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2413 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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Replying to: moolman (Jan 01, 2009 3:09 am) I would like to comment on this sentence you wrote regarding up front doc fees: "Same with the doc fee, it's a set fee up front so you just take it into consideration." As a GA resident, I can tell you that when purchasing a car, Honda does not really tell you about how high the doc fee is and it does sort of come as a surprise. You have to either remember to ask...I remember negotiating 400 off MSRP on my 07 and found out there would be a 500 doc fee...I found out before going into the dealership and was disappointed on the phone but went ahead with the deal knowing I was going to have this fee in most Honda places. This year I see the doc fees are almost 600 dollars and again, I was negotiating for a FIT, this one was pre owned, got a good price and then asked about fees and for 599 fee, the price on this preowned car was not good anymore, the OTD price was going to be more than I could spend... So then, while you think it is all in the negotiation, it really is not because when supply is high you can get your typical 0-400 off MSRP and pay the 600 doc fee. If supply is low, maybe you can get a better deal but probably not significantly better on average and the dealer still collects the 600 fee. I guess I am wrong if you have a low doc fee and pay above MSRP, then it would balance out to our scenario of getting a discount and paying a high doc fee but hopefully for now, people are not paying above MSRP.... ok thanks for listening to my two cents. I just think people do not buy cars often enuf to remember to ask about the doc fees. I guess they are on window stickers but not always and I never look at a window sticker in a dealership since on the FIT we should know what options are on the car and we know the MSRP of the car since it was selling at MSRP for a while.... 
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$15999 OTD according to sales agreement I signed yesterday ($300 off MSRP, doc. fee only $100, tax and tags.) I have not been through F&I yet, but already pre-approved for 5.99% APR for up to 60 months. Dealer says they can beat APR also. If F&I doesn't grind me too much, this'll be a pretty good deal... |
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Replying to: absconfused (Jan 01, 2009 11:39 am) |
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Just got home with Fit Sport, Auto Transmission, NO navigation system. Ralph Schomp Honda, highly recommend them if you don't want to feel dirty buying a car. Selling Price: $17,580 Taxes  4.1%: 720.78 Total OTD: $18,300.78 That's it, no other fees of any kind. I've seen other posts at or below invoice, but in calling around here in Denver the Fit is still at or above MSRP. I didn't go onto other lots looking, only dialed internet managers and asked for quotes. Low pressure dealer, F&I guy nicely explained other features we could purchase that were declined. These included: - extended warranty - free tires, windsheild and other small maintenance items for life, - chip/dent repair - clear coat/interior protection - LoJack Out of all of these the tire/windshield sounded the most interesting, at around $1300. My insurance covers windshield replacement, and without being able to do a comparison to know how many tire changes this added up to I didn't feel comfortable buying on the spot. Financing was 5.25% for 60 mos, could have gotten 5% at 48 mos, our option to put $ down or not (they would finance up to 100% of the purchase price). |
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could you share the name of the dealership in San Diego and I'll give them my business.
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Replying to: bgreporter (Jan 07, 2009 9:26 am) Just got the car today, and it was awesome. They were great to work with, no nonsense and straight up. It's a very nice dealership too (they just build it in May). The Fit is beautiful. |
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Replying to: moolman (Dec 28, 2008 1:29 am) thanks
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Replying to: ralphwiggum1 (Jan 13, 2009 2:20 pm) 
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Replying to: mplshondadlr (Jan 13, 2009 3:30 pm) i would like to know where the other poster bought from in socal to use as leverage against the local dealers.
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Replying to: ralphwiggum1 (Jan 13, 2009 4:13 pm) Lets say you're in Oakland and the Fit you want to buy is at Hollywood Honda because they're going to save you $400.00. Assuming you make the Bay area average of $26.00 per hour (just less then $60K). Driving to LA will take about five to six hours which is half a days wages. But then you have to drive back, another half days wages. Thats just in dollars per hour. But, I'm sure you value your free time more then what you earn per hour during the work week and you probably have far better things to do with your time on a Saturday or Sunday. What I suggest is you start emailing dealers in SoCal to get quotes for the Fit you're interested in buying. Then, bring those quotes in to the nearest dealer and see if they'll match it. Good luck
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