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FreeLunch

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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.
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Which dealer? Looking to buy a EX-T with sensing in the Bay Area.

Could you tell me the name of the dealer? Looking for a deal on the EX-T with sensing.
hey tejas281,
i see that you also posted on a separate thread that the best OTD price you received was 24600 for EX-T w/sensing. i have previously posted numbers of my purchase (post #2296 on page 115) but i'll repeat them. picked up, on June 12, a Cosmic Blue EX-T w/Honda Sensing at Stockton Honda for their ePrice of 21099. Add 80 document processing charge before 9.5% sales tax for where i live in Alameda County so sales tax totaled 2012.01. Other fees totaled 285.75. I paid 23476.76. No trade-in, no financing, no lease; paid cash.

i had checked multiple dealers in the Bay Area and even used Roadster.com where i bought my 2016 Subaru Forester 3 months ago. For all the prices i received in the Bay Area Stockton Honda beat them by just over 500.

As others have mentioned in this thread pretty much every dealer will have "dealer installed accessories". I had told Stockton Honda, via email and phone, that i did not want any such stuff. Come time to pick up and pay for the car and, voila, there is their Pro Pak for 695 of splash guards, wheel locks and all-weather cargo tray. Again told them didn't want that stuff. They didn't put up a fight and didn't charge me for those items.
 

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The next time I buy I will travel to CA. Here in AZ they don't have a selection of coupes. I love my car but now I know I could have gotten a better deal hunting more. I won't deal with AZ dealerships after this car.
 

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Cash price $21,350.00 OTD $23,632.45 from Honda of Hollywood for a 2016 Ex-T sedan in modern steel (black interior) with sensing. No trade in. As others have said, they tried to tack on $500 for the "pro package" and I told them I would walk if they charged me for it.
 

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Hi Guys, I am looking to buy an EX .. The best offer i have recieved is $18,990+TTL. Is this a good price ?
 

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Which dealer? Looking to buy a EX-T with sensing in the Bay Area.
Manly Honda in Santa Rosa. Would recommend them. Process was seamless after we negotiated the price online (would recommend Cory, that's who we worked with). Was worth the drive up from SF given very good pricing (>$2k below MSRP).
 


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Hello people - I'm looking into purchasing EX-T w/o HS and wondering what would be a good price point at this moment... If anyone have their quote or purchased one recently, can you please share? Especially if anyone is from IL. Much appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Manly Honda in Santa Rosa. Would recommend them. Process was seamless after we negotiated the price online (would recommend Cory, that's who we worked with). Was worth the drive up from SF given very good pricing (>$2k below MSRP).
Exlman....

Do you have Cory contact number or email?

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Hey guys I'm about to buy a new 16 civic coupe touring in BC Canada and worked out a quote which seems reasonable. The out the door price is 32,222.40$. Keep in mind the coupe is a bit more expensive than the sedan. Is this a good deal? how much room do I have to negotiate further? Thanks
 

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After 1 month of intense price researching and emailing what felt like 1.5 billion dealerships, I paid $23,797.02* OTD for my crystal black pearl EX-T (w/out sensing) (*this price includes the tire/road hazard warranty and the extended warranty). I live in Louisiana where Civics are definitely NOT as cheap as California (super jealous of y'all's prices!).

Price Breakdown:
Cash Price: $20,469
Tax: $1,637.52 (8%)
Title and License Fees: $191.50
Doc Fee: $200
Tire/Road Hazard Warranty: $504
Extended Warranty: $795
Total = $23,797.02
(Or $22,498.02 w/out the warranties)

I know most people will say that the warranties are a rip off, but I seriously have the worst luck with electronics, so the warranties were a must for me.

And I also know this isn't the $20.4k sparkle unicorn everyone has been talking about, but...I'm super pumped about my OTD price!

I'd love to hear what y'all think about what I paid.

BTW...I've now officially owned my EX-T (aka Bae) for 6 hours! Whoop whoop!
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