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#22563 of 29561 Price Paid by holew

Jan 02, 2009 (1:04 am)

I took delivery on my Accord EXL V6 in mid-Dec 2007 and paid indicated dealer invoice plus tax and destination. I used a local dealer's Internet buying salesperson. Three months later the same dealer sent me an E-Mail that I could get $500 off the invoice price of any car in stock.
 
My car was factory ordered right off of the truck and the dealer did not require me to pay for any extra dealer add ons. One dealer tried to tell me that I could not get a car as it comes from the factory. I would have to take a car in stock either from that dealer or have him get one in my color from another dealer, and since dealers automatically add extra stuff such as pin stripes, mud flaps, door edge guards, etc. I would have to pay for them. I told that dealer to take a hike and went to another one in the Baltimore Area and got exactly what I wanted w/o any dealer add ons. That dealer was Anderson Honda in Baltimore. An honest dealer from whom I would buy another car in a minute. It is nice to know there are come class dealers out there.
 
In the car market today I believe that you should be able to get a an 09 Honda Accord for about $500 below dealer invoice or perhaps lower. Also I was able to get the extended 84 month 120,000 mile non-deductible warranty for $1099. The list price of this is usually $1999.
 
The car market is dead now. If you are in the market for a new car there are all sorts of deals out there. Don't take the first offer unless you have done your homework and know what the possible prices are.

#22564 of 29561 Re: Price Paid [holew] by mikefm58

Jan 02, 2009 (6:42 am)

Replying to: holew (Jan 02, 2009 1:04 am)
Also I was able to get the extended 84 month 120,000 mile non-deductible warranty for $1099. The list price of this is usually $1999.
 
Is that the Honda backed warranty or one of those 3rd part after market ones?

#22565 of 29561 DC-area: Accord EX-L sedan 4cyl no navi OTD $23.9k by nexofa

Jan 02, 2009 (7:45 am)

09 Accord EX-L sedan 4 cyl , no navigation, navy blue
 
I spoke to five other Honda dealers and none could touch this deal. One sales guy told me that the Internet Sales people get a $50 flat fee commission for each car they sell, so maybe they have more room to discount versus the traditional showroom salesperson whose commission is based on the price of the car.
 
Base price: $21,800 (she said it was $22,850 minus $750 rebate minus $300 coupon, neither of which I had to bring in or fill out. According to Edmunds, dealer invoice is $23,780, but we all know that's a bit of fiction). Dealer appearance package (at no extra charge) included splash guards, wheel locks, pin stripe, door edge guard, which is the most complete dealer package I found in the DC area.
 
Freight: $670 (all the Honda dealers I checked with around here charge the same amount)
Side moldings: $268
"Total price of vehicle": $22,738
VA taxes: $721.40
Processing: $399
Tags: $48.75
 
OTD: $23,907.15
 
We got the 1.9% Honda finance deal for 36 months.
 
This is exactly the same deal (and from the same dealer) as hac09 posted on 12/29/08 at 6:48pm, except I added the side moldings. And I'll concur with his assessment of the dealer: the Internet Sales person was super nice, no BS, and I also spoke to her manager and a couple of her colleagues and they were all very professional. This morning, the transaction took a little over two hours, only because they didn't have the color I wanted and they had to go get the car from another dealer about forty minutes away. Otherwise we would have been done in a little more than an hour.

#22566 of 29561 Re: DC-area: Accord EX-L sedan 4cyl no navi OTD $23.9k [nexofa] by minlab

Jan 02, 2009 (8:42 am)

Replying to: nexofa (Jan 02, 2009 7:45 am)
09 Accord EX-L sedan 4 cyl , no navigation only $21,800 ???
 
I was quoted the exactly same configuration was 16,210 OTD in NYC

#22567 of 29561 2006 Accord EX Purchase by crazedcommuter

Jan 02, 2009 (9:35 am)

I'm asking for the advice of you wise Accord experts about buying an '06 Accord EX. My co-worker's lease is ending in Feb. on the Honda EX and she has asked several of the folks in the office if we'd be interested in buying it before it gets turned in. It is an 06 EX, NAV, Auto, Grey, V6, leather, moonroof, with 14,500 miles. Payoff is $17052. She leased the car right before moving to within 4 miles of the office and found out that it's easier and cheaper to take public trans than to drive in gridlock and pay for parking. The car has never been in an accident.
 
 I've never owned a Honda before and have no knowledge of lease purchase deals, but the mileage is low, the car has a great reputation, and the dealer would probably sell it for more than her payoff, correct? I commute 60 miles a day and believe that this would be an excellent car for my drive, although if this falls through I plan on looking at the '09 Accord LX-P's.
 
I plan on having it inspected by my mechanic if I decide to buy it. Is this a fair price for this car and what should I watch out for in a lease purchase?
Thanks to all.

#22568 of 29561 Re: DC-area: Accord EX-L sedan 4cyl no navi OTD $23.9k [minlab] by reechz

Jan 02, 2009 (10:15 am)

Replying to: minlab (Jan 02, 2009 8:42 am)
I'd like to know who quoted you in NYC $16210. I can't see the ex being that cheap (and with tax included).

#22569 of 29561 Re: 2009 EXL Sedan V4 w/navi [traindriver] by memv

Jan 02, 2009 (11:04 am)

Replying to: traindriver (Jan 01, 2009 8:17 pm)
hi traindriver,i found2 in san antonio & contacted the dealerships. Now they all want to offer "invoice" price. However based on what i am reading on the posts and on the consumereport.org prices they can still lower it. Am i correct?

#22570 of 29561 Buying Accord Coupe V6 EX-L 6M w/Navi by rickwjenn

Jan 02, 2009 (11:40 am)

Thanks for the all the tips. I am ordering/buying a 2009 Accord V6 EX-L 6M w/Navi the week of 1/12.
 
I say "order" because I want the Belize Blue with Black Interior - all the dealers are telling me they will have to request in their next allocation which happens the week of 1/12. Supposed to take 2-3 months to get it.
 
My best price right now is $27.9k w/o destination charge or $800 under invoice. Going to try to wring out a few more dollars in the few days.
 
Any suggestions on a good "below invoice" target?

#22571 of 29561 Anything's possible, but I seriously doubt it by nexofa

Jan 02, 2009 (11:50 am)

>>I was quoted the exactly same configuration was 16,210 OTD in NYC<< Did you mean to write $26,210 OTD? That would make more sense. I guess anything's possible, but based only on the reaction I got from the other dealers I talked to (including the one who called me today to see if I had actually gotten the $21.8k deal), I would say a 2009 Accord sedan EX-L 4 cyl for $16,200 OTD is a fantasy.

#22572 of 29561 Re: 2009 EXL Sedan V4 w/navi [memv] by traindriver

Jan 02, 2009 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: memv (Jan 02, 2009 11:04 am)
Yes, they may be able to lower it a little. Its impossible for me to say what the local market might be like. Remember though, it sounds like you are totally sold on that one color combo. If so, you have put yourself in a weak position as far as negotiating down to the absolute rock bottom price. Getting exactly what you want at invoice doesn't seem all that bad given your situation.
 
It might help you a little bit if these 2 cars that you have found in SA are at different dealerships that are not within the same dealership group. At least then you can get a price from each and compare.
See what each could be bought for in SA and compare this to your local dealers price. (if he is willing to search around for one like I mentioned in the earlier post) EP to SA is a LONG way away to go on a wild goose chase for a car, hoping the deal is legitimate, the seller is honest, and the car is still available.
 
Another idea might be to request an internet quote from another dealer that is closer {someone you haven't contacted yet}, like Roswell or Odessa, specifying exactly what you want. They may be able to snag one for you for a good price. A dealer can "see" whats out there in your region better than you can by searching around on various dealer websites. A dealer may tell you that none are available when in actuality a few ARE out there....its just that the two dealers may not be on friendly terms as far as doing a dealer trade because of a previous bad experience, dealership policy, or some other baloney.
Personally, I would have to hear it from several different dealers before I would finally accept that my favorite choice doesn't exist.
 
If only 2 exist in a 500 mile radius, then be prepared to pay whatever they want. How far and to what extreme you want to go is totally up to you.
 
just my 2 cents... again, good luck.

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