all auto dealers have probably engaged in shifty tactics at some point.
on the economic decision to buy this car however…
I’m thinking this car is going to cost me the exact same as keeping my 1989 honda civic.
On average, i spend about $100 a month on maintenance for the 89.
that’s $6,000 over 5 years.
This new car will cost me $20,000 over 5 years. that’s $14,000 more.
However in 5 years the new car will be worth about 14,000. the old car will be worth about zero. So I’m even, except for higher registration and insurance (althought he insurance is only $350 a year more for full coverage cause I’m old, safe and scared).
The only reason to keep the old car is if i happen to get lucky for a stretch and have no maintenance.
But i know the car needs struts, an oil pan, and a new tire. that’s $1,000 plus right there. and a radio. say 1200.
and those struts that hold up the hatchback. been dead for years. the hatch comes down like a guillotine. but i kinda like that…[/quote]
I don’t doubt that. But I’m just saying, i guess depending on how badly the $500 means to you (even if it is in principle), maybe sharing this “experience” on vtech.net or the likes, would nudge Spreen to think twice about making you coff up the difference. I understand $500 might not seem a lot in the overall price of the cost, especially spread out over xxx years. But still, it’s your money, and a deal is a deal. That $500 would get you about 2-3 years of maintanance you don’t need to pay on your new car. Plus they’re making you go back to the stealership, spending your time (which is expensive for you) to resign a contract because they screwed up. I had an issue in which an L.A. acura dealership screwed up my registration, and they sent a courier all the way to san diego to get my signature and fix it, for example.
I have a feeling if push comes to shove, Spreen will just do it…But they’re trying to figure out who much you’re willing to budge. And reality is if it doesn’t work out, and you return the car, there are plenty more dealers for you to get a deal too, especially now that as of today the 2013 accord sedan image is released. (Not much change frankly)…In the worst case, you had a nice rental for a few days 🙂
