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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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This is my first time buying a new car and I need help =)
(BTW, I just got back from Vietnam..which explains my lack of presense here)

Jimmy is helping me find prices and what not..but I need help in terms of trying to get the best deal possible.

My dad wants the 2004 civic EX 4 doors.

I was hoping you guys can give me some tips with bargaining and getting the best prices.

Thanks =)
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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04? get an 03 ... they're going @ 1.9% apr too
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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Go to a few Honda dealerships, as well as let them know that you're talking to other people. You don't want them thinking they can push you around on the price. Also, one thing that works well is do it via the internet, a lot of Honda Dealerships have an Internet Dept which does Fleet sales. Usually is ran by a manager, so commission won't be as much of an issue.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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Originally posted by Derek
Go to a few Honda dealerships, as well as let them know that you're talking to other people. You don't want them thinking they can push you around on the price. Also, one thing that works well is do it via the internet, a lot of Honda Dealerships have an Internet Dept which does Fleet sales. Usually is ran by a manager, so commission won't be as much of an issue.
agreed, do that 1st, but def check out 03's too.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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^^ what are some sites that I can look at?

Bare with me, I am like CAR illiterate...
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by MsCAMMiE23
^^ what are some sites that I can look at?

Bare with me, I am like CAR illiterate...
mmm, maybe try www.carpoint.com It's actually a good site for car reviews and details, but also has a car search function for new vehicles. :thumbup:
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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Local dealers shoud have their own websites too...
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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in terms of fleet sales, where do i find those? I tried looking at several honda dealership online...but they don't have much, just quotes.

And what do yoou say when trying to get them to lower the price?
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by MsCAMMiE23
in terms of fleet sales, where do i find those? I tried looking at several honda dealership online...but they don't have much, just quotes.

And what do yoou say when trying to get them to lower the price?
are you buying this week or today? I can probably do some research tonight.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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the honda website says that the sept sale or whatever ends today...so i'm trying to get it today.

Yeah, it's kinda rush but once I came back from VN (yesterday) my dad told me he wants to go buy a new car today. lol.

But thank you all for your help! I really really appreciate it =)
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