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I finally believe that the term "Car salesman " should be a cuss word after trying to buy this model from the honda $tealers in the SFO bay area.
One of them sleazball really irked me. I had repeatedly confirmed that I was talking about buying it based on invoice price and he assured me that he will not lose my business on price. Well that was for sure right. He lost my business based on his stupidity and greed. I drove about an hour to get to his location and while my wife and I are trying to ecide on a color he comes and tells me since they are the only $teeler who has these models that they will only work on MSRP.
I walked out of there within 2 minutes. :mad:
Anyways similar stories at all the $teelers in bay area and I am surprised that none of the guys had this in stock and was ready to work on the price.
Finally my wife saw this demo model with 6k miles but fully loaded with all the accessories and the color we both liked. After going back and forth a few times we settled on $38k + tax /lic. The truck has all the accessories that you can select on honda website, and if I add the list price on all of them it comes to about $4100.
So the MSRP on the car is about $45k invoice price is $40k.
The warranty extends to 42k miles so I am happy about that.
Did I get a good deal???
Is there a shortage of 2009 due to 2010 coming soon?
Thanks so much.
1. 13k miles is a whole year and + of miles.
2. They cannot legaly and will not sell it as NEW. Although it may not have been registered ever they will sell it as USED.
3. The Touring models are a little scarce but shop around most $tealers have the demo models and with month-end coming close they will/should work with you, unless you show signs of desperation to them.
4. The invoice price on your option is $37k+change, and they are getting $1500 from Honda. so your cost for a NEW with less than 200 miles should be $35k.
If there are 13k miles then you are asking for trouble electronically and mechanically. even with warranty they can and will blame user for any issues.
If you can wait then try to wait for the 2010's coming in end of June.
However LA might not be a bad bet. Make sure you do not tell the LA sales man that you are from Nor-cal or you will never get a good price. :-)
here are some 2008 pilot ex listed for you to compare your offer...
http://www.carspace.com/bigdadi118/Albums/2009_Pilot_Grille01/2008_pilotEX.jpg/p- - age/photo.html#pic
This is my first ever experience of buying a new car or buying from a dealer. I just gathered some tricks from edmunds and the forums. Please help and give some pointers if you can. Must appreciated.
Thanks, :confuse:
I do not believe bluetooth is available on the EX-L model - I think its on the touring model only. I looked into aftermark nav/blue tooth setups and frankly there isn't one out there that doesn't require you to modify your dash. its the only gripe I have with honda - no nav/bluetooth on the lower models - which makes no sense.
Anyways, I am comparing it with Highlander and they have options on everything on Sports model. So choose the options wisely and I don't have to go to Limited. version.
But the down side is, everything comes with options. Nothing much as standard.
Thanks again for the replies and suggestions guys. Good luck to everyone searching for a good deal. Patience and research is the name of the game.
Honda folks are much more responsive and although all dealers play the same trick, I felt comfortable at honda dealers. Planning to close on a deal on Honda Pilot EX-L @ 31, 800 OTD.
Off the internet only one dealer quoted a price of 30,432 for the car but did not give a trade in value and who knows how many additional costs will be added...
I will be happy to get a 30,000 cost + tax and $4000 trade in...
Can someone tell me if I am being reasonable? I realize there is a $1500 incentive which no dealer ever mentions. I am in Massachusetts. I have heard so many lines: come quick or your color will no longer be available; the person taking the trade in is in today so it is best to close the deal...we are below invoice...etc...
Imagine if you don't have a trade-in then for a 4WD 30K plus tax is a nice price.
At least I think so.
Very happy to buy used (first time ever) and have a couple thousands dollars off and with ONLY 11,000 on a Honda that is practically new.
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L
so far best offer
are selling for $30,065 $450* + tax
I will be going to Kelly Honda to see if they beat the price if so they get the business...I guess practically speaking they will be additional charges of about $500...lets see if I can get $4000 for trade in...
What is your opinion guys ?
Thanks
30,000 in AWD EXL should include dest chrg/ click my username to email me if needing more info
2009 Honda Pilot EX 2WD MSRP $31,161 YOUR Price $26,406 (That’s a $4,759 discount!)
Wheel Locks $112
Documentation Fee $299
SC Sales Tax $300
New Tag $39
Total “Out the Door” Pricing $27,156!!
$29400
$670 destination
$299 doc fee
$30,369 + TTL
I closed a deal on EX-L with RES (which has same msrp as yours for 32,400 OTD
They did not have my color so they are going to get it for me.
Carbuyingtips recommend not to buy a car that is not on the lot.
Do you guys have any such experience? Is it ok to give dealer couple of days?
Of course I have not paid a single dime. But what are the things to look for when the truck gets here?
they must have given you a VIN and miles on the odometer - check those first.
Are there any other recommended options that people have found helpful? I will qualify for a 10% discount on all accessories after the initial purchase.
Elizabeth
still trying to decide between the touring and exl
Elizabeth, I'm with you, but am leaning toward the touring since we have children...I'd love the power liftgate, sunshades, and navigation. It's a shame none of these are available on lower trims.
The accessory prices adding up to $1,000 - I'm not so sure about. Just working from memory, the floor mats can be bought online for about $150, the wheel locks $60, the cross bars $200, cargo mat $65. Don't know about moonroof deflector. There is a built-in one in the vehicle - try that first before you pay extra for an add-on one.
You can check online accessory prices at bernardiparts.com.
your deal sounds. great. I was looking for a deal like that in ny or nj.
where did u buy your 09 ex-l pilot from?
Thanks
If someone has bought recently or has got quotes from dealers in SoCal area, please share the details.
Thanks!
http://automobiles.honda.com/pilot/
These websites show a new 2010 pilot but I do not see the difference witht the 2009 pilot. Has anything changed? Does anyone know? Any new offers besides, 2%, $1,500.00 and lease.
Probably not the best price ever but the Touring models are scarce and so I thought it was a fair price.
If you can settle for an Ex-L I think you can get a really good deal as most dealers seemed to have a bunch of these with 0-2 Touring on the lot.