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I am not sure why people are saying there are no Accords in stock. I went to Open Road Honda in NJ they had a huge lot full of them. But dont buy from Open Road Honda cause they overcharge you.
Sounds like you got a sweet deal. I wonder if I could get the same purchase price applied to a lease from them. I'm looking for a sedan, not a coupe, but the invoice is the same I believe?
Are you sure you can't give the sales guy's name? I can't see why he wouldn't want the business.
P.s. I've been talking with these people over a week now.."
alupnyas, you're facing some of the same issues in Washington that Californians have to deal with, too, in major population centers: an educated, upwardly mobile, affluent population in the major cities whose demand for Accords, because of these cars' reputation for environmental friendliness, as well as general desirability, outstrips supplies, and a dealer network acutely aware of same. They don't -have- to deal; they know they're gonna get their price.
Thanks to everyone who has shared their purchase experience to this forum. It's hard to believe that some people are willing to pay up to $1,000 over invoice for this car at this time period of the new model year. Current TMV and carsdirect.com pricing for my zip code for this model is running $700-$800 over invoice but obviously you can do better with a little work.
Your high demand is giving the market (dealers) the availability to charge higher prices. Although people are getting invoice, I remember years back when people would be happy to get $500-1000 over invoice.
please give me some suggestion.
You'll probably get a lower price at month-end when dealers would have made enough profit during the preceding weeks and/or are willing to sacrifice a part of their hidden margin to meet quota incentives.
"First-place finish" (paint protectant), mudguards and roof visor should not cost more than $150 if purchased outside; they're profit-boosters for the dealer. I didn't pay for these when purchasing (at invoice) my wife's 03 EX-L in Nov 02.
After agreeing on the purchase price and if financing the car, careful with dealer's backroom tricks like "the lowest APR we can give you is x% because of your credit rating." This scheme could bring you back to square 1 price-wise. Best to have pre-approved financing when not buying cash, or at the least pre-calculate monthly payment using this site's payment calculator assuming a reasonable APR (say 5%).
Bottom-line advice: buy month-end, negotiate at invoice that includes visor, mudguards and paint sealant, know your target monthly payment, leverage at least 2 dealer quotes, and be ready to walk away, if at all possible.
I paid $23,250 + 460 dest chrg=23,710,
23,710*1.0825% NY tax= 25,666,
25,666+ $65 transfer plate fee=$25,731.
This is the final price I paid.
by the way, do you have a prefer dealer which is more easy to negotiate?
I don't know what you've found, but I got a great deal in Maryland for and EX-VS Navi from Jim Coleman Honda with NO hassle.
I paid $25,569, with mud guards, wheel locks (which are basically standard anyway) leaving out only tax and tags. The internet sales guy's name was Jon Barnswell. They were straight on everything, I'd go again. Check em out if you're still looking.
I logged onto Costco website and registered for this service. The only Honda dealer participating in my area is Honda City in Levittown. Has anyone tried this Costco service?
Has anyone dealt with Honda City?
Please give some insights. Thanks!
I know it's best to purchase a car at the end of the month, but the war and economy should slow sales and it might not make a big difference to wait. I missed the 3.9% Honda Finance deal from January, but is anyone aware of the Honda trends with incentives and financing? Should I wait until April if they always have special deals and such?
Thanks.
marito: If you want to contact me at anonymousposts@yahoo.com I can give you the names of some local Honda salesmen who I have worked with and had good experiences with.
I also did a internet price to make sure I could prove my deal was a deal!The Honda dealership we went to seemed to be very buzy.If they know you have internet info and are really going to buy You can name your own price. And don't be afraid to walk.Good Luck!!!
We started talking at invoice...including destination. Just a suggestion for those complaining they can't go lower.
if you're already on this site you're well ahead of what the Costco program will get you. I used it and was only offered $100 off MSRP on my EX-V6 Navi. From suggestions here and then emailing the internet sales managers directly I paid $100 over invoice (not bad for mid November). Write a standardized email laying out exactly what you want, and asking for their bid in terms of $'s above or below invoice, including and identifying all associated costs, and just go with the first low bid. The lowest bid I got the first time was honored no problem. Don't shop thier price around, just take what you see or don't, and it should be an easy and pleasant buy.
After finding this site and following it for roughly one month, I took what I learned and made what I think was a decent purchase. I used the dealer locator provided by Edmunds to try and get a few quotes on a Silver EX V6 sedan, but only one dealer was willing to send me an actual figure of $23,995+TT (call them dealer S). When I went to the original dealer I intended to buy from (I've had my 92 Accord serviced there the past 6 years), I was quoted a price of $26200 less $400. When I told them I had been researching the cars value, this dealer (call them dealer C) said they could drop $200 to $25600. When I shared dealer S's price ($24000 +TT) his eyes almost fell out his head. He went to talk to his mgr and came back 5 mins later at $24600, no lower. When I left dealer C, I called dealer S on the way home and was told they had 'just sold the last Silver but could give me an extra $50 off if I took a blue one they had'. They also said they had no idea when the next Silver one was going to arrive and no other dealer in the area had a silver to trade for. Already having a buyer for my '92, I contacted the next closest dealer to my work, Martin Main Line Honda. I told the sales rep that I could either wait a few weeks for the next Silver at dealer S, or come in and buy it for $24,000 +TT, no financing or trade, the next morning. I was put on hold for 30 seconds and told the deal was done. Being the 1st new car I've ever bought, I expected to spend 1/2 the day at the dealer, but was in and out in less than 1 hour. While I realize I may not have gotten the best deal posted on this site, I think the $24k works right in line with the 'not a bad price' group of buyers. On another note, I really love the car and am back to enjoying driving again (I owned a 5.0 Mustang with sunroof prior to my last Accord. The new Accord's not as fast as the Stang (or meant to be), but sure as hell is more comfortable). I can't wait for Spring and the 1st drive to the Jersey Shore. If anyone around Philly is looking for a dealer to buy from, Martin Main line should be a consideration (my salesman was Robert Ferreira).
Thanks.
If you have any problems try searching google for Honda autofair.com
Can you email me the name of the internet salesperson you talked to at David McDavid in Irving, TX? I'm planning to buy one during the last week of this month. I've made my email public. Thanks.
MSRP + Destination $20,460
Mud guards, pin stripe, floor mats $395
Int/Ext Protective Coating $598
Total MSRP = $21,453
I negotiated a price over the phone with a few dealers and walked in an hour before closing and paid the following:
$17,950 + tax + title
I purchased the 5yr / 100K warranty for $900 bucks. The sales man was great, but the finance manager had an attitute problem. I am really happy with the car and I would like to know what other folks in Atlanta are paying for an LX.