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I just purchased a silver Fit sport w/AT in Bethesda, MD. Price: $15595 + $635 dest. = $16,230 (MSRP: $16070+$635 dest.). Tax: 6% = 979.80 Docs/Processing = $100 (maximum in MD by law) TTL = $210 OTD price = $17519.80 Included: wheel locks as part of "dealer appearance package". Advice: 1) Use Edmonds.com to get quotes from local dealers (as many as possible). 2) Print out the quotes from the dealers who actually send you a quote with the price in it. 3) Go online to online websites of dealers from 2) and check inventory to make sure they have the color/trim you are looking for. 4) Choose dealer with best selection and go test drive vehicle (ask for the internet sales person -- the one who sent you the quote!) Bring quotes with you!!! 5) Show salesperson all of your quotes. Tell him to match your lowest one. When he says his dealer has added a special XYZ package tell him you'll accept your second lowest price quote to account for package XYZ (roll eyes when doing so). 6) Say no to paint, alarm, etc... (The sport trim comes with an alarm system already installed and it even includes a red blinking light to make you feel better. You don't need anything more unless that's just your thing). 7) Bring a copy of capital one's latest Blank Check rates and tell finance guy he must beat it to get your business (must have good credit score of course). 8) Say NO to extended warranty. He will try and tell you he can only sell it to you only at the time of sale but you can buy the honda care warranty anytime before the car has $6k miles on it. Get an online quote. Best rates I found currently was $899 for 8yr. 120k option w/ $0 deductible. Better yet, invest that $900 and have a down-payment for your next car when your fit doesn't break down. 9) Last but not least: If you are not trading in. Drive your current vehicle to dealership BY YOURSELF. Negotiate price, financing, etc... as above. If happy, sign the paperwork but DO NOT TAKE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. Tell your saleman you must drive your vehicle home and you will be back in the morning to take delivery (he will resist because the deal is not complete until you take delivery). He will even offer to drive your new vehicle to you but tell him whatever you have to and just wait one more night for your Fit. Why? Now you can go home with all your paperwork and have the whole night to make sure you are not getting screwed! I had originally taken the 8 yr. 120k extended warranty for $1580 but after a few minutes of research I found the $900 price. Next morning BEFORE taking delivery of the vehicle I told them I was declining the warranty, they took it off (with some grumbling) and then I drove the car off the lot feeling good. (BTW, you have 60 days to cancel the warranty if you already purchased one). 10) check out collegehillshonda.com for accessories (much cheaper than dealership). In fact, print out the prices on collegehillshonda.com before going to the dealership so you know exactly how much you should pay for those floor mats, wheel locks, etc... 11) Enjoy your new fit!
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Replying to: brian81 (Jan 25, 2008 8:05 pm) I was lucky, and the dealership made a huge mistake by giving me 2.9% financing (or something ridiculously low) on a 2008 Fit, which Honda wasn't offering, so the dealership tore up the contract, and I drove the Fit back to the dealership and happily gave them the keys, did my research on Edmunds and then bought a Fit elsewhere for several thousand less and paid cash for it. Cheers! |
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Replying to: brian81 (Jan 25, 2008 8:05 pm) Had a question on the Honda Care and the fact that you can return it within the 60 days past purchase. Do you know if they would still sell you one on line if you returned the one bought from the dealer at higher price? Better yet, do you think the dealer may refund the difference if you showed them the online quote not to lose a sale? Just wondering since a friend of mine over paid for her TL Honda Care at a dealer. Thanks. |
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Replying to: kaydens (Jan 04, 2008 7:17 pm) I just bought my Fit sport Auto yesterday and I live in the Bronx. I don't do a lot of driving but when I notice the MPG, I'll let you know. What MPG are you getting in the city?
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Replying to: sethwoman (Jan 29, 2008 8:31 am) worst tank, all city driving on regular fuel: 18.5 MPG best tank, all highway on regular fuel: 32 MPG I'm in Queens, by the way. It's been a bit of a disappointment, I really hope it picks up after the supposed "break-in" and when the weather gets warmer... What color is your FIT? Congrats on the new car and enjoy!
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Replying to: kaydens (Jan 29, 2008 8:09 pm) |
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Replying to: sethwoman (Jan 30, 2008 10:09 am) How did you do on the first tank?
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Replying to: kaydens (Feb 04, 2008 4:54 am) Probably not very well. A lot of that gas was used as the car idled and went through it's Pre-Delivery Inspection. Then short trips on the parking lot etc. And, for whatever reason, Hondas don't get their best mileage until they have several thousand miles on them. I have noticed this with my own Hondas. |
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Replying to: kaydens (Feb 04, 2008 4:54 am) Frankly, this is what I expected since most of my driving was in the city.
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Replying to: sethwoman (Feb 05, 2008 2:28 pm) |
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