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Replying to: etomidate (Sep 11, 2005 6:55 pm)  ? They are trying to sell you something they have on the lot so why would they tell you or admit that there is an 06 coming? Seriously, lots of folks were afraid that 05 would indeed be the last year - based on the terrible sales or late. In fact, Honda even had to resort to really cheap lease rates to move cars this summer. Folks have posted the scans of the 06 brochure and now Honda has posted some info for themselves: http://www.hondanews.com/CatID2066 Dennis |
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Replying to: etomidate (Sep 11, 2005 6:55 pm) As for getting a better deal on a 2005, I don't know how much better than $30k or about $500 under invoice you will get. But given the changes for 2006 and the benefit of a newer model year, I would be tempted to wait. I suspect that something like $500-$1,000 over invoice on a 2006 would be achievable, at least come November/December. And that difference would likely be made up completely at trade-in time 2-3+ years down the road.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 12, 2005 4:05 am) That said, I am a lease guy - and only gave up my 01 S for a new 05 S this year due to the cheap least deal Honda is offering. The $299 a month promo payment assumes a net cap cost of $29,376.41 - so getting the car for $30k or a little less gets you "real close" with nothing out of pocket. This deal is STILL going on (through 10/3/2005) for 2005 S2000s if you can find a deal on one. Like you said, I think it may be a LONG time to find an 2006 S for $30k AND get this cheap of a lease deal too. But if I were going to pay cash or finance, I think I might wait for the upgrades.... They mentioned rain for the first time in about TWO WEEKS on the radio this morning, if I does rain later in the week it will be the first time in around 17 days. Me and the new S have been "loving it"  Dennis |
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I did quite a bit of internet shopping before I found the best price for the Southern California market. This was my first automobile lease, so I didn't qualify at the super-preferred tier 1 rate, but with some pleading to American Honda Credit by three separate finance directors, they eventual got my initial turned down response approved at tier 2 (preferred). So the deal I got: 36 mos lease 15k miles $387.47per month with $0 down, and dealer paid DMV, doc, and first month's rent This is deal is equivalent to $640 below invoice. The only profit was from the $994 if dealer holdback. If you have excellent credit with a FICA of 720+ you could do the same deal for about twenty dollars less. Best of luck
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Well, as of 7 days ago, I am the owner of a new 2005 911 S Cabriolet. It had been 16 months since I traded my 2002 S2000. At various times while shopping, I thought I might end up with another S2000. But our financial situation allowed a splurge, and both of my daughters fit (for now) in the back seat of the 911. That alone is worth the slight ($65k) premium. As much as I will be enjoying our new "family sports car" as my youngest refers to it, I will never forget our Honda S2000. It was my first real sports car, since my old 1984 Toyota Supra (hatchback) was more of a sports coupe/GT. I still smile when I see other Honda S2000's on the road - especially Spa or Rio Yellow ones. And believe it or not, in the first week of 911 ownership, I haven't had as many comments or compliments as I had that first week with the S2000. Not that I care much, but it was funny having people gawk at a Honda. So for all of you fortunate enough to own an S2000, congratulations. For all of those considering one, you would be hard pressed to find a better sports car for under $55,000, let alone $35,000. Best wishes to all.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 20, 2005 3:32 am) For the $65k "premium" I could get an RX-8 w/GT package (w/4 doors and a back seat) AND an S2000 AND have a nice chunk of change left over. Oh, wait - I DID that I splurged on an M5 a few years back. Super car, but lots of problems for the few miles I put on it. Sold it and my 01 S2000 and got 3 news cars (the 05 S, the 05 8, and an Accord for my wife). Splurge cars are fun, but I have had bad luck with mine - the M5 and a C5 'vette convertible. Dennis |
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If I were ever to step up to a new toy, it would definitely be a Porsche. But I am only 32 and 60+ grand on a car is way out of my budget  but I agree that owning a Porsche is like say "I've made it". Congrats on your purchase! Good to see you jumped over your typical run-of-the-mill Boxster and went straight for the 911, good choice. |
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Replying to: jsamof00 (Sep 15, 2005 10:36 pm)
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