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Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

29571 messages,  Last post on May 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Coupe, Sedan

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#28396 of 29571 Re: I love playing the game [isellhondas] by zigster38

Feb 05, 2013 (11:50 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 05, 2013 8:16 am)
Let's put it this way: If you are not grinding on them, the "miserable" grinders in sales are grinding on you!
 
Besides I only spend 30 mins on it anyway. I give them a price, and if they don't say yes in 30 mins I'm out of there.
 
They always call me back and say yes later

#28397 of 29571 Re: Prices paid [jjjaymmman] by mvperez4jesus

Feb 05, 2013 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: jjjaymmman (Feb 05, 2013 11:00 am)
Yes, like I said, is all good business. In the past, I had been able to help some good friends getting a decent price or at least better than the price they would normally get.
 
But at the same time, I had other friends that asked me to help them, and ended up doing the easy thing for them. They went to their local dealer on an impulse driven day and got a car they were not even looking for, for thousands more that were added to the high interest loan they got from their family friendly dealership.
 
And then again, I am not victimizing or vilifying anyone, it was a deal that both the dealership and the person agreed to. So yes, putting some time and effort before you buy anything in life pays at the end.

#28398 of 29571 Re: I love playing the game [isellhondas] by jjjaymmman

Feb 05, 2013 (12:32 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 05, 2013 8:16 am)
To "isellhondas",
 
Your loyalty to the car salesman is evident. If I retired from that profession I'd feel the same way; and cudo's to you for doing so well.
 
Your comment of "my wonderful loyal customers who weren't afraid they just might pay a dollar more than someone else did" further solidifies your interest and sales skills. If I didn't know better, I'd say this comment was a sales tactic for a customer to give away more money to a salesman and feel good about it. Heck, I'd say the same thing if I were working in that field.
 
But, I totally disagree with this tactic in this forum. I do not make it a secret that my opinion in this forum is solely for the customers advantage. Why don't you pass on the skills and expertise you would to one of your family member, or did they pay extra too?
 
I do agree with you that despite any ups or downs for any vehicle on the market that Honda does overall produce an excellent product. After months of research and comparing, I found the Accord V6 best suited my needs which may differ for others. Overall, price was right, options were excellent, and they hold their value well which is everything I was looking for.

#28399 of 29571 Re: Prices paid [jjjaymmman] by isellhondas

Feb 05, 2013 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: jjjaymmman (Feb 05, 2013 11:00 am)
When you lie about having a trade and then coyly spring it on them your salesperson will quickly lose all respect for you.
 
I have no problem with customers looking for a great deal. My customers knew that I was on their side. It's the ones that would step over the line that I had no use for.
 
Funny...it really doesn't have to be a difficult process.

#28400 of 29571 Re: I love playing the game [jjjaymmman] by isellhondas

Feb 05, 2013 (2:39 pm)

Replying to: jjjaymmman (Feb 05, 2013 12:32 pm)
What a lot of shoppers don't realize is the fact that the price can be a moving target. If a store has a huge inventory of V-6 Accords and a lot more in transit and nowhere to park them, of course, anything go's.
 
On the other hand, if there is little to zero inventory and the incoming pipeline is fairly empty, a store would be foolish to do a nothing deal.
 
People come to these forums and read about what one person in a differnt part of the country paid and assume they can do the same thing.
 
Maybe, maybe not. Also some of these so called "prices paid" may not be accurate when all is considered. Things like trade value, doc fee charges etc.

#28401 of 29571 Re: Prices paid [isellhondas] by jjjaymmman

Feb 05, 2013 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 05, 2013 2:34 pm)
TY, generally I'm not looking to buy a car and make a friend. If the salesman loses my respect I will not lose sleep over this.
 
It is my wallet that I am trying to protect.
 
This tactic has never failed me in the past and it usually throws off the salesman. I chosse to play my cards how I see fit. My money, my control. They do not have to accept the deal.

#28402 of 29571 Lets make this Accord specific by kyfdx HOST

Feb 05, 2013 (5:09 pm)

We have a load of discussions about buying strategies...
 
This forum is to report specifics on shopping for a Honda Accord, and the price you paid..
 
Let's get back to it..
 
Thanks!

#28404 of 29571 2013 Accord Sport by rock49

Feb 06, 2013 (10:54 am)

Paid $22,200 for the Sport before Tax/License
Accessories included: mud guards, wheel locks, clear door protectors.

#28405 of 29571 Re: 2013 Accord Sport [rock49] by benjaminh

Feb 06, 2013 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: rock49 (Feb 06, 2013 10:54 am)
Great deal! 6MT or CVT?

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