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Replying to: mommanan (Sep 06, 2005 9:14 am) So, now I'm the proud owner of a hot little British Racing Green 6-speed supercharged Mini that'll be fun to drive and gets >30 MPG. I'm sure I'll get it out of my system by the time the re-designed next generation '07 CR-V comes out. And then I'll probably buy one.
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Replying to: crvchick (Aug 18, 2005 4:47 am) The lesson I learn: 1) Only buy popular models at year end (CRV is not and it is treated like a hot commodity) 2) Only buy the vehicle when you SEE it in the lot Cheers, Wayne P.S. Does your LX come with the arm rest? If so, which type? the armrest sitting between 2 seats shared by driver and passenger or one that is attached to the side of your seat which can roll up and down? thanks 
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Replying to: ddaquaria (Sep 05, 2005 12:51 am) Let's start with the LX at Roundrock. I went by 4 honda dealers looking for any LX model. After successfully finding one outside of Austin, we went to the bidding table. I was willing to settle for an LX, but the EX had more extras that I was planning to get later for the LX. After a lot of haggling, they wanted $800 over invoice which put the vehicle at 20K (for the LX with a pinch stripe w/destination included) I was only willing to pay $300 over invoice, and the manager would not budge on the 20K. I told the sales person what I wanted to pay and the manager did approve this on an EX. With no LX in hand and the thought of the EX - I WALKED. The next day I contacted them, and said I would take them up on the EX offer if they did 200 over invoice. They said yes, and I headed out there. Here are the fun parts. 1. I wanted to test drive it and instead of the model I was about to purchase they wanted me to drive one like it. No problem - I thought. 2. We get back and I'm ready to sign the papers, but I want to see the car first before we go any further. They are a little reluctant but their excuse is they were waiting for it to be cleaned. 3. They pull the CRV around and I inspect it. I notice all of the door handles have multiple scratches on them and the body under the handle. It looked like someone took a ring or brillo pad and just constantly scratched the body under the door handle. I asked what we can do about this. Can you lower the price or something? Salespersson goes to the manager and he states we can't do anything. They can give me some touch up paint but that is all. Remind you - these scratches are on every handle (including the rear). I was pretty upset with there reply and again WALKED. Here is the good news, I went to First Texas Honda in Austin and they had a CRV for 300 over invoice and ready to go. I asked the manager about it, and he said it was marked down due to stock turn over every 30 days. I have never heard of this but I was not walking away from a good deal. I asked them for 22500 (with destination) and we were good to go. This was the same pricing I was getting at Champion on the scratched up model. In the end, First Texas really came through for me and they did not do all the hardballing that everyone kept doing. |
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Replying to: mommanan (Sep 06, 2005 9:14 am)
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Replying to: jmcmoore (Sep 06, 2005 8:54 am) I am not sure what happened to you at Fair Honda, but when I bought my car there, I was offered to drive whatever I wanted, without a salesman, while they were finishing up the paperwork for my car. Everytime I would go there for service, my salesman would ask me if I wanted to drive another vehicle that I have not driven. So, I can truly say that I have driven every Honda model. They are truly above other Honda dealers. Whenever I get my car serviced there, and I had the first model year new Honda Civic Si made in UK, so I have been there a few times for warranty work, I would get a free loaner. No questions asked. The service advisor would have the keys ready for me when I woudl drop off the Si with them. Unfortunatley I moved from the area and have not been able to find a dealership with similar operating procedures as Fair Honda. This is why I recommend them to people in NY/CT/NJ area. Everyone who buys a car from them gets a free loaner when car is in for warranty work, plus they have a shuttle to the Danbury mall, Costco, or Stew Leonards. Whenever I am in town, I stop by and say hello to my salesman, service advisor and the parts guy. Fair Honda is actually sponsoring the give aways for the Fall Foliage tour in Lee, MA this year, organized by "the other site."
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Replying to: gearjammer62 (Sep 06, 2005 2:00 pm) So, now I'm the proud owner of a hot little British Racing Green 6-speed supercharged Mini that'll be fun to drive and gets >30 MPG. I'm sure I'll get it out of my system by the time the re-designed next generation '07 CR-V comes out. And then I'll probably buy one. We test drove the Cooper S the first day it came out back in May of 2002. It is a neat little car. But for $26K, I shopped elsewhere and ended up with a 2002 Civic Si for $14,500. Same 160 hp, same handling, bigger hatch, and no leather. Did I mention I HATE leather? Si takes regular gas, Cooper S, if I am not mistaken requires Premium. Hopefully you got a great deal on it.
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Replying to: jmcmoore (Sep 06, 2005 10:00 am) The 2005 Ex with stick is pretty sporty. I think it is about 1.5-2.0 seconds quicker to 60 than auto. It is much faster than 1996 Civic EX.
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Sep 07, 2005 4:12 am) And if I hadn't had the MINI practically handed to me, my answer was "yes". The MINI is not my daily driver - it's a big boy toy. I might use 2 tanks of gas a month- so as for the premuin fuel,I figure the extra octane will cost me about $5 a tank, or whopping $10 a month! Still will be looking at the CR-V when I'm done tossing the MINI around. |
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Replying to: maferna (Sep 06, 2005 11:31 am) |
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Not my cup of tea but they are a loyal bunch...ala Honda owners. Also realize for the longest time they only had a couple of models. Take a poll and I bet most folks would rather see the fixed price up front on any vehicle and know it is the same for everyone.
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