View Poll Results: Over/Under MSRP
Paid more than $1000 over MSRP
10
6.58%
Paid $800 over MSRP
1
0.66%
Paid $600 over MSRP
1
0.66%
Paid $400 over MSRP
10
6.58%
Paid $200 over MSRP
3
1.97%
Paid MSRP
102
67.11%
Paid $100 under MSRP
9
5.92%
Paid $300 under MSRP
6
3.95%
Paid less than $400 under MSRP
10
6.58%
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Over/Under MSRP Poll
Over/Under MSRP Poll
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 545
From: U.S.A. PACIFIC NORTHWEST
This pole is a great idea however, it can be a little less striaght foward than yes and no. Some people I am sure may have bought other dealer items witch would make the dealer likely to change the selling price. There are many other ways dealers can capture profit. For example insurance, lifetime silicone wax,more insurance,accesories. I was offered thousands of dollers for things. I would be interested in knowing what the whole package deal is. I am honest I paid msrp but I rolled out with just a car. after the deal I bout mud mats,mud flaps and 16 inch wheels. Soon the windows will be tinted and most likely the hood will be covered with film protectant.
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 531
From: washington
Originally Posted by KenClunk
What defect?
Incidentally there are other threads around about what all goes into the dealer prep charge. Apparently the cars are a little rough when they get off the transporter!
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 53
From: Staten Island, New York
Originally Posted by Bukwheat
How the heck did she manage that!?! I didn't think ANYONE in the U.S. could get below MSRP, let alone invoice!
This is how I got mine $500 dollars below MSRP in the NYC/NJ area...
- Search for Honda Dealers in your area that let you print-out a quote from there website like this Honda dealer in New Jersey . Take the quote with you when you shop.
- Next, certain Honda dealers have Best Price Policy’s, where if they can't beat any quoted price from another dealer; you get a set amount of cash. Try to find one.
The dealer I got my Fit from immediately put the $1000 over MSRP the moment I said I wanted the car. Right then and there I showed him the printed quote. He came up with a bunch of excuses as why not to by from the other dealer. But I wasn’t interested in any perks. He then went of to speak to the manager and came back saying that they’ll give it to me at MSRP. I then mention their Best Price Policy? He came back with a $50 under MSRP price. I countered with $600. Immediately with out asking the manager he said “no way”. I said I believe I can get the car for the price I want from another dealer. He said good luck. Out the door I went with my wife. Not a moment after my wife starting to drive out of the lot did the dealer come out saying that I can have it for $500 under MSRP.
You gotta be willing to take the chance and walk away from the deal. You really don't lose anything, you put the money back in the bank and let it collect interest and try again later. Believe me, there’s always room to price-haggle as the dealer will make the money back in holdbacks.
Here is some useful info on Dealer Holdbacks from Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incent...ack/index.html
Good luck to anyone shopping for this fantastic car.
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Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 99
From: Danville/Tahoe, CA
Somewhat similar deal when I negotiated the deal for my daughters Honda Civic last year - found two dealers with the same car and after meeting with both at their dealerships to get their "best" pricing - called one and then the other lowering the price by $200 each time until one called it quits.
The bonus for the "winning" dealer was they ended up selling my family three cars the same day for this same price and all were happy
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The bonus for the "winning" dealer was they ended up selling my family three cars the same day for this same price and all were happy
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