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Honda Fit: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

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#5 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [mauicedar] by jonniedee

Jan 19, 2006 (6:48 am)

Replying to: mauicedar (Jan 18, 2006 9:37 pm)
Might work best if you make a credit card deposit
 
My dealer didn't leave my credit deposit outstanding - it showed up as an active charge - the next day

#6 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [mauicedar] by 3dman

Jan 19, 2006 (10:07 am)

Replying to: mauicedar (Jan 18, 2006 9:27 pm)
Local Honda dealers here in Northern CAL are totally in dark in terms of ordering. One sales manager said that usually 6-8 weeks before the first arrivals the sales staff goes to a seminar to learn everything about the new models. An other dealer would take a none-refundable deposit. I've been following this forum - the best - for a while, learned a lot - thanks guys - and I can't wait to get my hand on a Fit but do not want to be locked in having to deal with one Dealer

#7 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [3dman] by jmurman42

Jan 19, 2006 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: 3dman (Jan 19, 2006 10:07 am)
We just received our initial allocation for the intro of the FIT. Looks like we are getting 3 cars. 1 Base MT, 1 Sport MT and 1 Sport AT. I know that Honda is proposing 50,000 units for the full year, so this should translate to about 5-7 FIT's per month for us. We do about 185-200 per month so the smaller dealerships will be getting less.
 
I certainly forsee a backlog right out of the gate with this car.

#8 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [jmurman42] by dewaltdakota

Jan 19, 2006 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: jmurman42 (Jan 19, 2006 12:15 pm)
Looks like I'll be stopping by my local dealer tomorrow with a check, then.
 
If the bigger dealerships are only getting a few per month, then the chance of getting the model, transmission and color you want within a reasonable timeframe from their initial release date are not looking good.
 
I just want to make sure I get one that was made in Japan, and not one from the initial startup of Fit building in the US.

#9 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [dewaltdakota] by jonniedee

Jan 19, 2006 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: dewaltdakota (Jan 19, 2006 3:02 pm)
I just want to make sure I get one that was made in Japan, and not one from the initial startup of Fit building in the US.
 
Amen to that - Give me 4th year proven Japanese production over all new US product any day!

#10 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [jonniedee] by mauicedar

Jan 19, 2006 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: jonniedee (Jan 19, 2006 6:48 am)
I was referring to the fact that a credit card charge can be disputed if you have a difficult time getting the Dealer to cut a check. Third party pressure helps. Yeah they want the money to hold a place.

#11 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [jmurman42] by 3dman

Jan 19, 2006 (9:47 pm)

Replying to: jmurman42 (Jan 19, 2006 12:15 pm)
jmurman42, it seems you are working at a Honda Dealership, than perhaps you can explain how would one get/order, say a Base model with MT and some of the features that are available on the Sport, like cruse-control, remote entry and fog lights. Does anyone know what options will be offered? I might consider placing an order with a deposit if I got what I wanted. Any suggestions, thanks

#12 of 2637 Re: Purchase strategy [3dman] by jmurman42

Jan 20, 2006 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: 3dman (Jan 19, 2006 9:47 pm)
I Manage the Internet Dept for our dealership, so here's my take on this. please keep in mind we have not seen any accessories or the exact trims of the FIT.
 
Keyless Remote and Foglights should be available as accessories. I say should with some hesitation. Cruise Control...I couldn't say one way or the other. That being said, it will be hard for the dealer to have your accessories by the time you FIT arrives, especially on a new vehicle. It usually takes a couple of months before all of the accessories have filled the pipleline so to speak.
 
Do you plan on doing a Pre-Order with a dealership or waiting until the units start hitting the ground?

#13 of 2637 by 3dman

Jan 21, 2006 (2:35 am)

Replying to: jmurman42 (Jan 20, 2006 2:32 pm)
Given that, as you indicated, it would take a few months before I could custom order a unit, I am pretty much decided to pre-order if I could only find a Dealer in the Sacramneto area that would agree to a refundable deposit. I’ve been looking to buy a hatchback since last summer, but was not sold on anything until I came across the Jazz/Fit. I drive long distances and definitely want cruise control, so I'd go for the Sport model.

#14 of 2637 Re: [3dman] by jmurman42

Jan 21, 2006 (7:10 am)

Replying to: 3dman (Jan 21, 2006 2:35 am)
3dman...here is how I would handle your situation. I would find a dealer close to you where I could speak with the Internet Manager face to face. I would explain that I wanted to place an order now for a later delivery. Order your exact color, and clearly spell out when you want to take delivery and have a Buyers Order printed showing what you'll pay. Our Buyers Orders on pre-orders where we dont know the MSRP say something to this effect "Customer pays MSRP, which is indicated on the Monroni Label"
 
Give them your deposit and go about your life until the build date for your FIT, re-contact the Internet Manager to see if you are on schedule.
 
Ordering for a later date isn't rocket science for any dealer, just make sure it's spelled out.
 
Hope this helps.

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