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I still have the option to walk out on the deal if I want to. The deposit is refundable. The dealer I'm purchasing from is unnaturally courteous and kind. They noticed that they have a 2009 EX-L AT coming in there next shipment, so they might just give us a 2009 at the same price if getting the 2008 becomes a hassle. They are sticking to the price they offered.
Good luck.
I paid 18200 even everything included. (Tax Title Documentation Fee)
Dealer went down to invoice. He tried to sell dealer installed bull.hit appearance package. I said, I'm not paying for this. Wheel locks, an ugly liner on the side and splash guards, 659! My .ss! I had to pay 300$ documentation fee. Rest is tax which is ~3% in VA. Tag/Title for 2 years is 121$. It's LX AT Silver. Love the car, love the way it drives and feels. I went there to get a FIT Sport but it was too stiff and didn't feel safe. (Too small) For the same price got a much nicer car.
The reason of the high price is the s.it accesories. Do you think if I go in person to the dealer I can bargain price and get 18,500 OTD?
Good Luck,
Chillipepper1
PS: I still love the car
new here for civics. I'm looking to buy a 2009 or 2008 4dr LX automatic in the next few wks. I would like to find a dealer in MA, but willing to travel a little (NY, CT, NH, NJ, etc.) if the deal is great. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!
Also, any sense of what range of prices I should be aiming for would be really helpful.
Thanks everyone!
There are really only five or six Honda dealers that are close to the Edmonds-Seattle area. They'll be selling out quickly.
Good Luck!
I am looking to purchase a 2009 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L with Nav (Manual Trans) toward the end of November and was wondering if you could provide feedback on what a good range is for the car during that time period. Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I will be purchasing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks in advance for your assistance!
$21,400 OTD
6.85% sales tax
18,900 OTD, includes windows tint and proteccion package.
That being said, here's how I'd rank the dealers in the area (except downtown Seattle) in terms of my experience. It's hard to compare pricing among them, but here are my experiences
1. Lynnwood Honda - prices seem slightly higher than others and they don't seem to want to deal much, but very professional group of guys here. Internet staff is first class - very happy to share pricing. No games or sleazy vibes here. I just pre-ordered a 2009 Civic and take delivery soon!
2. Bellevue Honda - Very professional, the internet guys I dealt with were great. Nice facilities. Almost made a deal here - wish they offered me just a tad more for my trade
3. Renton Honda - wasted my time telling me they'd go below MSRP over the phone and then wouldn't budge under MSRP when I came in. Nice guys until it's time to deal - then arrogance takes over.
4. Auburn (Hinshaw?) - Pretty upfront about MSRP when I stopped by, but a complete a**hole about it. Incredibly arrogant.
5. Kirkland Honda - pretty bad. sleazy all the way up the "management" chain. typical salesman tricks. sales guy promises the world via email, but is "out" when I come to visit and has me work with the new guy. Lowest trade-in value I've seen. Lowballed me by THOUSANDS less than other dealers.
6. Klein Honda (Everett) - worst of the worst. slimy staff all the way up the chain. plays typical 4-square pricing games. Used car manager went on an "extended" test drive with my trade in and nobody in the dealership could reach him via cell....then they "lost" my keys when he came back. ugh NEVER again!
I also had some exchanges with the dealers in Olympia and Burlington and they either wouldn't give pricing info or only quoted MSRP, so I didn't waste time driving.
1. Have your finances in order. Get pre-approved before you go to the dealer.
2. Don't discuss your trade in until after you agree on a price. Always have the upper hand, never let the dealer have room to play, "the numbers game"
3. Walking out of the dealership can save you $100's of dollars.
4. Always pit dealers against each other. They will fight for your business.
5. There are 2 fights. One with the salesman, and one with the finance office. Once you agree on a price, don't let them manipulate you into buying something else. Any additional warranty or protective package will cost you more money and will increase the dealer's profit - that's not what you want. "for only $12 a month you can get this, blag blah blah. It's not worth it. If you really want peace of mind then save the money you would put towards an additional warranty and put it in a high yield saving account. If you need to use it, no problem. If you don't, you saved yourself $100's of dollars in the long run.
6. Know your out the door price. A dealer will often offer you a quote for the car itself, minus any fees. This quote holds nothing when you go into the dealership to buy the car. Know the price you want to pay, including any taxes or fees beforehand and have them agree upon it either in the store or online.
Do you think I got a good deal?
But I'm not sure where is the cheaper dealer shop? I'm in SF bayarea.
I must buy within 2 weeks. Let me know if you have answer.
And I wonder how much is the OTD price?
thx.
I'm looking for Civic EX-L AT w/ navigation.
But I'm not sure where is the cheaper dealer shop? I'm in SF bayarea.
I must buy within 2 weeks. Let me know if you have answer.
And I wonder how much is the OTD price?
Hi!
Are you looking for a 2008 or 2009? Sedan or Coupe? I'm also in the SF Bay Area (San Jose) and requested a quote for a 2009 Civic Coupe EX-L with Nav, MT about 2 weeks ago. The quote I received via email was 25800.00 OTD (the quote for the car was about $23570, just about $145 over the MSRP listed on Honda's website). I didn't try to negotiate down since I am actually waiting a bit to purchase the vehicle. Costco and AAA both have auto purchasing programs (i.e. special rates) if you are a member of one of those establishments (check out their websites for more info and qualified dealers). Although I am not sure how those rates compare to what you may be able to negotiate on your own.
I hope this helps. Good luck on your search!
I check the Mitsibushi Lancer, and it has the WORST rating from an insurance discount in all three categories. Vechicle Safety Discount = 0; Liability = Charged SIGNIFICANTLY higher that standard; Damage/Theft Charged Higher than Standard.
So when you check the Civic, especially the hybrid model, they offer better discounts.
Mitsibushi I have noticed with my insurance company rarely has any discounts for safety.
These rates are based off of actual drivers/insurance accident statistics, NOT government crash testing.
Check out Volvo, Mercedes, and BMW; insurance discounts; Interesting, I wonder what the "Insurance" company knows that we don't ??
2008 Honda Civic 4 door EX w/auto no Nav
Price+destination = 18,889.00
Commission fee = 141.67
Doc fee = 299.00
Title prep fee = 5.00
Tax = 944.45
Registration+inspection = 104.00
Total = 20,383.12
Thanks.
Personally I always negotiate the OTD price and never look at any single fee on the car order.
Good luck!
I just got quoted $18,600 drive out the lot price for the 2009 DX-VP. I've contacted 5 dealers and so far its only via email and another one quoted me $19,300 for the same car!! Still waiting to hear from the other 3 dealers. Does this sound like a good price? This will be my first new car so I am a little nervous about having to deal with dealers.
Thanks
did you get quotes via email, fax, or just in person negotiation?
that seems pretty damn good OTD for a 'loaded' EX-L... maybe i need to reconsider looking @ the 09's and try to find a deal on an 08.
Thanks for any advice!
That statement couldn't be more false.
If some one can tell me, how much should be my OTD price in Atlanta by paying in cash?
ks
" Most" people can get car loans. There has been some tightening but nothing that wasn't needed.