Used Honda on its chin???

P UNIT · 21st May 2009, 14:37

Right so I don't even own a motor yet and I have the audacity to start new threads......
8
Anyway, after the disappointment of the motor I had set my dreams on falling through (due to it being a pile of crap) I went looking round a local industrial estate where I believed there to be a Honda used outlet.

I couldn't find the outlet so I popped into a nearby VDUB garage to ask where the Honda garage was and if they had any cheap Scirocco's floating about

The fella couldn't help me on the Scirocco front but he did tell me that the second hand value of the Honda brand has plummeted in recent months and weeks due to the fact that Honda are up the creak big time financially. He proceeded to tell me how the top price he could offer on a fully spec'd Type R only 6 months old on a 6 month old similarly spec'd Scirocco would only be 10 grand.

So I don't know if this fella is talking utter b*llox but he had no reason to lie to me as he didn't have a car to sell me and was extremely helpfully in giving me other places to try.

I imagine there are people on here who work for Honda and may be able to shed some light on this situation.

Thanks.

P.

Kremmen · 21st May 2009, 14:45

It's his way of getting your motor on the cheap.

P UNIT · 21st May 2009, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

It's his way of getting your motor on the cheap.

I dont drive a Honda ATM and I had a hand full of cash.

It wernt that mate trust me. Like I said he seemed genuine.

NoNumpty · 21st May 2009, 14:53

Very few second hand Honda's left at my local dealers - bit rare at the mo!!

Spaceman · 21st May 2009, 15:14

It could be his way of telling you not to buy a Honda, but to buy a VW, of course we all know it's the other way round

J. Derek Riddell · 21st May 2009, 15:40

He's talking complete "male testicular devices" ...

As already pointed out, used Civics are becoming hard to find ... unlike VAG products, which are approx. 13 to a penny ...

Brodick · 21st May 2009, 18:04

dealer just taking you for a ride, yanking your chain etc

Never listen to such gossip

Pottsy · 21st May 2009, 18:09

The value of used Hondas has been steadily going up over the last few months (as others have said due to lack of supply).

P UNIT · 21st May 2009, 20:59

Soz if i posted in the wrong place.

My bad.

Deus Ex Machina · 22nd May 2009, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

The value of used Hondas has been steadily going up over the last few months (as others have said due to lack of supply).

I've noticed this as well. Unfortunately, I noticed too late and I ended up paying a bit more for my Type S.

Kremmen · 22nd May 2009, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

The value of used Hondas has been steadily going up over the last few months (as others have said due to lack of supply).

Which just goes to prove that I shouldn't be using Parkers as a guide, they have been steadily dropping on there.

I think the statement about getting you to by VW instead of Honda is probably the closest to the truth.

kissifer1972 · 29th May 2009, 23:50

Personally I think he works for VW and is just here to try and wind a few Honda owners up.

Kremmen · 30th May 2009, 06:23

Good point - we've had muck rakers here before and they got short changed last time as well.

We some guy reckoning we were going to suffer rear wheels falling off - which has never happened.

P UNIT · 30th May 2009, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by kissifer1972

Personally I think he works for VW and is just here to try and wind a few Honda owners up.

Only just seen this.........

Get a grip ***. I was meerly asking a civilised question about an interesting conversation I had whilst looking for a used CIVIC!!!

Why would a VDUB employee/dealer/worker go to that much hassle anyway.

Before you start throwing acusations about I'd suggest you do your homework next time. Check my posts for instance, its not linke I am a fly by night ***.

Quote:

Good point - we've had muck rakers here before and they got short changed last time as well.

We some guy reckoning we were going to suffer rear wheels falling off - which has never happened.

See above for getting a grip!!!

robbo51 · 30th May 2009, 08:41

I am sorry to say that many people dont read threads thouroughly enough before posting.
Whilst I can sympathise with your frustration, you must appreciate that rival dealers will always fight their own corner and after a few 'chinese whispers' all sorts gets said...sometomes inflated and sometimes, untrue.
Good luck finding a car to suit your needs...lets hope its a Civic

tomo2001 · 30th May 2009, 08:41

Somebody got out of bed the wrong side this morning!!

P UNIT · 30th May 2009, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I am sorry to say that many people dont read threads thouroughly enough before posting.
Whilst I can sympathise with your frustration, you must appreciate that rival dealers will always fight their own corner and after a few 'chinese whispers' all sorts gets said...sometomes inflated and sometimes, untrue.
Good luck finding a car to suit your needs...lets hope its a Civic

Yeah point taken but like I said if he genuinelyt though I was a trol he could have looked at my profile and checked every post I have made befor giving it the charli large.

Quote:

Somebody got out of bed the wrong side this morning!!

Lol yeah I was my nippa at 4 o'clock!!!

I'm all cool just copped the hump for 30 secconds and my fingers had a mind of their own.

Soz if I have pished anyone off with my mini rant.

Ps that orange is such a deadly colour, almost as good as black

untouchable90 · 31st May 2009, 01:58

Dont get the Scirocco, my mate bought one and his was parked next to mine last night. The girls def preffered my civic to his! But he has the 2.0 and has had it chip tuned from a brabus guy in germany so he had me on that front! I dont like the interior as much nor the looks! Just wish i had the Type R

Kremmen · 31st May 2009, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by P UNIT

Only just seen this.........

Get a grip ***. I was meerly asking a civilised question about an interesting conversation I had whilst looking for a used CIVIC!!!

Why would a VDUB employee/dealer/worker go to that much hassle anyway.

Before you start throwing acusations about I'd suggest you do your homework next time. Check my posts for instance, its not linke I am a fly by night ***.

See above for getting a grip!!!

I wasn't aiming at you but the VW dealer who was presumably trying to influence your purchasing decision.

The last time we had this (as posted) was proved to have come from a Ford linked website.

robbo51 · 31st May 2009, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

I wasn't aiming at you but the VW dealer who was presumably trying to influence your purchasing decision.

The last time we had this (as posted) was proved to have come from a Ford linked website.

We never heard of him again did we Kremmen?
Did anyone ever have an axle problem?....NO

21st May 2009, 14:37	#1 (permalink)
P UNIT Car: 2.2 ICTDI EX 5 door BLACK Join Date: 14th May 2009 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 210 Thanks: 43 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda on its chin??? Right so I don't even own a motor yet and I have the audacity to start new threads...... 8 Anyway, after the disappointment of the motor I had set my dreams on falling through (due to it being a pile of crap) I went looking round a local industrial estate where I believed there to be a Honda used outlet. I couldn't find the outlet so I popped into a nearby VDUB garage to ask where the Honda garage was and if they had any cheap Scirocco's floating about The fella couldn't help me on the Scirocco front but he did tell me that the second hand value of the Honda brand has plummeted in recent months and weeks due to the fact that Honda are up the creak big time financially. He proceeded to tell me how the top price he could offer on a fully spec'd Type R only 6 months old on a 6 month old similarly spec'd Scirocco would only be 10 grand. So I don't know if this fella is talking utter b*llox but he had no reason to lie to me as he didn't have a car to sell me and was extremely helpfully in giving me other places to try. I imagine there are people on here who work for Honda and may be able to shed some light on this situation. Thanks. P.

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