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Replying to: pbij (Jul 04, 2005 8:05 pm) Based upon incentives offered through July 5th (don't know what is offered now) the vehicle cost $27, 870.00. With $515 Dest the price was $28,385.00. OTD price for EX-L with no NAV or RES was $29,680.55. With tow pkg the final OTD was $30,696.10 The way I handled it, based upon the information gathered here was to send out email asking for the best price. I asked for an itemization or breakdown of the cost, (Taxes, title, tag, etc.) Many sent quotes lumping Dest and vehicle together. I intended on taking the top four or five and negotiating further but the closest was the lowest. Based upon other dealer info, I did negotiate the tow pkg a little more. Leith had to bring it in and they asked me how many miles would I accept. I said 150. They brought it in with 42.7 and the plastic still on it. No problems at all on it. One dealer said they could only do $2000 off MSRP over the phone but might could do more when I came in. They immediately fell off the list. As far as dealers in North Carolina area, the best was at Leith in Raleigh. Contact the Internet manager. Next was Hendrick in Woodbridge VA; Burlington Honda in Burlington NC, Hendrick Honda in Easley SC and Hendrick honda in Charlotte NC. All were professional and courteous. Can't mention names but email me but GO INTERNET MANAGER. DON'T WALK IN. I will never walk into another dealer to buy again, only to test drive. Manufacturers are going to have to change the way they do business and reimburse dealers now that the internet has entered the equation. Is it fair to test drive at one dealer and then buy at another? No. Would you give up a couple of thousand or even hundred just because you test drove at a dealer? NO! The business model of car makers has to be changed. I bought the tow pkg at the dealer and had them install due to the complexity of the coolers. I bought my extended warranty, crossbars, cargo cover, rear mud guards, and cargo liner all at www.hondacuraworld.com at considerable savings. BTW I left NC with 300 miles it for our trip to South Georgia. Came back with 1500 miles on it. Averaged 20.8 to 21.9 driving 70 - 75 most of the time. Entire family loves it.
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Replying to: deals4me (Jul 07, 2005 2:28 pm)
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Hi, I'm about to buy a '05 EX-L I liked the NAV system. Is it worth it? anyone else like it/dislike it? Thanks Hank
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Replying to: leej (Jul 11, 2005 5:44 am) It was a smooth deal with the folks at DCH Academy Honda. I would definitely recommend them to u'all! |
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Replying to: zen76 (Jul 09, 2005 2:34 pm) |
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Replying to: rossignols (Jul 06, 2005 8:22 am) |
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| My husband and I wanted to test drive a few of the models here in Reno, NV. After three hours of being given this opportunity and looking the vehicles over, inside and out, we decided the Honda Pilot was a very comfortable and safe car we may be interested in. Getting to the price was always evaded, from the beginning, which became irritating to the two of us. When we stated at the bargaining desk we would not be purchasing one today, but discussing it over the next few days, the manager was brought in. He wouldn't not give an inch, but kept the price where with all the taxes, dock fees, we would be looking at a 32,000 vehicle. The msrp was that to begin with and he stated they would not be selling but a few hundred over their cost. After giving them enough information about us, our credit being good, etc., we left there feeling violated and humiliated, but hadn't budge in our effort to make a good purchase. We are drive it forever people, with two older cars that are kept running in good shape. The idea of taking a trip in a newer car was our incentive, but not to be kept hanging for the actual deals they said they would offer. After three hours time, much talk, no information from them, we just felt test driven weary. I suppose it is normal when going to a dealership, but I have been the one who does the car shopping and in the Elko and Twin Falls area I have never felt this pressured. My husband actually said he got allot out of the experience, since it was his first. I am happy he did, cause it was totally not my idea of a good way to spend a Sunday within one dealership, when I had hoped to see another few vehicles in the same area in other lots. The price is way too high for us, they have said there is no way, is there a way? Am I expected too much from the Nevada dealership? Please let me know, as this site has helped me see that I am not alone in the irritated and frustrated feelings I have had. Thank you so much. :o) | |
| Anyone have had any recent deals or experiences from Alabama dealers in particular the Birmingham/Tuscaloosa area? | |
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Replying to: djc2 (Jul 11, 2005 8:39 am) Anyway, the dealer that wanted to work up some figures offered me $700 under MSRP and $4100 for my car. Carmax bought it for $5100 and I bought mine considerably less than 700 off MSRP! Again, NEVER walk into a dealership other than to look (which is all you did). Don't let them talk money. You will never get the best deal talking to a salesperson. Go over the internet and work with the internet sales manager. I learned all I needed to know here at the Edmunds Honda forum and I saved a bundle.
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Replying to: henryda8 (Jul 11, 2005 7:18 am) It is possible (and this is mere speculation on my part) that the '06 Pilot will adopt the Odyssey's nav system. |
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