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#51 of 729 Have fun with it! by steve_ HOST Oct 11, 2003 (10:15 am)
Send the General Manager a bill for your wasting your time. When they don't pay, if you have the energy left, sue 'em in small claims court and call the media. Sheesh!   At least they didn't take your driver's license and "lose" it for a few hours.   Seriously, I'd call or write the GM or owner and tell them about your experience. Maybe they don't know that they have some sleezy employees.   Steve, Host
#52 of 729 I hate that, too by ghulet Oct 11, 2003 (2:31 pm)
I've had that happen a few times, explaining over the phone that I WANT a manual transmission and will not consider an automatic, their inventory sheet says they have one or two, only to arrive to a lot with only automatics. Now, I usually politely ask the person on the phone to physically go out to the lot, find the one or two units with stick shift and call me back with confirmation.
#53 of 729 losangelesgurl...hosebunny by isellhondas Oct 13, 2003 (6:57 am)
Well, I have to say, I've sold quite a few Elements and have demonstrated a lot of them and I, too have never heard of the speedometer problem.   But, then, I hear something new evey day it seems.   And I'm surprised living in L.A. (I'm from there) that you would want a five speed with all the traffic. Consider the resale on these down the road. They are a hard sell used.   And, hosebunny...it's true, they don't sell very well. It's pathetic a dealer would lie about having them in stock when they don't.   If you've driven a 2WD five speed, the 4WD won't drive any differently.
#54 of 729 Price Go/No Go!!! by parky Oct 14, 2003 (8:44 am)
Living in CT. Element EX AWD Auto $20,310, Lifetime Oil Changes(value $600-$1200!! no acessories or extras. I keep my vehicles for a while. Have an 1994 ranger 3.0 2wd w/ 184k miles. Any feedback?
#55 of 729 I say go. by meinrad Oct 14, 2003 (8:49 am)
#56 of 729 by zenzikora Oct 14, 2003 (11:53 am)
good price. in my area they are overstocked on those AWD auto's though, so if you see a lot of them around, you might try to talk him down a little bit more, but I doubt he'll budge much. ..
#57 of 729 Go by hondasellertx Oct 14, 2003 (12:24 pm)
With $1000 off sticker and all the oil changes that's certainly a fair deal. You could probably do a little better and the salesman could go home with less money but what you are quoting is fair to everyone.
#58 of 729 Sold!! by parky Oct 15, 2003 (2:18 am)
Thanks for the quick feed back!! Had them deduct the etching fee. It was printed in the bill of sale, so they were trying to lump it in. I always rerun their numbers. Spent alot of time neog. a 00 jetta gls trade in, so I think it was an ok deal. the market is flooded w/ 99-01 jetta's. My local online had about 500 for sale. I'll keep everyone posted on long term reviews. Thank you.
#59 of 729 Reply to isellhondas by losangelesgurl Oct 22, 2003 (2:19 pm)
Yes, I know, I hear it all the time. Everyone is surprised I want a manual transmission, being in L. A. with the traffic. But the fact is, I do a lot of hiking, backpacking, etc., for fun, and as soon as you get out of L. A., there are no worries with the manual transmission factor. Plus, I work as a self-employed massage therapist, and am rarely in "rush hour" traffic anyway. I set my own hours and I intentionally avoid the bad traffic times. I also like to drive, and I feel a distinct difference in the way the automatic versus the manual drive. (IMO, the automatic is sluggish, especially going up hill with a/c on and four people in the car.) By the way, do you have any connections here? I have been working with Power Honda in Valencia, and am quite happy with them, and I was working with Woodland Hills Honda til I caught them in lies, and decided I'd rather not deal with slimey salesmen who lie just to make a sale. Thanks in advance, anyone who comments.
#60 of 729 Oh, and also.. :) by losangelesgurl Oct 22, 2003 (5:00 pm)
Also, the resale thing isn't a factor with me. I tend to keep cars a long time. I have a 1990 Honda Civic hatchback now, and it stillllll drives like a dream, and has had no problems at all. The main reason I'm buying a new car is because I think I am scaring my new clients when I pull into their driveways in Beverly Hills and Thousand Oaks with a car that looks, well, like you-know-what. But it sure drives fantastically to this day!

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