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My brother in law just drove a 2006 Pilot 2WD EX-L DVD with running boards, mudguards, wheel locks, and mats off the lot for $31,100.--. I thought this was a smoking deal!!! I would be happy to make the connection to MY Honda pusher... I got three, my brother in law has two and mother in law has an 06 Accord EX... :-) (-: Chris.
After a long search for a 'good price' on a awd ex auto i found a dealer in oregon who would sell me the car for about $700 under inv incl dest.
Because we are not near the dealer at the present time we were going to buy the car sight unseen and then pick it up a few weeks later. his price expires he says on 5-31-06 i guess when the $500 dealer cash from honda also ends.
no problem, even tho i thought about issues with the paint or something like scratches whatever. i asked him how many miles on the car and he told me on the phone 8 miles.
so he sends the purchase paperwork - about 10 days late - and on the odometer statement it says '54 miles.'
my wife thinks and i kind of agree with her that this is not the original car which has probably been sold and the car in question is likely a demo car but it may have been driven over from another dealer.
anyway we are now going to go to the dealer before the end of the month to see any car we buy before we buy it.
it just sounds a bit fishy.
what do you think?
thx mike
Picked up my new LX today, miles=49, they drove it from another dealer because they didn't have the one I wanted at Gardena H. I'm told they need about 200 miles of easy, various speed driving to fully "break in" evenly, so the way I see it, they helped.
My car had a few "rubs", but I don't worry about pristine, it also came with wheel locks, a tray and mud flaps I didn't have to pay for and it's only a matter of time before some idiot bangs it with his car door...so...I'm not going to worry about anything minor.
I hope you get what you want and a good deal! I'm very pleased with mine, I put about another 150 miles on it today getting used to it (getting lost in OC looking for the Container Store and a place to eat). I loved it!
Went for a long drive today, down to OC on PCH to get used to it, easier than I thought in spite of it's size. Really enjoyed driving my new Element! Funny time trying to figure out windsheild wipers...must read book.
Gardena Honda, internet department...lots of talk online, saved me lots of time
comments?
I just need to get used to the "spacial" quality, backed into a post wisely placed at complex to protect outside faucets, significant "thump", thought "darn, there's my first ding!"...got to work and looked, not a mark on it! But I need to go out and practice moving around accurately, backwards.
I was never a fan of cushy cars, don't know why.
One dealer is offering a loaded Element for $21,677 w/o tax, title/plate. I'm thinking they should be able to knock off at least $1,000 on this price if not more.
Thanks...
FYI the dealer - ron tonkin - was very good but it did take hours to get out of there even tho signing the papers only took 10 minutes! the finance person did offer me a 7yr/90000 ext warranty with $100 ded for $1200 and seemed to be surprised when i turned it down.
i fiananced it with honda credit as they had 4.99 for 48 months just for the weekend i think. not great like the 1.9 i got in april of 2005 on my first element but ok for the times.
car drives just like my other one but has different wheels and the audio controls on the steering wheel which is nice.
we really like the gray and blue interior of the arctic blue model.
good luck to all.
m
http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementint.html
And then go to a dealer to just poke around a bit...
Is this decent, or you think I can whittle them down a bit? Looking forward to my Element!
I agree.
"This same assessment goes for the entire Honda line, I would never even consider an LX model over an EX, - ever! "
I agree.
Does that seem reasonable? MSRP is 22.325. Still deciding on what color. Love kiwi but not sure if I will get tired of it over time...
I was quoted $19,700 and after taxes/etc. it came to $21,577. 2.9% for 36 months.
I was pretty happy with the dealership (Northern California), but there was one thing that soured the experience a bit.
After I had agreed to the price and came in to sign papers and fill out the credit application, the finance person informed me that there was an additional $695 charge for the anti-theft system. The window sticker lists "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" as a standard option. So, my question is, did they try to charge me $695 for something that I should have gotten for free? I have a call in to the dealership to ask, but I'd love to hear if anyone else knows about this one...
Thanks!
I'll need MF & Residual for...
06 EX-P
MSRP: $22,325
36 / 12K year
Los Angeles
Thanks in advance!
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kyfdx
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quoted me with 22.5-22.7
19890 Invoice
300 + reasonable Profit
800 + installed option (tire lock and other blah blah)
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+T&T
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22600
:shades:
I still think that I can bring him down by 1K
I quated 21000 (Out of door) and the sales guy tried but could not make it.
I am sure he will agree on 22000 Out of door but want to get little better because I am current grad and gonna pay hafty on APR 10+
as allways any suggetion is warmly wel comed
I would want $2500-3000 off MSRP of these vehicles as they have mediocre resale. Especially with 10% interest. Hit all the sales managers in your area the last few days or so of AUG.
--jjf
quoted me with 22.5-22.7
19890 Invoice
300 + reasonable Profit
800 + installed option (tire lock and other blah blah)
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You mean I should stick to 21000$ (OR even less? )
the dealer quated Invoice Price is 600 less than what edmunds price is. this is what stops me from bringing edmunds in nagotiation.
so far the best price i noticed in this thread is 217XX
so I am thinking if i will get 21.5 with my choice of color i will close the deal.
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ALso my credit is not too great 650+/-5 My credit unions are asking 9.9 & 11.2 is it a good idea to check the rate with multiple sources like e-Loan and dealar financ or just stick to my credit union? because multiple hits on my record can bring it down further.
I have purchased many autos (most of them used fleet cars for my and others businesses and parts, but numerous new cars also and have also sold cars. I am not an expert on credit, but one national source, other than CU's may be desirable, as they are supposed to have the rep of being local and for the little guy, this may or may not be the case. Having the financing out of the dealers hands are a plus.
You'll find that the only true price that matters is ... Price. (with or without taxes for your state---OTD) Working 2 or 3 dealers probably won't do it. Especially by clicking on quick quotes from edmunds, cars.com etc. A Few dealerships in an area pay for exclusive rights for zip codes from these sites and your 2-3 quotes from these will many times be non competitive. (within 100 of each other) Better to use dealer locator from manufacturer site and use Faxes (2nd best emails) to get 15-20 +
I have run across two resources over the years that are useful to car buyers.
1) Braggs fighting chance package (34.00) (Most modern) buy it for your auto, read the market survey and fax as many sales managers in Dallas Fort worth and any other locality you would be willing to drive. Many use emails to internet managers or store managers but the Faxes (following instructions) seem to have a weeding out quality of the turkeys who don't really need to make a sale. You get about 50% response to your 15+ contacts. Easy to do with fax software, addressing them by name and personal fax # (if any) Bragg basically tells it like it is and :
-the fact that new cars are commodities and must be acquired like any commodity (Soybeans, Corn, Wheat etc)putting many managers in a competitive bidding situation, never setting foot in a place except for a test drive, and the winning few bidders.
Walking into dealerships to negotiate the deal is a fools game. In the past and especially now.
- You have no way of knowing what the dealer's true cost is as the invoice has become a rather nominal figure in the last decade. Lotsa profit is in bonus money for meeting sales targets etc at the end of months/qtrs. Braggs method stresses trying 10=20+ dealers in an effort to find 1 or 2 standouts who will sell at a loss/low profit deal just to book a sale. make his numbers toward the end of the month .
-Spend some money on Amazon (may be updated) or save some at the library and eventually read the classic "Dont get taken every time" by Remar Sutton (1981) Been in the business and it is the most accurate description I have run across, excepting a few magazine articles. Also a fun read.
There you have it, for 34.00 and a library card you can learn more than 99% of new car purchasers 95% of salesmen themselves (there is a high washout rate and even I when I started years ago couldn't understand why the store would let go of some cars for a song and stubbornly hold out on others) This info will last you for life.
--jjf
--jjf
Congrats!
hey is this auto or mannual?
and you mean you finally paid 21577+ 695 ?
I am also looking for Ex-p AWD auto Kiwi green.
750 is rather pricey for 2 years extension of 1/2 the warranty (not Bumper-Bumper)? (the factory is 3/56 BB and 5/60 powertrain?)
In any event if it is hondacare (hopefully) D56 (no deductable) warranty it is available from myhondawarranty.com (Saccucci Honda) for $405 (plus a 25 certificate for honda extras or parts)
I Believe your hondacare warranty is cancellable within 60 days so go beat your dealer to refund 350, extend the warranty, just cancel and forgo the warranty or go to Sacucci -- internet.
If not hondacare obviously cancel it immediately (if possible) and possibly get hondacare from Sacucci. If you have 750 to spend look at 80 - 100k warranties available and more years extension than 2.
IMO 750-$405 is also expensive for 2 years of non power train warranty for just years 4 and 5. This may be even less as many will have 80000-100000 K miles by year 5. Add in the fact that the car may get totalled... or worse repoed (++++ does happen folks )
These warranties (even at Sacucci and other internet prices ) should be a poor investment for a honda. (In fact the insurance actuaries bet on it, even with the lower $ they pay for labor)
35-80000 miles should be the sweet spot for any car, and with honda you should be into outer space for reliability (after all, this is why we are coughing up $$ for a honda in the first place right?)
After the initial 35k break in almost any ext warranties can be almost pure profit for most car makers, this should especially be the case with honda.
Most of you should self insure. (esp with 3/36 and 5-60000 powertrain std.)
Just my 2B. (Y'all asked)-- Ive made all the stupid mistakes before to advise others.
--jjf
Hello. I bought a '06 EX 2wd automatic silver with blue trim for $19,050.00 (MSRP=$20,975.00 Invoice=$19,556.00 OTD=$20,019.50 + $750.00 for 5 year 60,000 mile warranty)in NC. Does this sound like a good deal
Hi all
I finally joined the "E" Club and closed the deal at 20485+ T&T(6.25 in Tx ) for
EXP 4WD Auto Kiwi green
I know I paid 500 over but I was tired negotiating with Chinese Manager and Sales guy.
I just gave up and closed the deal I did not had option to go to any other dealer in Dallas because no one else had Kiwi Green color and swap would have added its 100 or 200 extra on it.
Big thanks to JJF for giving me courage to stick to my price.
My own experience at Lute Riley Honda Richardson did not ended up good. The whole place was like a big circus place and as soon as they know you are a big bargain customer everyone starts behaving differently. The manager took 10 minutes to decide weather to throw front window tinting for free or not even after I told him that I know it costs him <60$ I personally liked Rusty Wallis Dallas. I will suggest everyone to try them first.
Unfortunately I will get my car tomorrow because I changed my financing co y’day and need to finish paper work.
Could your let me know which dealer you bought from? I am in OC and looking to buy an Element. Thanks!
jim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-Honda-Element-SC-2WD-Great-Styling-and-Versi- tile_W0QQitemZ190050494724QQihZ009QQcategoryZ80742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Has anyone found an actual dealer selling at this level?