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487 messages, Last post on Sep 22, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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Replying to: steve08si (Dec 19, 2008 1:14 pm) Jack |
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I just purchased an Si (no navi) in Southern California last week using the tips, stories, and general help from the forum members, so a big thank-you! I sent emails using this edmunds site to 47 dealers across the southland knowing I would be inundated with replies, but also knowing that not every dealer would respond with quotes, so I threw the net as wide as possible. The shear response was overwhelming, so much so, that I had a difficult time initially organizing the information so that I could keep track and be fair to all respondents. Of the 47 dealers, only about half responded with a quote, so I concentrated on those emails first. The quotes (car plus destination) ranged from $19,931 to $22,670 (MSRP). A half-dozen dealers were in the high $19K to low $20K range, so after giving the quote respondents a chance to "sharpen their pencils" a bit, I started noticing which dealers seemed to be the most friendly and honest in their email dealings. After emailing back and forth with these dealers for a couple days, it became clear that although price was the main determinant, I also wasn't going to play the typical games and wanted the best buying experience. In the end, I settled on a local dealer, Diamond Honda of Puente Hills, and wasn't disappointed. The buying experience was straightforward, no games, no surprises, and no hidden fees. Both the internet manager and the F&I guy explained to me that they are a very honest dealership, and so far I agree. After the familiar F&I sales pitch for extended warraty and LoJack, I winked and declined both and told him that I know it's his job to push this stuff, so whenever he was through trying to sell, "no" would still be the answer. He then laughed and politely finished the paperwork and the result was: $19,931 (car plus destination) $ 120 (splash gaurds installed...I told him I could get them online for $69, but would give him some money back because I was tired and didn't want to incur scratches and chips for a couple of days commute waiting to get them) $21,968 (Final price, OTD, San Bernardino tax rate of 7.75%) A couple days later, I went back to my computer and responded back to all 47 dealers, thanking them and reporting my deal so that they could remove me from their list. All in all, a pleasurable buying experience. |
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Is it true there is no glovebox light on new Civics and Accords, this according to my dealer? My 91 Accord has one, so does my 2000 4Runner, and so does my 2004 Z06....what gives, Honda?
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Replying to: jiminthehills (Jan 20, 2009 5:22 pm)
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Replying to: cz75 (Jan 21, 2009 9:39 am) What is that?
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Replying to: jiminthehills (Jan 21, 2009 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: cz75 (Jan 23, 2009 7:58 am)  A pistol?
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Replying to: kronogoose (Mar 31, 2006 8:14 pm) |
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Jan 23, 2009 9:12 am) I have to agree...I'm still clueless on his response... |
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