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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [bdouglas1]
by fithappy
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Nov 20, 2008 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: bdouglas1 (Nov 19, 2008 12:43 am)
if you are looking at buying 2009 sport model auto, then MSRP is $17,580 without optional items thrown in. $19,800 sounds really high even if they throw all optionals in. you can check out the honda website for MSRP price.
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- #1887 of 2413
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Re: just got my fit sport in tidewater blue! [prufrock1]
by fithappy
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Nov 20, 2008 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: prufrock1 (Nov 19, 2008 5:52 pm)
the difference between MSRP and invoice is about $600. you can get all-weather mats for honda fit on line for under $100. i didn't really care if i have mats with honda fit embossed since it's just mats, so i bought generic all weather mats from an auto shop for $24. also, if you want to buy honda fit accessories, buy them online, a lot cheaper than from the dealership!
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- #1888 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [mplshondadlr]
by dhectorg
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Nov 20, 2008 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Nov 20, 2008 11:01 am)
right here in this forum are plenty of examples of people paying over msrp. call it whatever you want, but many people are paying dealer marked up prices on '09 fits...and that's bad for all consumers!
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- #1889 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [tonyspumoni]
by dhectorg
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Nov 20, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: tonyspumoni (Nov 19, 2008 8:03 pm)
i agree 100%!
i've purchased my last 4 cars this way, including my most recent, an '09 honda fit sport 5-spd manual. seeking quotes online simplifies the process and gets you the best price, without a doubt. also keep in mind that you can request quotes from multiple dealers too.
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- #1890 of 2413
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Re: How many fits do dealers get? [underdog4]
by dhectorg
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Nov 20, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: underdog4 (Oct 09, 2008 1:59 pm)
honda plans to export 80,000 fits to north american for the'09 model year. i don't know how many north american dealers they have, but i am certain that it's significantly less than 40,000!
not only did this salesman lie, but your friend should be ashamed for blindly believing a car salesman. i've never met a car salesman that i trusted...period!
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- #1891 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [dhectorg]
by mplshondadlr
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Nov 20, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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Replying to: dhectorg (Nov 20, 2008 2:29 pm)
If party A sells for whatever over MSRP and party B agrees to the terms, how is that bad? There is no force involved. Does someone HAVE to buy a Fit?
Remember, MSRP stand for Manufactures SUGGESTED retail price. I dont see dealers complaining that they got ripped off when someone bought a car under MSRP.
My dealership has never added markup's or unwanted accessories to any Fit. However, if a dealer does mark it up and people continue to buy them, the dealers will continue to mark them up. If no one buys them at inflated prices, dealer wont add mark up's. The market will always set price. Econ 101. 
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- #1892 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [dhectorg]
by alamocity
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Nov 20, 2008 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: dhectorg (Nov 20, 2008 2:29 pm)
Point he was trying to make is that consumers have a choice pay the price or just walk away. As long as people are willing to pay that price dealers will sell it for that price.
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- #1893 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [alamocity]
by dhectorg
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Nov 20, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: alamocity (Nov 20, 2008 3:12 pm)
yeah i get it, but lets face it, mots buyers don't do their homework, so many times they're not even aware that they're paying too much. they actually trust their sales person.
my point is that it would be nice if dealers would not be greedy and simply sell these cars for what the manufacturer says they're worth. each time someone pays over msrp, it becomes harder for the rest of us to get a good deal. that's all i'm saying.
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- #1894 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [mplshondadlr]
by dhectorg
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Nov 20, 2008 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Nov 20, 2008 2:56 pm)
look, all i'm saying is that anyone who pays over msrp is a fool. it is my belief that this makes it harder for others to walk into a dealer and simply buy a car at msrp or less.
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- #1895 of 2413
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Re: Buying a 2009 Fit Sport [dhectorg]
by prufrock1
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Nov 21, 2008 (5:46 pm)
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Replying to: dhectorg (Nov 20, 2008 4:09 pm)
I thoroughly researched vehicles over the summer and concluded that for me the '09 Honda Fit Sport AT was the best bang for the buck. On www.autosatinvoice.com, I was told that to get this car at invoice at that time was a good deal. After more research, I agreed and bought my Fit at MSRP (with the all-season mats). I am happy beyond words with this purchase. Those of you quibbling over a couple hundred dollars may want to reconsider the Honda reliability factor. Years ago, instead of buying a CRV, I opted for a cheaper replicant. Ouch: thousands of dollars later, to this day, I regret this decision. When I bought the Fit, gas was double what it is now; thus, some currently argue that they can get a more substantial vehicle instead of scaling down to such an econobox. OK, do this. I project that after the election the price of gas will soar. Regardless, I actually look forward to driving my Fit daily; it remains one of my best "investments."
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