2014 Honda CR-V Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    zeb615

    your area's high doc fee' of 599 pulls you out of the 1500 to 2400 below price range. Remember this range is just your guide to what most smart buyers are getting across the country. . If you fall a few dollars below this price guide its no big deal. Some area's/ states getting to the 1500 below mark is all you may be able to get.

    So if you like to negotiate and want to try for a lower price here is what I suggest.

    Round up as many dealerships as your willing to travel to 10/12 . Let each dealerships internet dept. know you will buy today for 24.9 or 25k which include dest/ charge. Hold out till month end making your best deal at that time.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Sure.

    Same goes for any add-ons they try to sell you in the finance office when you finally close the deal.

    Bottom line is that it's your money and you're in control until you sign on the dotted line. The best negotiating tactic is the willingness to get up and walk.

    That said, lately a few dealers have been willing to let people walk, but not so much with CR-V deals.
  • zeb615zeb615 Member Posts: 4
    brian125 said:

    zeb615

    your area's high doc fee' of 599 pulls you out of the 1500 to 2400 below price range. Remember this range is just your guide to what most smart buyers are getting across the country. . If you fall a few dollars below this price guide its no big deal. Some area's/ states getting to the 1500 below mark is all you may be able to get.

    So if you like to negotiate and want to try for a lower price here is what I suggest.

    Round up as many dealerships as your willing to travel to 10/12 . Let each dealerships internet dept. know you will buy today for 24.9 or 25k which include dest/ charge. Hold out till month end making your best deal at that time.

    Hi Brian,

    Thanks a ton! I am totally willing to negotiate. Would the 25k include their doc/admin fees in your calculation? I just want to make sure that I'm properly differentiating destination charges and documentation fees. Again, many thanks!
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    zeb615,

    @stever was right on............. Your room with negotiation is that 599 doc fee.

    25k or 24.9k does compensate and make dealerships doc fee a wash on the bill of sale. That should be your target price and goal.

    Make sure every dealer is clear about your 25k price .......... dest/ charge of 830 is included.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    Actually I misread your post on this deal......... there are add on's . Don't expect to get much lower than there 599 doc fee from this dealer. Another dealership with same vehicle without these add accessories is a different story.

    Your add on's if bought online.

    wheel lock..................36

    mudguards..................65

    cargo tray....................90

    window tint.................100 to 150 ...................from a outside shop.

    Above prices are not dealers invoice prices but these prices are the closest to them I know.

    You could find all accessories at @cheaphondaparts.com, or @collegehillshonda.com

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • ise10ise10 Member Posts: 8
    albert5 said:

    hey guys,

    just fyi, just bought a 2014 CRV EX AWD over the weekend in WA state. below is the numbers:

    Vehicle price : 23,300 w/dest + TTL + doc fee (100) + 7 yrs oil/filter change = OTD around $26,100


    I am in washington state too. What dealer did you went to?
    $23,300 for EX AWD sound really good deal.
    also any 2015 deal yet?

  • nick_14nick_14 Member Posts: 24
    Hi Brian or anyone else,

    I am looking to purchase a 2014 CRV EX L with Navigation in Delaware. I am willing to travel 50 miles radius (PA/MD/NJ).
    Any idea what I should expect or strive to get on price?

    Thanks
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    Low end 1500 below dealers invoice price. Higher end 2200 below. Supply and demand and negotiating at months end will help you.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    PA, DE, and NJ 1500 to 1800 below. Md dealers could be lower depending on there inventory.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    nick14,

    DCh Paramus NJ. sold one for close to 1800 below recently . Check there stock and inventory you may be able to get a similiar priced CRV.

    Email or call Krystal Int/ mgr at Auto-Sport Honda Bridgewater, NJ. If they have your model you may be able to make a good deal with them. Excellent dealership. There doc fee's are 299. To make that charge a wash on the bill of sale your asking price to buy the day you call is 1800 below dealers invoice price. This makes your deal 1500 below dealers invoice price.

    Only call dealerships when your ready to buy that day otherwise you wont get there attension or best price.

    Good luck.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • nick_14nick_14 Member Posts: 24

    Stopped by at Martin Honda after work. They did offer 27.5 including document fee for the crv ex l with navigation, but offered 1k below the autotrader trade in value for my trade. Will call the Nj dealers tomorrow. 

  • nick_14nick_14 Member Posts: 24

    Brian, I got the 2014 crv ex l with nav for 27.5 including wheel locks and all weather mats from Martin Honda. They also came up in the trade to where we were only 150 off. 

    Thanks!!! for your help. 

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    nick_14

    Excellent..................... you made a nice deal in DE

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • in_the_hillsin_the_hills Member Posts: 1
    Brian,
    I'm trying to purchase new vehicle; namely 4WD EX CRV in Chicago area. At this very moment the best possible deals to be found are for outgoing 2014 model. While these deals might be significant as years end closes, I would like to buy 2015 model which seams to be more appealing to me for a number of reasons. Since this particular vehicle was introduced roughly about a month ago inventory is much more limited than current model and demand stays rather high. I know that current sales prices are rather 'pumped up', so web sites like Truecar can't be relied on too much when it comes to their classification of good/great and so on price. I'm on the fence at this moment since I have visited few dealers (I know, I should do all negotiations over the phone or online) to test drive car that I'm looking forward to and they do have vehicles in configuration that I would look forward to. Problem is it looks like it's going to be hard to even get under the invoice price (best offer so far) at this point of time. How would you handle this particular situation: new car which most likely will be in fairly high demand - buy now at higher price (lower than average paid posted on mentioned above web sites though) or wait closer until end of year, or maybe into next year? It seems that current price/equipment ratio is pretty good on new model compared to older one and eventually manufacturer will want to later offset somehow current improvements, by i.e. raising price. Most likely better deals for 2015 may happen closer to the same time of upcoming year, but I don't think I will be able to wait long enough for it. Any help would be appreciated.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    in_the_hills,

    If savings is priority a 2014 would be the way to go.

    On the other hand the 2015 is refreshed and a newer model. If your going to sell or trade vehicle within 5 to 6 years definitely go for the 2015 model.

    Invoice price on the 2015 should be your sticking point with all dealers right now. If you could hold out and negotiate via email til Dec you will be able to make a better deal than invoice price.

    Invoice to 1k below should be your target price range in Chicago if you wanted to hold out till Dec, 31. Getting 15 or more dealerships involved in the price wars will help you. Negotiating online with dealers for a couple of months will pay dividends.

    By waiting another month or two Honda Corp. may give a rebate or incentive on the 2015. { probably unlikely but you never know }.

    As Dealer stock rise on the 2015 models they will want to push these models out at lower pricing.

    End of Dec is a great time to buy any new vehicle. End of the 4th Quarter / end of the year sales for all Car companies................. The superbowl of new car buying

    I am looking to sell my 2013 Genesis for the new redesigned 15 Genesis model. Most dealers are asking for 500 above invoice price some at invoice. I will wait and do the same thing I told you. Every month I will email dealers with my target price to buy that day . If it takes me 1 month or 4 I will buy at my price and not the dealers price right now. My window to buy is 4 months. I want the best possible price but that's me. I have over 30 targeted dealerships who I will work with and eliminate them one by one as the months go by. Time is on my side.

    So you like me on the time factor. .......... If End of Dec is your window to buy you tread water til then making your best deal leading up to that month.

    If invoice price is do-able today on a 2015 model and you want the vehicle that's a good deal this month in your area. No need to wait .

    If your willing to wait and play the game do as I say. you will save $$$

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • jason1967jason1967 Member Posts: 3

    Any thoughts on that price? Would really appreciate any feedback. Feeling a bit lost in the process. Thank you!

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    @jason1967
    brian125 said:

    Jason, Your deal is at 1664 below minus dealers doc fee charge?. This is not a great deal nor is it a bad deal.

    Jason negotiate with this dealer and a handful more in your area . There is room for more savings. If supply and demand on your model is not a problem .

    I would call/ email above dealer back telling the internet manager that 26k wraps up the deal today. I would also email every dealer within striking distance with the same 26k I buy today offer . THEN if need be let this month play out making your best deal at................. Months End.

    Push these dealers.


    RE-POSTED

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • jason1967jason1967 Member Posts: 3

    so sorry! Page did not refresh right so missed the comments. Really appreciate the help Brian. Will do!

  • davidardavidar Member Posts: 2
    Hi Brian/anyone,
    Could you let me know if this is a good offer for the Baltimore/Wash region.

    2014 CR-V AWD (no nav/no entertainment) w/ wheel locks, splash guards,door visors, moonroof visor, crossbars)

    $26,455
    $345 (for options installed by dealer total $983 list price)
    $300 dealer processing fee

    $27,100 + .06% tax + title +tags

    Thank you,
    David
  • davidardavidar Member Posts: 2
    Sorry, left out from previous post, this is for an EX-L.

    David
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    davidar

    Good deal. Your in the 1500 to 2k target area. ........ dealer discounted your accessories nicely.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • freddieindenimfreddieindenim Member Posts: 3
    Honda CR-V EXL With Navi, AWD .. OTD price is 28.5 K in Charlotte, NC. Please let me know if it is a good deal?
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    Breakdown your deal?

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • freddieindenimfreddieindenim Member Posts: 3
    Am yet to get the exact values from the dealer. Will let you know by tomorrow. He said he will work around to make it 28.5 OTD.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244

    Am yet to get the exact values from the dealer. Will let you know by tomorrow. He said he will work around to make it 28.5 OTD.

    Please get this info very important.

    Agreed selling price of the vehicle? does this price include the 830 destination charge?

    what are selling dealerships doc fee charge/

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    You will make a better deal in IL. NJ dealership doc fee's range from 299 to 499.

    NY doc fee's are capped at 75 dollars.

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • tikitimetikitime Member Posts: 2

    Brian

    Any pricing advise on the following:

    2013 EX-L with Navi

    9800 miles - one owner.  

    used..not certified.  Very clean carfax. 

    Internet price $23,995 at a Cadillac dealership.

    How much room do you think they can go down?  

    Going to loook at it tonight. 

    Thanks!

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited October 2014
    tikitime

    Invoice price for 2013 w/ Nav and Awd was $28,434

    Dealer will not be in a rush to sell this vehicle a lot lower cause its a Honda. As of Jan 1, 2015 vehicle is a used 2yr old model. keep that in mind. If this car is stolen or totaled in a accident it gets appraised as a 2 yr old vehicle.

    Try to work the lowest price then leave dealership do not buy tonight. . Might be best to tell dealer call me at this price xxx and leave................... let them call you back.


    I would start my negotiations at 22,500 then work up from this number. 23k final offer. Maybe???

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • mozojokemozojoke Member Posts: 2

    Just bought Honda Crv EX at 27,200 out the door in NJ (including doc, tax, finance interest, and everything else). Was that a good deal?

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    break down your deal

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • tikitimetikitime Member Posts: 2
    Went and looked at the 2013 EX-L with Navi....reeked of cigarette smoke. Attempted to do a deal - dealer came up short on trade-in value...and did not even attempt to negotiate. Very odd.. Gave me my keys back as soon as I asked for them. No..let me talk to may manager or anything...I will not be visiting that location again.
  • mozojokemozojoke Member Posts: 2
    brian125 said:

    break down your deal

    Hmmm. I don't remember off the top of my head, but that's the total price that I will be paying. (the price includes all the fee -doc, tax, value of the car, finance charge, etc). Btw it's AWD.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    provide forum with the non guessing numbers leading up to that price then we can comment.

    we have no clue what your states sales tax rate is ?

    we have no clue how much tax you paid on vehicle ?

    we have no clue what your agreed selling price was /

    we have no clue what dealers doc fee charge was ?

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • zeb615zeb615 Member Posts: 4
    Hi everyone,

    I'm in Nashville and I've been negotiating for the past week and a half on a 2014 CRV EX-L FWD (no navigation). The best initial price I received was $25,442 (included phantom footprint and perma plate treatment) + $599 doc fee + tax + title. Now, as the end of the month approaches, the best price I've received is $24, 850 (includes wheel locks, cargo tray, and nitrogen tires ?) + $499.00 doc fee + tax + title which is $692.00 less than where I started. These prices do not include the $500.00 rebate for being a new grad which I think we're eligible for. Waiting and getting a bunch of dealers involved is definitely paying off! Thanks for the advice.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Phantom footprint - so that's the new name for VIN etching eh? New one on me. That and perma plate and nitrogen tires are worth zilch to me (and I'm not too sure about the wheel locks either).

    Did the same dealer knock $100 off the doc fee or is that second offer from a different dealer?

    Good luck and let us know how it goes!

  • zeb615zeb615 Member Posts: 4
    stever said:
    Phantom footprint - so that's the new name for VIN etching eh? New one on me. That and perma plate and nitrogen tires are worth zilch to me (and I'm not too sure about the wheel locks either). Did the same dealer knock $100 off the doc fee or is that second offer from a different dealer? Good luck and let us know how it goes!
    I guess so on the VIN etching.  And I agree about the perms plate and nitrogen tires. 

    The $100 reduced doc fee is from a second dealer. I'll post what we finally end up paying.  Thanks again. 
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Thanks - so that second doc fee is only $400 too high. B)
  • prozario01prozario01 Member Posts: 27
    brian125 said:

    Need some advice on 2015 Touring Model (reason for touring is the need for powered lift gate). Went to a local dealer in NJ to test drive - liked the car, dealer telling me something like 2015 selling around sticker price etc etc. Can give me deals only on 2014. Question is what should my realistic price range? I live in NJ, but i guess can drive to MD area if prices are better.

    Trucar shows $31,690 (assuming that's with dest) - can i expect better than this?


    Target 15/ 20 NJ dealerships call or email each ones internet dept/ manager. let each dealership know you will buy today for invoice price. Negotiate thru months end and see where the deals lie.

    Invoice to 500 above may be the best you could get right now in NJ. The more dealerships you get involved the better chance you have finding a better priced deal. Supply and demand will be in the dealers favor right now.

    If you want to travel to MD email those dealerships I listed below with a buy today price of 750/ below dealers invoice price. You will have your price answers at months end for Oct.

    Odonnell, Pohanka, Jim Coleman, Sport, Shockley, and Browns in Baltimore.

    NY area call

    New Rochelle, Yonkers , Friendly, Bayridge , Honda of Staten Island

    Long Island............................ Huntington, Atlantic, and Honda Manhasset



    many thanks birian
  • aeron1aeron1 Member Posts: 5
    I forgot to say thanks for everyone that has contributed on here. You guys really helped my avoid getting shafted, atleast I think I got a good deal ( :smile:
  • freddieindenimfreddieindenim Member Posts: 3
    Certified 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L Navi, 47k miles - $22,300 in Charlotte NC. What would be the price to ask for? What would be the OTD price?
  • waszwasz Member Posts: 2
    I am in almost exactly the same spot as freddie and I'm feeling frustrated as hell.  I signed up specifically because of this post and it being the only sane place I've read anything online since I've started trying to grind this out.  This is my first real attempt at buying from a dealer and I'm really really surprised at how many are flat out stonewalling me.  Clearly I'm doing something wrong.

    I'm outside Pittsburgh PA area code 15642.  I'm looking for a 2011 or 2012 CR-V EX or EX-L  with low miles, less that 40,000 miles, mostly EX and mostly 2011's.   I'm trying to stick at $18,500 or below as a budget. Which I'm starting to think/realize this is not really viable? 

    The best I've got was $18,800 on a certified 2011 EX with 33,000 miles. This was a price drop of only $100 from the internet price. I've had like 3 dealers smack me with the "Price is the price, online shopping made it that way we can't even talk prices anymore except for maybe a hundred bucks."  It's mind numbing, I tell them the price I have, that I have good credit and can handle my own financing, I have a trade in.  It's all just yep well give us a call some time.

    My questions are, what should I be shooting for in this range price wise?  Will things change drastically if I wait until the end of the year?   Will depreciation come into effect after the new year dropping prices even further?  Is there some other special time or trick I'm missing out on?  I'm kinda surprised that no one gives a crap that it's the 31st.  I had one salesman tell me he'll call me Monday. 

    I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm getting agitated and looking for anything I can get to help me get better at this.



  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    @freddieindenim, I'm assuming you're shopping an AWD. A certified (Honda certified that is, not a "dealer" CPO car) is worth ~$24,273 in a Charlotte zip code. A clean, non-certified one with those miles comes in at $23,117 dealer retail. If you are shopping a FWD or just want to look at our numbers, try this link.

    OTD would be the $24,273 price (or less) plus taxes and doc fees (be careful of those fees; anything over $50-$100 is really too much).
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    wasz said:

    I tell them the price I have, that I have good credit and can handle my own financing, I have a trade in.  It's all just yep well give us a call some time

    Dealers make money packaging loans so you may want to let the dealer know that you are pre-qualified somewhere but you're happy to use the dealer's bank if they can meet or beat your rate.

    You may not be doing anything wrong - dealers in some areas just let people walk. Maybe they are flush with cash, don't have to finance their inventory or they sell enough cars to qualify for any bonuses Honda may have without having to blow them out. In that case about all you can do is expand your search area..
  • aeron1aeron1 Member Posts: 5
    Nice job kcrv2015! I agree that emails and perhaps phone calls are the way to go, especially after you know the trim and color combo that you want. I had to visit a few dealers with my wife to find what would work for the both of us. The 15s were in short supply and moving fast so that made it a little more challenging locating them to check out in person. That wasn't convenient at all since we live in the country. We made a deal at the dealership which I hate to do, negotiating on their turf, but I came armed with pricing info from this thread. I didn't feel a whole lot of leverage with the 15 being so new and with the dealers being low on inventory. I do feel like you guys going after 14s have all the leverage in the world. I felt like we could have maybe haggled it down another $1,000 max if we had the patience, but my wife and I had a vacation planned and needed to make a deal that day if possible. The dealer I bought from probably had close to 40 14s! He only had 4 or 5 15s. I bet these dealers are feeling real antsy to get them 14s gone. Make them come to your terms. Thanks for sharing kcrv2015.
  • ise10ise10 Member Posts: 8
    Great Job kcrv2015 !!! I never want to negotiate at the dealership. always email is best.
    I am waiting until 2014 is all gone. I think probably it will happen on december or january.
    My target price for my ex is $24,500 with splash guard, cargo tray, all weather mat.
    I hope it is possible later.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    wasz said:

    I am in almost exactly the same spot as freddie and I'm feeling frustrated as hell.  I signed up specifically because of this post and it being the only sane place I've read anything online since I've started trying to grind this out.  This is my first real attempt at buying from a dealer and I'm really really surprised at how many are flat out stonewalling me.  Clearly I'm doing something wrong.

    I'm outside Pittsburgh PA area code 15642.  I'm looking for a 2011 or 2012 CR-V EX or EX-L  with low miles, less that 40,000 miles, mostly EX and mostly 2011's.   I'm trying to stick at $18,500 or below as a budget. Which I'm starting to think/realize this is not really viable? 

    The best I've got was $18,800 on a certified 2011 EX with 33,000 miles. This was a price drop of only $100 from the internet price. I've had like 3 dealers smack me with the "Price is the price, online shopping made it that way we can't even talk prices anymore except for maybe a hundred bucks."  It's mind numbing, I tell them the price I have, that I have good credit and can handle my own financing, I have a trade in.  It's all just yep well give us a call some time.

    My questions are, what should I be shooting for in this range price wise?  Will things change drastically if I wait until the end of the year?   Will depreciation come into effect after the new year dropping prices even further?  Is there some other special time or trick I'm missing out on?  I'm kinda surprised that no one gives a crap that it's the 31st.  I had one salesman tell me he'll call me Monday. 

    I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm getting agitated and looking for anything I can get to help me get better at this.




    You are trying to buy the same used CRV that everyone else in the market is trying to buy. It is NOT a "buyer's market" on these. They typically sell for over "book" prices and the nice low miles ones you are looking for get quickly snapped up.

    The stores know this and know there is no reason to "cheap sell" one.

    In the store where I worked our Used Car Manager would routinely pay well over wholesale book at the auctions for nice examples. He knew they would sell quickly.

    Used cars are different than new cars. Maybe toward the end of the month in an attempt to reach some quota, a better deal MIGHT be possible on a new car. This isn't gospel since as a new month BEGINS there is usually a hard push to get a great start on the month.

    I have a couple of suggestions. First, I think you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage by insisting on such low miles. A well maintained Honda with 70,000 miles is going to be as good of a car than one with 40,000 miles and a lot less money.

    Second, does it really have to be certified? I would have NO FEAR in buying a non certified one after reviewing the stores Inspection Report.

    We currently own two CRV's and have owned two others. Great cars and this is what drives the demand. I wish you well in your quest!


  • sparsecandysparsecandy Member Posts: 7
    I am hoping someone can help me. I've never purchased a new car before. I have 20,000 in cash and am willing to finance a small amount for a new car, but obviously want to get the most for my dollars. We got it down between the CR-V and the Escape but leaning towards a CR-V because of the reliability. (We'll be keeping this car for at least the next decade or so - we are a drive it until the wheels fall off sort of family and my last car has not been reliable, so definitely valuing a car without issues.)

    The only problem with the CR-V is that the manual seat doesn't push forward enough for my comfort (I sit very vertical when I drive) so I must have power driver seats. That means in a 2014 or earlier I have to have the EX-L, where in the 2015 model I can get an EX. . Looking at AWD only, everything else in features I don't care about. I live in Columbus, OH and do not need the vehicle until late spring, although I would love to have it going into the winter. We looked at purchasing used (and it is still an option) but can't seem to find any prices on an EX-L AWD that make it worth buying something with 30K miles on it. If we buy used we would not want to finance. Oh, and I graduated college in 2012, so I get the new student thing but only until the end of this year. My husband is also active national guard if that helps.

    In my position, would you
    a) Negotiate for a new 2014 Ex-L AWD and if so when would you purchase and what would you expect to pay?
    b) Negotiate for a new 2015 EX AWD and if so when would you purchase and what would you expect to pay?
    c) Try to find a used '13 or '14 EX-L AWD and if so, how much car should I expect to get for my 20,000 out the door price on used?
    d) Try to find a used '13 or '14 EX or LX AWD and then pay to have the seat changed to power seats. (Is this even possible or recommended?) If so, how much car should I expect to get for my 20,000 out the door price?

    My apologies if this complicated question is on the wrong thread - this thread has been so helpful in letting me know we were correct to walk away from the dealer Saturday who refused to budge an inch off the 27.5k MSRP on the 2015 EX. Ford was at least willing to deal, but their 2013 Escape has already had like 4 recalls on it and I really want a Honda if we can make it work.

    Thank you!
  • waszwasz Member Posts: 2

    wasz said:

    I am in almost exactly the same spot as freddie and I'm feeling frustrated as hell.  I signed up specifically because of this post and it being the only sane place I've read anything online since I've started trying to grind this out.  This is my first real attempt at buying from a dealer and I'm really really surprised at how many are flat out stonewalling me.  Clearly I'm doing something wrong.

    I'm outside Pittsburgh PA area code 15642.  I'm looking for a 2011 or 2012 CR-V EX or EX-L  with low miles, less that 40,000 miles, mostly EX and mostly 2011's.   I'm trying to stick at $18,500 or below as a budget. Which I'm starting to think/realize this is not really viable? 

    The best I've got was $18,800 on a certified 2011 EX with 33,000 miles. This was a price drop of only $100 from the internet price. I've had like 3 dealers smack me with the "Price is the price, online shopping made it that way we can't even talk prices anymore except for maybe a hundred bucks."  It's mind numbing, I tell them the price I have, that I have good credit and can handle my own financing, I have a trade in.  It's all just yep well give us a call some time.

    My questions are, what should I be shooting for in this range price wise?  Will things change drastically if I wait until the end of the year?   Will depreciation come into effect after the new year dropping prices even further?  Is there some other special time or trick I'm missing out on?  I'm kinda surprised that no one gives a crap that it's the 31st.  I had one salesman tell me he'll call me Monday. 

    I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm getting agitated and looking for anything I can get to help me get better at this.




    You are trying to buy the same used CRV that everyone else in the market is trying to buy. It is NOT a "buyer's market" on these. They typically sell for over "book" prices and the nice low miles ones you are looking for get quickly snapped up.

    The stores know this and know there is no reason to "cheap sell" one.

    In the store where I worked our Used Car Manager would routinely pay well over wholesale book at the auctions for nice examples. He knew they would sell quickly.

    Used cars are different than new cars. Maybe toward the end of the month in an attempt to reach some quota, a better deal MIGHT be possible on a new car. This isn't gospel since as a new month BEGINS there is usually a hard push to get a great start on the month.

    I have a couple of suggestions. First, I think you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage by insisting on such low miles. A well maintained Honda with 70,000 miles is going to be as good of a car than one with 40,000 miles and a lot less money.

    Second, does it really have to be certified? I would have NO FEAR in buying a non certified one after reviewing the stores Inspection Report.

    We currently own two CRV's and have owned two others. Great cars and this is what drives the demand. I wish you well in your quest!


    I'm actually seeking out the non certified ones now. I had a feeling I was barking up the wrong tree and trying to buy something everyone else wanted to buy too. I don't have the experience to know that for certain, I appreciate you filling me in. I'm going to change my expectations and forge on ahead.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Well, good luck. I hope the right car comes along.

    All Hondas have great resale value but CRV's seem to top the list.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited November 2014
    @sparsecandy, I've had great luck buying new and driving them forever (between 10 and 17 years for three new ones since '82). But I also had great* luck with a used Subaru that I got in '03 and only sold it this year to downsize to one (newer) car.

    I dunno, late model used cars are pricey - you can compare prices here and play with the numbers, but if I could swing the extra cost, I'd go new (naturally the car we just downsized to was a high mileage '09 but it was only $10k and we wanted a van for moving cross-country. Who knows, maybe it'll be in the stable for years).

    To play with the numbers, you can select Make|Model|Year above and look at True Market Value (and invoice). To find used car values, click on the Used Cars link below.

    If we do dump the current van next year, it'll be because of the seats (and we really don't need all that room anymore). It's hard to get a good idea of seat comfort until you get to do an all day drive somewhere so take your time with that. *The Outback hurt my back after two hours and the current van has a 6 way power seat and a lumbar but it still doesn't fit me right. The last van had a 4 way manual seat and it was perfect.

    Maybe ask the dealer to let you take a CR-V home overnight.
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