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416 messages, Last post on Oct 10, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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We've negotiated the deal on the car - they had to get it from another dealer, I guess(?). We signed a "Buyers Order" and gave them a check for $1000. They called yesterday to say the car was there and will be ready when we're ready to take delivery next week. Husband decided to get the extended warranty, so we get them to ammend the buyers order which was faxed to me this morning. It states on the ammended "Buyers Order" the VIN # and that the car has 149 miles on it. Does that mean that it could have been a demo and was driven wildly by test drivers? What if, anything, should we do?
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Replying to: tmcconatha (Jun 09, 2005 10:25 am) 149 miles is not much... If it was a test driver, it didn't get very many drives.. We all want cars with 4 miles on them, but it doesn't always happen.. Especially with a model that some dealers only keep two or three of... regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 09, 2005 11:05 am)
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I got quotes online before going to dealerships. First we're thinking Used Car. We go test drive 2004 S2000 with only 8800 miles at Dealer A. Nice car. We go home and talk, search prices and find New are not much more than the Used. Decide on New. Find online price of $30299. Call Dealer A - they say ok but can you just call them and ask them about extras they add on, etc. I say I did and only tax, title & doc fees are added. He asked me to call the online dealer back with another question. I say ok but don't. Why should I if they want to sell me a car? I find Dealer B. I call and they match the $30299 price. We go and test drive new car. They don't have the color I want. We sign a Buyer's Order for the black car, give them a check for $1000 'Earnest Money". They call and say the car is there and ask when we want to take delivery. I asked for an ammended Buyer's Order with the Extended Warranty added which was faxed to me this morning. As of yet, it is unsigned. The sales Manager for Dealer A calls today and says they want my business. They have a new Black '05 and they will beat the other dealer's price, throw in a 250,000 mile Powertrain warranty, and deliver the car to my house (50 miles one way) and bring the paperwork. What do I do since Dealer B has our $1000 check and the Buyer's Order?
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jun 09, 2005 9:35 am) If you shift before the VTEC you are driving a 100hp car  The newer car will loosen up over time, but it will never rev to 9k The newer motor has more torque so will pull better from a stop and before you hit the VTEC zone. Dennis |
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Replying to: tmcconatha (Jun 09, 2005 11:10 am) My slightly used 2001 S had just over 1k on it when I got it and it has been just fine. Wow! An S2k for a first car - not bad. Mine first new car was a '79 Fiat X1/9 - which was a heck of a lot of fun for that time. Dennis
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Replying to: dwynne (Jun 09, 2005 11:40 am)
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Replying to: tmcconatha (Jun 09, 2005 11:26 am) Keep in mind dealer B had to go get (or swap) for the color you want - so they are out some time and trouble if you back out of the deal. If the "A" dealer wanted your business they should have stepped up to the plate the first time. I would get their out the door offer, but unless it is just serious bucks below "B" then honor your word. Also, you can get a HondaCare extended warranty (the ONLY one to get) for a discount online - it does not have to be purchased with the car. I am better the dealer is making a lot of money off of your warranty purchase. http://www.collegehillshonda.com/hondacare/warranty.htm for example gets $1,285 for the 7yr/100k/$0 deductible plan, the 7/75k/$0 should be $200 or so less. Other dealers online may have a lower price. DO NOT PAY your dealer too much for the warranty - either have them match the online price or get it elsewhere. Also, I always recommend waiting before getting the warranty. It is pro-rated refunded should your car be totalled, stolen, or you trade it in. There is almost NO reason to start this "clock" now when you can buy for the same price in 24,000 miles or 24 months. It goes up $60 if you wait until 36,000 and 26 months. Dennis
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Don't give up a "bird in hand" for a maybe from the next guy... You struck a deal, and these guys swapped for the car you wanted.. If the price is good, don't switch just because someone says they can beat it.. You can keep doing that forever, and you'll never end up with a car... regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: dwynne (Jun 09, 2005 11:49 am) If the sales rep from Dealer A had just said yes we'll match or beat the price in the first call instead of asking me to call that online dealer back, we would have went straight to them instead of dealer B. So I do agree with you there. I also agree with you "A deal is a deal, but saving money is saving money." I;m going to call "A" back and tell him that unless he can offer me a significant deal on the car we're staying with "B" to see what he says. Then I'll take that to "B" and see if they do anything with it. Regardless, I know we will stay with "B" becasue as I've said, it's been a pleasant experience so far. Of course they are selling me a new car. I did print out your post on the EW to show my husband. I agree with you. I didn't think we should get it at all. I plan on trading it in at 4 years (maybe sooner) for a new one. After reading your post I'm sure he'll agree too that we should wait. Thanks, Tee
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