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I am wondering which dealer would that be, it looks like a good deal to me if the price is out of door price.
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I just got a quote from Boch Honda - Norwood, Mass:
The price for the Accord Sedan EXL AT NAV is $23,585 including destination. This price is good for the month of May.
Hope this helps,
Jim
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Nah, you did just fine. You still got a great price on a great car. The holdback is much less on the LX SE than on our EX V6, so your dealer couldn't afford to go into it as much (or at all). Anyone who pays invoice minus 750 is getting a good deal.
The problem is that you are ASKING for quotes. You should be GIVING quotes. Granted, there are several ways to go about getting a great price. One option I would consider is to find the Edmunds (or KBB) invoice, subtract $750, and that is your quote. Start calling fleet managers and say, for example: "I am buying a Accord EX V6 in the next 24-48 hours and I will buy from the first dealer who agrees to a price of $24,368 plus tax, title, and license." When a dealer agrees then make sure the car has no other options that will cost you anything, ask what is the doc fee (I paid $50 doc fee because price was so good), and arrange to pick up your car. Simple. Don't be discouraged at rejections. Or read my post from yesterday and use that method.
In most areas it is unusual to see the prices paid here posted on the internet or given as initial internet quotes. These prices won't find you, you have to create them for yourself (if it was TOO simple then everyone would be buying at these prices). 23,400 is horrible for an EX-L AT. Drive 3 hours down to Frank Kent Honda in Fort Worth and you can get a EX V6 for 24,000. Or you can get a EX-L for 22,000 even. You do not have to bargain for these prices. Just call up my guy (referenced in yesterday's LONG post) and say that you will buy from the first dealer who meets that price. Done. He has 10 EX-L sedans on the lot and 18 EX V6 sedans. But before you do that, make the same phone call to your dealers up there. Don't cower when any dealers question your price. Confidently restate it and kindly ask them if they are interested. You can tell them you already have that quote, but it is from a out of town dealer, and you thought you would check if any dealers in town wanted to match it. Otherwise you will go with the deal you have. Let me know how it goes.
Just play the game.
HOLY COW, that's a good price! Invoice is 23,016, so that's about $1530 under invoice. That eats up ALL of the $750 dealer incentive from Honda and the $765 holdback. They must really be desperate to sell out there if you consumed ALL of the holdback. I guess they will still get other volume incentives, etc. from Honda. Are you close to actually buying the car at that price?
I just wonder if anyone on this board has experience on negotiating the price of Honda backed extended warranty along with new car purchase and would like to share it or refer to some resources for reference.
Many thanks in advance.
Or "CALL AWAY." :-) I bought my car entirely over the phone, by talking to the fleet managers. The paperwork had already begun by the time we arrived to pick up our car. I will NEVER negotiate at the dealership again (unless I am talking directly to the fleet manager). Generally, the sales team and the fleet managers operate independently, and have two different goals. The sales team is looking at profit per car (the salesman's commission depends on it). The fleet manager probably makes a decent salary with a commission based on the number of cars he sells, not the profit on each one.
I'm telling you, that the phone is the way to go. I had tried the internet previously, and through the phone I got faster responses and the whole process accomplished quicker. Sitting at a dealership with a salesman, while he runs back and forth between you and the sales manager is for suckers. :-)
I don't like looking a gift horse in the mouth, but something smells fishy... :confuse: Why are prices so low these days? Is it because dealers are running out of 2006 inventory, or is it because the 2007 models are coming and they need to move inventory.
So, that's what I'm guessing, but regardless, it's good for those of us in the market for an Accord.
Also, imho, skip the "First Place Finish" sales pitch and put the dough in your pocket.... 500 bucks will buy you 3 or 4 professional detailings over the next few years !!!
$21550.00 cost of car incl dest
$ 1077.50 MA tax
$ 273.00 doc fee plus plates
$ N/C pin stripe
$22900.50 TOTAL
I would definitely recommend Clair and internet communication is the way to go. And the car looks great in the driveway. Can't wait to use it this weekend.
So what I am basically asking is this a good price or could I do better for the car even with the $599.00
THE DEALER SERVICES FEE CHARGED COVERS THE COST ASSOCIATED
WITH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND SERVICES:
- Preparation of titles and MSO's for reassignment
- Preparation of paperwork for registration transfer and new registrations
- Notarization of all documents that require notarization
- Preparation and maintenance of all records with compliance of federal regulations requiring the FTC Buyer's Guide
- Preparation and maintenance of all records in compliance with state and federal laws regarding odometer disclosure
- Processing all extended service contract policies and refunds
- Receipting, tracking and depositing all monies
- Preparation of all bank documents for bank processing and finance transactions
- Visa / Mastercard / Discover and American Express credit card processing
- Usage charge for Equifax and/or Experion credit inquiry services
- Verification of affidavits for PIP / liability insurance in compliance with state regulations
- Collection and payment of state and local taxes
- Verification of collision and property damage insurance for banks, credit unions and leasing companies
- Collection and disbursement of state waste tire fees / lead acid battery fee
- Cashiers check, wire transfer and bank handling fees
- Postage and handling for the mailing of any documents listed
- For deals that do not require the entire amounts of the fees to cover the above items the balance will be credited as an additional dealer profit
Thanks for sharing your experience. May you let me know if the quoted plan is a silver/gold/platinum?
I did not buy an Accord yet, but went to a dealership for a test drive. After that, per my inquiry, the finance people told me that they only sell Platinum plan of the extended warranty to 2006 Accord and the price range was around $1400-$1700. Based on my experience of previous purchase of other car's extended warranty, I know this price is negotiable. But, since this is my first time dealing with Honda dealer, I just don't know what the base line is that I could negotiate with.
So welcome more inputs.
Thanks.
had tried unsuccessfully to beat that price in portland. sub $19k prices available elsewhere in the US seem to be tough to come by in this region.
I ran into the same sales pitch that you did -- I had to ask them 3 times for the HondaCare warranty info before they believed that I wouldn't fall for their shell game. btw, you can check out the prices of the HondaCare warranties at www.hondaacuraworld.com (no, I do not work for them - I found out about them through acuramdx.org)... good luck, and don't give into the sales pitch tactics !
.....second opinion: hondacuraworld.com (AKA Ray Laks Honda) 6/80/100 HC EW $584 - - - 2005 AV6 6M Coupe last fall............
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new ones will be here soon. Thanks.
regards.
Can't wait.
what do you guys think?
which one is the better deal considering the gas price is so high now in Cali...
did you guys get any freebies like oil changes, trunk tray, cargo net, mats when you got the Accord?
please post some comments and advice...
Also, how much did you pay for the extended Honda Care warranty?
Thank you all very much, any comment will be greatly appreciated!