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Re: 2008 Pilot EX-L [mike274] by manypilots
May 15, 2008 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: mike274 (May 15, 2008 12:16 pm)

Hello,
 
If my calculations are correct, EX-L invoice w/ destination less the $3,500 incentive is about $27,400. So, it does not appear that you have gotten into the dealer "holdback", which many of us have. If memory serves, I got a quote about a month back here in MD for my brother-in law on an EX-L AWD for about $27,000 even plus TTL.
So, you may be able to do better. Like you said, it all depends on the inventory on hand in a region.
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Any News on Memorial Day Specials? by cyclone4evr
May 15, 2008 (3:12 pm)
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Honda typically has some decent specials for the Memorial Day Week-end...anybody hearing anything yet? With the number of '08 pilots on lots I figure that Honda may want to move 'em...especially with the '09 hitting the streets next week.
 
Thanks...
 
John
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Re: 2008 Pilot EX-L [manypilots] by singlemind
May 15, 2008 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: manypilots (May 15, 2008 1:37 pm)

"an EX-L AWD for about $27,000 even plus TTL"
 
That's pretty impressive. Could you please tell us which dealership in MD did your brother-in-law get that offer from?
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Re: Any News on Memorial Day Specials? [cyclone4evr] by dwynne
May 15, 2008 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: cyclone4evr (May 15, 2008 3:12 pm)

Those are usually regional / local deals. They already have $2,500 to $3,500 in dealer money and cheap financing, so unless they are going to drop the rate to 0.0% I am not sure what else they will do. Just wait and see, I guess, if you are not picky about model and colors. Some dealers have few of one model (VP) and a lot of loaded up models (EX-L w/Nav or RES). If your area dealerships are like that and you don't want the expensive models, waiting further reduces your choices.
 
Dennis
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Re: 2008 Pilot EX-L [singlemind] by manypilots
May 15, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: singlemind (May 15, 2008 3:18 pm)

I looked at the paperwork from the dealer, my memory of about 27 K was pretty much spot on. I don't know if I got a deal as a repeat customer of Pilots (thus my handle manypilots). The dealership is O'Donnell Honda in Ellicott City MD. I've loved the experience with them, from sales to service. They treat you right, like a valued customer. They are one of the bigger volume dealers in the Baltimore/DC area. You can check the inventory online.
Whether that deal still would hold, I don't know.....but we all know that the '09s are on the way, and the '08 inventory has to be moved.
I know I can't give sales person info here, but I would be happy to share the name of my sales guy. I enjoyed dealing with the young man both 4 years ago, and again just last month. But, I don't know how that would happen, as the terms of use don't allow email information to be posted.
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Re: 2008 Pilot EX-L [manypilots] by singlemind
May 15, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: manypilots (May 15, 2008 4:42 pm)

Thanks a lot, Manypilots. O'Donnell Honda, I remember the name. Actually, I have been there one time but didn't talk to any salesperson. I definitely will check with them again.
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Re: 2008 Pilot EX-L [mike274] by aix
May 15, 2008 (9:37 pm)
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Replying to: mike274 (May 15, 2008 12:16 pm)

You're at about $3200 under invoice. If you're taking low financing, I'd say this deal was pretty good. If you don't need financing, you should be able to get the full $3500 off, which should put you around $27,400 as someone said. Some people are getting into the holdback. But supply/demand play a key role in the negotiation. Please let us know what you do. Good luck!
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Re: New Pilot Price in Oregon [markandhills] by aix
May 15, 2008 (9:47 pm)
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Replying to: markandhills (May 15, 2008 10:09 am)

One thing to keep in mind when purchasing out of state. You should double check with your DMV to see how they calculate tax. In Massachusetts, unless the dealer is registered with Massachusetts, they will use the NADA value (which in this case is MSRP) to calculate tax. This cost me a few hundred extra in tax versus buying from a registered Massachusetts dealer, where I believe the tax would have simply been calculated off the actual sale price. Check with your DMV how they handle this, this could be a factor in your pricing. Good luck.
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financing by david140
May 16, 2008 (9:02 am)
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Some dealers in the Boston area are offering 0.0 or 0.9 financing. Another one mentioned up to 3,500 dealer cash alongside a picture of the VP. I don't know if thats an indication that there is now a greater incentive, or if that would still only apply to the higher models despite the picture. Any suggestions where to start negotiating? It seems like the invoice minus the known incentive of 2,500 or even 3,500 and holdback would still be a little high considering the timing, and I assume there must be some volume based incentives as well. Anyone know any more information regarding incentives?
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thanks by cloudyday
May 16, 2008 (11:20 am)
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First off I want to thank everyone for making the price negotiations so easy. With all the pricing info on here it was a piece of cake emailing all the dealers for a good quote. After a week of emailing I finally found a dealer with the colors and options I want for a good price, though I probably could have gotten a few hundred more off if it weren't so close to the 09's coming out because its near impossible to find a 08' ex-l awd w/navi in california in a color besides red or a demo car. With memorial day coming up, has anyone else been notified of better incentives? I just got an email from one of the dealers that I emailed but not purchasing from that for memorial day they are offering up to 4500 incentive and 0.0% financing. Might be regional but was wondering if other areas are doing the same? Hopefully I can get them down some more when I go in and complete the transaction.

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