"Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> >I don't know what's the invoice price on the car, but the last few new
> >civics I got from Goodson are ~200 over invoice + TTL, no extra fees or
> >anything, everything over the phone.
>
> $16,450 is the invoice. I was willing to pay a couple of dollars more
> because I am getting exactly what I want.
>
> Lynn
>
>


yes, me too

 

"Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:cpfcnp$lhs@library1.airnews.net...
> >I don't know what's the invoice price on the car, but the last few new
> >civics I got from Goodson are ~200 over invoice + TTL, no extra fees or
> >anything, everything over the phone.
>
> $16,450 is the invoice. I was willing to pay a couple of dollars more
> because I am getting exactly what I want.
>
> Lynn
>
>


yes, me too

 

Not that it really mattered. While I'd willing to
provide a non-refundable deposit, it would only be on the condition that the
dealer sign a firm, fixed-fee contract for the price of car. And you know
that isn't going to happen.

"Keith J" <_keith_757@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:fY6dndp_F-vZRyHcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> Screw them! They are not doing you a favor, you are doing them one. You
> are giving them a LOT of money as you'd be paying MSRP for sure on a deal
> that way. I'd be extremely hesitant before handing over a $1000 deposit.
> Right away the dealer "owns" you and knows it. A few months ago, I was at
> a
> Honda/Hyundai dealership, well anyway Hyundai has a new model called the
> Tucson and had one sitting in the lobby. I looked at it and I spotted the
> "golden" cost called A.D.M = Additional Dealer Markup of $3000. I laughed
> outloud just as the sales guy came over. He was starting the sales pitch
> and I asked him right off, who the hell is going to pay for your A.D.M.?
> He
> didn't really get it... so he then stated "don't you want to be the first
> owner in the area? I said "no." Now they are selling for just under MSRP
> (which is still kinda surprising)
>
> On Edmunds, the average sale is $1100 below MSRP for the Acura TSX
>
> Do a search on the Acura site (or Edmunds) for the next closest dealers
> (or
> close major cities) and give them a call. You already know what the ride
> is
> like (I assume) and what you want so go find a better price! Would you
> drive a couple hundred miles for a (say) $1000 in final cost to you? I'd
> already be on the road.
>
>
>
>
>
> "I approved this message" <nospam@email.gov> wrote in message
> news:bMqdnTUKFddd4iHcRVn-gw@giganews.com...
>> I was wondering the same thing about the Acrua (Honda) TSX. I went to
> the
>> dealer yesterday. His attitude was like: "The TSX's are practically sold
>> right off the truck. You gotta pay a non-refundable $1000 deposit. Take
> it
>> or leave it."
>>
>> He did agree to not charge more than sticker, however. It's a nice
>> car,
>> and the dealer has good customer service. I'm thinking about buying
>> one.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:cpe35s$udq@library1.airnews.net...
>> > Is everyone getting serious discounts on Hondas right now ? I bought
>> > my wife a 2005 Civic EX SE 5 speed tonight for $1,175 below the
>> > MSRP price. Sticker was $17,975, I paid $16,800. I bought the
>> > car from Gillman Honda here in Houston. I am verfy pleased with
>> > the price plus I got 60 month 2.9% financing from Honda. I am still
>> > looking for the gimmick.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Lynn McGuire
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

Not that it really mattered. While I'd willing to
provide a non-refundable deposit, it would only be on the condition that the
dealer sign a firm, fixed-fee contract for the price of car. And you know
that isn't going to happen.

"Keith J" <_keith_757@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:fY6dndp_F-vZRyHcRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> Screw them! They are not doing you a favor, you are doing them one. You
> are giving them a LOT of money as you'd be paying MSRP for sure on a deal
> that way. I'd be extremely hesitant before handing over a $1000 deposit.
> Right away the dealer "owns" you and knows it. A few months ago, I was at
> a
> Honda/Hyundai dealership, well anyway Hyundai has a new model called the
> Tucson and had one sitting in the lobby. I looked at it and I spotted the
> "golden" cost called A.D.M = Additional Dealer Markup of $3000. I laughed
> outloud just as the sales guy came over. He was starting the sales pitch
> and I asked him right off, who the hell is going to pay for your A.D.M.?
> He
> didn't really get it... so he then stated "don't you want to be the first
> owner in the area? I said "no." Now they are selling for just under MSRP
> (which is still kinda surprising)
>
> On Edmunds, the average sale is $1100 below MSRP for the Acura TSX
>
> Do a search on the Acura site (or Edmunds) for the next closest dealers
> (or
> close major cities) and give them a call. You already know what the ride
> is
> like (I assume) and what you want so go find a better price! Would you
> drive a couple hundred miles for a (say) $1000 in final cost to you? I'd
> already be on the road.
>
>
>
>
>
> "I approved this message" <nospam@email.gov> wrote in message
> news:bMqdnTUKFddd4iHcRVn-gw@giganews.com...
>> I was wondering the same thing about the Acrua (Honda) TSX. I went to
> the
>> dealer yesterday. His attitude was like: "The TSX's are practically sold
>> right off the truck. You gotta pay a non-refundable $1000 deposit. Take
> it
>> or leave it."
>>
>> He did agree to not charge more than sticker, however. It's a nice
>> car,
>> and the dealer has good customer service. I'm thinking about buying
>> one.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:cpe35s$udq@library1.airnews.net...
>> > Is everyone getting serious discounts on Hondas right now ? I bought
>> > my wife a 2005 Civic EX SE 5 speed tonight for $1,175 below the
>> > MSRP price. Sticker was $17,975, I paid $16,800. I bought the
>> > car from Gillman Honda here in Houston. I am verfy pleased with
>> > the price plus I got 60 month 2.9% financing from Honda. I am still
>> > looking for the gimmick.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Lynn McGuire
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>