Freebies Your Deals?? on the CTR - Page 2

IanG · 7th July 2008, 21:39

I got Ipod Connector, Front Badge & Decals, Parking Sensors and Mats as part of the deal

karobonas · 7th July 2008, 21:44

What do you guys expect from a part exchange? Shall I push for a certain figure on it?

gjackson · 8th July 2008, 08:26

I know you're after new but there's a garage on Autotrader with 4 07 type R's two GT's one with HFT/Nav all four under £14k with normal mileage.

angie4m · 8th July 2008, 08:27

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Originally Posted by spiersy1971

Last May, I got £400 off without really trying, free mats, and a decent discount on some dealer fit extras. They weren't really handing out discounts as there was a 3 month waiting list at the time.

I ignored that guff from the first dealer as they would only give £300 off, saying that they would be losing money if they gave me any more off, so I went to their other branch at the otherside of town and got £1642 off the car with the extras. I did phone round a few to see who had the best deal and then got an even better deal when I went in and I had to wait 4 months for my car.

I'm sure that you will get a deal, but in the current climate they may not be able to offer the discounts that some other dealers do or what some of us got a year ago (especially since the price of the car and the Alloys have gone up). It all depends

NoNumpty · 8th July 2008, 08:27

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Originally Posted by karobonas

What do you guys expect from a part exchange? Shall I push for a certain figure on it?

Arrrhhh! now thats the secret.

A dealer will always treat a purchase and part exchange as one deal. So....

Know what the dealer will give for your car (parkers, glasses etc). Know what you want to pay for the new car, take one from the other and thats the bottom line to aim for. Remember, the dealer will want to make money from the new car sale and then again from the sale of your old car.

Also, if a new dealer is opening up near you lookout for grand opening deals and specials - they need to develop a client base and will do a lot to get clients through the doors until they are established

karobonas · 8th July 2008, 08:48

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Originally Posted by NoNumpty

Arrrhhh! now thats the secret.

A dealer will always treat a purchase and part exchange as one deal. So....

Know what the dealer will give for your car (parkers, glasses etc). Know what you want to pay for the new car, take one from the other and thats the bottom line to aim for. Remember, the dealer will want to make money from the new car sale and then again from the sale of your old car.

Also, if a new dealer is opening up near you lookout for grand opening deals and specials - they need to develop a client base and will do a lot to get clients through the doors until they are established

Thanks NoNumpty! Thats given me a better scope!

NH Dan · 8th July 2008, 21:02

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Originally Posted by NoNumpty

Arrrhhh! now thats the secret.

A dealer will always treat a purchase and part exchange as one deal. So....

Know what the dealer will give for your car (parkers, glasses etc). Know what you want to pay for the new car, take one from the other and thats the bottom line to aim for. Remember, the dealer will want to make money from the new car sale and then again from the sale of your old car.

Also, if a new dealer is opening up near you lookout for grand opening deals and specials - they need to develop a client base and will do a lot to get clients through the doors until they are established

Unfortunately, Honda are closing dealers, not opening more up.....

spiersy1971 · 8th July 2008, 21:13

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Originally Posted by angie4m

I went to their other branch at the otherside of town and got £1642 off the car with the extras.

Chatham Honda ?

NoNumpty · 9th July 2008, 08:20

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

Unfortunately, Honda are closing dealers, not opening more up.....

That's not what the OP suggested

angie4m · 9th July 2008, 08:45

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Originally Posted by spiersy1971

Chatham Honda ?

Funnily enough yes

karobonas · 9th July 2008, 09:02

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

Unfortunately, Honda are closing dealers, not opening more up.....

There is a new on opening up in Romford, August 08 it says on the big banner outside!

mrh339 · 9th July 2008, 09:03

Funny how its only the dealers being negative on this thread. And for the record guys I did get a discount of 11% on my car so it shows it can be done you just have to haggle hard and squeeze them till it hurts!!!

nellz_bassettshonda · 9th July 2008, 09:32

Hi mrh339

I am under no illusions that you did'nt get your discount. However , there are normally circumstances like cars that are pre-price increase , over age stock cars from Honda. I would say it is misleading to say that it is something that can be acheived , but then I may be wrong

Neil

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Originally Posted by mrh339

Funny how its only the dealers being negative on this thread. And for the record guys I did get a discount of 11% on my car so it shows it can be done you just have to haggle hard and squeeze them till it hurts!!!

mrh339 · 9th July 2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by nellz_bassettshonda

Hi mrh339

I am under no illusions that you did'nt get your discount. However , there are normally circumstances like cars that are pre-price increase , over age stock cars from Honda. I would say it is misleading to say that it is something that can be acheived , but then I may be wrong

Neil

Sorry Neil but I still urge the OP to haggle hard and not be fobbed off, there is no need to accept a pre reg or old stock to get a good deal. How can it be misleading to say a discount can be achieved when it can and has been? Just haggle hard and make the dealers work hard for your money!!!

nellz_bassettshonda · 9th July 2008, 12:36

karobonas · 9th July 2008, 12:41

Don't worry neil.. as you are too far away from me, I shant be coming to you for a lower price unfortuantely

Thanks mrh339, at least I can now go into the dealer with confidence that I will strike some sort of deals...with at least 4 that are close to me, I am sure I can play them off eachother!

illegalhunter · 9th July 2008, 13:25

I paid £19350 for my GT with rages its 57 , also got free amb lights badges stickers & my 8 disc fitted aswell. All because they delayed the car 3 times .

mrh339 · 9th July 2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by karobonas

Don't worry neil.. as you are too far away from me, I shant be coming to you for a lower price unfortuantely

Thanks mrh339, at least I can now go into the dealer with confidence that I will strike some sort of deals...with at least 4 that are close to me, I am sure I can play them off eachother!

Good luck and dont forget to squeeze them till it hurts!!!

tozerman · 9th July 2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by mrh339

A 10 or 12% reduction should be achieved and remember that add ons and extras make lots of profit for the dealer.

All dealers only get a 5.5% discount off list price (not retail price) any more than that and they are using the kickback they get from Honda for meeting their targets, in the current cimate NO dealer is going to meet their target that Honda set them, so if they give away anymore than 5.5% discount from list they will be loosing money.
It is a fantasy that Honda Dealers make a fortune (which is a statement that I've often seen on this forum). As for accessories the RRP that we all charge only allows for a percentage of the labour time that it actually takes to fit that part.
If we don't make a profit we go bust it is as simple as that, so why should it be a sin for us to do so?
We are nice people so give us a break!!!!!
Cheers.....Tony..

mrh339 · 10th July 2008, 08:24

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Originally Posted by tozerman

All dealers only get a 5.5% discount off list price (not retail price) any more than that and they are using the kickback they get from Honda for meeting their targets, in the current cimate NO dealer is going to meet their target that Honda set them, so if they give away anymore than 5.5% discount from list they will be loosing money.
It is a fantasy that Honda Dealers make a fortune (which is a statement that I've often seen on this forum). As for accessories the RRP that we all charge only allows for a percentage of the labour time that it actually takes to fit that part.
If we don't make a profit we go bust it is as simple as that, so why should it be a sin for us to do so?
We are nice people so give us a break!!!!!
Cheers.....Tony..

Poor dealers, my heart bleeds for you.

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