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24576 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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Replying to: googooly (Mar 14, 2008 8:14 am) I use traffic much more often than I would ever use the Zagat guide. You have to get a TL or 2009 TSX to get traffic since the 2008 Accord doesn't have it. If the 2009 Accord nav has traffic this fall, I would be a bit more tempted. If you spend so much money on the factory nav, you should not have to give up any feature available on a portable nav you can buy for under $400. |
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Replying to: bug4 (Mar 14, 2008 7:27 am) |
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Replying to: lucky620 (Mar 14, 2008 5:22 am) AAA appears to not do financing at all, but has a deal with Capital One Auto Finance. The lowest rate for 60 months came up as 5.69% and I can do much better than that through my credit union.
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Replying to: bug4 (Mar 14, 2008 6:59 am) I don't mind one bit a customer who is a tough negiotator. As long as they are friendly and upfront with me, I will enjoy the process and I'll do my best to make sure they do too. Maybe that is why after 12 years, probably a third of my sales are to repeat and referral customers. It's the people who make the process a miserable one that generally give the worst surveys. I would rather not sell someone a car than have them leave unhappy.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 14, 2008 10:44 am) I mentioned in my post the fact that the buyer also has to be fair and courteous. Internet sales present a bit of a problem in this regard. I have seen several posts on this forum, many months past, which talked about getting one internet quote, reducing the number by several hundred dollars, and then sending it to another dealer to see if they can match it. It may be an effective way to get to the bottom line, but I dont' think its fair!! Frankly, I think the "no haggle" dealerships probably represent the best balance. Do you agree? I don't like them because my research and negotiation skills allow me to get a better deal than those I have found at no haggle places. But, I would think it would be better for the majority of buyers and a lot of salesman to simply put everything on the table. Frankly, no haggle dealerships would seem to be the best alternative for car manufacturers and/or large dealership chains -- it allows them to operate a bit like a monopoly. In any event, thanks for not taking offense at my post -- I truly appreciate a good salesman and I think your success with repeat customers indicates your ethical approach! |
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Replying to: bug4 (Mar 14, 2008 11:49 am) The "no haggle" system doesn't work an here is why. Many, if not the majority will simply take that "no haggle" price, write it down and then shop that number all over town in an attempt to do better. The "no haggle" store salesperson may have treated the people like royalty, spent hours drving cars and answering questions only to lose a sale over a hundred bucks. Sad but true and just a part of this business. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 14, 2008 12:27 pm) If the "no haggle" price is mediocre at best (like used cars I've seen at CarMax), I would look for better deals elsewhere. However, for many people, even the CarMax price is better than what they would have got if they were tricked into overpaying a rip-off price at a normal car dealership. Many people are ripped off every day and end up paying outrageous prices over MSRP or even thousands over Kelly Blue Book Retail on used cars and don't even understand or realize how much they are paying for the car until it's too late and papers are already signed. There are probably people like that who are still upside down in year 4 of a 5 year loan.
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Just found out this morning that Honda came out with 2.9% 36 month dealer financing and 3.9% for 48 months or longer on most vehicles. CRV and one other model were excluded. That should provide some help to buyers who were thinking about a lease but did not want to put $2999 down. Later
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 14, 2008 12:47 pm) I wouldn't have believed it either until I got into this business. |
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