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Re: 2009 models, can you buy it today? [SalGood] by newcrvman
Feb 09, 2009 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: SalGood (Feb 07, 2009 6:46 pm)

Thank you so much. Well, they are busy selling new Accords, so they don't really care about delivering me that Element when Accord sells, I think. I know 2008 and 2009 are about the same, but I can't stand the way muffler looks like in 2008 - in 2009 it is much nicer. LOL, I know that for most of the people it is funny, but that small thing makes all the difference to me. I will check with GA, TN and TX - the 2009 Elements on Ebay were from those states. 3 major dealers in AL just don't have any 2009 Elements seating there, so it is just easier to deal with somebody who has. Thank you again
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Re: 2009 models, can you buy it today? [newcrvman] by SalGood
Feb 09, 2009 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: newcrvman (Feb 09, 2009 9:12 am)

Not funny at all about the looks of the muffler...as I mentioned...I looked at an '09, but the way they changed the taillights and grille sorta put me off...plus the color I wanted was discontinued in '09. Hey, if I'm gonna pay $20K for something, I'm gonna get what I want. Good luck to you if you utimately get to pull the trigger...If I can be of any further help, just holler.
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Re: 2009 models, can you buy it today? [newcrvman] by mplshondadlr
Feb 10, 2009 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: newcrvman (Feb 04, 2009 10:51 am)

I am a Honda dealer in the Minneapolis area. I did a quick search for a 2009 Element LX 4WD in my internal Honda locater for the following states: AL, TN, GA and MS. In the four states I found three. Wolfchase Honda of Bartlett, TN has two and Gerald Jones Honda of Martinez, GA has one. Just for fun I checked OK to see what they show in-stock. I found that Don Carlton Honda of Tulsa has one and Bob Howard of OK City has just one as well.
 
Your local dealer is correct, no one in AL can deliver one until May.
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by SalGood
Feb 10, 2009 (4:25 pm)
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Hey mplshondadlr:
 
That's too bad...what is their deal? But I do know that Bob Howard had 5 on the ground when I bought my '08. That's not very good customer service. Not available until May??? Heck, I think I'd tell them to get lost. Even though the majority of people are wanting the Civics or Accords, I would think a dealer who wanted the business would go to the lengths necessary to secure the vehicle newcrvman is wanting...
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Re: [SalGood] by mplshondadlr
Feb 10, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: SalGood (Feb 10, 2009 4:25 pm)

The deal is Honda is no longer mass producing them. They have cut production on the SUV's and focused production on the Accord, Civic and Fit. The Element is a nitch vehicle anyway you look at it. Since it's introduction Honda has produced and sold fewer then 400,000. Nation wide there are fewer then 80 Element LX's available.
 
For dealers, it has nothing to do with customer service. We're at the mercy of Honda. Were it up to us, we would sell everyone who walked through the door a car. Sometimes things are beyond our control.
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Re: [mplshondadlr] by stkntraffic
Feb 10, 2009 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Feb 10, 2009 4:46 pm)

That's so odd. There seem to be a ton on the road here in Central Texas. I like the Element, and have been trying to talk the wife into giving up her Xterra for one, but no dice so far. I hope they continue to make them for a few more years.
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Re: 2009 models, can you buy it today? [mplshondadlr] by pantherburn
Feb 10, 2009 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Feb 10, 2009 10:50 am)

Hello mplshondadlr,
 
Great that you participate in this forum. I really appreciate it. I don't think that I'm in the same boat as the person from Alabama (I hope) since I've been told otherwise from my dealer here in Mississippi.
 
I have actually placed a small deposit (refundable anytime) on a 2009 EX 4WD auto that is supposed to be delivered within 45 days. I initially had a very bad sales experience with the internet manager that I escalated to Honda in Torrance, CA. This resulted in my ending up negotiating directly with the owner. He has indicated that the regional Honda rep will expedite my order in order to satisfy me as a customer and make up for the initial faux pas.
 
After reading the post that stated no 2009's available until May got me worried. As you have access to info unavailable to us, would you mind checking to see if the same would hold true for MS - i.e. no deliveries until May? No slam on you as a dealer, but due to my experiences buying many cars and fleet vehicles, I'm somewhat dubious of car dealers and their promises.
 
Best Regards,
 
Pantherburn
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2009 LX AWD by newcrvman
Feb 12, 2009 (4:59 pm)
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Thank you, Mplshondadlr "Wolfchase Honda of Bartlett, TN has two" Just emailed them to see what they want OTD. I'm about to betray Honda and buy Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD for 24.700 OTD, so, hopefully, they reply with something reasonable before I do it. 300 miles to drive to TN, but may go if they don't play games. Element LX AWD vs Santa Fe SE AWD, who knew where I will end up.. If it is not Element, then I want V6 and heated mirrors, LOL Also, it is strange, but Honda dealers do not give me good money for my CRV trade-in. "we need to certify it, it is $1800 to do it!" Why do I care if they want to certify it or not? Hyundai is giving me KBB with no problems, $1700 more than Honda.

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