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Re: Buying 2008 CR-V EX 4WD in NoVA (metro MD/DC area) [smackldog] by smackldog
Jan 03, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: smackldog (Dec 10, 2007 2:26 pm)

All,
 
Here's an update to my initial post back on 12/10/07.
 
I purchased and took delivery of a new 2008 CR-V 4WD EX (Model # RE4858JW) In Green Tea Metallic back on Saturday, 12/29/07 from Sport Honda in Silver Spring, MD!
 
Here is the price breakdown:
 
2008 CR-V 4WD EX
#RE4858JW
Sales Price............22,257.00
Freight.......................635.00
Dealer Installed Options
Front Mud Guards........83.00
Wheel Locks...............61.00
Pin Stripes....................0.00
Door Edge Guards.........0.00
Processing Fee......... ..49.00
Virginia Tax...............692.55
Tags/Title - Transfer.....51.00
OTD.....................23,828.55
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Re: 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD- Sacramento [crvtime] by gspn
Jan 03, 2008 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: crvtime (Jan 02, 2008 3:21 am)

Hi, email me at zksm99 (at) yahoo (dot) com and lets see what we can do. Im exchanging emails with lodi honda and elk grove honda at the moment and they seem pretty close. I keep reading and Ive been told by a friend that Dublin Honda is actually the best place to get the best price...but I cant seem to get anyone there to return my emails/calls.
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Re: Buying 2008 CR-V EX 4WD in NoVA (metro MD/DC area) [smackldog] by smackldog
Jan 03, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: smackldog (Jan 03, 2008 3:42 pm)

Supplemental info (from previous message):
 
MSRP is $24,150 + 635 freight = $24,758
Invoice is $22,245 + 635 freight = $23,092
 
Base sales price: $22,257 + freight + options + $49 proc. fee + tags/title = $23,828.55 OTD
 
Difference below invoice + destination -200.00
Difference below MSRP + destination -1,893.00
 
Notes/Observations:
1. Given the tough market here in the Wash DC area where CR-Vs are deemed to be "hot" and there weren't any incentives or marketing support dollars for 2008 models, I believe I got a pretty decent deal in the end. I had requested and received a total of 23 quotes in order to get a representative sampling of prices from dealers in MD, VA, and two in PA. Plus, the Green Tea Metallic color isn't a very common color compared to Whistler Silver Metallic and Glacier Blue Metallic, so most dealers don't have them.
 
2. Some of the dealers, such as Leesburg Honda actually quoted above MSRP and one particular dealer, Bill Page Honda, actually even tagged on an "Adjusted Market Value +$2,999" price their list of dealer-added options/prices on the vehicle's window when I stopped by to look around.
 
3. The lowest price that I was quoted (after the counteroffers) was Heritage Honda in Westminster, MD (about 2 hours from me) turned out to be a "bait & switch"; it was too good to be true and the price went up an additional $1K at the end and they didn't even have the GTM color in stock.
 
4. The sales manager that I spoke to at Ourisman Honda of Laurel (second lowest price) was an interesting experience: they just received a GTM CR-V from a dealer-trade but the vehicle had $681 in added options and the price went up by $300. But the best part was the SM's attitude: it would put any fast-talking politician or used-car salesperson to SHAME and really personifies the bad reputation that car dealers exhibit. Email me if you want the full details.
 
5. Landmark Honda, where I had previously purchased my wife's '07 Accord (and mentioned on the first post in this thread) didn't seem to value the business of a repeat customer nor the long-term relationship that comes with it. Instead, the sales person was more interested in his incessant whining over CSI ratings and let me walk over a few hundred dollars, but that was a blessing in disguise, so I thanked him for that. They no longer have my future business or referrals.
 
In all, the purchasing experience at Sport Honda was stress-free and straightforward with no "games" or hard sell. From the sales person (whom I was referred to by "ddwmew", another Edmunds member that I had teamed up with back in July to purchase the Accords) to the business manager, they were professional, courteous and a joy to work with.
 
PS--If you're interested in seeing a copy of my spreadsheet or PDF of my research and the prices, drop me a note.
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08 AWD EXL with Nav by 24on48off
Jan 03, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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We had a difficult time finding one in the color we wanted (black) and had to wait a month for it to be shipped across the ocean. The dealers were looking for one in five different states!
I negotiated with several dealers in the Portland Metro area (Oregon) some were willing to talk, others wouldn't budge from sticker price plus they were adding additional marked up accessories. Sometimes the local market just doesn't allow normal discounts found in other parts of the country.
We ended up splitting the difference between invoice and MSRP.
Walked out the door at $28,025.
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Re: Buying 2008 CR-V EX 4WD in NoVA (metro MD/DC area) [smackldog] by janukutti
Jan 03, 2008 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: smackldog (Jan 03, 2008 4:22 pm)

Hi
 
Congrats.
 
I was looking at EX for quite some time but dealers near my area are not willing to below MSRP. If u don't mind send me your research notes - honda.crv.2008gmail.com
 
Will it worth travelling across states to buy this? ( I live in PA)
 
thanks
Janukutti
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Re: Buying 2008 CR-V EX 4WD in NoVA (metro MD/DC area) [janukutti] by smackldog
Jan 03, 2008 (7:59 pm)
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Replying to: janukutti (Jan 03, 2008 5:42 pm)

Janukuttii --
 
Whereabouts are you in PA? Get a quote from Apple Honda in York, PA (www.applehonda.com) if you haven't already. They quoted me a base sales price of $22,265 (not including freight, tax, fees, etc.) which put them in the #3 ranking of my 23 dealers. If I wasn't able to secure a deal from a dealer in MD or VA, I would have purchased from Apple Honda.
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Re: CRV EXL w/NAVI (NY/NJ) area [bomowo] by rajank
Jan 03, 2008 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: bomowo (Jan 03, 2008 9:15 am)

My 28400 didn't include 635 destination charge. The invoice price I got was from Edmunds and also recall one of the dealers mentioning it on the phone. The quote was given by Planet Honda in NJ. Based on many of the posts this price still seems high. I am hoping to get this lowered by another $1000. I am in no hurry but would like to get it done by end of this month. Let me know what your timeline for making this purchase is.
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Re: CRV EXL w/NAVI (NY/NJ) area [rajank] by bomowo
Jan 03, 2008 (9:19 pm)
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Replying to: rajank (Jan 03, 2008 8:00 pm)

I hope to get it done in a week or so. I try to get a price from edmunds but they don't include any accessories. Like prices for roof racks or running boards but I can do without those. All I want is an 2008 EX-L w/ NAV. I'm just wondering if it's possible to get invoice for these car right now. Everyone is saying it's a hot item but I don't really see that many around the NJ area.
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HELP! Bare Bones EX CR-V in Atlanta by robsdad
Jan 03, 2008 (11:33 pm)
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Trying to buy a 2WD EX Honda CR-V. Keep getting quoted $23585 + TTL. Way too high I suspect. Anyone in Atlanta find a great dealer to buy a honda under MSRP?
 
My brother in law works for Ford. Can get 2-3% off dealer invoice + incentives for an Explorer. But i really want to go with honda (reliability).
 
So I guess my questions are:
 
1. Would you get the CRV or the Explorer? We are a family of three right now.... maybe 4 later.
 
2. Where are the SUPERIOR Atlanta dealerships who know how to deal AND take care of the customer after the sale.
 
Thank You!
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Re: CRV EX 4 WD [bobby350z] by cc150
Jan 04, 2008 (1:03 am)
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Replying to: bobby350z (Jan 03, 2008 8:22 am)

I was quoted an email price from Autowest Honda in fremont for $19,500 (rounding off here) and Dublin Honda said $100 under any email quote price. Called Dublin Honda, told them the email, told them what day I'd be in, brought both emails, test drove the car, said I'll take it, went inside and wrote a check for $21,395.13.
Yes that is below invoice. Key is to go at the end of the month so they meet their quota and want to get rid of a car.
  I hope those were the details you were looking for, other than that email me I guess. loonichicaol.com

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