2008 ACCORD - It's HERE (with pics)

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Originally Posted by UNLS1

for all the others comparing our price of cars to dubai and other countries, its been talked about, do a search or go start ur own thread.
Or move to dubai so u can buy a cheap car.

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You wish us to be ripped-off? Then you are no different to the oil cartel.

We consumers are perfectly entitled to complain when the likes of the car industry think that we're fair game to be ripped-off. This is a perfectly good forum to discuss the rip-off especially when we have irrefutable evidence that the new Honda Accord is two thirds the cost in the higher labour cost USA than what it is in Australia for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand.

Since this is the new Honda Accord forum, it is particularly pertinent to discuss this rip-off here.

Stop trying to stifle the rip-off discussion just because the truth makes you uncomfortable.

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

ya, we all know the rule of game here, just we can't change the rule. I hope we can change the rule asap, but not now though...

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Originally Posted by SPQR

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

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Totally agree. Most manufacturer's websites have "Price and Build" section... but not Honda. It would mean having to drop their prices to compete with the others. I feel Honda is marketing the "value" appeal first, then get's you to drop your pants if you need accessories.

That why MP3 has been an option (until now) , bluetooth is optional ($900!). Man, these are bare necessities and should be standard. Who hasn't got a mobile phone with bluetooth?

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Originally Posted by SPQR

You wish us to be ripped-off? Then you are no different to the oil cartel.

We consumers are perfectly entitled to complain when the likes of the car industry think that we're fair game to be ripped-off. This is a perfectly good forum to discuss the rip-off especially when we have irrefutable evidence that the new Honda Accord is two thirds the cost in the higher labour cost USA than what it is in Australia for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand.

Since this is the new Honda Accord forum, it is particularly pertinent to discuss this rip-off here.

Stop trying to stifle the rip-off discussion just because the truth makes you uncomfortable.

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

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please do more research b4 u make big statements like this.
so the holden commodore calais should be around 20k then going by what you are saying??
If the accord is too expensive, why do you have one?? did u buy urs brand new? and why is everyone else buying one???

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Originally Posted by EuroBro

Totally agree. Most manufacturer's websites have "Price and Build" section... but not Honda. It would mean having to drop their prices to compete with the others. I feel Honda is marketing the "value" appeal first, then get's you to drop your pants if you need accessories.

That why MP3 has been an option (until now) , bluetooth is optional ($900!). Man, these are bare necessities and should be standard. Who hasn't got a mobile phone with bluetooth?

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and wtf 900 for blue tooth?? its $553 FITTED
what are u talking about?

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

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Originally Posted by dyljoy

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

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i would shop around if u was u!

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Originally Posted by dyljoy

I got a quote for bluetooth system when i purchase my new accord and they said $895 fitted and no nego, so i am let it be and try sth else.

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REALLY ? wow.. is that for the genuine Honda one or aftermarket ?

we do the genuine item for about $595 installed.. and thats before any negotiation on price.

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Originally Posted by SPQR

Did I mention that Honda accessory prices are also a massive rip-off. This has been acknowledged by others in this thread and in this forum as a whole.

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yes I can see that, but you must realise that Honda has to build-in some extra margin as 99% of all customers push for a huge and often unreasonable discount on accessories and therefore Honda still needs to meet their costs.

If you have a dealer that wont entertain ANY discount, I'd suggest finding a new dealership and salesperson !!

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Originally Posted by SPQR

S2000...for what is essentially the same car except that it is sourced from low labour cost Thailand..

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The S2000 is always built in Japan - not Thailand !!!

^^ Where did that S2000 come from? LOL
It's not even in his post.

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Originally Posted by VT3C

REALLY ? wow.. is that for the genuine Honda one or aftermarket ?

we do the genuine item for about $595 installed.. and thats before any negotiation on price.

yes I can see that, but you must realise that Honda has to build-in some extra margin as 99% of all customers push for a huge and often unreasonable discount on accessories and therefore Honda still needs to meet their costs.

If you have a dealer that wont entertain ANY discount, I'd suggest finding a new dealership and salesperson !!

The S2000 is always built in Japan - not Thailand !!!

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What a Joke. Lets all cry for Honda!. And I did not say that the S2000 was made in Thailand. Have have attempted to meddle with my post?

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Originally Posted by UNLS1

please do more research b4 u make big statements like this.
so the holden commodore calais should be around 20k then going by what you are saying??
If the accord is too expensive, why do you have one?? did u buy urs brand new? and why is everyone else buying one???

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Maybe the Calais should be $20,000 since that is likely the price one would pay for such a car in the USA. The Monaro cost less in the USA than in Australia. Why? Because Americans are not accustomed to being ripped-off?

I don't have an Accord. I hope they sell lots because it appears to be a good car although, strangely, the current edition of Motor Magazine did not mention it once between the covers.

I have owned five Honda cars. I think I'm allowed to criticise the rip-off prices. How many have you owned?

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Originally Posted by UNLS1

i would shop around if u was u!

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There are only two Honda dealers within 3,000km of where I live and only one within 1,500km. It's a bit difficult to shop around for a genuine Honda-installed Bluetooth price!