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3104 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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Replying to: jwalls (Dec 01, 2008 2:52 pm) The finance manager's office is where most of the money is made, and there's also a fat commission at stake, so this is where you can expect to meet with the greatest resistance (if you are negotiating from a position of strength) or pressure (if you are behaving more like putty in their hands). Don't try to be something you're not -- just remember that you are in charge of your own wallet, so your negotiating position is equal to if not stronger than theirs. And yes, unfortunately, they will lie to you. It's their job. Expect it and work with it.
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Replying to: dantz (Dec 02, 2008 9:53 am) What do you think ?  Jim
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Replying to: jwalls (Dec 02, 2008 11:30 am) I suggest you call around to see if any other California-based Honda dealers will quote you a decent price. Even better, send each dealer an email stating the price you are willing to pay for a specified contract. Spell it out and make it easy for them. For example: "I have just purchased a 2009 Honda Pilot and I'm looking for a Honda dealer in California who will sell me a competitively-priced Honda Care service contract. My vehicle has only xxx miles. I will pay up to $925 for a Honda Care contract, Plan Code D78 (84 months, 80,000 miles, zero-deductible). I'm ready to buy the contract today." (You might even let your current dealer know what you're up to and give them one last chance to be the one who sells you the contract.) My sample price allows for roughly $200 of profit, which ought to be more than enough to interest some dealerships. It's just a bit of paperwork, after all. Auto sales are down and dealers are getting hungry, so I think you ought to be able to find a taker. Set your own price but make it reasonable, and if they meet or beat your price then I suggest you make it an easy transaction and don't haggle. I also suggest you do a Google search using the search terms "Honda Care California" or similar. I gave it a try and got several relevant hits. My only advice is that you check out each company before you send any money, deal only with reputable Honda dealers, and make sure they're truly selling you a genuine Honda Care contract and not some third-party product. Good luck! |
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Replying to: dantz (Dec 02, 2008 2:42 pm) Dantz, thanks so much for your advice. You saved me a bunch of money and I really appreciate it  Jim My dealership would not go below $1395.00
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Replying to: jwalls (Dec 02, 2008 4:24 pm) |
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Replying to: dantz (Dec 02, 2008 2:42 pm) You shouldn't make that comment about legality or honesty until you have read the actual California code that supposedly restricts this type of sale. I have, and links have been posted to it, and it is very vague and does not specifically mention service contracts at all. Some dealers were warned of this, and voluntarily decided to stop selling them. But I challenge you to find a SINGLE case where the State of California has went after any out of state dealership selling them in California. You will not find one.
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Replying to: jet10000 (Dec 02, 2008 7:27 pm) |
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Replying to: jet10000 (Dec 02, 2008 7:27 pm) You shouldn't make that comment about legality or honesty until you have read the actual California code that supposedly restricts this type of sale. I have, and links have been posted to it, and it is very vague and does not specifically mention service contracts at all. I just helped a guy save almost $500 and all you can do is criticize my advice that he avoid getting tangled up in legal issues? Anyway, I found the links and read the code, and it's anything but clear. Issues like this are decided in court, not in online forums.
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Replying to: dantz (Dec 03, 2008 4:09 pm) I agree it should be decided in court. But your original statement declared that it was illegal and dishonest for a California resident to purchase an extended warranty outside of the state. I was merely pointing out that your statement is not accurate in that the code is not clear nor has it been fully resolved in the court. Since I pointed this out, others who read this forum will not be mislead by what you wrote. |
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Replying to: gardinerr (Nov 25, 2008 1:04 pm) As I understand it, the only issue to be decided, even in the full trial, is whether Honda dealers can advertise via the internet, not whether they can sell to anyone from another state. That would be a clear violation of laws concerning restraint of trade and interstate commerce. Therefore, even if Honda were to prevail, and I doubt they will, there is nothing stopping any of us from calling Saccucci, Bernardi, Curry or Hyannis Honda and requesting a price, as long as our own state law doesn't prohibit sellers from out of state, as with FL, WA and maybe CA. So we should all make sure that we keep records of the contact info for these dealers (listed alphabetically), as their website addresses may disappear. Bernardi Auto Group 960 Worcester Road Natick, MA 01760 800.455.5905 (p) 508.651.1394 (f) SalesTeam  BernardiWarranty.com Curry Honda, 765 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020 Sales: 888-670-6449 Fax: 413-593-0230 internet currycars.com Hyannis Honda 830 West Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: (508) 778-7878 Fax: (508) 775-6855 info hondacareextendedwarranty.com Saccucci Honda 1350 West Main Road Middletown, RI 02842 (401)-847-4737 sales saccucci.com In any case, as long as the dealer is willing to sell you the Vehicle Service Contract, the dealer is the one taking the risk, not you. Your state may take action against the dealer, but they cannot invalidate your warranty, IMHO. Even if Honda succeeds in blocking internet advertising, they would have no grounds for refusing to honor the Vehicle Service Contract, and it wouldn't be in their interest to do so. Imagine the consumer uproar if they were to even try! They might as well shoot themselves in the foot. In fact, their database has no way of determining how you came to one of these dealers in the first place. |
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