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4510 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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Replying to: easym1 (Nov 21, 2007 5:37 pm) With $125 for A/C tax, tire/battery levy and 13% tax ($4001) my out the door price was $34,786 This deal was conditional on cash payment and no trade in. I figured it would have cost me about $32,700 based on US MSRP to land the same vehicle... if it was even possible. Plus with no warranty on the US vehicle, this additonal $2k...in my mind is a good deal. Please do not ask which dealership I bought the vehicle from as I don't want other dealerships in the area knowing any details. I would suggest dropping an email to all the dealerships in your area, and trust me one of them will match this price...or possibly even beat it. Of the 9 dealerships I emailed, 5 replied and of these 5 only 2 would agree to this price. The other 3 where in the $35k range and told me to take the deal I was being offered. The 1 dealership that I dealt within person was nearly $2k away from what I eventually got. (I will refrain from slandering them) Hope this helps...and best of luck to all of you Also THANKS to everyone for all their advice!!!!!! Much appreciated Happy owner of brand new Honda CR-V (well at least in a couple of weeks when it arrives)
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Replying to: freshtunes (Nov 21, 2007 11:31 pm) If paying cash, Hoda, not dealer (!) has a rebate of 4000$. I am sure you knew that, right, and ALL dealers told you that, right? Linky: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=511234 So your negotiating start point is 31190. You paid 30760-268=30492. You actually negotiated of MSRP: 698$. Is that a lot? I would said you could have easily get 1000$ off. Or, have you tried APA pricing? I actually find myself that dealers are not willing to even tell me about rebates they have! On some quotes they tried me to screw up on rebate and told me that rebate is just half of what it was actuall ! That is just ridicoulus. Yes, Honda has some rebates, and some cars are not worth importing. It is up to you to decide, but any car you buy know - it is like telling manufacturer - I am willing to be screwed. Honda Canada top guy said: we are charging as much as market can bare. So that means as soon as people will stop buying, they will lower their prices. I am still waiting.
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Replying to: easym1 (Nov 21, 2007 5:37 pm) Post the link to carswithoutborders here! The web page is not that user friendly! Thanks from Manitoba! |
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Replying to: jsmith1957 (Nov 22, 2007 6:36 am) Thanks for the heads-up! I agree, remember that the rebates are to the dealer and there is still room to negotiate! $4000 off a V6 Accord is a great place to start and because the Accords are built in NA, no duties. Thanks; |
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Replying to: jsmith1957 (Nov 22, 2007 6:36 am) I know there is room to negotiate the F&PDI...but I'm now aware of it being waived completely....i could be wrong though. If you factored in this cost my savings were over $2000 + $4000 rebate. I could probably wait it out another month or two and save another $500-$1000, but the wife wanted to car before Christmas. I would say enough of a discount to make the decision
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Replying to: freshtunes (Nov 22, 2007 6:58 am) |
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Replying to: eieio2 (Nov 21, 2007 6:54 am) At least 13 but less than 14 litres per 100 km: $1,000 At last 14, but less than 15 litres per 100 km: $2,000 At least 15 but less than 16 litres per 100 km: $3,000 16 or more litres per 100 km: $4,000 See website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/budget/2007/excise-e.html I am pretty sure you pay this right at the border (when you pay GST). Note, you also pay $100 excise for air conditioning.
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Replying to: silverboy (Nov 21, 2007 11:08 am) you still need to fill in the blank I wrote state of purchase in mine then in brackets wrote MSO ie: Montana (MSO) |
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TC just returned my call. I had left message asking for clarification on importing 2008 Highlander Ltd or Sport built after Sept 1, 2007. In no uncertain terms the TC guy said I must get a letter of compliance with the CMVSS114 from the manufacturer. If an after market immobilizer is installed then the manufacturer has to okay it. Congradulations to all that have been able to import a post 9/1 Highlander. I have the guys name at TC and I recorded the call. My wife still doesn't want the Blue pre 9/1/07 Highlander. guess I'll sit this out for now. |
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Replying to: vintage1 (Nov 21, 2007 6:52 pm) |
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