota dealer is right in town and I can literally walk home from the dealership. Additionally they will pick you up and drop you off. If I ask them, the local dealership will flat bed the car from my house into the dealership. SO... it is actually much more convenient than again the closest Honda dealer.
 
Sorry to hear about the untimely accident (not that an accident is ever timely)
 
I really do not know what to tell you about the snow issue, other than I can visualize the issue.

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