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The only other advice is to make sure you have everything in writing, pre-approval for financing, etc.. even if you plan to buy locally.
can u provide state , taxes , doc fee and selling price would be helpful
I forget what the doc fee is but that is irrelevant because you add that in to get the true selling price.
Once everything is agree upon the selling dealer will send you a Buyers order with all the particulars.... make, model, vin, price breakdown, etc. Once you review and it all looks kosher you & dealer sign paper work then leave a deposit if needed till you get to dealership or vehicle arrives .
If you contact 20 dealers in many area's asking for there best price or a Target price to buy that DAY here is what you'll get........ you will end up with 3 to 5 dealers competing for your business. Some dealers wont respond , some wont do a deal by phone, or online , some are bad dealerships who play games. If and when you go that route let me know I will give you contact numbers for dealers in MA and dealers in many area's.
Since time seems to be on your side I would be prepared to buy and pick up this vehicle by the last day of any month or end of 2nd quarter which is Sat, June 30th.
If I was you John and from many years buying online, by phone, if your savings isn't substantially MORE stick to a smaller Honda dealership radius. I'm always around if you need help....... Unless the car Gods come for me 1st.
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I'm in Myrtle Beach playing golf till end of June . Come down and I'll walk you thru a Honda dealership then you could drive 10 hrs back East & really break in your new Accord.
I have a loaded 50k 2013 R-spec Genesis sedan with @429 hp.. you might want to buy instead .. sits in my garage when I come down to S.C.............. 18k miles, still looks showroom.
@bluemkn57cars..... here in S.C Accord deals are not as good as MA, MD, or CA.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
tks again Brian for your help and great car buying advice as always ..............john
I forget what the doc fee is but that is irrelevant because you add that in to get the true selling price.
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Word of advice to all & @sdouc99............. Beware high doc fees cut into your car deal. All dealerships doc fee charges are added in after your final agreed sales price and dealer is writing up buyers order .
That's why I always preach know your states / dealers doc fee charges, especially if your state does not cap / regulate them. You always need to ask each dealer what they charge before agreeing on a sales price.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/what-fees-should-you-pay.html#chart
A few states sales tax have creped up a little.
Some States DMV fee's are higher also that may need updating .
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Yes, Good job that's how you do it!!! you explained it better this time in your post.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Current Honda offers are: 1.9% for 24 - 36 months and 2.9% for 37 - 60 months. They need to bring back the 0.9% offer soon. That will help drive up sales along with flex cash.
MSRP: $31,200
Discount: $3,506
Price: $27,694
OTD: $29,600 (tax and $244 doc fees)
Thanks
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Email me the exact vehicle your looking for & a 2nd choice of color if any . Would you be willing to go To Hidy Honda for a manuel sport ?
Check out price Honda in DE...... I'm told a few manual models coming in . I know the sales mgr but not sure how much better they will do than NJ or PA.?
The key to making the best deal is being ready to pull the trigger today if need be. Sometimes when I'm looking to buy for myself I may start the buying process 1 to 2 month early with a target price in mind. .
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
I appreciate your time and effort helping me along .. a million thank you's...............john
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Sloane told me they had vehicle, gave me a great price when I arrived the car was not there, wrong color , the price they quoted had add on fee's plus price did not include freight fee.
So feel free to spread the word to anyone in MA or in the Northeast. I just hate some of these slime ball salesmen. Not sure who in their right mind will still fall for these dumb tricks, but that really pissed me off when it happened.
- Do your research and make sure you have all the information at your finger tips to make an informed decision
- If a sales guy or a dealer is not being forth coming with information, move on to the next one until you get answers to your question(s).
- Always make sure you have a backup dealership, in case the one with the best offer ends up pulling a bait and switch on you.
- Do not be afraid to walk out of a dealership if things do not seem right or you are being taken for a ride. Some dealers like to tell you that their offer is only valid for 24/48 hours. That's BS and a sales tactic to force you into making a decision right there on the spot.
- Read all the paperwork while in the finance office. Make sure all the numbers add up. Once you sign on the dotted line, you cannot claim ignorance or request a refund.
Good luck and hope folks land some deals at the end of the month.Hi. Would you happen to know when the 2019 models usually start arriving on dealer lots?
thank you.
2018 Accord models have not sold like last year with plenty of stock still sitting on dealers lots across the country . I'm figuring middle/ late October................ just my guess?
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
On a side note, I'm going to wait and see whether Honda Flex cash returns next month.
Thanks.
I have learned my lesson to only step foot in a dealership to either test drive a car or sign paperwork after doing most/all negotiating online.
Are you still in the market for a TLX? If yes, what dealership(s) are you working with?
What message do most usually send out?
- Dealer doc fees
- Title and registration fees
- Any other fees
Those dealers that do not respond with a price quote but instead ask you to come in, just tell them thanks but no thanks and move on.
Once you start narrowing down dealers with the best price, you can use some of tactics listed in this forum or use this trick: Only do this if you are going to buy the car within 24 hours - Tell the dealer(s) that are still in contention you will buy TODAY from whomever gives you the lowest price. This will save you time and headache instead of trying to negotiate while at the dealership.
Once you have a deal in writing, always confirm everything before walking in. Most dealers have online credit applications (if you are financing through them) that can be filled out before you walk in to sign the paperwork. Please read some of my top 5 suggestions I posted earlier. Always have a backup dealership in case your first choice plays games or does a bait and switch at the last minute. Be prepared to walk out at anytime if things do not seem right. At the end of the day, it is your money.
Good luck.
@bluemkn57cars Do I use the 'contact us' feature on a dealers website or do I contact a person for example Owner/General Sales Manager/Sales Manager?
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Also, really random question: Why do people buy the accord when you can lease a BMW for the same price? Just curious because I'm still on the fence between leasing a BMW 330i or just getting the 2.0 sport. I know financially, it's smarter to go with a purchase for the long haul, but besides that, is there a significant difference? I love both cars, so, I'm torn.
Just out of curiosity, I see many people post here and buy EX-L. Just wondering is extra ~$2k worth it? I don't see major differences between EX and EX-L beside, leather seats, premium sound and memory driver seat.
Thanks
The Accord Sport 2.0 has an msrp of about $31,000. The BMW 330i comparably equipped has an msrp of about $43,000.
After 3 years the Accord is likely to keep about 56% or its original value.
After 3 years a BMW 3-series keeps about 38% of its original value.
As you say, you can buy an Accord for maybe around the same price that you can lease a BMW. But at the end of the BMW lease you don't have a downpayment on your next car, while with buying an Accord you do have a downpayment on your next car.
BMWs are great, and for a long time I had a fantasy of owning one. But they aren't known for their long-term durability or reliability. And so keeping a BMW long term is pretty risky financially.
Almost all Accords can go for 10 years and 100,000 miles with only routine maintenance.
That's why imho many people who can afford a BMW go for an Accord instead.