is this deal a typo or something?

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

i just got this email from one of the dealers i went to:

:)
Hillside Honda's Spring Cleaning Specials Enclosed
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX-L $22,688
:)

i looked on edmunds and the MSRP on a manual accord ex-l is $25,060 and the invoice is $22,705.

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/honda/accord/100939058/prices.html

so my dealer is selling that car for $17 UNDER invoice + TTL??

[Schu]

I have seen the I4 for vey close to 21k

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

I have seen the I4 for vey close to 21k
very close to 21k = WELL over a grand UNDER invoice for that car

damn!!

[JamieJam1AIM]

hey!!! doesnt matter if they advertise it they have to sell it to you no mater what or you get them for bait and switch!!! :)

[Schu]

Just one instance (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Accord-LX-P-2008-Honda-Accord-LXP-Sedan-Call-For-Dealer-Incentives_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6254QQihZ010 QQitemZ200214946838QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

hey!!! doesnt matter if they advertise it they have to sell it to you no mater what or you get them for bait and switch!!! :)
unless they have the disclaimer on the bottom *not responsible for typos

right? lol

[parkaash]

if you're in the market for the 8G Accord, you might want to tell them it's a deal! :thmsup: then see whether they honor their email...

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Just one instance (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Accord-LX-P-2008-Honda-Accord-LXP-Sedan-Call-For-Dealer-Incentives_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6254QQihZ010 QQitemZ200214946838QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)
unless im mistaken that ebay price is ~700 over invoice

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/honda/accord/100939055/prices.html

[clewttu]

im sure its legit, see what options are installed though as theyll hit you with those after they sit you down

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

if you're in the market for the 8G Accord, you might want to tell them it's a deal! :thmsup: then see whether they honor their email...
i am, but for later this year

ex-l v6 auto :)

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

im sure its legit, see what options are installed though as theyll hit you with those after they sit you down
just saw this at the bottom of my email:

Disclaimer: Must present email to receive clearance pricing. All discounts and incentives applied to in-stock vehicles. All deals are subject to applicable tax, title and dmv. Offers cannot be combined. This coupon expires at 9pm, Monday 4/21/08.









this dealer is slowly becoming my favorite...

[jang859]

well dang, snap it up. i paid like 24,800 not including tax and other fees

[98AccordEX]

just saw this at the bottom of my email:

Disclaimer: Must present email to receive clearance pricing. All discounts and incentives applied to in-stock vehicles. All deals are subject to applicable tax, title and dmv. Offers cannot be combined. This coupon expires at 9pm, Monday 4/21/08.



this dealer is slowly becoming my favorite...

Are you sure this isn't a demo? Were talking 5-spd manual right?
SO you know Nardy Honda (Smithtown) is advertising the EX-L Auto sedan at Invoice (24,063.)

[native.texan]

i just got this email from one of the dealers i went to:

:)
Hillside Honda's Spring Cleaning Specials Enclosed
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX-L $22,688
:)

i looked on edmunds and the MSRP on a manual accord ex-l is $25,060 and the invoice is $22,705.

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/honda/accord/100939058/prices.html

so my dealer is selling that car for $17 UNDER invoice + TTL??

When I purchased my Acccord, the advertisement was an EX-L -I4 for $21,888 (before TTL). Printed up the advertisement, brought it to the dealer, and that is the price my Accord was sold to me. So, yes, there are deals to be found.

mike.

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Are you sure this isn't a demo? Were talking 5-spd manual right?
SO you know Nardy Honda (Smithtown) is advertising the EX-L Auto sedan at Invoice (24,063.)

this is the full email

Dear James,

Set your appointment for Hillside Honda's Spring Cleaning!!!

2008 HONDA CIVIC 2DR LX A/T $15,988
2008 HONDA CIVIC 2DR EX A/T $17,688
2008 HONDA CIVIC 4DR LX A/T $15,988
2008 HONDA CIVIC 4DR EX A/T $17,688
&nbsp &nbsp
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR LX A/T $18,530
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX A/T $20,988
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX-L $22,688
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX V6 A/T $22,888
&nbsp &nbsp
2008 HONDA PILOT VP 4WD $23,654
2008 HONDA PILOT SE 4WD $26,260
2008 HONDA PILOT EXL NAVI 4WD $28,655
&nbsp &nbsp
2008 HONDA CRV LX FWD $19,688
&nbsp &nbsp
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL $25,349
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL NAVI $26,988
&nbsp &nbsp
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY LX $21,312
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EX $24,114
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL $27,015
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL RES $28,496
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL RES/NAVI $30,304
&nbsp &nbsp
PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
&nbsp &nbsp
2005 HONDA CIVIC EX 2DR (9956) $12,495
2006 HONDA CIVIC LX 4DR (9969) $13,495
2007 HONDA ACCORD SE 4DR (9994) $15,995
2005 HONDA ACCORD EXL 2DR (9983) $15,995

Disclaimer: Must present email to receive clearance pricing. All discounts and incentives applied to in-stock vehicles. All deals are subject to applicable tax, title and dmv. Offers cannot be combined. This coupon expires at 9pm, Monday 4/21/08.

[98AccordEX]

just saw this at the bottom of my email:

Disclaimer: Must present email to receive clearance pricing. All discounts and incentives applied to in-stock vehicles. All deals are subject to applicable tax, title and dmv. Offers cannot be combined. This coupon expires at 9pm, Monday 4/21/08.



this dealer is slowly becoming my favorite...

Are you sure this isn't a demo? Were talking 5-spd manual right?
SO you know Nardy Honda (Smithtown) is advertising the EX-L Auto sedan at Invoice (24,063.) including destination charge

[98AccordEX]

this dealer is slowly becoming my favorite...

Hillside Honda's reputation is questionable. See Consumers Affairs link

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hillside_honda.html

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Hillside Honda's reputation is questionable. See Consumers Affairs link

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hillside_honda.html
wow... :(

[native.texan]

Hillside Honda's reputation is questionable. See Consumers Affairs link

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hillside_honda.html

Pretty much any high-volume dealer is going to have its fair share of complaints. However, if the customer is well prepared, has done his/her homework, knows what they want, brings any advertisements, etc. with them,"sticks to their guns", and is able to cut through the bull - they should do alright.

mike.

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Pretty much any high-volume dealer is going to have its fair share of complaints. However, if the customer is well prepared, has done his/her homework, knows what they want, brings any advertisements, etc. with them,"sticks to their guns", and is able to cut through the bull - they should do alright.

mike.
is there a site that shows all dealers ranked by volume / customer dissatisfaction?

the sales rep told me hillside honda = #10 dealer out of the WHOLE COUNTRY in terms of volume

its not hard to believe cause their dealership is REALLY nice... but i would like some proof still :)

[98AccordEX]

is there a site that shows all dealers ranked by volume / customer dissatisfaction?

the sales rep told me hillside honda = #10 dealer out of the WHOLE COUNTRY in terms of volume

its not hard to believe cause their dealership is REALLY nice... but i would like some proof still :)

Sales volume is pretty meaningless considering its in a high population area.

Nardy in Smithtown won the "President's Award" for 2007 for excellence in customer satisfaction.
Huntington Honda claims to be a high volume seller.

Try Henry Schwartz at Nardy for a quote. I met with him 2 weeks ago and I straight out asked, will you sell me an Accord at Invoice if you have it on the lot? His answer YES. My problem is I feel I was low-balled on my trade-in.

[Accordlover]

Just wanted to comment on this consumer affairs website.

80% of the posts under the Honda section sound like they're from a bunch of idiots who don't know shit about buying, selling, leasing etc. Or people that have bad dealers.

I hope nobody looks to that site for advice when searching for a car. It's not credible information in the slightest way.

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

I straight out asked, will you sell me an Accord at Invoice if you have it on the lot? His answer YES. .

is this a bad way to approach dealers in general?

[HondaTypeSE]

Try Open Road Honda in Edison, NJ. Purchased my V6 EX-L 6-Speed with 12 miles on the odometer for $25,075 with instaquote in the middle of March. Not sure if the same pricing still applies.

[98AccordEX]

is this a bad way to approach dealers in general?

No, it isn't. I over-simplyfied it. I had been emailing 3 dealers. Let them know what I wanted (Accord sedan EX-L 4cyl) and asked where they stood with pricing. Early on when the 08s came out they let me know they could not budge from MSRP; by December one had come down to Invoice +4%; by the end of January another quoted Invoice +2%. Nardy had advertised the EX-L Auto sedan at Invoice ($24,063.) which led me to start my negotiations with him in that manner. I wanted to make sure he didn't have "one demo" available at that price.

[namegoeshere]

i just got this email from one of the dealers i went to:

:)
Hillside Honda's Spring Cleaning Specials Enclosed
2008 HONDA ACCORD 4DR EX-L $22,688
:)

i looked on edmunds and the MSRP on a manual accord ex-l is $25,060 and the invoice is $22,705.

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/honda/accord/100939058/prices.html

so my dealer is selling that car for $17 UNDER invoice + TTL??

Doubt it's a typo. If they're truly having a clearance sale, then that sounds right. Remember, dealers pay quite a bit below invoice... so they're still making money even if they sell the car at invoice.

Wait a couple of months when the '09's start hitting the lots, when there's factory-to-dealer incentives, etc...... and you'll be able to pick one up for $1-$2K below invoice.

[HondaPOD]

Could be a demo or program car.