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10990 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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Anybody hear of dealerships forcing customers to apply for Honda Credit financing even if the customer is pre-approved for financing through a credit union? The credit union was closed and the dealership wanted to have backup financing in place in case the credit union letter was a forgery or the financing somehow fell through. A $6,000 downpayment was made with American Express. This is pathetic. This happended to my brother this evening. He didn't even know that he was applying for credit. The dealer told him that the information was necessary so they could find his credit application easier in the morning. I was sitting next to my brother and explded when the manager told me what had happened. There are explicit laws in my state that forbid credit checks without prior consent from the customer. So if my brother's financing somehow falls through (it won't) the Acura dealer can fall back on the Honda financing they creatively had him apply for. Nice to know that Acura had a 4.49% rate through 11/30, my brother was quoted a rate of 8.9% after the dealer obtain approval from Honda. This is a joke, you expect this from a used car lot but not Acura which likes to compare itself to BMW and Lexus. A truly classless act. My attorney general will be hearing from me on my brother's behalf.
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Replying to: theorphan (Dec 01, 2005 1:19 am) This is normal operating procedure at most dealerships... You know your brother's credit is good... but, how do they know it? regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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Replying to: theorphan (Dec 01, 2005 1:19 am) |
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Replying to: starman98 (Nov 30, 2005 12:23 pm) |
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Just surfing the web and stumbled on this site which has some really great information. I've recently begun to get quotes on an '06 TL 6sp with Navi in Nighthawk Black over Camel. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many around in this color combination in the DC/MD/VA area. Most dealers seem to perfer to sell what they have in stock rather than negotiate on a car they will have to order. I did get one quote which is as follows: $33,820 (includes $615 dest, wheel locks, wood shift knob) 403 - Deck lid 112 - all weather floor mats 101 - splash guards 86 - trunk tray Car plus options is $34522 + TTL and $245  processing fee for an OTD price of $36710. This seems a bit high. The dealer tells me this combination is rare. Does this sound like a good deal or am I paying a premium for this combination not being readily available? I'd like to get the vehicle down to $34K including the options. Also, can consumers opt to go to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) directly to pay the TTL on the vehicle. The dealer says the $245 processing fee is used to process the paperwork through the MVA. I live 5 minutes from the MVA. It won't cost me $245 to register the car, pay the taxes and get the license plates. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: 4leighlee (Dec 01, 2005 10:57 am) Dealers of course prefer to sell what they have on hand as they are paying for the space and taxes, but they will order you whichever combo you want if you insist. This should not increase your price at all as it is no extra expense to them. Be sure to send out emails to all the nearby dealerships to get bids and then pick the top 3 or 4 and make contact and work on getting the best price from the dealer you feel most comfortable with. Good luck. |
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I was offered invoice + $500 on 2006. Goodson Acura has good deals.
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Just picked up mine last week from Rothensal for 33000+TTL. I think it's a pretty fair deal. A few weeks ago, they did not want to below 39000. The process was painless.
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previous posts have mentioned 4.49% APR thru honda by 11/30. i have searched the website and have seen nothing printed,how do you find out about special fiancing available thru years end?? looking for 48 month figures..Must you fill out on line application to get rate?
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