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12113 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2008 at 7:35 PM
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Dennis I live in Aurora , IL. I am in the process of buying a Pilot Ex-L. The best price received by me is OTD28770. Is this a good price ? My target price is OTD 28200. Am I being unrealistic. ? I am providing the break-up to arrive at this price: Base price 26070 Doc 150 License Plates 143 CVR Fee 25 Tax  6.75 Let me know wahr best to expect. Thanks for your help. Satish
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I have just started the process of buying a new 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 4x2. My first quote from the internet sales department breaks down like this - $26,351 - Pilot $726 - Dealer Fees ($399 Doc Fee, $299 vts fee, $28 title fee) + Tax I will be trying to get the Pilot for $25,500 - $26,000 and do not see a problem getting that price because of the first offer being $26,351. The question I have is the $726 for dealer fees. That seems way to high, I was expecting the fees to be under $400. Could someone who has purchased a new Pilot tell me if the $299 vts fee is real? And do we all pay $399 Doc fees? Thanks for the help! |
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Replying to: django (Mar 21, 2008 4:36 am) Your price may be a bit unrealistic as there is not that much profit left in the deal at your price. Dennis
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A quick live chat with BOCH honda would reveal that their price is nothing great and definitely not worth the long drive for people from far away. The promo price $23,988 is for a 2 WD EX-L, and for AWD it's over $30K. I have a better quote from my local dealer, $27,800 (and he is willing to do better than this, I just have to prepare myself to spend that much money) for a Honda Pilot 2008 AWD EX-L with Navigation. |
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Replying to: cheshire1 (Mar 20, 2008 12:20 pm) FWIW, I would keep going. Don't worry about upsetting a couple of car salesman. Yes, there's the karma thing, but they do it to people all the time. Most dealers will beat your best quote by $200. That means a quick question to your dealer asking them to beat your next best price would be worth something like $350. How long does it take you to bring home $350? If you can spend an hour or two on the phone, wouldn't that be worth it to you? Re: the karma thing. You can ask nicely. And if they refuse just say, OK well thanks for your help. I'd prefer to buy from you but I need to take the lowest possible price. That doesn't make you rude or anything. And if you're worried about it, just be super nice to everyone. And if/when they start talking about needing to make a buck of whatever, ignore them. The car dealer business is complex enough that you and I, who only buy a car every few years, have no idea of the details of their business. Nor do we need to. Just go for the lowest price. That's a win for you. Moving the car is a win for them. Good luck & have fun! Reid |
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Replying to: django (Mar 21, 2008 4:36 am)  ) Good luck & have fun!
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Replying to: django (Mar 21, 2008 4:36 am)
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Replying to: dwynne (Mar 21, 2008 7:43 am) Thanks for your advice. I am looking at 4WD. I have not got a offer of $26220. The best I have got is 26920 ( Pilot + Doc ). This is the first offer I received ( and may be this is the best offer) . I am trying to find if i have room to negotiate & get a better price.OTD 28200 would be nice. Satish |
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Replying to: reidcarlberg (Mar 21, 2008 9:38 am) I agree with your thought process. Unfortunately i have not received a deal where my OTD comes to 28200 ( read base price : Pilot 4WD Ex-L + Doc= 26220). I was seeking Dennis advice for I have read some of his posts & he seems to know the price point much better than a guy like me. |
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Replying to: jillyrene (Mar 21, 2008 10:56 am) I have not got a quote of 26220. I was trying to find from Dennis what is the price I should expect to get. Let me know if you have received better prices than what I got
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