As long as the dealer is using Honda OEM Accessories on the car (except for
the pinstripe) you can make your own decision based on the following
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price or list price for these accessories
plus labor. Remember, the factory accessories are usually high quality, fit
well and compliment your car but are relatively high priced when compared to
the generic aftermarket stuff.
The wheel locks are $54 plus .2 hr labor, the mud guards are $94 plus .4 hr
labor and door edge guards are $64 plus .4 hr labor.
If your dealers labor rate is similar to mine which is $80 per hour, then
the total is more than $250 plus the so-called "$3.99" or the few bucks for
his pinstripe. So it appears that the dealer is actually giving you a good
deal. Contrary to all the conclusions most people jump to about the dealer
always "ripping you off". Good luck with your new car.
Howard
"harry" <harry_liu@lcc.com> wrote in message
news:dHSke.22499$iU.21014@lakeread05...
> This is what he claims added.
>
> "The Appearance Package includes Alloy Wheel Locks, Pinstripes, Front/Rear
> Mudguards, and Color Door Edge Guards.
>
> The normal retail price of these accessories is $745. For you, this
> Appearance Package will be only $250"
>
> Does it make sense to you?
>
> >
> > Did you ask the dealer what the package included? Odds are that it is
> simply
> > a small collection of dealership added accessories. Such as, floor mats,
> > mudflaps, etc..
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
>
>

 

As long as the dealer is using Honda OEM Accessories on the car (except for
the pinstripe) you can make your own decision based on the following
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price or list price for these accessories
plus labor. Remember, the factory accessories are usually high quality, fit
well and compliment your car but are relatively high priced when compared to
the generic aftermarket stuff.
The wheel locks are $54 plus .2 hr labor, the mud guards are $94 plus .4 hr
labor and door edge guards are $64 plus .4 hr labor.
If your dealers labor rate is similar to mine which is $80 per hour, then
the total is more than $250 plus the so-called "$3.99" or the few bucks for
his pinstripe. So it appears that the dealer is actually giving you a good
deal. Contrary to all the conclusions most people jump to about the dealer
always "ripping you off". Good luck with your new car.
Howard
"harry" <harry_liu@lcc.com> wrote in message
news:dHSke.22499$iU.21014@lakeread05...
> This is what he claims added.
>
> "The Appearance Package includes Alloy Wheel Locks, Pinstripes, Front/Rear
> Mudguards, and Color Door Edge Guards.
>
> The normal retail price of these accessories is $745. For you, this
> Appearance Package will be only $250"
>
> Does it make sense to you?
>
> >
> > Did you ask the dealer what the package included? Odds are that it is
> simply
> > a small collection of dealership added accessories. Such as, floor mats,
> > mudflaps, etc..
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
>
>

 

"harry" <harry_liu@lcc.com> wrote in message
newsuOke.22475$iU.10822@lakeread05...
> What is the Appearance package for 2005 Accord?
> Does it even "exist"? I almost finalized price with a Honda dealer and
> they
> mentioned this package for extra money at the last moment. The Edmunds
> list
> "No optional equipment is available from the manufacturer for this make,
> model and trim level."
>
> So what is going on? Should I pay for the extra or....?
>
> Thanks
>
>
Maybe it is something that gives the appearance of being worth the price
whether it is worth it or not. ;-)

Mike

 

"harry" <harry_liu@lcc.com> wrote in message
newsuOke.22475$iU.10822@lakeread05...
> What is the Appearance package for 2005 Accord?
> Does it even "exist"? I almost finalized price with a Honda dealer and
> they
> mentioned this package for extra money at the last moment. The Edmunds
> list
> "No optional equipment is available from the manufacturer for this make,
> model and trim level."
>
> So what is going on? Should I pay for the extra or....?
>
> Thanks
>
>
Maybe it is something that gives the appearance of being worth the price
whether it is worth it or not. ;-)

Mike