my last purchase
1) - researched online at various places as mentioned
2)6/15/03 - Applied for 1.9% financing at Honda Financial Services online
3) 6/16/03 -
Your application status is ready and can be checked on
(website)
Thank you for choosing Honda Financial Services.
4)6/16/03 - decided I would feel comfortable at $16100, per my research - - I think now that was $200 over "cost", $300 under "invoice"- giving some profit to
dealer, I thought, and made offer on dealer's website
(edit - sticker was $16810)
5) 6/16/03
Honda xxxx has accepted your offer to purchase a 2003 HONDA CIVIC for a purchase price of $16100 plus tax, title and fees.
To review your purchase status, please login to:
(website)
You will be contacted shortly by your
Honda xxxx sales representative to discuss any details and setup a
delivery time.
Thank You,
Honda xxxx
6) 6/16/03
I wanted to personally acknowledge your inquiry on a 2003 Honda Civic. It sppears that your online bid was successful. What particular questions can I answer? Thank you for considering Honda East. Sincerely, John Doe, E-Business Manager
7) my reply
Can you give me a price out the door with
Splash Guards
Wheel locks
Leather steering wheel cover
Body Side Molding
Chrome exhaust extension
8)6/16/03
And I certainly will price it out.
The Civic EX 5 speed is $16,000.
(I guess I almost paid $100 more)
Splash guards - Complimentary - $0.00
Wheel Locks - $52.25
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - $121.75 (I'll suggest an alternative later - this is pricey)
Body Side Molding - $431.60 (just the sides? - or do you want front and rear as well)
Chrome Exhaust Finisher - $31.56
Total with Accessories - $16,737,16
Estimated Tax - $1,007.23
Document Fee - $50.00
Temp Tag & Title - $20.25
Total to Finance - $17,814.64
9) my reply
The Body Side Moldings as listed on the Honda site as $130 (door dent protection, not aero styling).
The steering wheel cover is $59 list on Honda site. I understand installation is not included, but for $121 I can pass that one. Wheel locks and exhaust finisher are a go.
10) 6/16/03
Got it - The Body Side Moldings are $151.30 Installed. And with the Steering Wheel Cover being priced as it is, that's why I said I had an alternative.
I'll hold that black Civic for a week to give you time to visit. What does your schedule look like?
11) 6/18/03 - took delivery @ $16,235 plus tax and title - 35 minutes to sign papers - no "manager" conflicts, no "add on " bull. - ( in fairness, this was the top of the line Civic, and was loaded from the factory - (the only way you could get ABS on a Civic then))
I would go this route again if I ever buy a new car
1) - researched online at various places as mentioned
2)6/15/03 - Applied for 1.9% financing at Honda Financial Services online
3) 6/16/03 -
Your application status is ready and can be checked on
(website)
Thank you for choosing Honda Financial Services.
4)6/16/03 - decided I would feel comfortable at $16100, per my research - - I think now that was $200 over "cost", $300 under "invoice"- giving some profit to
dealer, I thought, and made offer on dealer's website
(edit - sticker was $16810)
5) 6/16/03
Honda xxxx has accepted your offer to purchase a 2003 HONDA CIVIC for a purchase price of $16100 plus tax, title and fees.
To review your purchase status, please login to:
(website)
You will be contacted shortly by your
Honda xxxx sales representative to discuss any details and setup a
delivery time.
Thank You,
Honda xxxx
6) 6/16/03
I wanted to personally acknowledge your inquiry on a 2003 Honda Civic. It sppears that your online bid was successful. What particular questions can I answer? Thank you for considering Honda East. Sincerely, John Doe, E-Business Manager
7) my reply
Can you give me a price out the door with
Splash Guards
Wheel locks
Leather steering wheel cover
Body Side Molding
Chrome exhaust extension
8)6/16/03
And I certainly will price it out.
The Civic EX 5 speed is $16,000.
(I guess I almost paid $100 more)
Splash guards - Complimentary - $0.00
Wheel Locks - $52.25
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - $121.75 (I'll suggest an alternative later - this is pricey)
Body Side Molding - $431.60 (just the sides? - or do you want front and rear as well)
Chrome Exhaust Finisher - $31.56
Total with Accessories - $16,737,16
Estimated Tax - $1,007.23
Document Fee - $50.00
Temp Tag & Title - $20.25
Total to Finance - $17,814.64
9) my reply
The Body Side Moldings as listed on the Honda site as $130 (door dent protection, not aero styling).
The steering wheel cover is $59 list on Honda site. I understand installation is not included, but for $121 I can pass that one. Wheel locks and exhaust finisher are a go.
10) 6/16/03
Got it - The Body Side Moldings are $151.30 Installed. And with the Steering Wheel Cover being priced as it is, that's why I said I had an alternative.
I'll hold that black Civic for a week to give you time to visit. What does your schedule look like?
11) 6/18/03 - took delivery @ $16,235 plus tax and title - 35 minutes to sign papers - no "manager" conflicts, no "add on " bull. - ( in fairness, this was the top of the line Civic, and was loaded from the factory - (the only way you could get ABS on a Civic then))
I would go this route again if I ever buy a new car
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