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Been wanting it since I first read about it and now FINALLY GOT IT! Black Sport. The story goes: I went in knowing that I could only afford (and only need) a Base. Negotiated to $15,000 ($14,365 + $635 destination). I figured at almost $400 off the MSRP, it is a good enough deal for me so I took it. Went in two days later to pick it up and the sales realized that the VIN that was given to me for getting insurance for the car belonged to Black Sport (I kicked myself for not have asked him to put the VIN on the contract). I had already sold my old car and really needed to drive out of there with a car and my wife would not consider any color besides black (they only had a blue in base which she hated). They called every Honda dealership in the New York Metro Area trying to locate a Black base to no avail while I patiently waited and insisted that I need to drive out of there with the car I had wanted and I would not be able to put up the 1320 difference between the base and the sport. It was 5 hours later until they realized that no black base is available anywhere close. The sales manager came and offered to split the difference with me so I ended up paying OTD: $ 17,219.03 which breaks down to – $ 15,025 for the car $ 635 destination charge $ 1,311.53 Tax $ 247.50 Fees (DVM, tires, etc) I “think” it was a great deal since for the car I really paid $1,045 under the MSRP. But comparing it to some of the OTD’s I see here, it doesn’t seem to be all that great! It still seems like I overpaid even at over a grand below MSRP. Can someone explain why? Is it because I am paying so much more tax here in NYC? Or are people listing their OTD without adding in the tax? BTW, the sales, Patrick, and the staff there at Hillside Honda in Queens, New York were totally helpful, besides being apologetic for their mix-up. I would recommend buying there if you’re in the New York Metro Area.
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Replying to: kaydens (Nov 14, 2007 8:03 pm) There is a lousy 547.00 between the dealer invoice on a Sport 5 speed. That dealer lost money on a car we can't keep in stock! And, we have no control over sales tax. It's 9.2% where I am! |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 15, 2007 2:20 pm) Even my sales person, whom I like very much, told me that he couldn't get that price if he was to buy a FIT. But looking at some of the posts here, people are saying that they paid below $17,000 OTD for a sport, and I am just wondering how that is possible. Would you care to explain? I am also not complaining about the tax rate, since like you said, no one has control over that. I was just wondering are the people listing such low OTD prices not factoring in the tax that they had paid into the OTD price. Anyway, I've had the Black FIT sport now for the 3rd day and loving every second of it. It's just amazing how they created so much space in a tiny little car. |
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Replying to: kaydens (Nov 16, 2007 7:34 am) A lot of them never happened!
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Replying to: kaydens (Nov 16, 2007 7:34 am) As long as you're happy with the deal, that's what matters. There's a few things you have to keep in mind when you read about what others have paid: 1. Taxes are very deceiving. Some people don't include them in the price they list on here, because they vary so much depending on where you live. I know it's part of the OTD price, but it's not part of the "deal" you're getting from the dealership. It's almost easier to compare prices without including taxes. 2. Your previous post states that you paid $247.50 in fees (DVM, etc). Unless those include doc fees and stuff that go to the dealership, they're also not part of the "deal" you got on the car - just something you're required to pay, and will vary from person to person depending on where they live. In order to compare apples to apples, you have to look at how much of your money is going to the dealership to buy the car - not the taxes and fees that go to the state or county you live in. I've had my Fit for about 9 months and am going on 20,000 miles. I still love it as much as the day I bought it. Enjoy your car knowing that you DID get a good deal!
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Replying to: nthomas (Nov 16, 2007 8:56 am) I'll never understand why some people will buy their new car, THEN come here and ask if they paid too much. Someone will ALWAYS rain on their parade. I don't know if it's puffery or people just don't remember the details of a sale. ? |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 16, 2007 8:23 am) A lot of them never happened!" you know, I had a feeling that that was the case. Many of them sounded like dealership ads... I have just realized that I was not supposed to post my sales person's name... bah~ |
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Replying to: nthomas (Nov 16, 2007 8:56 am) I appreciate it. It really would be much better if everyone just post the price they paid for the car itself, excluding the destination charge and everything else. After all, that's what people thinking about buying a FIT really needs to know anyway. I wasn't complaining about the deal I got and I was not letting the numbers I saw "rain on my parade" I know I got a really great deal at only $172 above invoice. I was just curious about these postings where people got these unbelievable deals. Anyway, just got the all-season mats and cargo trays i ordered online, gotta go put them in!
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Replying to: kaydens (Nov 16, 2007 7:35 pm) Why about 35% or more of the messages on these boards are "I paid X , did I get a good deal?" after the ink is dried would be an interesting psychological study. I remember a salesman selling a car with a few add ons for 3000 over msrp that barely moved for $500 under invoice. Probably got about 2000 off of her trade too. Most of you are lucky that nowadays if you just click on the quick quote feature of most websites you will quickly get 3 quotes within $100 of each other from local dealers that are at least in the realms of reality, if maybe not great. As always good luck --jjf I appreciate it. It really would be much better if everyone just post the price they paid for the car itself, excluding the destination charge and everything else. After all, that's what people thinking about buying a FIT really needs to know anyway. I wasn't complaining about the deal I got and I was not letting the numbers I saw "rain on my parade" I know I got a really great deal at only $172 above invoice. I was just curious about these postings where people got these unbelievable deals. Anyway, just got the all-season mats and cargo trays i ordered online, gotta go put them in! |
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Replying to: danlong (Oct 29, 2007 9:26 am) Here's the breakdown, straight from the contract. Section 1: Total Cash Price 1.A.1 Cash Price Vehicle: 15,929.45 1.B Doc Prep fee: 55.00 1.H Sales Tax: 1,238.79 Total Cash Price: 17,223.24 Section 2: Amounts Paid to Public Officials 2.A License Fee(Estimated): 168.00 2.C California Tire Fee 8.75 Total Official Fees 176.75 Section 7: Amount Financed 17,399.99 I paid cash for the car, so there is nothing under section 6: Downpayment. I have also purchased the extended warranty from myhondawarranty, 8 years 100k for 785. I also purchased the following accessories from handa-accessories.com: all weather floor mat, cargo cover, cargo net, cargo tray, rear bumper applique, rear exhaust finisher and wheel locks for a total of 395.55. Although the prices were slightly higher than college hills, the shipping from college hills made the shipping, sales tax, and price differential a wash. Good Luck with your purchase. |
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