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#1 of 2637 Honda Fit: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences by Sylvia

Feb 26, 2006 (11:26 pm)

Share your buying experiences here.

#2 of 2637 Purchase strategy by bostonjazz

Jan 18, 2006 (8:19 pm)

Anyone have any thoughts on actually purchasing a Fit from a dealer?
 
I could be mistaken since I've never purchased a new car before, but here's my thinking:
 
From an economics/negotiation perspective, putting down a deposit now, indicating my immense demand in the vehicle, or signing up on a waiting list (if one exists) seems like it would compromise my negotiating position.
 
Should I assume that I'll be paying full price if I want a Fit right away?
 
With a new vehicle, do you think dealers will be competing on Internet bids / have a sense yet? I had hoped to get a quote through the Internet as Edmunds and other sites have suggested this is the best way to get a good deal.
 
Thanks!

#3 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [bostonjazz] by mauicedar

Jan 18, 2006 (9:27 pm)

Replying to: bostonjazz (Jan 18, 2006 8:19 pm)
Honda Dealer confirms they can order cars Friday!! I called a Dealer today and asked to be placed on the waiting list. Sales Manager confirmed that this friday he is supposed to receive the list of cars for his first allotment.
I plan to purchase the fit to tow behind my motor home. I like the fact it's small and light. One of my problems is ground clearance. The Sport with the cladding seems to have a lot less clearance even though the tires are bigger. I would rather have the features on the Sport but fear it would end up with damaged cladding. I'm not like most of the younger buyers that want the car to look cool, I'm going to take the car to Canada and Alaska this summer. Does anybody know if I can raise the body by upgrading to bigger wheels and tires?
 
Usually when a new model comes out and you want to be the first to get the car, you pay list or above. The waiting lists form beginning now. You may try the internet and request quotes. You can also call Dealers and make an offer. Supply and demand is the name of the game. I'm going to offer list early and not worry about it. Let us all know what happens.

#4 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [bostonjazz] by mauicedar

Jan 18, 2006 (9:37 pm)

Replying to: bostonjazz (Jan 18, 2006 8:19 pm)
By the way, I plan to make a refundable deposit with a Dealer and then I can price shop and cancel my deposit. If you do this make sure the deposit will be returned in writing if you cancel for any reason and expect it may take several weeks before you get it back. Might work best if you make a credit card deposit.

#5 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [mauicedar] by jonniedee

Jan 19, 2006 (6:48 am)

Replying to: mauicedar (Jan 18, 2006 9:37 pm)
Might work best if you make a credit card deposit
 
My dealer didn't leave my credit deposit outstanding - it showed up as an active charge - the next day

#6 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [mauicedar] by 3dman

Jan 19, 2006 (10:07 am)

Replying to: mauicedar (Jan 18, 2006 9:27 pm)
Local Honda dealers here in Northern CAL are totally in dark in terms of ordering. One sales manager said that usually 6-8 weeks before the first arrivals the sales staff goes to a seminar to learn everything about the new models. An other dealer would take a none-refundable deposit. I've been following this forum - the best - for a while, learned a lot - thanks guys - and I can't wait to get my hand on a Fit but do not want to be locked in having to deal with one Dealer

#7 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [3dman] by jmurman42

Jan 19, 2006 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: 3dman (Jan 19, 2006 10:07 am)
We just received our initial allocation for the intro of the FIT. Looks like we are getting 3 cars. 1 Base MT, 1 Sport MT and 1 Sport AT. I know that Honda is proposing 50,000 units for the full year, so this should translate to about 5-7 FIT's per month for us. We do about 185-200 per month so the smaller dealerships will be getting less.
 
I certainly forsee a backlog right out of the gate with this car.

#8 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [jmurman42] by dewaltdakota

Jan 19, 2006 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: jmurman42 (Jan 19, 2006 12:15 pm)
Looks like I'll be stopping by my local dealer tomorrow with a check, then.
 
If the bigger dealerships are only getting a few per month, then the chance of getting the model, transmission and color you want within a reasonable timeframe from their initial release date are not looking good.
 
I just want to make sure I get one that was made in Japan, and not one from the initial startup of Fit building in the US.

#9 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [dewaltdakota] by jonniedee

Jan 19, 2006 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: dewaltdakota (Jan 19, 2006 3:02 pm)
I just want to make sure I get one that was made in Japan, and not one from the initial startup of Fit building in the US.
 
Amen to that - Give me 4th year proven Japanese production over all new US product any day!

#10 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [jonniedee] by mauicedar

Jan 19, 2006 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: jonniedee (Jan 19, 2006 6:48 am)
I was referring to the fact that a credit card charge can be disputed if you have a difficult time getting the Dealer to cut a check. Third party pressure helps. Yeah they want the money to hold a place.

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