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Replying to: musicislife (Mar 14, 2008 5:54 am)
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Replying to: lucky620 (Mar 14, 2008 6:21 am) That was my only point. |
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Replying to: musicislife (Mar 14, 2008 5:54 am) Sounds like this woman was an employee of the dealer. Doesn't seem to make sense that the Honda people would first call you up for verbal scores and then later send a written questionaire. |
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Replying to: jkgreer2 (Mar 14, 2008 6:40 am) interesting, how do you handle the documentation fee issue? most are trying to charge $600 in florida. what do you do with that? thanks very much
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Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 14, 2008 6:19 am) Wow ------- Why shouldn't a customer negotiate for that last dollar????? If they are courteous, respectful and fair, I think a customer has every right to fully negotiate the price. It amazes me ---- salesman get special training and are experienced negotiators. Why, then, does it piss them off when they have to deal with someone willing to play the same game? You seem to be dissatisfied with a system that your own industry created. The industry depends on uninformed customers for its profits and breeds contempt toward customers who can exercise the skill and knowledge necessary to get to the bottom line. No dealership sells cars at a true loss. Whether its a break-even deal or a deal that provides some benefit on the back-side, dealerships don't exercise charity. Now, to the extent you, as a salesman, get hurt by a deal, or spend time on a sale that nets you nothing, that's a problem with the terms of your employment -- its a problem with an industry that doesn't treat its employees fairly --- it is NOT a problem with the customer. I think I'd better stop there . . . . 
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I haven't seen too many Canadian postings here, so I figured I'd put my info here as a guide. I bought my coupe on Wednesday from Oakville Honda. The MSRP including all fees/taxes is CD$45K - I got mine for CD$39K (which included the Honda $3K purchase incentive). They were asking $41,600 initially, but I had received a quote from another dealer (Lakeshore Honda) for the $39K, so they agreed to match it. I have to go back in the morning to finish the paperwork (we ran out of time Wednesday evening), and then just have to wait for the dealer to locate the car in San Marino Red (they only had Black & Silver on the lot). Good guys to deal with, our salesman was very honest and open as to what he could do, and if some accessories were worth it etc. I'm really looking forward to driving my new car, but I don't mind waiting a few weeks for the snow to melt  Alan |
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Replying to: bug4 (Mar 14, 2008 7:59 am)
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Replying to: bug4 (Mar 14, 2008 7:59 am) Like I said, this does sound a bit harsh, but I think we all have been butchered by a salesmen or dealership, and what goes around comes around. Is it worth to let me walk out the door, because of your attitude, that is not my problem, and dealerships have to remember that. As a customer, that is not our problem, if you can set that aside, then its all good, you'll get some $$, and I'll walk away happy too, but the problem is, the dealerships show it too much. Desperation? Be happy, treat us right, and its all good. Some are not cut out for the front lines. If you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!! Sorry if this all sounds harsh, but I believe it all has truth to it. |
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Replying to: sunnfun (Mar 14, 2008 8:11 am) That may or may not be true -- but I certainly did not mean to imply that by my post.
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Replying to: jrkfla (Mar 14, 2008 7:35 am)
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