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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jan 04, 2005 11:50 am) |
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I bought an 05 ex awd with auto last tonight. I paid the invoice price of $20584 + $300 for a total of $20884 and the dealer is installing the following Honda accessories.at no extra charge............ 1. Rocker Panel Trim 2. Fog Lamps 3. All Seasom Mats 4. Rear Cargo Tray 5. Armrest with Storage 6. Front Hood Deflector 7. Honda Security System 8. Rear Bumper Guard 9. Gas Cap Lock 10. Mud Flaps 11. Grey Leather Steering wheel cover Dealer is charging $99 Doc Fee and including Black Pin Striping. Color is the new red. Do you think I got a good deal ??? |
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sounds great to me! Where are you located. I am in Mpls MN and plan to purchase soon.
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Replying to: theking (Jan 06, 2005 3:10 am) Don't forget to share your ownership experience with others in our regular Honda Element discussion. kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Smart Shopper & Future Vehicles discussions |
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Replying to: wildbill (Jan 06, 2005 4:11 am) |
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Replying to: theking (Jan 06, 2005 3:10 am) That deal would lose a lot of money for the dealer and it's a 2005. not a leftover '04.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Jan 06, 2005 6:30 pm) |
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The dealership just called and my Rallye Red is in.....Oh Lord, can I contain myself? I've been driving a 1990 Sillouette minivan forever and I have thanked God everyday for the convenience, fiberglass, no rust and most of all I can haul just about anything, lost my husband in a terrible tragedy and concentrated on raising my daughter,(you know sacrifices a Mother makes) I got her into a beautiful red ex civic with all the extras and NOW ITS MY TURN!!!!! Never got excited about any of the cars on the road until one day walking the dog and this BOX drives by...."what the heck was that?" I didn't like it then but what did I know???????? Wish me luck I'm going to take a valium and put my game face on...how will I contain myself when I see my EEEEEEEE???? I have been waiting since last June....wasn't satisfied with the prices on the 04's and when I heard the whispering that Red was coming, well I couldn't settle for black, I go for drama and the orange was awesome but I'm not an orange kind of person, one of my coworkers has the orange and I can't wait to park my red with black panels next to hers, I wonder if they will become friends? Don't mind my rambling, I can't believe that FINALLY, I will be an owner, I made my mind up that a couple hundred dollars will not break me....does it sound crazy to have a bottom line of 22,000.00 total with fogs and steps? I can't wait to be a true element owner of the elementownersclub!!
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Replying to: rallyegirl (Jan 08, 2005 9:08 am) According to the hondanews.com website, the list price is 20,325 for EX automatic. Even with '04's on the lot, you should be able to do better than that. According to the website where I buy Honda accessories: - 330 for the side steps - 242 fog light kit Those prices are not for 2005 though, and doesn't include installation. Still, add six hundred and lets say it's an even 21,500 maximum, including destination charge. I have no doubt you should be able to go under 20500, and if you play your cards right, a lot less than that, even. Subtract your trade in, add taxes and so forth, I think 22K should be fine... of course, I'm not a dealer and I don't know what they are charging. Your best bet at this point is to call several dealers with your selection. Don't let them talk you into something else (they'd rather sell you one they have or have already ordered than order a new one). Get the prices (including installation and so forth for your accessories), and definitely call several places as well as looking for online prices. I have to tell you, I have an Odyssey and an Element, and while the Ody has a lot more going for it for creature comforts, I enjoy the Element a lot more. I was just like you - I didn't like it at first but it grew on me. That's one way to know you'll like it for a long time... things that seem great right off the bat tend to lose their quality over time (look at the PT Cruiser now... not such a big deal, afterall). Things that you grow to like tend to stay that way for a long time. And just like you, I'm WAAYYY outside the demographic for this car! That red color looks VERY cool. I'm excited for you and I don't even have my tags yet! I have to keep saying this; read "Confessions of a Car Salesman" available on Edmunds website, and definitely shop around online to get a good idea of what you want (unfortunately some places, like carsdirect, don't give you the accessories as options), and definitely call around. You will be your own worst enemy if you are too excited to think clearly when you buy the car. |
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Replying to: gfxguy (Jan 10, 2005 9:34 am)
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