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What people that wait a year to buy a CR-V really save? $500 or more?
First of all, when you wait a year, you get a 08 CR-V, not 07 CR-V. Big difference in value.
Second, if you determine that your payment would be $500 if you bought the car this year, you can put that money aside and after a year you'll end up with $6000.
Third, you save those aforementioned $500 because you didn't buy the car for the MSRP.
Fourth, if you incur even $2000 in repairs in that year + say $3000 depreciation of your current vehicle you still end up $1500 ahead AND you have a '08 vehicle, not the '07.
If you add those $1500 to the down payment which you'd apply to your vehicle anyway, your payments/interest/everything would be much lower (again for a newer type of vehicle).
Anyway, what I am trying to tell to everybody, while CR-V might be in demand and cost a little under MSRP - wait and you'll get it for less. Sooner or later. That's why you're here. To save money.
How is your RAV4 doing? I received my EX-L AWD last week and am having a great time. I paid $1360 under MSRP and am very happy with it. I am still in the break in period and got 27 mpg for an MN-WI trip. We had 2 snow storms here in the last 10 days and the CRV was a pleasure to drive through unplowed roads. It was well worth waiting for the CRV. I almost went in for a RAV4 at one stage.
I waited for some time to reply to this message (click on the link to what I am replying to (#4291).
It turns out that in the recent Consumer Reports, that car that I bought(small SUV) ranks better than CR-V. And they should know, they test cars and SUV's high and low, left and right.
I will use this analogy, you get more standard features and a higher quality vehicle than any other vehicle at the same price.
if you want to wait go ahead but there are no9promises that you can get that deal, and too be honest why would you buy an inferior vehicle for roughly the same price just because you will not pay MSRP???"
Replying to #4285:
Ditto!
So, hondaguy, go and buy the famous March issue of Consumer Reports and see who's got an inferior vehicle. :P
Glad to hear from you. Sorry for not responding immediately, I had some cleaning up to do. This guy thrashed me so badly back in January that I couldn't resist but... Never mind.
But I am glad you finally got what you wanted AND paid less than MSRP! That's what I have been preaching all along. Why not get what you want for less. You still get a good vehicle like the next guy who paid $1360 more. And doesn't that feel good? Now you are covered for gas, at 27 mpg, that $1360 will buy you a lot of gas.
I hope you enjoy your new baby for a loooong time to come. You should also try MN-UT trip. Many good off-road trails to drive our cars on, get some dirt, scratch that new shiny paint, get some rock chips on the windows.
Naah, rather not. If you ever drive by - wave...
$24,645 - list with destination
84 - wheel locks
118 - splash guards
24,847 - total sticker
23,975 - PAID
$ 872 - Below Sticker
In IL the document fee is not required by law but may be charged and is limited to $58.48. State tax is 7%, County Tax is .75%, license and title fee was $80. I realize the wheel locks and splash guards are highly over priced. I traded in a 1999 Accord in good condition with 107,000 miles and got $4,750. Financing was 6.9% for 5 years through Honda. There was some "fuzzy math," going on, but this is what the deal boiled down to. Perhaps I didn't do a great job of negotiating, but they had what I wanted, I was anxious and so far I'm a happy CR-V owner. This may be helpful to other prospective buyers. Any thoughts?
I am in a suburb of Chicago too and am in the market for a CR-V. I am curious what dealer you got yours from. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Chris
Wheel locks are $20 at pep boys and just as good.
Honda offical Wheel locks are $30
http://www.handa-accessories.com/crvext07.html
I bought mine at Community Honda in Orland Park, IL (SW suburb, Cook County). I really didn't bargain too intensely. I would just advise you try to get them to keep any trade-in, markdown from sticker price, and financing as separate figures. I find that's the easiet way to really see what you're really getting. Many people say don't trade in -- sell it yourself. I didn't want that hassle, plus you don't pay sales tax on the trade-in amount. I qualify this with the warning that I'm no expert. Hope this helps.
Chris
My friend you deserved to be thrashed back in January and you do not as well but I will refrain. you talk about consumer reports blah blah blah. They are a great publication but alas they are just 1. Do your research and you will see that almost every single automotive publication rates the CR-V is rated higher by both the pros and the public.
have fun with your Rav4 and good luck
cwk23@hotmail.com
with Black Exterior and Tan/Ivory Interior.
MSRP($27395 - $500 (With No Charge Tint and Pin Stripe))
Honda Care 8Yrs / 120 K Miles -- $985 (After getting the dealer to match the Internet Quote)
Now i need to get some accessories.. like the Mats..etc and also on my list are
(1). Auto Dimming Mirror
(2). IPOD Adapter
(3). Fog lights
(4). Roof rack
For (1) / (2) -- Has anyone bought them Online and got it installed @ places like car toys.?
If so, is it fairly simple?
I'm hoping to get a CRV EXL noNav black (or white) by the end of March. any advice on how to buy? does having TMV really help since CRV's so poplular? is putting $500 hold deposit effective? Thanks.
If you're in grayslake you should check out Rosen Honda. They're in your backyard & They have a great internet dept to work with.
However still have one concern about my experience with the dealer..
We happen'd to see the EX-L With NAVI available with a dealer in the Ft Worth Area in our desirable color.
On Day 1 -- We stopped at the dealership to check out the vehicle.. Saw it with 2.9 Miles on the ODO.
We were told that we cannot test drive that evening as some sort of inspection was not done on the vehicle
after it was off the truck. Since the sale price was OK with me.. I signed some papers for registration .. etc
with the deposit -- To come back with the finance the next day and drive the vehicle.
One of the document was "Odometer Disclosure" -- Printed with 7 Miles, After checking with them that they need
those 4 miles to get the Inspection done.. I signed the document.
On Day 2 -- All the paper work was done in 20Mts, got the vehicle hand'd over. When i looked at the ODO -- I
saw 15 Miles on it.. Did not argue with the Sales person much.
Waiting on the Dealership manager for a survey.. Is there anything that i can do in this regard and get some
leverage out of it..
They could have put some miles on it checking it out and filling it up with gas for you - or - some other customer could have taken for a test drive. You'll never know, and really will never care.
Those 8 miles in a month will be water over the dam and long forgotten, you have much more important things to worry about.
Now that first parking lot dent you get, that'll make you mad!
The cars come off the trucks with 3-4 miles on them. They drive them around a track at the factory.
Then we are required to do an intense Pre-Delivery Inspection before we sell them. Customer's can't drive them until this has been done.
The techs are required to drive them to check for anything amiss. They should have at least ten miles on them.
Yes, the dealers should have made sure the odometer reading on the Purchase Order was correct, but why would this be a big deal?
And,why would anyone think this should cause "leverage" when giving a survey?
Sheese, people, life is short!
Say, at $0.45 per mile (including gas), that's $3.6. They filled up your gas tank before delivery, so we are talking at most a $2 reimbursement?
Just enjoy the car
Looking for a BLACK/IVORY 2007 CR-V w/ NAV
I'm in Northern California (Bay Area) and below are the best quotes received so far. Are these about right?
(The first quote has the exact car in stock right now and provided a VIN #)
07 CRV EX 2wd is $22,802.00+all fees or $24829.42 OTD.
07 CRV EX 2WD is $22,702 plus tax & license OTD
Thank you.
Would you discount a car that you can't keep in stock?
And the "Leverage" -- I mean is trying to get a decent discount on accessories.. (Definitely not to screw the survey or anything of that nature)
And why do i make a "BIG" Deal -- Becoz i paid MSRP leaving close to $2500-$3000 to the dealer (Dont they have an obligation to be sincere on paper?).. Had they told me that on Day 1, I would have gladly said OK -- Why have me sign a piece of paper?
If it makes you feel better, paying MSRP did NOT give the dealer 2500-3000 in profit.
You like me read these posts on a regular basis. It seems to me that everyone here is either trying to get a good deal,or have gotten a good deal or just upset that a dealer would not budge off of MSRP. Your comment: "Would you discount a car that you can't keep in stock?" is a good & fair statement to the mindset of a lot of dealers. My question, in your experience how many people do you think (percentage wise) just walk into a dealer find a car they like & pay full sticker?. I am just curious from a dealers point of view. Thank's in advance.
I have been reading posts on this forum. I found it very helpful so far. Planning to buy 07 CR-v in CT (Hartford). Please share your experience if any one from Hartford.
-thanks in advance.
As soon as Honda told me "MSRP" or no deal, I said "no deal" and move onto purchasing a different brand and just as good.
Honda and Toyota are becoming too arrogant and as far as people keep on paying MSRP just because they believe there are no other choices...well you know the rest.
Keep your options open and buy what you like and not what is popular. Popular is expensive and not necessarely the best.
There are underrated good vehicles out there but you need to get to know them and spend sometime in researching.
If you just wake up one day and say "honey, let's go buy a car".... well i,m sure you will be screwed.
If there is no discount, try your Suzuki GV, Hyundai SF, Mitsubishi Outlander, etc. There are great options if you look around.
The cars you listed as "just as good" and "great options", are NOT just as good. Also, they depreciate like a rock and you will pay later when you trade them in or try to sell them.
You still have not answered CRVME3??? Question on MSG. #4694.
Actually, this happens pretty often on cars like CRV's. People do their research and understand the market.
No reason to do this!
The great options are just as good (i'm not a salesman) and depreciation is just BS if you plan on keeping the vehicle.
Also, a Honda will require a 5 to 7K more money at front than the great options available and then the car will sale for more....hahaha. Of course.!
I will rather save the 5-7K at front and sale the "great option vehicle" for less.
Do the math.
If you pay MSRP you are being raped !!.
Worst a potential buyer can do is to "sell the car themselves" before they walk into the dealership.
Here is the deal I was offered. For 07 CR-V 4WD LX $23,883 (vehicle + Tax + Ttl ).This in Manchester, CT. Please advice me.
-thanks.