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You seem very eager to get a 2009, but don't you believe that the pricing will not be in your favor, since the 2009 truck is a rare commodity right now? I'm also going to purchase a 2009 RTL, but I expect to wait until close to the winter holidays for better pricing.
I was responding to ida4128 who said "If you can, please educate us on why American Honda would advise the 2009 RTL release is delayed and there is no set date for the release, yet you just took delivery on some. I called American Honda via their 800 number on Monday (9/8) and was told that. I have been told a number of different stories from local dealers and I do not know what to believe."
I obviously was giving my opinion about why 'a number of different stories from local dealer' would be given out. They probably have 2008 vehicles in current inventory and want to sell them. You know, auto salesmen have been known to give mis-directing stories to potential customers. Having never discussed anything directly with you, I am making no specific statement about anything you say or write.
i believe you've been a "straight shooter" on the board, but with that said, surely you could see salesmen on other lots telling people false information either deliberately or out of ignorance....can't you?
i can imagine some sales managers keeping their sales people in the dark if they're sitting on too many '08 Ridgelines. You wouldn't want them to be talking about the '09's with prospects when they need to unload the '08's. It's a dumb way of doing business, but that goes with the territory.
I used to do advertising with car dealerships in the 80's. somehow I don't think alot has changed since then
Thanks.
Ken Vance in Eau Claire, WI has a red one
Community Honda in Waterloo, IA has a red one
Ken Wise in Marshalltown, IA has a red one
And Zimbrick in Madison, WI has a white one.
There are only 18 2008 Ridgelines left in the state on Minnesota. Mostly RTL and RTL navi.
I would think these dealers would be longing for the 2009's to show up. Especially since this is a northern state, and winter's a-coming.
With oil on it's way back up, these trucks will be slow in moving and with the 2009's starting to appear, this is going to be very interesting.
I don't really NEED a new truck but if a real fire sale ensues in the next few months, I mught be persuaded to buy one.
I still cait believe there our still 147 2008 Ridgeliner's in a 30 miles radius of my zipcode.
I averaged 80/20 (hwy/city) driving for the first 30,000 miles and averaged 18/21 mpg. I took a 5200 mile trip this June, 17 states, 10 cities in 10 days. I averaged 20.4 on the trip with speeds averaging 65-85. I got an oil change in Philly, but other than that she drove great. I have 60,000 on it now and have never had a problem.
I'm in NC near Ft Bragg and I see a lot of them, even one on 22" rims (please).
My wife has a '03 Pilot we bought new, its at 97,000 miles now with no problems and a '93 Accord with 195,000. I love GM vehicles but for fit/finish and reliability I will stay with Honda.
msrp was 37000 plus 4000 in accessories MSRP total 41000
after dealer reduction rate. thats what they called it and using the internet My final cost before taxes was 32900
I want a 2009, but with the economy is such trouble, I really have no justification to purchase one, since all my vehicles are new and paid off.
Needless to say, I am delighted with the deal. This is a lot less than I paid for my 2006 pilot and my 2001 maxima that I used as a trade in.
I used Edmunds and Cars.com online "request a quote"-selected 6 different dealers,
to my surprise, only 2 responded, both with the same offer almost to the dollar.
I was set on buying something used in a range of $18,000-$20,000 with a limit of 36k miles, but at the last minute, (and after reading comments in the edmunds forums) I decided to see if the dealers really wanted to get any 2008 models off the lots. At this price, and the 2.9% financing, I couldn't say no.
Also, what is a good OTD price I should be looking for.
Thanks..
First, thank you for your service. I know you're in a hurry to get back to beautiful Fort Polk, LA!
From what I've been reading, looks like folks are paying approx. $27k/OTD for an 08 RTL. To stay up to date on what they're going for, check out the following site:
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/ (Once in the forum, click on, "Shoppin' and Test Drivin' " for some feedback on prices)
Overall, a fairly informative website for owners or future owners.
Take care, and watch your six!
2008 RTL
$26,000 (including dest)
+TTL
Truely amazing!
thanks
Kevin
good luck
--jjf
A quick lookup on kbb.com may reveal a used 08 ridgeling rtl navi (36000 msrp) with avg miles may have a trade in of 25000 or less. This is what your 09 will be worth in 12 months. $7500 is a lot to eat on a slow moving vehicle 1st year.
The vehicle sold for 5000-6000 off msrp since its intro this time of year. This was during better times. 32000+ you can see is by no means giving it away.
Good luck
--jjf
Already have one dealer who will mat a carsdirect.com price of about $32.5K (a bit over $1000 less than invoice), but I think I might be able to do better with a fax/email blast campaign.
We only have two left and once they're gone, they're gone for 90+ days.
I too am looking for a Ridgeline in the Seattle area. Not sure if a 08' or 09' yet, but if I may ask, what dealer did you go through for your 09' ?
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I'm thinking of buying an Amazon Green RTL with XM Honda Certified with 37,000 and trading in my '08 Element EX (FWD) with 24,000 for 22,256 out the door in GA - is this a good deal? I owe 17,458 on my Element
Thank you in advance
Good luck
--jim
All -
I'm thinking of buying an Amazon Green RTL with XM Honda Certified with 37,000 and trading in my '08 Element EX (FWD) with 24,000 for 22,256 out the door in GA - is this a good deal? I owe 17,458 on my Element
Thank you in advance
Thanks
Eagleye64
Mileage: 11,645
Body Style: Crew Cab Pickup (includes camper shell, or whatever you call it)
Exterior Color: Taffeta White
Anyone buy a used 2008 RTS? Want to know what the lowest successful price people have gotten.
Thanks!