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Re: will dealers match? [jayrider]
by mkielm
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Jul 07, 2009 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Jul 03, 2009 11:06 am)
I think buying the EW online actually removes a bit of the "emotional" component of the car purchase. I offered to buy the EW from my dealer here in VA, but he wouldn't match the Saccucci Honda price (his actual response was "I thought they (Honda) had stopped them (Saccucci Honda) from selling online" - something smells). Another person made a common sense comment earlier, something to the effect "just make them sell the EW to you for cost if they want to sell you a car at all." I guess I wasn't ready to pull the trigger on the EW when I bought my Odyssey, but I hadn't thought of doing that anyway (and no dealer near me would come close to the deal I got anyway).
I ended up purchasing an EW from Saccucci Honda and it was a snap. They answered my questions online and over the phone, and Honda sent me the paperwork - no glitch, no problem, no back room pressure or inflated price.
Thanks Saccucci Honda, for the EW and for putting up the fight. A good American story for this Independence Day season.
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- #2943 of 3104
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Which VA dealer said that? [mkielm]
by fendertweed
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Jul 09, 2009 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: mkielm (Jul 07, 2009 12:48 pm)
Just curious which VA dealer said that about Saccucci (or if you'd rather not give a name, you can give me a county)? I may be in the market soon and wonder if it was our local dealer so I am forewarned...
thanks.
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- #2944 of 3104
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Re: Which VA dealer said that? [fendertweed]
by mkielm
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Jul 09, 2009 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: fendertweed (Jul 09, 2009 5:20 am)
West Broad Honda in Henrico Co. (Richmond) - they didn't say it about Saccucci, just about buying online (though I may have then brought up the lawsuit). Hendrick Honda in DC area beat their price on my '08 Odyssey, but only by a hundred or so bucks - wasn't worth the drive for me.
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- #2945 of 3104
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Re: will dealers match? [mkielm]
by carpied
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Jul 09, 2009 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: mkielm (Jul 07, 2009 12:48 pm)
I printed out the prices from Saccucci and one other online seller (they were the same) before we were to sit down and "speak" with the business mgr when we picked up the car ('09 Civic Hybrid) I had the prices to use in "negotiations." He tried to sell me a 60/60000 EW for $1656, telling me that I would get my money back (minus $50) if I never had to use it. I told him that, despite Honda's excellent reputation, I expected to have some sort of post-original warranty work needed during my expected ownership. I told him that I was willing to pay the price I had from the 2 online dealers if they would sell it to me locally. There was very little discussion and he honored the price: $860 for a 72/12000 HondaCare EW. I'm happy, they're happy. Done deal. It just goes to show that most (if not all) dealers probably pay the same to American Honda for the warranties in the first place.
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- #2946 of 3104
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Re: will dealers match? [carpied]
by jayrider
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Jul 09, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: carpied (Jul 09, 2009 12:02 pm)
If the online sellers make money at those prices then your local dealer is making money on a match. Congrats to you and your dealer.
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- #2947 of 3104
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Re: will dealers match? [carpied]
by ezshift5
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Jul 11, 2009 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: carpied (Jul 09, 2009 12:02 pm)
...is it really true that you get your money back (minus $50) if the HC EW remains unused for the life of the warranty (In my case 80k; cost was $584 - - - which will buy a LOT of Crown Royal..................
thanks, ez.....
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Re: will dealers match? [ezshift5]
by carpied
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Jul 11, 2009 (8:58 pm)
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Jul 11, 2009 7:41 pm)
Hold on a minute...
the EW the dealer originally offered ME was HC, but underwritten by a THIRD PARTY who would pay back the premium ONLY if it wasn't used. NOT the HondaAmerica-backed HC EW. Sorry if it confused you.
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Re: will dealers match? [ezshift5]
by mitzij
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Jul 13, 2009 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Jul 11, 2009 7:41 pm)
Some dealers will sell a rider to your HC service contract that pays you back if you never make a claim against it. This is separate from the HC contract and you pay extra for it. It's a good scheme. They get your money for 5 (or 6 or 7) years-you might forget to collect when the time comes-if you trade in before that, you can submit for a prorated amount. Sneaky.
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Re: will dealers match? [mitzij]
by gardinerr
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Jul 13, 2009 (12:29 pm)
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Replying to: mitzij (Jul 13, 2009 12:13 pm)
Mitzij is correct. Remember these companies make money when you don't collect your refund. They often make you jump through hoops to collect your refund. It also adds about 20-40% to the price of the warranty. We currently do not offer it on our website for those reasons.
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when do the extended warranties start...
by dpearman2007
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Jul 21, 2009 (5:20 pm)
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Hello all! I will be purchasing my first "almost new car" from a dealership in about a month, I'm hoping it will be an '06 Civic. Anyway, one of the things I've been attempting to research is an EW. Quick question, I've seen a bunch of quotes on here:
5yrs/ 60k (D56) - $435.00
5yrs/ 80k (D58) - $600.00
5yrs/ 100k (D50) - $715.00
6yrs/ 80k (D68) - $660.00
6yrs/ 100k (D60) - $860.00
6yrs/ 120k (D62) - $965.00
7yrs/ 80k (D78) - $750.00
for example, I was just wondering when do these actually kick in? I'm looking at an '06 with 83000 miles, and I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to get an EW. Thanks again, 
Devin
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