Hello - Some help Please!!

islandaire · 13th June 2007, 20:15

Hello to all. ive just registered on the forum so thought id say hi first.

Im looking to get a 1.8 ivtec es civic in black within the next month.
ive read up a bit on the car and on this website on various things.
what i was wondering (if you lot could help)

How much did you pay for the standard 1.8 petrol ES
What Reduction did u get if any
Did u get a reduction on the finance (if applicable)
What reduction did u get on extras etc.
Did u get anything for free.

Also i was wondering if its worth getting the leather interior, is it worth getting the sat nav,hft fitted, also if i dont get the hft thingy. has anyone had the seperate honda bluetooth extra and whats it like.
also i was thinking of getting the ipod adapter but after reading about it here it doesnt seem worth it (or have they solved the problems or changed it)

anything else i should look out for.?

help much appreciated, as im new to all this buying. Thanks in advance

Adam.

FWH · 13th June 2007, 20:59

I got aprox 10% off the total of std car + options.
Don´t know if that is good.
Probably varies between markets (countries) also.

I think the sat nav (that screen also enhandes other function like audio and air con) really adds to the car.

As far as I know the I-pod thingy is still the same.
I did not get it, mp3s on CDs is pretty good.

l-noel · 14th June 2007, 01:26

Welcome !

Don't bother about MP3 connection ! just burn some RW CD...

sprkeh · 14th June 2007, 02:34

I have the bluetooth, its great.

Charles_Harding · 14th June 2007, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandaire

m looking to get a 1.8 ivtec es civic in black within the next month.

How much did you pay for the standard 1.8 petrol ES
What Reduction did u get if any
Did u get a reduction on the finance (if applicable)
What reduction did u get on extras etc.
Did u get anything for free.

anything else i should look out for.?

help much appreciated, as im new to all this buying. Thanks in advance

Adam.

New to this buying lark?

We are certainly not professionals here.

Every stealer seems to work to margins that suit them and their current selling rate (cars per month)

Phone round as many stealers as poss. and chat them up on th phone.

One of them will crack when they sniff your coinage approaching.

All of your questions above could be just quoted to the stealer.

They DO want your money.

"Guns are really the best for a suicide attempt.
With drugs you could get the wrong dose and you could end up enjoying yourself!"

Charles H.

islandaire · 14th June 2007, 17:44

i have 2 dealers located within a few miles of where i live. but i cant afford to go any further really for time reasons. so i was planning on bartering between them for certain things. which ive been told to do. setting one dealership off against another. what i was looking for information on, was if anyone managed to get any extras for free or a big reduction. im currently looking at getting the leather interior and the connect pack which includes, the blutooth kit, elegance mats, doorstep garnish, and blue ambient lighting.

like i say just wondering if anyone got these for free or a large reduction on them.

or if anyone could give me an example of what deal they got price wise and price wise on extras.

thanks alot.

Obo · 15th June 2007, 09:46

I have an EX and I got a fair price for my Focus ST170, I got £1500 off the list price with mats thrown in and they paid the private plate transfer (80 quid).

After some major mistakes with delivery dates I also got spare wheel and city pack added FOC.

If you want the sat nav & HFT you will need to get the EX not ES personally I think it's worth the extra grand or so as you get 17" wheels/HID's/Sat Nav/Voice control/HFT a lot for the money IMO. Also you may read that many people have problems with HFT and voice control but Ive had it a month and although you have to say the EXACT phrase I've never had a problem with it recognising me and I have a very strong bristolian/west country accent.

I also have leather and think it gives the car a touch of extra class. Also I thought and have read on here that the cloth looks tired after a while.

As everyone else says it seems the IPOD adapter is a waste of money and you're much better off burning a load of MP3 cd's

chriswarwick · 15th June 2007, 09:52

Agee with Obo. Go for the EX. Have been told Honda don't discount the cars and this keeps up the resale value - compared with Citroen that does discount and then residuals drop through the floor. I either got a fab trade in and £500 off the list price or mediocre trade in and full list. Its all down to the amount you need to add to the trade in. Go to the autotrader web site and look at the used car prices. This will give you an idea of what yours is worth. O

chriswarwick · 15th June 2007, 09:56

Oh an a final thing...WATCH THE FINANCE DEAL. I was offered a great deal and I left my savings alone thinking I would be a bit better off with the finance. I would have been but for the small print which required me to add to the final payment about £125. That amount wasn't included in the payment schedule and was cleverly hidden in the small print. Watch the 'sting in the tail' [It wasn't Honda Finance - so that might be better].

Charles_Harding · 15th June 2007, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandaire

i have 2 dealers located within a few miles of where i live. but i cant afford to go any further really for time reasons. so i was planning on bartering between them for certain things. which ive been told to do. setting one dealership off against another. what i was looking for information on, was if anyone managed to get any extras for free or a big reduction. im currently looking at getting the leather interior and the connect pack which includes, the blutooth kit, elegance mats, doorstep garnish, and blue ambient lighting.

like i say just wondering if anyone got these for free or a large reduction on them.

or if anyone could give me an example of what deal they got price wise and price wise on extras.

thanks alot.

That's an awful lot of gear reqd. there.

I reckon that if you play them dealers off on each other, you could make a killing.

Best of luck.

Let us know how you get on.

"I'm a mis-understood genius.
Mis-understood?
Yes, nobody thinks I'm a genius!"

Charles H.

islandaire · 15th June 2007, 20:06

will do. thanks alot for the info. i dont have a car to trade in so hopefully that may help me with discount. i think ill probably go with the ex now. ( i like toys) and il try and make my dealer cry when i ask for the leather for free

.
let the bidding war commense.

Thanks

ADAM

Charles_Harding · 17th June 2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandaire

will do. thanks alot for the info. i dont have a car to trade in so hopefully that may help me with discount. i think ill probably go with the ex now. ( i like toys) and il try and make my dealer cry when i ask for the leather for free

.
let the bidding war commense.

Thanks

ADAM

Don't forget that you can ring up the stealers that you can't actually get to just to get them 'involved' in the deal.

You don't have to buy, just get a little more ammo!

"A man with a watch always knows what time it is.
A man with two watches is never sure!"

Charles H.

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islandaire Valve Cap Join Date: 13th June 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello - Some help Please!! Hello to all. ive just registered on the forum so thought id say hi first. Im looking to get a 1.8 ivtec es civic in black within the next month. ive read up a bit on the car and on this website on various things. what i was wondering (if you lot could help) How much did you pay for the standard 1.8 petrol ES What Reduction did u get if any Did u get a reduction on the finance (if applicable) What reduction did u get on extras etc. Did u get anything for free. Also i was wondering if its worth getting the leather interior, is it worth getting the sat nav,hft fitted, also if i dont get the hft thingy. has anyone had the seperate honda bluetooth extra and whats it like. also i was thinking of getting the ipod adapter but after reading about it here it doesnt seem worth it (or have they solved the problems or changed it) anything else i should look out for.? help much appreciated, as im new to all this buying. Thanks in advance Adam.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I got aprox 10% off the total of std car + options. Don´t know if that is good. Probably varies between markets (countries) also. I think the sat nav (that screen also enhandes other function like audio and air con) really adds to the car. As far as I know the I-pod thingy is still the same. I did not get it, mp3s on CDs is pretty good.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Welcome ! Don't bother about MP3 connection ! just burn some RW CD...

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sprkeh Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Gods Own Land - Belfast Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the bluetooth, its great.

14th June 2007, 17:44	#6 (permalink)
islandaire Valve Cap Join Date: 13th June 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have 2 dealers located within a few miles of where i live. but i cant afford to go any further really for time reasons. so i was planning on bartering between them for certain things. which ive been told to do. setting one dealership off against another. what i was looking for information on, was if anyone managed to get any extras for free or a big reduction. im currently looking at getting the leather interior and the connect pack which includes, the blutooth kit, elegance mats, doorstep garnish, and blue ambient lighting. like i say just wondering if anyone got these for free or a large reduction on them. or if anyone could give me an example of what deal they got price wise and price wise on extras. thanks alot.

15th June 2007, 09:46	#7 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have an EX and I got a fair price for my Focus ST170, I got £1500 off the list price with mats thrown in and they paid the private plate transfer (80 quid). After some major mistakes with delivery dates I also got spare wheel and city pack added FOC. If you want the sat nav & HFT you will need to get the EX not ES personally I think it's worth the extra grand or so as you get 17" wheels/HID's/Sat Nav/Voice control/HFT a lot for the money IMO. Also you may read that many people have problems with HFT and voice control but Ive had it a month and although you have to say the EXACT phrase I've never had a problem with it recognising me and I have a very strong bristolian/west country accent. I also have leather and think it gives the car a touch of extra class. Also I thought and have read on here that the cloth looks tired after a while. As everyone else says it seems the IPOD adapter is a waste of money and you're much better off burning a load of MP3 cd's

15th June 2007, 09:52	#8 (permalink)
chriswarwick Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2006 Location: A village near Warwick Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agee with Obo. Go for the EX. Have been told Honda don't discount the cars and this keeps up the resale value - compared with Citroen that does discount and then residuals drop through the floor. I either got a fab trade in and £500 off the list price or mediocre trade in and full list. Its all down to the amount you need to add to the trade in. Go to the autotrader web site and look at the used car prices. This will give you an idea of what yours is worth. O

15th June 2007, 09:56	#9 (permalink)
chriswarwick Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2006 Location: A village near Warwick Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh an a final thing...WATCH THE FINANCE DEAL. I was offered a great deal and I left my savings alone thinking I would be a bit better off with the finance. I would have been but for the small print which required me to add to the final payment about £125. That amount wasn't included in the payment schedule and was cleverly hidden in the small print. Watch the 'sting in the tail' [It wasn't Honda Finance - so that might be better].

15th June 2007, 20:06	#11 (permalink)
islandaire Valve Cap Join Date: 13th June 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	will do. thanks alot for the info. i dont have a car to trade in so hopefully that may help me with discount. i think ill probably go with the ex now. ( i like toys) and il try and make my dealer cry when i ask for the leather for free . let the bidding war commense. Thanks ADAM