New Civic VTi drive away dealer price

[warwick108]

we need to differentiate between auto and manual.. ive been reading through this..and alot of people miss out on this.. its the difference between 1grand..

[ccab1]

Auto 1996 Civic CXI with 165000 km. Local mechanic told me that I needed about $1000 work on it to make it "roadworthy"....

[yourfather]

best price i have ever seen, brother picked up an 08 manual vti for 20,500 on road with bonnet protector and mats

[Schumi5]

hey people new to the forum. was looking at purchasing a new 09 or 08 VTi Auto, what are the going prices at the moment? not sure whether to look at the new 09 model or save a bit on a run-out 08 model. only extras i would be looking at would be alloy wheels.

any help would be greatly appreciated

[UNLS1]

Well dont give them the benifit of your sale. Go elsewhere.
I hate car dealers. My g/f paid 28k with no extras and by the time she paid for all the other b/s (warranty/roadside assist etc etc).. It was just under $31k.

lol why do u hate dealers?? what a stupid comment.

they sold ur mrs a car so what? she payed 31k, maybe ur mrs has the problem?

[New001]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. Just have a quick question, what is the drive away price for 2009 Civic vti now? Thx!!

[Paul1985]

lol why do u hate dealers?? what a stupid comment.

they sold ur mrs a car so what? she payed 31k, maybe ur mrs has the problem?

Because they try get you into a contract without the option of getting out and charge you more than the RRP of the car.. If she was charged a high price but the accurate price maybe it wouldnt have been as bad... The next morning i tryed to sort things out with the dealer but they couldnt care less, they had convinced my g/f to sign something which locked her in and they were grinning from ear to ear from the price they actually were getting. The manager was quiet rude on the phone...It was not explained properly to her and she thought she had 3 days cooling off when infact she was manipulated into signing the waiver to remove this cooling off period. The dealer who sold us the car was telling me how he ripped someone off with one of his peronal cars back in the day when he was trying to be friendly with me. Not really what i wanted to hear. Walking into the dealership i could see the manager flirting with one of the female staff who worked there, this made it look very unproffessional to me also.

I dont like to rip people off personally, they do. To put it simply, this is why i dislike them. Maybe i'm stereotyping here but i dont care. Until i have a better experience with a car dealer this is how i will think of them... leech's.
It seems that being a dealer is like survival of the fittest, you gotta rip people off to get anywhere.

My mrs was silly to go in there without looking more into things first, yes. I don't doubt this at all and was equally frustrated at her. The way they deal with people who dont have much confidence and experience in buying a new car sucks. She had no idea what she was getting herself into. They manipulate. She thought she had a deal until i talked to her because thats what she was lead to believe.

She was even supposed to get a full tank of fuel, it had only 3/4 of a tank, only a small detail i know but still frustrating.

Whats done is done, shes happy with the car now at least...

One thing i can say is the service experience i had at this particular dealership was top notch. Her P/S pump shit itself 1 week after taking the car. The service on this side of things was great. So it was not all bad.

To the post above, goto www.honda.com.au they have all the RRP prices of all the new models on there.

[loarm]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. Just have a quick question, what is the drive away price for 2009 Civic vti now? Thx!!

Got a quote on the weekend, was about 28k for a white Civic VTi Auto. So with negotiating would be less of course

[Buzza]

Took delivery of my 09 Civic Vti last week. Got it for $24.8k driveaway. Its a manual with metallic paint, 12mths rego, 5 yr warranty, carpet mats and full tank of fuel. Not quite a bargain, but still happy with what i got :)

[Trentski11]

Hey guys. Im in the market to buy a new 09 VTI-L civic. I currently have a 94 civic gli.

Any one know of good honda dealers in Sydney, or anywhere I am willing to travel for a good deal

[azn_ek]

2 mates bought civic with me, VTI silver auto for 25k and VTI black manual for 23.3k both 09 model with carpet.

[New001]

I see on honda website, they have an offer for manual transmission. Should I expect the same thing on auto one?
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/Honda.com.au/Home/Buying+Tools/Latest+Offers/

[Trentski11]

i jus rang a few dealers...

27500 for a new vti, 32k for vti-l and 46k for a type r
wot a joke

aussie dollar for the lose

[ks_b]

i jus rang a few dealers...

27500 for a new vti, 32k for vti-l and 46k for a type r
wot a joke

aussie dollar for the lose

where are you at? u should be able to get it for much much cheaper if you go in and haggle.

ohh i just read a post up.. you are in sydney lolz.

[Trentski11]

I jus rang random ones. You can haggle with them, but still there wont be too much of a difference I think, or am I wrong?

I jus feel 27500 for a vti is too much money for it..if it was 23-24k id think thats reasonable

One dealer explained its all coz of the dollar and in april to expect further increases.

[ks_b]

i dont know about sydney.. but if you are in melb you can get it for much cheaper. You can get Vti L manual with couple extra options for 27500 here.

[loarm]

Just bought our white Civic VTi auto 09 model yesterday for 26k drive away.

We got rear parking sensors, fog lights, luggage protector tray and exhaust finisher in the package as well.

Should be taking delivery within the month, can't wait :D

[davel]

Got a 2009 model 11/08 build 09 complied auto silver no extras for 24k driveaway, figured ill do mats later from dealer and tint elsewhere

[UNLS1]

will be interesting to see what some people get in the next few months....these prices ur getting now will be a thing of the past

[New001]

will be interesting to see what some people get in the next few months....these prices ur getting now will be a thing of the past
You think it will go cheaper or more expensive? I'm saving my money...

[Catcha]

You think it will go cheaper or more expensive? I'm saving my money...

Think he means more expensive... we got a quote from a dealer for 29g driveaway VTI auto ... didn't seem like they wanted to negociate so we went to look at corollas instead. Mum prefers the interior of the corolla so toyota it is for now.

[fitme]

Think he means more expensive

29g driveaway VTI auto

whoah!!..im planning to buy an Auto Vti this coming June..but 29g is too much...:(

[davel]

whoah!!..im planning to buy an Auto Vti this coming June..but 29g is too much...:(


29k is their rrp
WHO THE F$%K PAYS RRP?

I WONT PAY RRP FOR A MERC WHY THE HELL WOULD I PAY RRP FOR A HONDA!

24k, 26k if youre a soft bargainer, but there was a 1500 price increase i think recently, still....

[happy]

Just bought our white Civic VTi auto 09 model yesterday for 26k drive away.

We got rear parking sensors, fog lights, luggage protector tray and exhaust finisher in the package as well.

Should be taking delivery within the month, can't wait :D

This really cheap mate. good bargain if 09 model

[UNLS1]

29k is their rrp
WHO THE F$%K PAYS RRP?

I WONT PAY RRP FOR A MERC WHY THE HELL WOULD I PAY RRP FOR A HONDA!

24k, 26k if youre a soft bargainer, but there was a 1500 price increase i think recently, still....

looks like u wont be getting a civic then in the next few months, u will be paying retail or very close to. another 2 price rises this year to come.

[davel]

looks like u wont be getting a civic then in the next few months, u will be paying retail or very close to. another 2 price rises this year to come.

Amm got one at 24k dude its a 2009 update, the 09build/complied wont arrive for a few more months... Best to buy before price increases :thumbsup:

[black8thgen]

hearing all this im happy i got my 08 model lol

[Muzzy]

glad I just got my 09 model FD2 as well :)

[EG4]

anyone have a price listing of the optional extras that come with a civic?

So far in the market looking for a vti-l auto with sunroof(sounds silly but can't justify paying upto 37K for the sports) so far best quote is approx $31,200

what i've gathered so far

Pearls & Metalic 395 (495 for white)
Tint 450 (assuming honda?)
Matts 167
Rear Park 520

Looking at prices for
Fogs
Bassworks
bluetooth
Door Visor

[loarm]

anyone have a price listing of the optional extras that come with a civic?

So far in the market looking for a vti-l auto with sunroof(sounds silly but can't justify paying upto 37K for the sports) so far best quote is approx $31,200

what i've gathered so far

Pearls & Metalic 395 (495 for white)
Tint 450 (assuming honda?)
Matts 167
Rear Park 520

Looking at prices for
Fogs
Bassworks
bluetooth
Door Visor

Fog lights are about 620 i think.

Don't understand how pearls & metallic is $395, where as white is $495:confused:

[EG4]

Not sure either but that was what the dealer told me, if you want white with pearls and metalic in white costs an extra $100

[Paul1985]

Not sure either but that was what the dealer told me, if you want white with pearls and metalic in white costs an extra $100

Take MOST of what they say with a grain of salt. Do your research first and try more than one place.

[UNLS1]

Fog lights are about 620 i think.

Don't understand how pearls & metallic is $395, where as white is $495:confused:

wtf? there is NO charge for white in the FD civic, its a non metallic paint, all metallics are $395.

[EG4]

probably will need to clear that up with them again, but everytime i asked in white for the pearls they would say 495

[Paul1985]

probably will need to clear that up with them again, but everytime i asked in white for the pearls they would say 495

Look at the honda australia site (www.honda.com.au).
If you research it, you can find which are the dearer paintjobs.

[fitme]

my friends agent told me they gonna increase the price this coming april...:(

[drunkntigr]

Man this thread is still going. Hope it's helped out a lot of people.

[applio]

29k is their rrp
WHO THE F$%K PAYS RRP?

I WONT PAY RRP FOR A MERC WHY THE HELL WOULD I PAY RRP FOR A HONDA!

24k, 26k if youre a soft bargainer, but there was a 1500 price increase i think recently, still....

Because they need to sell some CITY

[Spoon SiRG]

Just placed an order today,getting it in 3 days time:

09 built & complied auto VTi
bluish-slilver
mats
reverse parking sensors
exhaust tip finisher
premium plates
full tank of petrol
honda cap

26K drive-away

[TGZ80Y]

Just placed an order today,getting it in 3 days time:

09 built & complied auto VTi
bluish-slilver
mats
reverse parking sensors
exhaust tip finisher
premium plates
full tank of petrol
honda cap

26K drive-away

wow paps ano yan bagong toy mo? or kay mrs?nice....see u when i get back.

tint na natin yan hahahahaha

[howy]

Just placed an order today,getting it in 3 days time:

09 built & complied auto VTi
bluish-slilver
mats
reverse parking sensors
exhaust tip finisher
premium plates
full tank of petrol
honda cap

26K drive-away

sounds good to me! welcome to the FD family :)

[patto]

Just placed an order today,getting it in 3 days time:

09 built & complied auto VTi
bluish-slilver
mats
reverse parking sensors
exhaust tip finisher
premium plates
full tank of petrol
honda cap

26K drive-away

Do you mind telling me what dealer you got this deal from? Im looking at a manual Vti with similar extras, so Im assuming I could get it for around 2k less which is a pretty decent price.

[unity]

I have been quoted 25800 for an automatic VTi drive away with no extras or
27000 for the following extras:
floor mats
front & rear mud guards
pollen filter
metalic paint
plate covers
chrome exhaust finisher
tinted windows
rear parking sensors
VIP Card (10% off servicing)
Honda extended warranty.

I got this quote for a family mmber who was looking for a new car. He was really happy about the price because he wasn't able to get the same offer I did. However, he'd already signed up for a VW Jetta instead.

[ssllyy]

Just put a deposit down for a manual black Vti-L frive away with, floor mats, and dealership extended warranty and roadside assistance. All for 27000.

win?

[ks_b]

yea that about the best price you can get now i think.. my friend got Vti-L auto for $29k with just floor mats.

[sgg]

I am haggling for a white 09 vti manual with alloys spot lights and mats.

What do people think would be a good drive away price :)

[warwick108]

2 dollars..=)

[chenny]

Just placed an order today,getting it in 3 days time:

09 built & complied auto VTi
bluish-slilver
mats
reverse parking sensors
exhaust tip finisher
premium plates
full tank of petrol
honda cap

26K drive-away

grats on the car, looks like you got a better deal that we did, we could've gotten so much more lol

09 built VTi
Black Pearl
Mats

$23.5k drive away, pick up on monday =)

does anyone know if its possible to add accessories like fog lights at a later date, like at the first or second service?

[unity]

grats on the car, looks like you got a better deal that we did, we could've gotten so much more lol

09 built VTi
Black Pearl
Mats

$23.5k drive away, pick up on monday =)

does anyone know if its possible to add accessories like fog lights at a later date, like at the first or second service?

That's a good price. It's possible to add accessories any time, however, you can usually negotiate a much better price on the accessories when you bundle it up with the new car purchase. You will now be paying top price if you go for genuine Honda accessories but shop around and get quotes from various dealers. You will be suprised how much a quote can vary from dealer to dealer.

[sgg]

I am haggling for a white 09 vti manual with alloys spot lights and mats.

What do people think would be a good drive away price :)

I have been offered $24500 drive away.... what do you think ?

[sgg]

I have been offered $24500 drive away.... what do you think ?

Hellloooooo....anybody home ??

[Fung]

I have been offered $24500 drive away.... what do you think ?

manual or auto?
vti, vti-l?
any extras??

[sgg]

I am haggling for a white 09 vti manual with alloys spot lights and mats.

What do people think would be a good drive away price :)

VTi manual in white with

Honda alloys
Honda spotties
Honda mats

I have been offered $24,500 on the road for the above

[Muzzy]

yeah that sounds like a reasonable price IMO...

[ryanc]

hmm ok price
having said that i got the auto with all of the above + spoiler + paint protection for 2k more (which is prob the diff between auto and manual models)

prices went down from when i bought mine in 2007

[ak7610]

Whats a good price for vti-l driveaway (auto). I am looking at buying one soon. i have been quoted 29500 at the moment with no extras. prices seems to have gone high

[jaydenn]

yeh man the prices are pretty crazy, expect another rise by end of the year.

[chenny]

That's a good price. It's possible to add accessories any time, however, you can usually negotiate a much better price on the accessories when you bundle it up with the new car purchase. You will now be paying top price if you go for genuine Honda accessories but shop around and get quotes from various dealers. You will be suprised how much a quote can vary from dealer to dealer.

cheers unity =)

[zr6]

Hi, i'm new to this forum. Currently drive Aurion sportivo zr6 and would like change it for Civic Vti-L model.

So I went to Yarra Honda vic and got quoted for Demo Auto Vti-L done 6,600km (6 months old) for $28,000 drive away plus 2 years or 40,000km FREE services. You guys think its worth it to take this car considering some quotes above for brand new auto Vti-L is around $29,000-$29,000.

Ta.

[unity]

Hi, i'm new to this forum. Currently drive Aurion sportivo zr6 and would like change it for Civic Vti-L model.

So I went to Yarra Honda vic and got quoted for Demo Auto Vti-L done 6,600km (6 months old) for $28,000 drive away plus 2 years or 40,000km FREE services. You guys think its worth it to take this car considering some quotes above for brand new auto Vti-L is around $29,000-$29,000.

Ta.

Go new. You don't know what that demo has been put through.

[ssllyy]

Go new. You don't know what that demo has been put through.

QFT. People like me take it out for a 1 hour "test drive", and flaw it at every opportunity.

[chenny]

Go new. You don't know what that demo has been put through.

+1
when we took a civic out, the dealer dude told us to go for it aswell, to test the car.

[warwick108]

what is wrong with the aurion sportivo? i reckon that thing is sexy

[zr6]

what is wrong with the aurion sportivo? i reckon that thing is sexy

yeah nothing wrong with the aurion except with the fuel consumption. i've done research and found civic has better fuel economy in its class.

[warwick108]

hHhmMm.. there is quite alot of ppl getting 10ltr/100km around here.. i know aurion would be more.. but its a smoother ride..

[ak7610]

i am in the same boat. considering price of civic vti-l and aurion base model, which one should i go for? they are almost same price for auto drive away. aurion maybe 500 bucks more as they are offering 31900 driveaway. civic is 29500 driveaway. i reckon i can get toyota to settle down at 30ish. opinions ? advises?

[Doc68]

Hi OzHonda forum,

New to this forum as I am scouring for good info to help retiring father-in-law buy 09 Civic Vti Auto. Likely his last car purchase:)

His initial enquiry @ 2 Melbourne dealers netted $29k and $27k offers without extras and without haggling.

This forum leads me to think much better can be had...maybe 25-26k with some good accessories.

Any thoughts on the better Melbourne dealers?
Have prices risen since early this year that will affect the 25-26k idea?

Going to dealers tomorrow to see what we can do?

All opinions welcomed

[ks_b]

if you want good accessories with it 25-26k might be hard to get... at 26k you should be able to get at least matt and tints.

Thank is what i think, hope it help.

[Doc68]

Yes, I thought it might be go for low dollars (25k) and practically no accessories or get as many accessories as possible and pay the little extra (26k). Guess it depends on which way the salesman is going;)

Thanks for your thoughts.

[prashu]

HI Guys,

I am from Brisbane i got my NEW Silver Honda Civic July 09 $26650 inc Auto
1) Road side Assist
2) Dealer Delivery
3) 5 years Honda Warranty
4) Reverse Sensor
5) Matts
6) Rego ( 1YEAR)

Is it a good price?

[prashu]

Hi Guys,

Can some one guide me where can i get Bonnet Protector and head Light Protector.I am thinking of putting in Fog lights?

This is my first Honda, any adivce on how i can keep it in good shape Pls

Thanks

Prashu

[Doc68]

FYI for all - deal done on the weekend in Melbourne.

Honda 09 Civic VTI Auto
Metallic paint
5 Years Warranty
Floor mats
Bonnet Protector

Driveaway price $25,176 (changeover slightly less with small trade-in value)

Thanks OzHonda forum.

[prashu]

great well done , i think i paid 1500$ more , good work Doc68

[mxc23]

23500 vti auto, mats, laggage tray

[prashu]

I think i have been ripped off mate , oh my , guys do u know what would agood price for bonnette protector and headlight protector for the civic and where can i get it . thanks

Prashu

[UNLS1]

23500 vti auto, mats, laggage tray



bullsh!t!

unless, thats the change over price and thats what you payed after the trade in was taken off.

if no trade, YOUR TALKING CRAP!

[mxc23]

bullsh!t!

unless, thats the change over price and thats what you payed after the trade in was taken off.

if no trade, YOUR TALKING CRAP!

I forgot to say i bought it in Dec 2007, no trade in or any other things. You just need to know how to bargening. and i think they increse the price by about 3000 early this year. i think you can still get a vti around 25k if you know how to negotiate~:thumbsup:

[fitme]

I forgot to say i bought it in Dec 2007

mate thread title says "NEW Civic driveaway dealer price"

[prashu]

Price for

Bonnet protector $ 79 ( without fitting)
Headlight protector $ 79 ( without fitting)
Hood Tray = $129

What would be a good price to get it fitted?
can any one guide me please.

[mikhaelnen]

My friend got her New 09 VTI AUTO with following accessories:

1) 5 years warranty + road side assistance
2) Deluxe Mat
3) Rear Parking Sensor
4) Fog Lights
5) Luggage Area Protector
6) Organiser Box
7) Door Visor
8) Windows Tinting
9) Touch-up Paint (Free)

for $26750 driveaway.

[fitme]

^^ wow not bad...which dealer??

[mikhaelnen]

^^ wow not bad...which dealer??

Is a dealer in Artarmon, NSW.

[doozie]

hi guys :wave:... just signed up to get your thoughts on what i should be aiming for in terms of the civic vti 40th anniversary limited edition...

this is what it comes with extra....
* Alloy wheels
* Rear park assist
* Fog lights
* Deluxe tailored floor mats
* Chrome exhaust finisher
* 40th Anniversary badge

cheapest with no haggling ive been quoted is $26,950.. so $300 off rrp...
im thinking i should try for $26k driveaway with bluetooth and window tint???
i want to add in bluetooth (quoted $800) and window tint ... unless its better to get them after market? not sure whether i should just get it straight away

(im pretty much set on the civic... imo nothing compares for the price and for what im getting :thumbsup:)

[brokenback]

Jeez.... I saw the same car for $24,990 drive away advertised in this Saturday's age.

I don't know if the advertised models are actually 2008 run outs. From the pic in the paper the fog lights look different so they are possibly 2009 models.

Also $800 for bluetooth.....now that's just cream for the fat cat.

[doozie]

Jeez.... I saw the same car for $24,990 drive away advertised in this Saturday's age.

I don't know if the advertised models are actually 2008 run outs. From the pic in the paper the fog lights look different so they are possibly 2009 models.

Also $800 for bluetooth.....now that's just cream for the fat cat.

mmmm ... $25k ey...

going to give the dealers a call on tuesday and say $25k with bluetooth /window tint and metallic paint...
will let you guys know how i go

[UNLS1]

mmmm ... $25k ey...

going to give the dealers a call on tuesday and say $25k with bluetooth /window tint and metallic paint...
will let you guys know how i go

that is for MANUAL and for flat paint, so add metallic paint and auto!

dont expect big discounts on these as dealers only getting a small amout each so no need to discount.

these are NOT 2008 models, all 2009 models.

[brokenback]

that is for MANUAL .


Yeah ...didn't know if the OP was quoting for manual or Auto. His price indicated he was after an auto...though you never know.

I wasn't sure if the 40th anniversary models were 2009's. Again I suspected they were but thanks for clearing that up.:thumbsup:

[doozie]

that is for MANUAL and for flat paint, so add metallic paint and auto!

dont expect big discounts on these as dealers only getting a small amout each so no need to discount.

these are NOT 2008 models, all 2009 models.

yeah.. was afer an auto


i'm after the 40th anniversary edition (black) plus bluetooth, window tint and metallic paint..
how much should i realistically aim for?

[UNLS1]

i just got our black civic VTI 40th auto today!
got it cleaned up and on the floor! dont think it will last long

[doozie]

i just got our black civic VTI 40th auto today!
got it cleaned up and on the floor! dont think it will last long

if i may ask.. how much ?

[UNLS1]

if i may ask.. how much ?

$27,785 on road.

from honda website incl auto and metallic paint.

[Acca]

Just bought a 40th Anniv Civic and I can't help thinking I got ripped off a little bit

This was my deal:
Civic 40th VTi
- Flat paint (white)
- Auto
which has the following in package
- mats
- 15" alloys
- parking assist
- exhaust tips
- fog lights
- 1 year rego

I got the following added
- extended warranty
- touch up paint
- luggage area protection
- pollen filter

for $28055

The salesguy had the following tricks:

- claimed that 40th anniversary cars were very popular and a lot have been sold even though it's only the first week into the promotion.
- claimed that white was very popular and out of the 400 odd Oz cars designated as 40th anniversary, their dealership only got 11, and had only 1 white left that was unspoken for.
- an official looking Honda memo that states the dealer will just get $500 per car for the anniversary editions (which he claims is confidential but it was in a folder with his other materials...)
- claimed that the purchase price was not movable because of Honda Australia locking them into a small margin, and that they had just had a meeting with Honda HQ about it to voice their exasperation
- claimed that he just wanted to make the sales numbers, and was making minimal money on it.
- claimed that they are still on the way here, so won't be available till end of Oct (2009).

I know these are pretty standard excuses, but I would like to know if there is any basis in truth, if there are any truthful anonymous Honda salespersons on this forum? Is the 40th Anniv promotion pretty popular? The guy was convincing but all good salespeople are. He pretty much didn't want to budge from the advertised anniversary price. When I called him out on the $895 for extended warranty, he said he would give it to me "at cost which was $750". Does that sound right?

In hindsight, I should have stuck to my guns and walked out to see if another dealer could beat the deal.
I have a feeling there was another $1k in there to play with??

I also did have a trade in, and got a slightly better than red-book trade-in value for it (private sale value obviously much higher, but I doubt I could have sold this car easily, as it had high mileage and subtle engine problems). I'm pretty sure they didn't take any sort of hit on the trade in though, as I'm sure they will make their margin on the resale.

Anyway, just comparing notes and keeping prospective buyers informed. I wish I had found this site beforehand :(

[doozie]

The salesguy had the following tricks:

- claimed that 40th anniversary cars were very popular and a lot have been sold even though it's only the first week into the promotion.
- claimed that white was very popular and out of the 400 odd Oz cars designated as 40th anniversary, their dealership only got 11, and had only 1 white left that was unspoken for.
- an official looking Honda memo that states the dealer will just get $500 per car for the anniversary editions (which he claims is confidential but it was in a folder with his other materials...)
- claimed that the purchase price was not movable because of Honda Australia locking them into a small margin, and that they had just had a meeting with Honda HQ about it to voice their exasperation
- claimed that he just wanted to make the sales numbers, and was making minimal money on it.
- claimed that they are still on the way here, so won't be available till end of Oct (2009).


Anyway, just comparing notes and keeping prospective buyers informed. I wish I had found this site beforehand :(

the three delears here in sa that i have spoken with have all said exactly the same thing... only one was willing to give me a quote and he would only budge $500 on the price saying that there was nothing in it for them

i do and dont believe them because i know thats what they would say if it wasn't true... but it doesnt make sense to sell a car at cost!

one other thing that two of the dealerships said was that honda australia was making them 'absorb' the extra costs included in the 40th anniversary edition... so not sure what to believe atm

[doozie]

Finally had the chance to speak to a dealer and she went down to $27k for the Ann edition with metalic paint pretty easy... she wouldn't go down to 26 at all.. So I'm thinking 26k is achievable with some more haggling

[UNLS1]

most of what u have been told is true!

the sales guy told u how it is and id tell u the same stuff!

we are getting stuff all cars to sell and it sucks big time!
they are better value than a normal VTi.

you are dreaming if u think u could get another 1k discount.
why the hell would any dealer discount a good value car when they get stuff all cars from honda and everyone wants one?

u got a car so be happy as there will be alot of people who miss out!

[Frost_FD]

Another salesman ;)

[doozie]

went to another dealership and thought i had it at 26.5k (only extra was metalic paint) but after speaking to his 'boss' couldnt do it....
i walked away after saying i couldnt go to 27k thinking he would ring me back saying he would do it at 26.5k but no call...

other dealership also said $27k was the cheapest....


this limited edition deal is good in my opinion for the alloys only....all the other 'extras' i can add on after market cheaper imo

but now im thinking about other cars if i cant get this one at the right price :(

[fitme]

got quoted from honda paramatta

30k for VtiL Auto on white
with
fog light
floor mat
tint

what do you think?..i think i can still ask more freebies...

[doozie]

ended up getting the civic anniversary edition in black for 27k ..
i was on the verge of signing for the impreza rx but salesguy wouldnt go to straight 30k for the auto.. only 30.5.. would have gotten it over the honda for the price just based on the drive alone.. but damn the dash was ugly/outdated :eek:

the subaru guy rang me twice while i was negotiating at honda and he still wouldnt go down to the 30k mark :thumbdwn:

anyways... honda wouldnt move on the 27k price mark..
tried to get at least the first service free ... but nothing :(

didnt realise but my wife had previously worked with the finance guy at honda... and after the sale was done he showed us the 'sales board' and explained that we had bought the 9th civic anniversary edition (out of 10 allocated to the dealership) and the last black one since the promotion started...and about 5 accords anniversary edition

also interesting that they had sold 6 cars on a tuesday the 6th :eek:.. after the long weekend i guess..

also the guy that had sold us the civic had the most sales with 7...
also.. 16 hondas had been sold since the start of the month and 5 of those financed through honda finance

they tried to sell me the window tint for $495 and a parrot bluetooth hands free kit for $900 plus all that crap 'protection' starting at $700 going up to $2k :o

ive organised window tint at $250 at a local place here .. darkest legal tint
and also a nice hands free kit at tonkins for $320 is next to be done :p

all in all im happy with my purchase and hope i have a good run with my first honda :cool:

thanks to everyone who has put up their thoughts and experiences :thumbsup:

[howy]

The first service for any Honda car is generally free isn't it?

[doozie]

The first service for any Honda car is generally free isn't it?

sorry... i meant the second service... at 10,000km

subaru guy rang me this morning and said he can do it at 30k ... thinking if i should just tell honda my finance got rejected ?:eek:

[Derrick28]

Hi guys,

I am about to do a deal for the Honda Civic for 24K drive away (manual).
White or Red in colour
What do you think?

Derrick

[Jackee]

Hey Derrick,

Congrats on the car! VTI or 40th Anniversary?

What extras did u get with it?

Are you planning any mods? If so, i would go white. Red is okay stock though.

[unity]

Has any one scored an Auto 40th anniversary Civic under $26000 yet? I saw in the paper that RRP was $27290 drive away.

[Derrick28]

Hey Derrick,

Congrats on the car! VTI or 40th Anniversary?

What extras did u get with it?

Are you planning any mods? If so, i would go white. Red is okay stock though.

It was 40th Anniversary!
No the dealer did not mention about any extra!
So yeah just wondering is that a good deal or not?

Derrick

[fitme]

is it worth getting the 5years extended plus roadside warranty??..they quoted me around $600+

so ill be paying 30k driveaway for a VTiL Auto with fog,tint, and mat only with a standard 3yrs warranty

[UNLS1]

Has any one scored an Auto 40th anniversary Civic under $26000 yet? I saw in the paper that RRP was $27290 drive away.

ur dreaming! Thats impossible and WONT happen!

[doozie]

all the adelaide dealers... the cheapest i could get it with metallic paint was $27k
26.5 with non metallic...

and the way they are selling i dont think they will go any lower

[UNLS1]

all the adelaide dealers... the cheapest i could get it with metallic paint was $27k
26.5 with non metallic...

and the way they are selling i dont think they will go any lower

we now have 1 left!

oooer and i see rallye red gone for 2010 and habenaro red in, aswell as a new blue!

[mikhaelnen]

My dealer quoted me 40th anniversary limited edition, with tinting, door visor, extended warranty and roadside assist, metallic paint for $27200 driveaway. good deal?

[unity]

ur dreaming! Thats impossible and WONT happen!

Yes true, especially if the dealer is only making approx $500 per car as mentioned earlier. I believe they must be making more than $500 a car but it's great value even at RRP.

Is the 40th anniversary car manufactured in Thailand?

[UNLS1]

Yes true, especially if the dealer is only making approx $500 per car as mentioned earlier. I believe they must be making more than $500 a car but it's great value even at RRP.

Is the 40th anniversary car manufactured in Thailand?

yes mate, its just the normal Vti civic!

[doozie]

guys.... i've uploaded the official honda civic genuine accessories price list

see here for the pdf.. ( i blanked out the dealership name )

http://www.multiupload.com/2MXOK4I4GM

enjoy

[howy]

guys.... i've uploaded the official honda civic genuine accessories price list

see here for the pdf.. ( i blanked out the dealership name )

http://www.multiupload.com/2MXOK4I4GM

enjoy

interesting... good work!

[Derrick28]

Guys just a quick Q's in regard to the the 40th anniversary Civic, i been told around a few hundreds of the "40th anniversary" badges been allocated for Civic, Accord ect...just wondering can the dealer use a normal Civic and build them into what it called the " 40th anniversary" and sell it as the special edition and registered the car as " 40th anniversary" edition ???

Cheers :-)

[Derrick28]

Guys just a quick Q's in regard to the the 40th anniversary Civic, i been told around a few hundreds of the "40th anniversary" badges been allocated for Civic, Accord ect...just wondering can the dealer use a normal Civic and build them into what it called the " 40th anniversary" and sell it as the special edition and registered the car as " 40th anniversary" edition ???

Cheers :-)

[UNLS1]

Guys just a quick Q's in regard to the the 40th anniversary Civic, i been told around a few hundreds of the "40th anniversary" badges been allocated for Civic, Accord ect...just wondering can the dealer use a normal Civic and build them into what it called the " 40th anniversary" and sell it as the special edition and registered the car as " 40th anniversary" edition ???

Cheers :-)

NO!

badges are on the car from factory, only 800 aus wide!

if a dealer did build one up it would cost more than the real one.

[Derrick28]

NO!

badges are on the car from factory, only 800 aus wide!

if a dealer did build one up it would cost more than the real one.


I went to see the car...it was just a normal Civic, and he said he will add on all the things to make it "40th Anniversary" :)

But there is no diff b/w the real one and the one he building right?


Cheers :-)

[sapook]

folks just brought home a 40th anniversary for $14600 on the road (minus $13000 trade-in for a crv that they've had for a while now)... all the extras as part of the 40th anniversary edition plus metallic paint and tinting :)

[howy]

folks just brought home a 40th anniversary for $14600 on the road (minus $13000 trade-in for a crv that they've had for a while now)... all the extras as part of the 40th anniversary edition plus metallic paint and tinting :)

Nice, any plans for mods?

[sapook]

Nice, any plans for mods?

I don't think they'll bother.. Already good enough for them.

But as for me (and my one).. I have other plans :D

[doozie]

just picked up my black 40th anniversary on wednesday :D

am loving the car so far!

have installed the parrot 3200ls bluetooth system
and am going in an hour to pick up my car after getting it window tinted 20% (legal here in sa is 35% ) all round for $200!

was worried that the tint might void my warranty so i told my insurance (mutual community) the tint would be illegal and they said it wouldnt void my warranty but if they were to replace my windows they would only replace up to the legal amount :D


well done sapook on picking up the car.. its a step up (for me) from the stupid lancer es 08 i was driving... its soooo much better in every way
!

thanks to everyone here for the help! :wave:

[Zimp13]

09 $24,400 civic vti auto white with mat, sun visor, boot tray, pollen filter...... in melbourne

[FDBenni]

Judging from other peoples quotes for the 09 model it looks like you got a decent deal.

[Zimp13]

09 $24,400 civic vti auto white with mat, sun visor, boot tray, pollen filter...... in melbourne

$24,250 without boot tray and pollen filter

[zr6]

$24,250 for a brand new auto civic - that's a real bargain.

which dealer did you buy it from?


$24,250 without boot tray and pollen filter

[Zimp13]

pm me for those who r interested..... :D
just got the car today.......... :D

[tyta]

$25500 driveway vti auto with mats and full tank of fuel and metallic paint (alabaster silver). Perth WA

[Reclus]

For me i got it 25700 drive away
plus 2 free services, sensor (which i don't really need..), matts, alarm

of coz tint windows and all paint jobs

[Reclus]

it's vti auto , by the way

[brokenback]

Isn't import tariffs on OS mfg'd cars supposed to drop by 5% next year?

What's the likely-hood of them being passed on?

[clayton4115]

free trade agreement with Thailand so 0% reductions, but the hybrid built in Jap you may see 5% reduction on the price.

[goblin5566]

bought a civic vti auto in Sydney for 24,500 with Mats + Luggage area tray protector.
Honda themselves had a end of year special for free extended warranty and metallic paint.

[kawai]

It was 23,990 drive away b4 xmas in victoria for the 2010 VTI manual models. Just make sure you get the news paper which shows free metallic paint or they will charge your extra $350.00 (>.< Honda at princes hwy Chadstone still keeps saying its a misprint on 2 different news papers LOL) but ended up getting my civic at about 25-26k with tint, pain/interior protection, dent warranty.

>.< but have to wait till feb-march b4 they have stock

[CivicVTI]

Anyone bought a 2010 model yet? Looking at one tomorrow, got quoted just under $27000 on the phone this morning and that it is negotiable. Do you think they'd also throw in extras?

[UNLS1]

Anyone bought a 2010 model yet? Looking at one tomorrow, got quoted just under $27000 on the phone this morning and that it is negotiable. Do you think they'd also throw in extras?

yeah why not!

the 2010 now has full airbags as standard in the Vti and there is a new blue colour and habenaro red colour

[FDBenni]

Is that the only thing different compared to the 09 model?

[jjeetthh]

Anyone bought a 2010 model yet? Looking at one tomorrow, got quoted just under $27000 on the phone this morning and that it is negotiable. Do you think they'd also throw in extras?

i got mine for 26k.. i should have haggled much.. extras are just chrome exhaust and mats.. and metallic paint i guess..

[VTI-L]

Mine..
Bulid Jan 2010, MY10 and obviously complied 10,

Honda Civic VTI-L, with Mats, Fogs, Rear Sensors, Tint, Fulltank of Fuel, and Mudflaps for $29,400 d/a

Cheers S...

[SimpleMonkey]

Hey VTIL,

Do you have the extended 5 years warranty or the 3 years in your package? Is your Rear Sensors the Honda brand or off market brand? Just that when I went to buy my car, the dealer initially tried to put the off market sensor in the car but I asked him for the Honda ones

Thanks

V

[CivicVTI]

What's the difference between the Honda ones and the aftermarket ones?

[SimpleMonkey]

price is diff. Honda ones cost a couple of hundreds more.
and in term of warranty, if I remember correctly, if they install the off market sensor for you, you can only bring the car back to where you purchase the sensor. but if you have Honda sensor, you can bring it to any Honda dealer

have you picked up your car yet? do you have the 5 years warranty?

[VTI-L]

Hey VTIL,

Do you have the extended 5 years warranty or the 3 years in your package? Is your Rear Sensors the Honda brand or off market brand? Just that when I went to buy my car, the dealer initially tried to put the off market sensor in the car but I asked him for the Honda ones

Thanks

V

Hey Man,

Nope Genuine Honda sensor - as stated in the contract, made a very hard deal with the dealer, I made the deal on a 2010 built VTI-L in back in Jan 31, and pick up this weekend. that 2 yr extra on the warranty applies to 2009 build cars.....

[Harley]

I recently signed for a Civic Vti 2010 at $25K drive away. Comes with sensors, mats, 2010 built and full tank. Have to wait to end of April to get it though. Hope this helps anyone who is trying to make a deal.

[raintouchpad]

i just bought my civic vti 2010 manual today, got it for 23,990 drive away with floor matts and metallic paint, nothing special... feel like i couldve done better :(

[SimpleMonkey]

Harley, is your car manual or auto?


vtil, what color is your car?

[VTI-L]

Harley, is your car manual or auto?


vtil, what color is your car?

Hey,

Its Sparkle grey, fog, sensors, mats, full tank, mudflaps, auto, 29400 d/a 10 Bulid, get it next sat confirmed by the dealer

Cheers

[Harley]

Thought I posted this successfully before :)

Anyhow, it's an auto.

We went to a dealer and he gave us his best price 25,5oo, but we had to think on it. He said there was still room to move. We rang him again to make a final deal but he didn't call back. I tried for $24,500 over the phone with another, and he said I was ambitious, 25K was hypothectically negotiable if I came down immediately, but I didn't much like the dealer's tactics. Another said they can't do 25K so we went with the forth one who agreed to it, with not much hassle over the phone. He was surprised to see as show up the next day when we said we would :).

[VTI-L]

Thought I posted this successfully before :)

Anyhow, it's an auto.

We went to a dealer and he gave us his best price 25,5oo, but we had to think on it. He said there was still room to move. We rang him again to make a final deal but he didn't call back. I tried for $24,500 over the phone with another, and he said I was ambitious, 25K was hypothectically negotiable if I came down immediately, but I didn't much like the dealer's tactics. Another said they can't do 25K so we went with the forth one who agreed to it, with not much hassle over the phone. He was surprised to see as show up the next day when we said we would :).

Sounds good price mate, when you get the car?

[Harley]

By the 28 April.

They asked me if i was excited, and i said 'no'. :p

[SimpleMonkey]

By the 28 April.

They asked me if i was excited, and i said 'no'. :p


i wouldn't be too if having to wait for 2 months for the car!

[kawai]

ha i got mine at 4months, was not happy at all my old eg died 2 times in that time frame :( order at start of dec go it at march)

[Harley]

:p And they say, "drive away" ;).

It's like waiting for settlement on a house. But here your holding on to a depreciating asset :( .

[dan sydney]

honda civic vti 2010 auto premium white plates

$25100 drive away alabaster silver with 5 year warranty and 5 year road side assist

paid $450 for paint protection and $250 for window tints after because wanted it all to be done by

honda i know could have got paint protection and tints cheaper elsewhere but wanted it done by honda.

didn't haggle much thought it was good deal


*hope this helps anyone looking for new civic* bought in parramatta

[Harley]

$250 for tinting is about the same price as outside. If they had quoted me that I would have got mine tinted as well throught them, since tint professor is around $285. They said it would cost me around $450.

[dan sydney]

HARLEY tints is $450 rrp and paint protection is i think $800 rrp with honda.
tints outside would be about $200 darkest legal and paint protection $350

so save a little but not much so i went with honda because i thinks its worth it the salesman didn't hesitate with that price because it is reasonable

would recommend trivett parramatta to anyone their customer service is very good..

some dealers won't even talk to you when price is to low but they more then willing to negotiate.. next car will be there again for sure.

ohh by the way have to mention im driving car already got it almost straight away... sorry you have to wait for yours.. cheers!!

[VTI-L]

I got my dealer to throw in Tint for free, laughed at them when they said 495....anyways my saga is almost over, car due Saturday! cant wait to drive it out the showroom

[gromit]

Just bought a white VTI manual for $22990 with full tank of petrol. Couldn't squeeze in free mats at tat price, but at least delivery is within the week!

[kawai]

to be honest i think paint protection is a bit of a mistake :( for exterior. I have a black civic with paint protection, it has swirl marks all over it under the sun :( look like i had a dodgy wax job.

Cry and i cant put any product on it (waxing/polishing it) or i will void my warranty.

Anyway just a word of wisdom, park your car under direct sunlight for inspection, cus you wont be able to tell it is scratched in the shade which my dealer did. Also check the tint job on the back window (boot top) for 1 water mark on the break light area and if they had cut an area for the break light, check on your mirrors (top of your windscreen) to see if tint is on and no gaps on the top corners of the light. On mine i can see 2 corners of non-tinted (over cut) area.


i got mine black /w metallic paint, carpet and weather guard for $23,990 my10 vti man.

[archnoid1]

Hi new to the forum here, I just purchased a Honda Civic VTI auto 2010 model today. I looked at 3 different car dealerships, I got offered $24500 on my first time after haggling and thought I'll try another one and see if I could do better. I thought I had gotten a pretty average price so I searched around the internet until I looked at this forum...

Ended up getting my car for $23688 in Habanero Red, with 6 years warranty and road side assistance. No other extras but I think I did pretty damn well now :)

[Reclus]

Hi new to the forum here, I just purchased a Honda Civic VTI auto 2010 model today. I looked at 3 different car dealerships, I got offered $24500 on my first time after haggling and thought I'll try another one and see if I could do better. I thought I had gotten a pretty average price so I searched around the internet until I looked at this forum...

Ended up getting my car for $23688 in Habanero Red, with 6 years warranty and road side assistance. No other extras but I think I did pretty damn well now :)

r u sure it's built in 2010? i.e. MY10?
coz even if it's the 2010 model, it could be built in 2009
that will make a lot different in terms of price, so to your resell value

[archnoid1]

r u sure it's built in 2010? i.e. MY10?
coz even if it's the 2010 model, it could be built in 2009
that will make a lot different in terms of price, so to your resell value

To be honest, I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to cars...

The make on the purchase says: HONDA CIV4AVTI10
Model: CIVIC 4DA VTI 2010

Couldn't find anything about MY10, how can I find out??

Thanks

[fitme]

CIV4AVTI10

im guessing

Civic 4 doors Auto VTI 2010

[Reclus]

To be honest, I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to cars...

The make on the purchase says: HONDA CIV4AVTI10
Model: CIVIC 4DA VTI 2010

Couldn't find anything about MY10, how can I find out??

Thanks

with that price mark and that 6 years warrenty , i'm pretty sure it's built in 09
usually they have special discount on cars that are built in the previous year
so that they can clear out old stocks
that's what i was offered and told by my agent

you can check in the invoice
and on the car as well
i'll check tmr to tell you where exactly

[archnoid1]

with that price mark and that 6 years warrenty , i'm pretty sure it's built in 09
usually they have special discount on cars that are built in the previous year
so that they can clear out old stocks
that's what i was offered and told by my agent

you can check in the invoice
and on the car as well
i'll check tmr to tell you where exactly

I asked the dealer for the information, he said that the car was built Feb 10 and that it was Compiled March 10. I guess it would be worth checking the vehicle anyway just to make sure that what they are saying is true. Thanks for that :)

I guess I got a good price cause the dealer said that they can get a hold of that particular car in that colour. Will be picking up the car on Friday, can't wait!

[Reclus]

I asked the dealer for the information, he said that the car was built Feb 10 and that it was Compiled March 10. I guess it would be worth checking the vehicle anyway just to make sure that what they are saying is true. Thanks for that :)

I guess I got a good price cause the dealer said that they can get a hold of that particular car in that colour. Will be picking up the car on Friday, can't wait!

hey my mistake then
good for you! and congrats on the new car

[archnoid1]

hey my mistake then
good for you! and congrats on the new car

No worries, thanks for your help anyway. :)

[emma55]

hey ,can you be my friend?

[Persius]

Civic VTI 2010 - Auto - Black

$25,000

*Metallic Paint
*Mats
*Fuel
*Extended 3 yrs warranty (total 6 yrs - 175,000 km)
*10% discount services

Good Deal? I think it's quite standard... should have done better..

[archnoid1]

Yeah I suppose you did pretty good if you compared to everyone else.

What is the 10% discount services for?

[Reclus]

mine's almost the same, it was last year though

MY09 Auto in Black

$25688

- metallic + Pearlescent
- floor matts
- tint windows
- alarm
- rear sensor
- fuel
- 2 free services (10k and 20k km)

[Persius]

10% discount for all parts and services included in the VIP card given by the dealer, I'm not sure though until when I can avail this privilege.. I should check.

I also got some discount vouchers for (1k, 10K, 20K, 50k) km service.

Anyone knows if Honda usually have their Half Year Sale?

And what do you think of the Limited Edition Civic?

[Reclus]

Limited edition sucks
it basically add all those stuffs onto the car before you order it, aka force you to pay for them
and in my opinion that 15" alloy is just too chunky
i'd rather get the steel and change straight to 17" haha

[_CiVIC_]

What do you guys think of:

2010 Alabaster Silver VTI-L manual, 15kms on the clock (literally 15kms), driveaway $26k with 3 years of free scheduled servicing??

[Reclus]

made this year?

i think it's a pretty good deal
u're saying free service up til 60000km ?

[_CiVIC_]

Yeah made this year.

Free service till 75,000kms.

I'll try and squeeze them for free tints and matts..

Plus I am getting it salary sacrificed through work.


made this year?

i think it's a pretty good deal
u're saying free service up til 60000km ?

[Stig]

thats a pretty sick deal either way, mine was $26.5 driveway + optional extras i got

[tinymoon]

I just got mine few days ago from Southside Honda with a pretty well bargained deal

Honda Civic VTI-L MY09 Auto - Driver Away
Brand New
Booth Spoiler
16" Alloy Wheel 10 Spoke (on the MY10 model)
7 Year Waranty - 3 Year Road Side Service
Floor mat set
Lugage area protection tray
Pollen Filter
1000km and 10.000km service free of charge with full tank of fuel

Cost: 27.500

Alot of other offer with cheaper price on accessories but i did not buy anything else.

[Swordie]

I just got mine few days ago from Southside Honda with a pretty well bargained deal

Honda Civic VTI-L MY09 Auto - Driver Away
Brand New
Booth Spoiler
16" Alloy Wheel 10 Spoke (on the MY10 model)
7 Year Waranty - 3 Year Road Side Service
Floor mat set
Lugage area protection tray
Pollen Filter
1000km and 10.000km service free of charge with full tank of fuel

Cost: 27.500

Alot of other offer with cheaper price on accessories but i did not buy anything else.

Nice deal.

[civicbloke]

I just took delivery of a 2010 Honda Civic VTI (LE),
is this a good deal?

$24200 Drive away (MY2010 Limited Edition Honda Civic VTI)
- 15" alloy
- Windows tinting (darkest)
- 4x Mud flaps
- Metallic paint
- Manaul gear
- Reverse parking sensor
- Bluetooth
- Honda floor mat
- Chrome exhaust
- Bluetooth
- 3 yrs standard warranty
- Full petrol tank

[tinymoon]

I just took delivery of a 2010 Honda Civic VTI (LE),
is this a good deal?

$24200 Drive away (MY2010 Limited Edition Honda Civic VTI)
- 15" alloy
- Windows tinting (darkest)
- 4x Mud flaps
- Metallic paint
- Manaul gear
- Reverse parking sensor
- Bluetooth
- Honda floor mat
- Chrome exhaust
- Bluetooth
- 3 yrs standard warranty
- Full petrol tank

It sounds nice, but i think you can even get the Auto one with this price, say 24.500 not 24.200 (assume that you do not prefer manual over the auto)

[didier]

Planning to buy one of these in manual:
2010 HONDA CIVIC Limited Edition 8th Gen
or
2010 HONDA CIVIC VTi 8th Gen (regular)

in Perth within the next couple months, and wondering how low I can get the price.
maybe not as low as in eastern states?

from what I've read on here you can bargain the price down a good $2500+, so any advice especial advice for bargaining the LE toward $22k from 25k or the regular VTI toward $20k from $23k?

besides the normal haggling for a very low price and being tough and willing to walk (I'm already experienced at this :)

I guess we only have 3 dealers in Perth - anyone know which is best for cheapest deal? I live closest to Honda North and already visited.

The only addon's I'm really interested in are tinted windows (should be few hundred) and extended warranties. What's a good price for extending it from say normal 3 years to 7+ years?

much appreciated to anyone who can help with any of these things! :D

[tinymoon]

Planning to buy one of these in manual:
2010 HONDA CIVIC Limited Edition 8th Gen
or
2010 HONDA CIVIC VTi 8th Gen (regular)

in Perth within the next couple months, and wondering how low I can get the price.
maybe not as low as in eastern states?

from what I've read on here you can bargain the price down a good $2500+, so any advice especial advice for bargaining the LE toward $22k from 25k or the regular VTI toward $20k from $23k?

besides the normal haggling for a very low price and being tough and willing to walk (I'm already experienced at this :)

I guess we only have 3 dealers in Perth - anyone know which is best for cheapest deal? I live closest to Honda North and already visited.

The only addon's I'm really interested in are tinted windows (should be few hundred) and extended warranties. What's a good price for extending it from say normal 3 years to 7+ years?

much appreciated to anyone who can help with any of these things! :D

To my experience, i think you should wait a little while to purchase a new vehicle because now is not the high sale season. Let's wait 2 or 3 more months when dealers they behind the set-up objective so they can be easy to deal with.

As suually they will not down the price but you can ask to add more and more accessories such as spoiler, floor mat, trunk protection, tinted window, 5 year warranty service.

I had an best offer with dealer as above post, it is quite nice for me for the momment.

[didier]

yea, the dealer said they sold 4 civics last saturday, so I dont know if he's making it up, but there is a sale on atm and the value is good. Still I need to wait until august when my old car is 2yrs old (for tax reasons) so that should work out. They'll be on lower sales volume by then and more desperate eh?

hopefully I can lower the price a fair bit (I expect about 2500) because I'm not really interested in any of the extras except mainly warranty (although I want the civic because its rated about the most reliable small car there is)

[Alvinlight]

Planning to buy one of these in manual:
2010 HONDA CIVIC Limited Edition 8th Gen
or
2010 HONDA CIVIC VTi 8th Gen (regular)

in Perth within the next couple months, and wondering how low I can get the price.
maybe not as low as in eastern states?

from what I've read on here you can bargain the price down a good $2500+, so any advice especial advice for bargaining the LE toward $22k from 25k or the regular VTI toward $20k from $23k?

besides the normal haggling for a very low price and being tough and willing to walk (I'm already experienced at this :)

I guess we only have 3 dealers in Perth - anyone know which is best for cheapest deal? I live closest to Honda North and already visited.

The only addon's I'm really interested in are tinted windows (should be few hundred) and extended warranties. What's a good price for extending it from say normal 3 years to 7+ years?

much appreciated to anyone who can help with any of these things! :D



I just bought 2010 limited edition auto from Honda buswood,
I knew the guy over there,
he gave me a good deal there.
Do you want me to go with you? :)

[didier]

I'd be very interested to know your experience - how did you know him?
what good deal exactly? price? extra features?

did they have what you wanted in stock or how long u have to wait for delivery?

[dny]

pfft can't rely on burswood honda when they say they have a car in "stock"

i waited 8 weeks for mine...

[tinymoon]

Honda Civic VTI: 22.500 (Drive Away certain accessories will be added upon request and sweet talk)
Honda Civic VTI Limited Edition: 24.500 (as above)
Honda Civic VTI-L: 25.500 to 27.500 (as above)
Honda Civic Sport 32.000 - 34.000 (as above)

In Brisbane only - This is i ask from my dealer for the speacial deal with referal card membership. All stock ready, delivery right away

[didier]

are those autos or manual? if manual thats only like $500 off?

[tinymoon]

All of the above prices are auto. The manual option will drop around 500 to 1000 depend on how we talk dealers into. Except the VTI model 22.400 is manual. Keep in mind that all car are brand new with odometer around 100 or bit more is max

[drunkntigr]

man this thread is still going. glad to see it's helping a few people out.

[Alvinlight]

The price much cheaper than perth,
i just paid deposit only
hvn't get the car yet.
i been waiting for few week already.
According to them, i can get the car by next week :)
can't wait lol
not really fantastic deal, cos i trade in my jazz, the price is okie.
If you are not trade in, i think you can get the limited edition around 25xxx maybe less than that

[didier]

the rrp right now for the limited ed is only 25k anyway. are you talking manual or auto? the price difference is more than 2k

[Alvinlight]

im talking about auto ~

[didier]

yea that sounds good - I'll aim to get 2-2.5k off the rrp.

I live in north beach alvin, if you want you could always come take me for a ride once you get the car! :P

otherwise at least give me the name of the dealer you bought it from. :) what was your agreed price after all then? 25k?



btw I found this thread/forum through googling - yes it has been soo helpful!

[tinymoon]

As usually, when your friend (whoever) bought a new car, he(she) will receive some (2 or 4) referral cards which will enable you to save a few hundred and your friend will receive a few bonus (it could be whatever you ask for). I got for my friend 200$ cheaper and i personally got 100$ But i exchange for other accessory thing. So, if you can get some one who bought a brand new car, this means you will save some more.

[Alvinlight]

if you want you can come over next week :)
company to get a new car by the time you can ask for the " best price" :)

[UNLS1]

lol believe the sales hype with all these referral cards and stuff!

as long as u are happy!

[didier]

hmm, reading some more of this thread at the start is discouraging though, eg:

"check this out... my mate got this deal for his dad

$24,000 drive away - auto - silver
floor matts
tinted windows

but the salesman was almost crying

damn
i'm thinking that i coulda got another 1k off mine or something "

and that was in early 2007 - over 3 years ago. Shouldn't the price for practically the same thing have fallen (alot?) in that time?

Also, I've read there'll be a new civic next year, so will that lower the value significantly in the current 8th generation?

makes me think perhaps I oughta wait... :(

[FDBenni]

Nah, actually prices have risen because they've loaded more extras into the car. Cheapest time to buy was the end of 2008 when VTI's were going out the door for around 22k driveway. Prices have risen since 2009 with the facelift model.

[Alvinlight]

24K ??? auto limited edition ?

[didier]

do you mean the special edition's extras? even the dealer said today's the same vti model pretty much from 2006

[ks_b]

another day I received an email marketing for Astoria Honda offering 24k (probably can get it abit lower too) for manual with 16' alloy wheels, floor mate, fog light, bluetooth phone system, reverse sensor, exhaust finisher, 5 years warranty not sure if there are somthing else or not... I deleted the email already, was trying to find it before. Hope this help for ppl who looking to buy one soon!

[tinymoon]

another day I received an email marketing for Astoria Honda offering 24k (probably can get it abit lower too) for manual with 16' alloy wheels, floor mate, fog light, bluetooth phone system, reverse sensor, exhaust finisher, 5 years warranty not sure if there are somthing else or not... I deleted the email already, was trying to find it before. Hope this help for ppl who looking to buy one soon!

Yeah it is about right with the given price.

Auto Sport version now is 32.000 Drive away (floor mat and trunk protection) 3 year warranty. 3 year premium road side service
Auto VTI-L is around 26k to 28k

[Alvinlight]

yeah ~~~~~~~~~~~
i went to pick up my baby yesterday.
and change the custom plate ( which is i been waiting for a month ) 2day.
It was awesome !!!
btw, mine one is VTI- LD

[Alvinlight]

150kms in 2 days @@~~ enjoy driving lol

[Nairda]

My dad managed to get a good deal but unfortunately the valuation for an 07 luxury CL9 was too low for the sale to proceed...

$24990 Lim Ed + full tank petrol, mudguards, door visors (cant remember what else but the added extras were about $1000..cant be too many things considering its Lim Ed)

Which is list price but gave $1000 worth of extras...this was before he was able to haggle lower price..he managed to shave off over 5K on a new oddessy

[hsonthalia]

Hi Guys

I am new to this forum and am looking to get a new civic. Have been quoted a price of 22K drive away for a manual Civic VTI inclusive of titanium tinted windows, Honda genuine mats, 6 year warranty and roadside assist, 1 free service, mudflaps and rear sensor. What do you think?

Also, I might want to get your thoughts to compare a new civic for this price against a 2006/07 used Civic (50,000-60,000 kms old) same model for 14-15 grands? The new one comes with warranty and also curtain airbags/Electronic stability control while the old ones do not.

Thanks

[didier]

hmm, I'm in the same boat as you - looking to buy, but that doesn't sound to bad? whereabouts is that?

currently they're 23k rrp driveaway for those specs, but rear sensor probably worth like $500 althought the rest not more than 500 combined IMO. You could probably wipe another 500 off the price to get nearly the best deal.

I thought they didnt have ESC? the vti I'm pretty sure doesn't have any side airbags, too...

[tinymoon]

hmm, I'm in the same boat as you - looking to buy, but that doesn't sound to bad? whereabouts is that?

currently they're 23k rrp driveaway for those specs, but rear sensor probably worth like $500 althought the rest not more than 500 combined IMO. You could probably wipe another 500 off the price to get nearly the best deal.

I thought they didnt have ESC? the vti I'm pretty sure doesn't have any side airbags, too...

Yup, the VTI model dow not have side airbag, that is one of the reason i choose the VTI-L over. Honda does have the Stability control and traction control in all models

[hsonthalia]

The previous 8th generation civic base model did not have side airbags but the new ones come with side as well as curtain airbags. What does IMO mean? This deal is available in Melbourne.

I do agree that 21,500 would be a pretty good price inclusive of the optional extras. Wonder how much they would be able to do without the rear sensors? Or perhaps, is the limited edition worth negotiating than taking a base with rear sensors consdering it also includes alloys?

[didier]

depends if you want alloys or not. worth it for minor performance boost IMO (in my opinion) but not worth it otherwise.

heard good things about rear sensors, so if could get a regular vti with that, I'd probably take it (even if its say 300-500 more)

yea, from checking honda.com.au today it seems they do all come with front, side and curtain airbags (for back seats too!) now + Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), so thats alot better than the ~2006 models (from carsales.com they seem to only have dual front)

[didier]

altho from browsing this great forum it seems you can get a great rear sensor aftermarket for about $200 or even less if you wanna install urself (not hard it seems) :)

[hsonthalia]

Thanks didier. I had someone call me yesterday and quote 21750 for the regular VTI with the rear sensors. I am sure I'll easily be able to get 21,500 when I do the deal. My missus thinks that the Mazda3 is more trendy and a NEO with pretty much the same features as the VTI but more modern interior comes at 22,500 with the sensors. The price is hardly any diff...which one holds up in resale value considering I doubt I'll keep it for more than 2 years.

[hsonthalia]

Oops I forgot to mention that for 500 bucks more I am getting rear sensors and fog lights. So the price quote would be 21,250 only with the tints, mud flaps, 6 year warranty + roadside assist, mats and 10K free service.

[didier]

importantly, what colour are you getting? according to the website anything but white is an extra ~$460.

at the moment a standard manual vti in red with pretty much no extras (what I'm planning to get around august) could be mine as cheap as $21k or less (ie about $2500 off the rrp). hopefully not too much to ask for in Perth :P

I drove the mazda 3 right before a civic. Its almost like a toyota compared to a lexus (or mercedes even).

both will hold value very well, but civic probably a little more.

[hsonthalia]

I am planning to get a black possibly or even a graphite grey. A red is not available until the end of Aug. With the extras like mudflaps, tints, floor mats, free 10K service and 6 year warratny+roadside assist I have been quoted 21,250. If I am not able to settle this for 21K I'll be disappointed.

From what I can see on the carsales website, I agree that the neo (comparable to the VTI now) did not hold the price well but that was possibly because it was a crap version without any basic safety features. Also its price was lower than a civic by about 4K. I am tempted to think that the 3 is more popular and has a higher resale; also because this is a new model while civic is launching a new model next year.

What makes you think of a 3 as a toyota and a civic as a lexus?

[didier]

you should test drive both yourself of course! but I felt the mazda 3 wasn't any funner or enjoyable to drive than my 1996 laser (the old mazda 323), however the honda civic was a much smoother ride, and felt more responsive than the 3. I've driven toyota's and dont like driving em because they feel like clunky robots, and mercedes tend to have that very smooth drive I found in a 8th gen civic.

hmm, sounds like ur getting down to an amazing price. I'll have to demand those extras too, otherwise take my offer prices even lower!

[hsonthalia]

Yes, looks like a good price compared to what I initially thought. Good luck with your buy - let me know at what price you seal the deal.

I quite like the look of Mazda thought because of the black colour interior it looks rather dark. I agree that I need to test drive both of them before I can decide.

[UNLS1]

Yup, the VTI model dow not have side airbag, that is one of the reason i choose the VTI-L over. Honda does have the Stability control and traction control in all models

pls get the correct facts before posting
vti has ESC and full 6 airbags

[hsonthalia]

Hi UNLS1..do you currently sell hondas through a dealership? What do you think of the price that I have been quoted - is there much room to negotiate?

I am based in Melbourne - any tips on how to get a decent deal? Also, is it possible to get beige trim cloth instead of grey ones on the civic vti at all?

[tinymoon]

pls get the correct facts before posting
vti has ESC and full 6 airbags

Thanks for correction.
Civic from 2009 only come with full length airbags and VSC, TC in all models.
I was about the 2008 model backward

[hsonthalia]

Any updates on price for recent civic sales?

[tinymoon]

The lastest offer from one of my friend when i ask for Sport version MY10 (Auto) = 32.400 AUD Drive Away with Floor mat, trunk protection, 5 years warranty, full tank of fuel 2 times (when done the deal and when 1000km check up)

[hsonthalia]

Thanks tinymoon. I was hoping I could hear more on the VTI and VTI limited as I do not think the Sport would be anywhere close to my budget!

Also any thoughts guys on buying a used Euro luxury 2003/2004 at 18-19K vs buying a new civic VTI for 21K? I am getting a bit confused!!!

[Alvinlight]

32000 sport + auto ~~ very cheap !!

[Alvinlight]

yeah ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
got the car yesterday ~~~~lovin it !
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/alvin_light/littlewhite21.jpg

[didier]

kings park eh? nice spot :) was that the limited edition?

nice bobblehead on ur dash, are you chinese btw? ;)

I like the white but reckon gets dirty looking too easy (too lazy to wash cars much) but looks great there.

[Alvinlight]

THX :)
THAT is limited edition.
I am not Chinese, i am thai
i like white and black :)~
but my girlfiend's partner don't like black that y ^^

[didier]

well, spoke to another honda mechanic in perth yesterday, he said honda north is the cheapest of three dealers in perth, probably. said just haggle with em should be able to get my price. :)

[Alvinlight]

depend on your wanna trade in or not,
if you trade in, Honda burswood offer much higher than Honda north :)

[MikesVtec]

grats alvin. That thing is sexy.

Just for a price update. Friend just recently got a limited edition civic auto in black for 24k flat.

[didier]

WOW - in sydney i guess?

anyway that makes it about $3750 off the RRP...! 50% more than I was aiming for at best....

alot of negotiation there or what? did he get any extras or extended warranty etc??

[MikesVtec]

In Sydney yes.

Maybe just mats. I don't remember. Assuming nothing, it's still an awesome deal.

[didier]

man, I'd be indebted if you could find out how the heck he got the price down like that.......

[tinymoon]

Just update price information from my friend (Honda dealer)

Civic limited edtion: MAN (23.000 - 24.000) AUTO (24.000 - 25.000)
VTI-L MAN (23.000 - 24.000) AUTO (26.000 - 28.000)
Sport MAN (28.000 - 32.000) AUTO (32.000 - 36.000)

Depend on colour, accessories, options, sale consultant....

[Alvinlight]

Civic limited edtion: MAN (23.000 - 24.000) AUTO (24.000 - 25.000)

that's cheap ....
i bought much more than that...

[didier]

yea, you paid almost the retail price? you also got white so that should have been cheaper than all the other colours by about $450... By the looks of it taking off $2000 is the minimum - and taking off up to $4000 is possible.

[cloudstrife23]

Hi All - been browsing the forums the last few weeks preparing myself for a Honda purchase. Went into a dealer and got one today:

2010 VTI Manual Dyno Blue
Front and Rear mud flaps
Rear parking sensors
Tinting
Mats
Acsent Lighting (makes everything blue inside)
Premium Plates
Tank of petrol (but I think that is given)

$22,000 drive away. Stand your ground guys and I think you'll be able to do yourself a good deal!

Thanks to all previous posters for giving me a good indication of what I could get. You all have been really helpful

[didier]

hmm, cool - $1000 off the rrp + a few nice extras.

I'm interested to know coz I want them - how much was the Ascent Lighting? (or could you work out the approx worth/cost to them?)

and what city are you in?

[cloudstrife23]

hmm, cool - $1000 off the rrp + a few nice extras.

I'm interested to know coz I want them - how much was the Ascent Lighting? (or could you work out the approx worth/cost to them?)

and what city are you in?

For Ascent Lighting I was quoted $313 brand new. In the scheme of things, this is nothing so I was able to get them for "free". I am in Sydney. I started off at $21K as that is that is the lowest I have heard other people on the forum have got theirs for. I relented a little and struck a deal at $22K. Let me know if you want any more info.

[tinymoon]

Hi All - been browsing the forums the last few weeks preparing myself for a Honda purchase. Went into a dealer and got one today:

2010 VTI Manual Dyno Blue
Front and Rear mud flaps
Rear parking sensors
Tinting
Mats
Acsent Lighting (makes everything blue inside)
Premium Plates
Tank of petrol (but I think that is given)

$22,000 drive away. Stand your ground guys and I think you'll be able to do yourself a good deal!

Thanks to all previous posters for giving me a good indication of what I could get. You all have been really helpful

Rear parking sensor and acsent light cost almost and matt already cost more than 1000. You got the good deal, mate. By the way how is the ascent light? If you have any chance to post some pix of them because i am thinking to get it fitted into my car. Thanks

[didier]

thanks!

what about the illuminated blue sill garnish (the blue glow at bottom of doors) did you get this or know the rough cost?

and are they making you wait for your car?

any tricks bringing them down toward your lowball offer?

[didier]

like, I mean did you go for bottom price first, and then demanded addons for the minimum price they offered? thats probably the strategy I'll go with since I don't need any extras really - prefer basement price :)

[cloudstrife23]

Before I went in I was tossing up which strategy to use. In the end I decided to state all the extras I really wanted and then we were getting to the pointy end of negotiations I tossed in the Accent lighting.

[didier]

how long they gonna make you wait for your car?

[cloudstrife23]

Picking up the car this Friday!! Can't wait.

[didier]

woah nice! no 7 week wait?? :) sounds like they'll just do the mods in Aus eh

umm, so any tips you learnt from the verbal battle on price?

[tinymoon]

woah nice! no 7 week wait?? :) sounds like they'll just do the mods in Aus eh

umm, so any tips you learnt from the verbal battle on price?

I am not a pro negotiator to deal with dealer but here are some tips that i have use:

- Search around and get quote from as many as dealer you can
-Pick up the best you think you can deal with asking them to do matching price
-I always take other friend or girlfriend along to have balance in order to have better deal (like your gf or friend do not want to deal but you seem to ok, like your friend say that you would have better deal with other...budget things with gf blah blah whatever you can play with)
-Ending up with the list of extras that you want, which are mandatory that your gf would agree on the deal.
-Saying that is not the colour you want (or whatever reason to cancel the deal if your (or your gf)'s demands not be satisfied

I got mine VTI-L Auto (27.700) black metalic paint ,spoiler, service free 10.000, 5 year warranty, floor matt, trunk protection matt, 2 tank of fuel for first check-up 1000km and 10.000 service. tinting window, free luxury car wash card (5 times), exhaust tips, dust and pollen filter, key chain, Honda hat ....

[didier]

wow, thats like $6000 off the RRP - nice job, and great tips :)

however the VTI-L is pretty bad value for money, considering it costs $7000 more for a handful of features.