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#980 of 9208 TMV question--04 Civic EX 4dr AT by fractus2 Apr 11, 2004 (2:08 pm)
Greetings. Can someone tell me if I'm using the TMV price correctly (have browsed through some of this thread with no luck)?   I took the TMV for an 04 EX 4dr AT for NV: 16,930. The "how we calculate TMV" pop up states that it does not take into account m-c rebates, tax/title, or license/registration fees.   I'm figuring about $80.00 below TMV (price + dealer fees). Did I do this correctly?   $16,223.57 $626 Dealer Fees $299 Honda Security System $1,351.43 Tax $18,500 Total Price   This is what I negotiated through internet sales. Is this a good price? Replies to this message: yoonakawrn (Apr 15, 2004 5:53 am) fractus2 (Apr 16, 2004 3:22 pm)
#981 of 9208 Rock Bottom on 2004 Honda Civic LX Sedan? by holden30 Apr 11, 2004 (4:40 pm)
What would you consider the absolute rock bottom price on a Honda Civic LX Sedan w/ Auto transmission? After many dealer visits and a lot of Edmunds research, I'd like to get this car for $14,500 + TTL here in SoCal. What do you think?
#982 of 9208 ReRock Bottom 04 Honda Civic LX Sedan/holden30 by bd21 Apr 11, 2004 (6:38 pm)
I say $14,700. If you can get it for less you have done real well. Good luck!
#983 of 9208 Re04 EX 4dr AT price offered by frac by bd21 Apr 11, 2004 (6:45 pm)
The car invoices for $16,994 including destination. Subtract $400 for the Honda incentive to the dealer and add back in $299 the security system. If you shop around you should be able to buy the car for around $16,800. Just add your state tax, tag and title fees.
#984 of 9208 Re: yoonakawrn [fay #977] by yoonakawrn Apr 12, 2004 (6:16 am)
Replying to: fay (Apr 10, 2004 3:15 am) Hi Fay,   I'm sorry that you had such an unpleasant expirience when buying your car. I may use Crest for getting a low quote to be matched by another dealer, but I will definitely steer clear of them for the deal. Thanks for the heads up on them. The actual dealer that I'm leaning towards is in Franklin. Darrell Waltrip Honda/Volvo. They "said" they will beat whatever lower offer I get. So we shall see.   Thanks again! Replies to this message: chum94555 (Sep 21, 2008 5:04 pm) cuyseco (Sep 21, 2008 7:04 pm)
#985 of 9208 Good experience buying today by tyster100 Apr 13, 2004 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: triathlonj (Feb 22, 2004 6:46 pm) Got a good experience at Honda in Scottsdale. Quoted $14,279 and $15,948 otd for a Civic LX Coupe Automatic. I was a little worried, since my dad was with me and he tends to get aggravative during selling negotiations. He's been a salesman in retail for 25 years, so he does or think he knows how a deal should go through. However, I got the quote from a Fleet Manager and was basically a no-hassle purchase. He handled everything from showing the car, looking at other models, the financing (we paid in cash, but looked at the 2.9% financing), paperwork, and all the other details. The car was hundreds of dollars less than two other places I looked at so we bought here.   He was very courteous and knowledgeable, patient with looking at diferent colors and a test drive. I was surprised my dad easily accepted the price and went through the deal with no problems. My dad did briefly try to negotiate the price, but it was a good price already, not too sure if we could've went down since it was through Fleet. The whole process took about an hour and a half and only took that long because my parents were indecisive about colors and the model. Also, another Fleet Manager was great in helping us out too with our purchase.   Much better than the experience last Friday at another Honda dealership and a Toyota dealership we went to. The other Honda dealership was ok, but we went through sales, so it was the typical haggling, but the Toyota people didn't even acknowledge us when we got there. Had to get a salesperson, then they were very pushy with sales. The sales manager seemed very 'slick' and tried some sleazy tactics which made my dad storm out of the dealership.   Anyways, great price and great service. No hassle. Anything that makes my dad happy is great by me. I'll probably go back to the same dealership when I purchase my car within a year.
#986 of 9208 Re: TMV question--04 Civic EX 4dr AT [fractus2 #980] by yoonakawrn Apr 15, 2004 (5:53 am)
Replying to: fractus2 (Apr 11, 2004 2:08 pm) Fractus2,   Most of your deal seems pretty fair (at least to me), however, the one thing that stands out most to me are the Dealer Fees. Did you ask the dealer what those fees included? You may want to check that out and make sure there aren't any weird charges. I have a Honda Dealership I'm talking with to get all the details. When he gave me a quote, he quoted me the invoice of the car and wanted me to make an offer with a reasonable profit for them. (I'm not going to do that, I want them to lay down the first number, because I think Invoice is bogus anyway. I know there's a 3% holdback for Hondas). That aside, he mentioned that there would be dealer fees, along with tax,title,license. When I inquired about the fees mentioned (I thought for sure I'd get some bogus number.) He quoted me $289 and he insured me that there were no other fees he was negating when quoting me that figure. He listed what those fees are actually for, instead of thinking I should just accept the figure without wondering. Did your guy do the same for you? I just think almost 700 additional dollars is him adding a little cushion on because he offered you a decent price on the car. The number he gave may be valid, it may not. But it wouldn't hurt to check if you haven't already. Replies to this message: fractus2 (Apr 16, 2004 3:22 pm)
#987 of 9208 Re: TMV question--04 Civic EX 4dr AT [fractus2 #980] [yoonakawrn #986] by fractus2 Apr 16, 2004 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: yoonakawrn (Apr 15, 2004 5:53 am) yoonakawrn,   Here is what he replied when asked what the dealer fees covered:   "Standard dealer fees, like buying a house. The breakdown is $399 Documentation; $199 VTR (Vehicle Theft Registration); $28 Title Fee."   He now backed out of the Honda security system in the deal. He says that "we have not mentioned the security system for a while now" and is adamant in dropping it. I was/am pretty p'd. But what can I do? I fly/drive there next Thursday and I think I let go too much information in giving him my itinerary, which I did as a good faith to let him know that I was serious.   I plan on going with this deal though. I will print out all of the e-mails where he reneged on the $299.00 system and speak with his supervisor.   Wish me luck!
#988 of 9208 I Bought 2 civics in the last month by holenone79 Apr 16, 2004 (10:07 pm)
The first civic I bought was for my daughter after she wrecked her hyandai. Its a lx coupe automatic for 14k plus ttl. (no side airbags)   The second civic was for my wife. EX auto sedan with wheel locks, trunk tray, and splash guards. $16,100 plus ttl.   Everyone knows about the $400 rebate money and holdback. There is additional money going to the dealer. However, no one really knows exactly how it works and how much. Can anybody tell me---for sure? It must be substantial if so many dealers are so anxious to drop to $1000 below invoice so quickly. Replies to this message: yoonakawrn (Apr 19, 2004 7:11 am)
#989 of 9208 Re: TMV question--04 Civic EX 4dr AT [fractus2 #980] by fractus2 Apr 17, 2004 (1:01 pm)
I started shopping around after the internet sales reneged on the security system out of the deal and lo and behold, in comes a sweeter offer from a different dealer:   EX - $16,294.33 Fees - $617 Tax - $1222.07 Total - $18133.40   I'm going with this guy. Replies to this message: tony1034 (Apr 21, 2004 6:01 am)

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