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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual
transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and availability. I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability (none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP). All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case? I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable? If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for this model vehicle? Thanks! |
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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
Offer invoice, or invoice plus $150. Some dealers will call this "fleet
pricing". I went into a Jeep dealer a few years ago, and all the vehicles had window stickers saying MSRP plus a couple thousand dollars "market rate adjustment". We had them down to invoice plus $150 in about fifteen minutes. Your secret weapon is to threaten to leave when they don't give you the price you want, and mean it. You are looking at a boutique car, and you should be willing to pay boutique prices to get one. That is what the dealer thinks. But they can smell cash. How bad do you want it? Saludos cordiales, Earle "Chris" > wrote in message ups.com... I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and availability. I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability (none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP). All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case? I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable? If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for this model vehicle? Thanks! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
"Chris" > wrote in message ups.com... I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and availability. I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability (none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP). All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case? I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable? If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for this model vehicle? Thanks! Expect to pay MSRP or very close to it. The Fit is extremely popular and if you don't buy it, there is someone else willing to pay. Carsdirect.com is a pretty good barometer of what models cost, which will seel a Fit at MSRP. Edmunds.com shows that others are paying $135 below MSRP, which isn't much. You will be hard pressed to find much inventory on the dealer's lots due to their popularity. Good luck! |
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"Chris" > wrote in message ups.com... I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and availability. I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability (none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP). All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case? I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable? If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for this model vehicle? Thanks! Chris, I just got mine on June 9th. I had gotten internet quotes from five dealers, and physically visited five dealers also (not all the same) Out of the five dealers I visited only two had any in stock, and they just had one each. The quotes were virtually identical, and I was ready to deal with one dealer, who said he could deliver in a couple of hours, but then he jacked up the price over $1100 from his previous quote by charging $480 for wheel locks and $697 for special paint. I left there in a hurry and found another dealer the same day who said I might have to wait 7-10 days. I got the car three days later. I paid within $100.00 of full MSRP, he gave me a small discount on the floor mats, other than that, everything was retail price. I didn't try to get more off, I was just glad to get the car without the dealer added crap. I love this car. Robert A. Cunningham |
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How do you find out who the "fleet manager" is?
How do you get to him? Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >In article >, > "Earle Horton" > wrote: > > > >>Offer invoice, or invoice plus $150. Some dealers will call this "fleet >>pricing". >> >> > >That's why you need to: > >a) know EXACTLY what you're going to buy--color, equipment, etc. > >b) know EXACTLY what you're willing to pay for it > >c) know that it's a fair price > >d) be prepared to hand them a check (buy your financing somewhere else) > >and finally > >e) deal with the fleet manager. He will say yes or no to your offered >price. Or, even better, simply ask him what the price is. He's not a >floor salesman; he has a price. Period. Take it or leave it. If you >like it, say yes and hand him a check. > >The fleet manager is the guy you don't dick around with. > > > |
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"I want to pay fleet price, I have cash, pre-arranged financing, where is
your fleet manager?" If they act like they don't know what you are talking about, head for the door. Saludos cordiales, Earle "ecarecar" > wrote in message et... > How do you find out who the "fleet manager" is? > > How do you get to him? > > > > Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: > > >In article >, > > "Earle Horton" > wrote: > > > > > > > >>Offer invoice, or invoice plus $150. Some dealers will call this "fleet > >>pricing". > >> > >> > > > >That's why you need to: > > > >a) know EXACTLY what you're going to buy--color, equipment, etc. > > > >b) know EXACTLY what you're willing to pay for it > > > >c) know that it's a fair price > > > >d) be prepared to hand them a check (buy your financing somewhere else) > > > >and finally > > > >e) deal with the fleet manager. He will say yes or no to your offered > >price. Or, even better, simply ask him what the price is. He's not a > >floor salesman; he has a price. Period. Take it or leave it. If you > >like it, say yes and hand him a check. > > > >The fleet manager is the guy you don't dick around with. > > > > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Thanks, everyone! There seems to be two different strategies/
experiences he 1. Find out the invoice/fleet price and don't pay much more than that. 2. Expect to pay MSRP and don't expect any free (or even discounted) accessories. |
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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
Maybe it's just me. Maybe for everybody else it would be different.
For me, they would act like they don't know what I'm talking about. Then, I would go to the next dealer, and they would act like they don't know what I'm talking about. etc. etc. Carsdirect, I guess. Or, I suppose, I could mumble something about Carsdirect.com just before I turn and head out the door. Earle Horton wrote: >"I want to pay fleet price, I have cash, pre-arranged financing, where is >your fleet manager?" If they act like they don't know what you are talking >about, head for the door. > >Saludos cordiales, > >Earle > >"ecarecar" > wrote in message >news:6uadnYKV5doSoO7bnZ2dnUVZ_hjinZ2d@centurytel. net... > > >>How do you find out who the "fleet manager" is? >> >>How do you get to him? >> >> >> >>Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >> >> >> >>>In article >, >>>"Earle Horton" > wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Offer invoice, or invoice plus $150. Some dealers will call this "fleet >>>>pricing". >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>That's why you need to: >>> >>>a) know EXACTLY what you're going to buy--color, equipment, etc. >>> >>>b) know EXACTLY what you're willing to pay for it >>> >>>c) know that it's a fair price >>> >>>d) be prepared to hand them a check (buy your financing somewhere else) >>> >>>and finally >>> >>>e) deal with the fleet manager. He will say yes or no to your offered >>>price. Or, even better, simply ask him what the price is. He's not a >>>floor salesman; he has a price. Period. Take it or leave it. If you >>>like it, say yes and hand him a check. >>> >>>The fleet manager is the guy you don't dick around with. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > > > > > |
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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
If you ask for a kiss, you might get that for free... otherwise expect to
pay MSRP or more. Until the supply over runs the demand, I've seen a total of one on the local dealer's floor in the last 12 months; there will be no negotiating price on the Fit. There is very little profit for the dealer in the MSRP, as it is. Your best bet is to walk into the dealer with cash in hand, and don't be picky about the color. Chris wrote: > Thanks, everyone! There seems to be two different strategies/ > experiences he > 1. Find out the invoice/fleet price and don't pay much more than that. > 2. Expect to pay MSRP and don't expect any free (or even discounted) > accessories. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
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Negotiating for a Honda Fit
Wait until supply catches up with demand. Or buy your second choice car.
"Chris" > wrote in message ups.com... I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and availability. I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability (none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP). All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case? I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable? If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for this model vehicle? Thanks! |
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