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Are you upside-down on the Escape? If so factor that into the financial picture. Also consider whether you'll be happy switching from an SUV with a big cargo capacity to a small sedan. I made the mistake a few years ago of switching from a minivan to a small hatchback, and learned later my wife really liked driving a minivan (although she didn't complain about the hatchback when we bought it).
When i told him i didn't want it he said he would only charge me $1300. Said this would only be $100.00 above his cost of $ 1200. What is anybody elses experience on the cost of warranty?
Thanks
So I have a few questions:
1. I am in Chicago IL, and there is an 8% extra tax to lease versus purchase, which would make the leasing monthly payments higher. Are there any disadvantages to the Leadership program? I would likely purchase additional GAP coverage for $500 in case, which is mandatory with a lease, but recommended with the Leadership program.
2. How much should I put down? I can put down up to $3000, which would keep the monthly payments at around $250, but if I put $1500-$2000 the payments would be closer to $300/month. I know overall it's probably about the same, but I would rather keep the monthly payments lower if I can.
3. Is the Tire/Wheel extra insurance worth it? Anyone have any experience with this?
4. Also, what is the dealer invoice price for the EX civic? Is there a standard number (and if so, what is it?) or is it different for every dealership?
Thanks in advance!
Did I get an okay deal on the car? Sales tax was 8 percent, and got it 23000 otd including the alarm.
The Sandman :confuse:
If they're talking about a fee to activate the factory-installed alarm, it's bogus from a couple of perspectives: 1) it should be included in dealer prep, which as it says on the window sticker, is included in the vehicle's price, and 2) it would probably take the dealer at most 5 minutes to activate the alarm--assuming it needs to be activated. So that's worth $500? :surprise: :confuse: :mad:
Brad
I've already purchased my civic and was curious what company you purchased the extended warranty from? I too didn't purchase from dealer.
Thanks in advance.
Jp
This appears to be $837 below invoice (incl. destination), according to edmunds.com. What were the additional fees, if you don't mind me asking?
I am also from Sacramento area and looking to buy a 2008 Civic 4DR Auto Trans. I would like to know which dealer gave you this deal. Thanks.
Good luck.
Brad
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I need a good, inexpensive automobile with little or no problems that gets excellent gas mileage. I think this car fits very well.
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Also is the highway noise on the Civic tolerable. That is probably the only thing bothering us about purchasing a Civic at this time.
Brad
I had told him I was waiting to buy until Honda offered a low APR, he called me first thing this morning on May 1st, pretty damn good service.
I am located in CT, not sure if this is a Northeast region only deal or what.
I went to Go Honda here in Westminster, CO and they are nice. I was shopping the LX model but will probably get the EX model for $1600 more. The only problem I am having is that the price of the LX seems to have jumped up about $500 from a couple of weeks ago when I checked. Might be because it is the beginning of the month, not sure. When I last checked I could get one for around $16,800, now it is more in the range of $17,300. The price is $100 over invoice.
We have to pull the trigger this weekend but the pricing does not seem to be working in my favor :shades:
Thanks, Brad
The Sandman
My wife loves the beautiful Royal Blue Pearl. It has been terrible spring weather in the Rockies so our car was not in pristine condition when we took the test drive. After deciding to purchase the car it was sent to the body shop to get the final sales detail.
When we finished up the paperwork our salesman brought us out to again look at the car and told us the person doing the detail noticed something amiss. There was one small, 1/8 of an inch, dent on the roof line near the driver's side door. It was on top of the roof near the grooved portion just a little away from the rubber molding. My wife was really disappointed since our auto shopping experience has been less than stellar during the whole process at several dealers. Not sure how it happened since the car only had two miles on it.
We were thankful the salesman was upfront with us and told us about the small dent and that their body shop would be able to repair it with little difficulty on Monday or Tuesday. He could have just let us take the car and hope we never noticed.
I would highly recommend Fisher Honda for their sales staff and their body shop and their competitive pricing.
Looking forward to bringing "home" our new Civic early next week. :shades:
Brad
Quote #1-
$17,997 plus tax, title, doc
Quote #2-
$17,555 plus tax, title, doc
1.9% financing too
Question:
I am not a Costco member but I have seen references to that, do you think joining will get me a better deal?
Is it worth plunging in now, or would I save a lot more by waiting til later in the summer when the 09 models are announced?
Worth shopping at nearby cities like Nashville (200 miles away) or Little Rock (150)?
The financing thing expires at the end of the month and we will probably put down bet 8-10 grand and finance the rest. Got a 1996 manual Passport that will bring me (at most) a grand in trade.
Loved the idea of getting a Civic Hybrid but can't seem to get the price below 23,500 so that's out. If I could get it down to 21 I'd probably bite but I guess they're just too popular. Only one dealer in Memphis seems to have one and he acts very firm at 23,773 (love that odd number, I guess that smells more 'official')
If you were me, what would you do? I'm fairly new to internet shopping tactics
I would not think any Nashville dealer would price a Civic that low, most of the dealers around here would not know a low price if it bit them. If you want to drive to Louisville or Atlanta I could probably find you a better price. The GA price might be $500 less, but I would have to ask. Either place might not be worth the drive to save just a little.
If you drive your new LX in a frugal manner you will return mileage pretty close to the Hybrid in most driving situations - but you will have several thousand more in the bank to buy gas with. If you drive it stop and go and stop and crawl traffic every day then the Hybrid would return much better MPGs than even a carefully driven LX.
Dennis
Or am I risking dealing with none left?
Long story short, my dealership has told me MSRP only - no discounts. I don't know what the other five stores in my area are doing, but I haven't sold one yet this month (pretty good indication that there are still deals to be found here).
Just my .02 Good luck digging for the right deal
Best to get lowest quotes when you are ready to buy at that moment if the price is in your target range.
The Sandman