Buying a Car Online

[an]

[quote=Raybyrnes]I’ve bought and sold a lot of cars but I am always willing to try something new. FLU seems to have a good online buying process that sounds like it should work. I thought it time to put it to the test.

I am searching for a New 2009 White Honda Civic for a friend. Right now Honda is offering a 1000 cash rebate. Filled out an online forum and Pacific Honda was on the horn in 5 minutes. Very courteous and professional. They were willing to do Invoice minus 1000 manufacturer rebate. I asked about Holdback, advertising, and finance but did not get much response on this.

Has anyone recently bought a new Civic or accord. What dealership proved to be the most competitive.

Any help would be greatly appreciated[/quote]
Your best 1st step would be to email ALL the dealers w/ x miles (x= the amount of miles you’re willing to drive to get the car). Make sure to be very specific w/ the model and options you want. It’ll be easier to compare apple vs apple. Then, if the farthest one give you the best price and if you don’t want to drive all the way there, you can always call the nearest dealer to see if they’ll match/beat the ABC dealer’s price. That’s what I did recently and I end up having to drive to Mission Viejo to get the best deal.

[Raybyrnes]

So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465

[Raybyrnes]

So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465

[Raybyrnes]

So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465

[Raybyrnes]

So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465

[Raybyrnes]

So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465

[Coronita]

[quote=Raybyrnes]So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465[/quote]

L.A. dealers for honda/acuras in my experience were much lower than S.D, because of the competition. i think the only way you could possibly do better than L.A. is if you(or your friend) try to chase after those dealer “loss-leaders” that they advertise in the papers.

However, toyota dealers are more willing to do loss-leads than honda dealers, specifically for the high volume cars like corolla/camry. My experience with honda dealers is that are willing to haggle over the internet/email because it saves them time on some of the econ-boxes for which the margins aren’t as good. Forget about loss-leads for acuras.

Differences between LX and EX my understanding include:
Alloy wheels (though you should be able to get them on an LX-S)
60/40 split seat versus full bench
4 disc brakes
better stereo
slightly more storage compartments
ability to get navigation
variable intermittent wipers

Surprised they still slap on drums on the rear.. Oh well, ford still has solid axle rear suspension on setup for on mustangs instead of independent rears

I guess your friend isn’t considering a GM or Chrysler. 🙂

You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better

[Coronita]

[quote=Raybyrnes]So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465[/quote]

L.A. dealers for honda/acuras in my experience were much lower than S.D, because of the competition. i think the only way you could possibly do better than L.A. is if you(or your friend) try to chase after those dealer “loss-leaders” that they advertise in the papers.

However, toyota dealers are more willing to do loss-leads than honda dealers, specifically for the high volume cars like corolla/camry. My experience with honda dealers is that are willing to haggle over the internet/email because it saves them time on some of the econ-boxes for which the margins aren’t as good. Forget about loss-leads for acuras.

Differences between LX and EX my understanding include:
Alloy wheels (though you should be able to get them on an LX-S)
60/40 split seat versus full bench
4 disc brakes
better stereo
slightly more storage compartments
ability to get navigation
variable intermittent wipers

Surprised they still slap on drums on the rear.. Oh well, ford still has solid axle rear suspension on setup for on mustangs instead of independent rears

I guess your friend isn’t considering a GM or Chrysler. 🙂

You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better

[Coronita]

[quote=Raybyrnes]So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465[/quote]

L.A. dealers for honda/acuras in my experience were much lower than S.D, because of the competition. i think the only way you could possibly do better than L.A. is if you(or your friend) try to chase after those dealer “loss-leaders” that they advertise in the papers.

However, toyota dealers are more willing to do loss-leads than honda dealers, specifically for the high volume cars like corolla/camry. My experience with honda dealers is that are willing to haggle over the internet/email because it saves them time on some of the econ-boxes for which the margins aren’t as good. Forget about loss-leads for acuras.

Differences between LX and EX my understanding include:
Alloy wheels (though you should be able to get them on an LX-S)
60/40 split seat versus full bench
4 disc brakes
better stereo
slightly more storage compartments
ability to get navigation
variable intermittent wipers

Surprised they still slap on drums on the rear.. Oh well, ford still has solid axle rear suspension on setup for on mustangs instead of independent rears

I guess your friend isn’t considering a GM or Chrysler. 🙂

You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better

[Coronita]

[quote=Raybyrnes]So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465[/quote]

L.A. dealers for honda/acuras in my experience were much lower than S.D, because of the competition. i think the only way you could possibly do better than L.A. is if you(or your friend) try to chase after those dealer “loss-leaders” that they advertise in the papers.

However, toyota dealers are more willing to do loss-leads than honda dealers, specifically for the high volume cars like corolla/camry. My experience with honda dealers is that are willing to haggle over the internet/email because it saves them time on some of the econ-boxes for which the margins aren’t as good. Forget about loss-leads for acuras.

Differences between LX and EX my understanding include:
Alloy wheels (though you should be able to get them on an LX-S)
60/40 split seat versus full bench
4 disc brakes
better stereo
slightly more storage compartments
ability to get navigation
variable intermittent wipers

Surprised they still slap on drums on the rear.. Oh well, ford still has solid axle rear suspension on setup for on mustangs instead of independent rears

I guess your friend isn’t considering a GM or Chrysler. 🙂

You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better

[Coronita]

[quote=Raybyrnes]So let see where this ends up. My understanding of the difference between the Lx and the Ex on the civic is as follows.
The ex includes
-alloy wheels
-moonroof
-better radio
-all disc brakes

San Diego Dealer Pacific Honda is at Invoice minus $1000 manufacturers rebate

Hardin in LA is at Invoice minus 1000 minus $465[/quote]

L.A. dealers for honda/acuras in my experience were much lower than S.D, because of the competition. i think the only way you could possibly do better than L.A. is if you(or your friend) try to chase after those dealer “loss-leaders” that they advertise in the papers.

However, toyota dealers are more willing to do loss-leads than honda dealers, specifically for the high volume cars like corolla/camry. My experience with honda dealers is that are willing to haggle over the internet/email because it saves them time on some of the econ-boxes for which the margins aren’t as good. Forget about loss-leads for acuras.

Differences between LX and EX my understanding include:
Alloy wheels (though you should be able to get them on an LX-S)
60/40 split seat versus full bench
4 disc brakes
better stereo
slightly more storage compartments
ability to get navigation
variable intermittent wipers

Surprised they still slap on drums on the rear.. Oh well, ford still has solid axle rear suspension on setup for on mustangs instead of independent rears

I guess your friend isn’t considering a GM or Chrysler. 🙂

You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better

[an]

[quote=flu]
You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better[/quote]
Now now flu, you don’t want to start another 20 pages thread again, do you? :-).

[an]

[quote=flu]
You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better[/quote]
Now now flu, you don’t want to start another 20 pages thread again, do you? :-).

[an]

[quote=flu]
You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better[/quote]
Now now flu, you don’t want to start another 20 pages thread again, do you? :-).

[an]

[quote=flu]
You can also call Scott Robinson Honda in L.A. to see if they’ll do better[/quote]
Now now flu, you don’t want to start another 20 pages thread again, do you? :-).

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