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#28049 of 29563 Re: looking for 2013 manual transmission accord sedan [hankjoy] by spencer123

Jan 14, 2013 (11:45 am)

Replying to: hankjoy (Jan 09, 2013 1:47 pm)
Hankjoy,
 
Respectfully ignore brian125's implication that you can't get a good deal ("You want that car you will have to over pay").
 
I've done A LOT of research on this as I was dead set on purchasing a new manual. I live in Houston, and there are countless cvts on every lot, but very, very few manuals. I wanted the EX, and at one point there were only two or three in the entire state of Texas!
 
My advice is to email each dealership in california that has the manual in stock and tell them you're looking to purchase the car in a week or whatever, you've been researching for the past however long, and you're just looking for the best deal. Ask for the best OUT THE DOOR they can give. (Just search online for negotiating with dealerships and you'll find some good advice.) But definitely negotiate the price online, not in person. You won't get anywhere in person.
 
There was only one EX in the dark gray in Houston and I couldn't negotiate a good price on it, so I decided to order it from the manufacturer for total drive out of $25,150, the only dealer add-on being window tint. If they had it in stock and I financed with the dealership in december I could've gotten 24,500 OTD with the $500 Honda bucks. 25k OTD is almost right on invoice.
 
Well the car was taking forever to arrive, I was getting antsy, and a Dallas dealership got the car, so I negotiated with them and actually got a better deal, 25,200 but with more accessories. Here's the breakdown from Lute Riley Honda in Dallas:
 
2013 Honda Accord EX
 
TRUE Price: $22,883.98
Dealer adds: $500.00
  - cargo tray
  - mud flaps
  - window tint
  - door edge guards
  - pin stripes
  - wheel locks
 
Subtotal: $23,383.98 plus Tax,Title & License.
 
So 25.2 OTD vs MSRP of 24,605 + 790 dest + 665 dealer adds msrp = 26,060 + ~2,000 TTL = 28k+. So no way in .... do you have to pay msrp. Not even close.
 
I ended up driving four hours to Dallas to pick it up, but that's the price I paid for the manual, and it was definitely worth it!
 
As a side note, I'd definitely recommend the EX. After driving it for a bit I'm sold on the smart entry, push-button start, rear-view cam, and the sunroof is just a nice touch even though I rarely use it. The ONLY thing I don't like (besides the fact it doesn't have tons of power, although it's sufficient) is that it doesn't have a leather steering wheel. That's it. Bit nitpicky.
 
Good luck man. Let me know if you have any questions.

#28050 of 29563 2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Manual Price by spencer123

Jan 14, 2013 (11:50 am)

Dealership: Lute Riley Honda - Dallas
 
Price paid:
 
2013 Honda Accord EX Manual Sedan
 
TRUE Price: $22,883.98
 
Dealer adds: $500.00
  - cargo tray
  - mud flaps
  - window tint
  - door edge guards
  - pin stripes
  - wheel locks
 
Subtotal: $23,383.98 plus Tax,Title & License
 
TTL came out to be $1,816, so total DRIVE OUT was $25,200 on the button. If I ordered from the manufacturer I'd also negotiated 25k OTD with zero dealer add ons, so this was a comparable deal.
 
Est. MSRP OTD (with $665 msrp dealer add ons): $28,040
Negotiated OTD: $25,200

#28051 of 29563 Re: what's the best rate honda is offering [steplaland] by spencer123

Jan 14, 2013 (11:54 am)

Replying to: steplaland (Jan 10, 2013 3:31 pm)
Yep I did exactly what Christruong suggested. My credit was in your range (760-770), and I got 1.99 from the credit union. I negotiated with the dealership and the best they could do was 1.94 since I hadn't financed anything before. But it's sure a heck of a lot better than 4.9!

#28052 of 29563 Re: what's the best rate honda is offering [spencer123] by spencer123

Jan 14, 2013 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: spencer123 (Jan 14, 2013 11:54 am)
(And yes, I could've saved a whopping $33 (if I don't pay off early) by financing with Honday, but the credit union was great to work with so I stayed loyal.)

#28053 of 29563 Re: what's the best rate honda is offering [spencer123] by unlv_rebels

Jan 14, 2013 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: spencer123 (Jan 14, 2013 11:54 am)
I have a question regarding Honda Finance. I am getting different rates (3.99%, 3.49%, 2.49%) for 72 months through HF. Is the rate completely negotiable with the dealer ? I thought it depended on one's credit score. TIA.

#28054 of 29563 Re: Two weeks after paying $1100 below invoice (long!) [michaelvox] by gmanusmc

Jan 14, 2013 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: michaelvox (Jan 13, 2013 4:47 pm)
Michael - this is one of the best posts I've seen on Edmunds - detailed, informative and entertaining - thanks!

#28055 of 29563 Re: Post dealership Names [hondafan31] by darrin8

Jan 14, 2013 (7:08 pm)

Replying to: hondafan31 (Jan 13, 2013 5:05 pm)
Hondafan31. Thanks for the info. I did exactly what you have done with Pohanka Honda for the 13 Black Touring I am looking for but they could not come close to Weymouths' quote. This was done during the last day of December and just yesterday the sales manager called me to see if he could sell me the car. Again they would not come below invoice. One issue is they dont have a touring on the lot and if he could secure one from another dealer he still could not come under invoice. Not many Black Tourings out there right now but I am willing to wait. They do have one of the lowest processing fee's in VA but since I travel up to Boston for business i am able to purchase from Weymouth with my travel expenses paid.

#28056 of 29563 Re: Two weeks after paying $1100 below invoice (long!) [gmanusmc] by michaelvox

Jan 14, 2013 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: gmanusmc (Jan 14, 2013 2:03 pm)
To Brian125: sorry about your eyes.
 
To everyone else, I just wanted you to know that you aren't alone when obsessing over car purchase stuff.
 
It mostly goes away when you're behind the wheel. In Sport mode, my V6 acceleration nearly causes a blackout. Just kidding.
 
Happy hunting.

#28057 of 29563 2013 Accord Sport by gameshowlover

Jan 14, 2013 (7:47 pm)

I am looking to purchase a 2013 Accord Sport or EX in the next month or two. I live on Long Island, NY and I am willing to travel up to 250 miles south to Jersey, Maryland, Deleware or DC and north to Connecticut or Massachusetts. Members posts on this forum have been extremely helpful including Michael Vox and Brian125 to name a few. Brian I believe you are from my area or he metro NY area, do you or anyone else have any information on good dealerships in these states or even better yet the biggest volume dealerships and I can start my search from there. Some of the larger volume dealerships near me seem to be Huntington Honda and Atlantic Honda. I have purchased three Accords in the past and this time I'm not so much happy to get a good deal, I want to at least match the best deal out there if not do a little better. TTL are what they are and dealer fees can be negotiated or just added to a competing dealers final before tax price to get an apples to apples comparison. Whichever model I choose I want the following options included, all weather floor mats, mud guards, wheel locks, a trunk mat, cargo net and an extra gray valet key, and a third full key with remote. All prices I am showing here include the destination charge. I was hoping to get the Sport for $22,500 again with all options/extra keys and including destination. Others on this site have stated they paid anywhere from $20,922 (which seems an impossible price), $21,700........$22,150........$22,400 which all seem more realistic and doable. Any opinions? ideas? suggestions? And for the EX trim level, same options listed above, I would like to get for $23,600 including destination but not TTL or DMV fees. Thanks. James

#28058 of 29563 Re: Two weeks after paying $1100 below invoice (long!) [michaelvox] by brian125

Jan 15, 2013 (6:30 am)

Replying to: michaelvox (Jan 14, 2013 7:12 pm)
Mike,
 you did a great jod on your purchase enjoy your new ride.
 
Brian

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