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9210 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Re: Honda Civic LX AT sedan, red (Northern California; San Francisco Bay Area). I’ve been browsing this forum, and it was a significant help to me, so I wanted to post my numbers for reference. Thanks to all who share their info. Although I’ve seen OTD prices that were lower, I think my price falls within the reasonable deal category –especially for Northern California / San Francisco Bay Area [final base price w/ dest. fee $15,938; OTD $17,750]. I shopped around with about six local dealers in my area and made a few counter offers to the final contenders. I was in a bit of a hurry to get a new car and didn't necessarily have the time to push for the absolute bottom price. I just didn't want to feel like I was getting ripped off. The price variations were significant -especially with the face-to-face dealer encounters. One guy (the highest quote) told me that his $16,900 base price w/ dest. fees was “cutting to the bone.” Another guy quoted $16,600 base price w/ dest. fees and tried to push the same day impulse buy (“just walk around the block and think it over”). One Internet sales quote came in just under $16,000, but he left out the destination fee and then wouldn’t come down when I showed him other lower offers. Going through the Internet sales reps. was absolutely the way to go. Make sure the “extras” are included in the email correspondence (Once at the dealership, I had to show the sales rep. copies of my email correspondence which included all-weather floor mats since a different guy handled email negotiations). Still, overall, when I got to the dealer (Walnut Creek Honda), there were no last minute games and the sale was handled expeditiously. Final Numbers: Honda Civic LX AT sedan, California / San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda County / East Bay): Sticker MSRP w/ $670 dest. fee: $18,825 Final base price with $670 dest. fee: $15,938 Doc Prep. fee: $55 CA Sales Tax + Alameda County Local: $1,559 (ugh!) License fees: $103 Reg., title, transfer: $85 CA tire fee: $8.75 **Total OTD sale price: $17,750 with all-weather rubber mats (front and back).
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Replying to: swafun (Apr 30, 2009 9:26 am) It's hard though. Not too many places were willing to match. |
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Replying to: leberwurst (Apr 30, 2009 1:49 pm) Thanks much. |
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Just bought my auto Civic LX Sedan, and I got the price I wanted, but WOW was it not a fun experience. Literally 5+ hours of waiting, arguing, lying, chasing me into the parking lot, me demanding a new salesman to work with, etc. I mentioned my price on the phone in advance, and brought in my offer on paper and handed it to them right off the bat, so I'm amazed that they told me up front they could do the deal and then still let it come to this. Anyway, my out the door price with 7% NJ tax was $17,443.05. I know readers like the full breakdown, but it's meaningless in my case because we worked backwards from my out the door offer. My thinking when I made the offer was $15.3k + $670 destination + $100 doc fee and standard NJ TTL. On the actual receipt they wrote it up with a lower base price and higher fees. Now it's time to put the unfortunate and unnecessary waste of time behind me, and enjoy the car I wanted at the price I wanted.
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Replying to: whoareyou310 (Apr 30, 2009 12:03 pm) That's the base price you should be paying for a 2009, maybe a few hundred more. Scott Honda is an ok place to buy, my girl's parents bought their pilot there. I personally just bought from Martin in DE. If you want to make an offer on that vehicle take the blue book price and knock off a few grand...But that 15,422 has been attained in our market (Greater Philly), on a NEW 09' LX SEDAN AUTO. I'm willing to bet the incentives are even bigger this month, so wait til the last week and you may find that a new vehicle isn't as bad of a choice as you think. Oh, and use the internet for pricing/negotiating, it's the bee's knees. Just my $0.02. |
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Replying to: whoareyou310 (Apr 30, 2009 12:03 pm) The used car market is wacky once you cross $10000 mark. It's your choice end of the day. |
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Hey guys, Do any of you know what May has to offer as for incentives and rebates. I got a quote back saying as of May 1, the incentives/rebates are gone from April. Thanks
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Replying to: mllewellyn (May 02, 2009 6:55 am) |
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model: dx-vp automatic sedan Final OTD price: $15,890 should i buy it? and OTD means the final final price right? including sales tax and title+registration? i would also have to come in today to buy it at that price.
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Replying to: tyhd91 (May 02, 2009 9:17 am) If you seem to be getting an unreal deal, then don't be surprised if there are extras... The only way you'll know is to ask them..
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