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2413 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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Mr. Fix-It, Thank you for your reply. I just wanted some reassurance that driving up quotes at the last-minute isn't the official business model at every dealership. I am certain that XXX Honda has been able to sell the 2009 Honda Fit Sport Automatic to customers for more than $15,900, and understand that selling one to me at that price may not have been a top priority when there are countless other customers who will pay sticker or invoice and won't haggle over a few hundred dollars. I simply hoped that once the price had been confirmed for my specifications, I would be able to complete a purchase at that price a few hours later without any further mark-ups. In addition to making a modest profit on the vehicle after documentation fees and holdback (and any hidden profits or bonuses of which Internet-savvy customers aren't even aware), you would have established a business relationship with a first-time car buyer with a network of friends and family who will be looking for dealership recommendations in the future. Perhaps with the gauntlet of salespeople that a customer must run before completing a deal, this is just a case of poor communication and too many cooks spoiling the soup. Whatever the case, it was a very inconvenient end to the workday for my wife and me, and it came on the heels of a two-week delay in getting confirmation from an insurance adjuster that our car had been totaled. I appreciate your response and your attention to the matter. To cut a very long story short, Mr. Fix-It called and explained that I had been spot-on about being a low-priority customer at that price, because his sales manager was never authorized to quote a price that low on a vehicle that wasn't already on the lot. In the end, however, he thanked me for my understanding and offered to locate the vehicle at $15,900. Since my wife had practically cried when it seemed that she had forever lost her chance to drive an eggplant-colored spaceship, I put aside my righteous indignation and accepted the gesture. So, that's the long-winded tutorial on how to get a 2009 Honda Fit Sport Automatic in Blackberry Pearl for $17100 OTD. I'll let you judge for yourself whether the phone calls, the deforestation of countless e-trees, a two-day delay in securing transportation, and a mopey wife is actually worth $592 and your pride. For me, it was. But for people with something better to do with their time, just take $17600 if you can get it. You'll live longer. |
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Deals are around and can be obtained as just picked up, over 4th July weekend in the just-outside-southwest-of-Boston area, a 2009 HFS Auto transmission for $1K below invoice at $16,218 (everyone knows $17,820 MSRP, with $17,211 invoice) with NO Honda Financing Corp (HFC) financing tie-in, with inspection sticker and full tank of gas, storm silver metallic (toss-up with tidewater blue metallic). Went this holiday weekend to the same interPLANETary dealer. $16,218 298 doc fees (hate'm, but gotta pay'em) 811 governor's sales tx 5% still 110 new registration and plates $17,437 OTD Complete As you likely know, if went with Honda Financing Corp could have gotten an extra $500 off with the HFC promo going on until tomorrow 7/6/09. Also $418 remote starter with 3 year warranty was available (vs. about $600). Dealer reps (every one of them we dealt with) were very nice, polite, and did not treat us negatively because we got a good price. The place was crowded. They saved us from the grueling hours and trips to comparison shop. Provided us plenty of ice cold Poland Springs waters during our time there on a hot day.....and they have recycle receptacles for the empty bottles. So, go buy there by specifically contacting that dealer in advance through the Honda.com internet site for getting local quotes and get your chance to ring the bell! |
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Replying to: 1234abc (Jul 03, 2009 12:12 pm)
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Replying to: sunandshine (Jul 08, 2009 1:35 pm) The original deal was $17,900, if we took the Honda Financing. But we got a better interest rate at a credit union here, so decided against that. So overall, instead of paying $18,490 OTD, we got it for $18,000. This also included a free GPS unit, 2 free oil changes, 2 free tire rotations, 6 free car washes and owner's clinic. This was not the best deal but all the dealers we went to in the area were offering 17,900 and above. The lowest we got was 17,500 but the dealership is 25 mi away from where we live and there were not giving any extra frills. This dealership from where we bought the car from is just a mile away from where we live and we liked the salesman. Plus she agreed to give all those extra frills which may amount to close to $300. Overall, I am happy with my Pearl:)
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Replying to: sunandshine (Jul 08, 2009 1:46 pm)
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Thanks so much for posting... I'll be looking into a Fit at the end of July when the clunker bill gets its final footing. For the people near Boston... when does 5% turn to 6.5%? I was looking into buying from Honda of Boston in Everett or Honda North in Reading. Would I have luck there? Great recaps & prices paid guys. I won't budge on OTD 17,500... I simply do not need the car. |
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Replying to: cars_phoenix (Jul 09, 2009 7:56 am) |
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The best I can do so far in central NJ has been $16,300 for a FIT sport auto. this is before destination charges etc. I have tried Planet, Madison, Hillside and VIP. any ideas ?? |
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Replying to: scottc3 (Jul 03, 2009 12:43 pm) Go to Andersons Honda in Palo Alto and be firm with $15888. I paid cash and got that deal. Andersons is advertising one AT Fit Sport for $15988 (Model GE8849EW #020981) which tells me that you might be able to get it for even lower than $15888. Try starting at $15688 which would get you $17.5K OTD. Speak to the fleet manager and be prepared to get in your car to leave. That's what we did when he told us to come back in and gave us the $15888. See the details of my deal on post #2162 and don't be skeptical of my deal.
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