On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 15:11:22 GMT, IleneDover@mailcity.com wrote:

>That depends. What was the MSRP before the dealer added all
>those high priced low cost, and smoke an mirrors options? I
>would suggest you add together all the money you gave the dealer
>and the total of your payment to find the amount you actually
>paid for that car. My one son just bought a 2003 vehicle. When
>he shopped a top of the line Camry the selling price he
>negotiated was $1,500 less than for the top line Accord
>negotiated price, but the total drive home price for the Camry
>was $1,200 more. He bought a Mercury Sable because the total
>drive home price was $8,400 LESS than the Accord. You have to
>add in the interest, government fees, dealer fees, dealer options
>etc. to the negotiated price to get the true cost, before you
>buy.
>
>
>
>mike hunt
>

So he paid $14,800 plus TTL for a top of the line Sable? Did he get
navi with it? I know that they are really desperate to unload those
domestic cars these days, but that sounds like ~$3000 below dealer
cost to me, even after the $3000 mfr rebate.

>
>
>Roberto Andrade Jr wrote:
>>
>> I just bougt the 2003 Honda Accord Coupe - EXV6 with 6 speed manual
>> trans and without the Navigation system. It also included Mud Flaps,
>> Moonroof Visor, Door Gaurds, Tint, Wheel Locks, Window Etching, Rear
>> Spoiler and Trunk Liner. Sticker price with all these options was 28K+
>> . . .I got them all the way down to $23,200. Also got in on the 2.9%
>> Financing...so, I think this is a good deal.
>>
>> Did you get all these extras with your price? I've learned to be a
>> pain at dealerships and usually get the price I want . Though, it is
>> a 2003 and 2004s are on their way, so I think they are trying to make
>> room anyway.
>>
>> -Robert
>> Dallas, TX
>>
>> dsjflsa@netzero.net (John Smith) wrote in message news:<48ed0503.0308091454.2d0b24f6@posting.google. com>...
>> > Just bought a 2003 Accord EX V6 today 09 AUG 03. Paid $23,000 for it.
>> > Invoice price on various websites shows 23,900. Consumer Reports
>> > judged the actual invoice to be at 22,900 after dealer holdbacks and
>> > incentives. Thought this information would be helpful for anyone
>> > shopping for this car.