FreeLunch
New Member
I purchased a Touring for $24.6 + TTL. In North Texas all the Honda dealers have add ons to the car (Tint, splash guards, trunk tray, pin striping, wheel locks, door edge guards, etc). I think they all do that to drive up profit by charging absurd rates for items that cost them almost nothing. While I wouldn't have pinstriped my car, there are things like tinting and the trunk tray I would've probably done. So there is value in the car for me that you don't get with an OEM car.
I know people have gotten less, however, It's not worth it to squeeze the last drop out of a turnip. I believe I got a better than market rate and the cost was actually less than invoice. Which isn't too bad considering the demand/availability of these cars several months ago put the consumer on the wrong side of the market rate curve.
So, here are some notes that may help you guys.
1) Mary Gessler of Autonation Lewisville was straight forward and honest. I wished I bought my car from her as she was easy to talk with and I believe I would've had no hassles/surprises with her. She was providing competitive internet rates from the get go. I would highly recommend talking to her.
2) I had an issue with Honda of Denton, however, I ended up talking with the GM. He seemed sincere and a standup guy from the phone conversation. I can't speak that highly of the salesman I talked with though. I believe it's alright for companies to make mistakes (as we all make mistakes). What I judge companies on is how they respond to the mistakes they make. When it's all said and done, I would give Honda of Denton another shot because of the GM.
3) I did get my car at another dealer than the above mentioned ones and am pleased with the car.
4) I learned a lot from reading articles posted by Mark McDonald at Motor Trend. You can get a pretty good insight from a car salesman perspective. The articles are informative and give a good balanced view that will hopefully help you out in the process. You may even feel for the car salesman and what they have to go through.
http://www.motortrend.com/staff/mark-mcdonald/
http://www.motortrend.com/news/car-salesman-confidential-how-to-get-the-lowest-price-28605/
5) Thanks to bndallas82 as he was helpful. If you are reading this and you find it helps you out in your search, I encourage you lurkers to make a post to pass it on and help others that come behind you.
Good luck in your shopping process.
I know people have gotten less, however, It's not worth it to squeeze the last drop out of a turnip. I believe I got a better than market rate and the cost was actually less than invoice. Which isn't too bad considering the demand/availability of these cars several months ago put the consumer on the wrong side of the market rate curve.
So, here are some notes that may help you guys.
1) Mary Gessler of Autonation Lewisville was straight forward and honest. I wished I bought my car from her as she was easy to talk with and I believe I would've had no hassles/surprises with her. She was providing competitive internet rates from the get go. I would highly recommend talking to her.
2) I had an issue with Honda of Denton, however, I ended up talking with the GM. He seemed sincere and a standup guy from the phone conversation. I can't speak that highly of the salesman I talked with though. I believe it's alright for companies to make mistakes (as we all make mistakes). What I judge companies on is how they respond to the mistakes they make. When it's all said and done, I would give Honda of Denton another shot because of the GM.
3) I did get my car at another dealer than the above mentioned ones and am pleased with the car.
4) I learned a lot from reading articles posted by Mark McDonald at Motor Trend. You can get a pretty good insight from a car salesman perspective. The articles are informative and give a good balanced view that will hopefully help you out in the process. You may even feel for the car salesman and what they have to go through.
http://www.motortrend.com/staff/mark-mcdonald/
http://www.motortrend.com/news/car-salesman-confidential-how-to-get-the-lowest-price-28605/
5) Thanks to bndallas82 as he was helpful. If you are reading this and you find it helps you out in your search, I encourage you lurkers to make a post to pass it on and help others that come behind you.
Good luck in your shopping process.
Sponsored