Civic 06 prices .. anyone already put a deposit or buy one?

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Originally Posted by iigrover

Cool. And I dont think Id trust myself to install it, as Im sure Id really F%#$ it up.

But I guess I was wondering whether the cost of labour was that much. That is, how much of the cost of a rear parking sensor is installation? Because if they only cost, say, $10-50 as the wholesale price, why dont they - for that price just - install them at the factory as a standard feature?

Note to self: I fear I may be displaying a high level of ignorance with these questions...

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You've not worked in sales before have you? :p j/k

cheers

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Originally Posted by iigrover

But I guess I was wondering whether the cost of labour was that much. That is, how much of the cost of a rear parking sensor is installation? Because if they only cost, say, $10-50 as the wholesale price, why dont they - for that price just - install them at the factory as a standard feature?

Note to self: I fear I may be displaying a high level of ignorance with these questions...

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No, the cost of labour isn't that much. Its all profit. Dealers make more money selling accessories and financing than they do on the actual cars themselves.

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Originally Posted by IS250

No, the cost of labour isn't that much. Its all profit. Dealers make more money selling accessories and financing than they do on the actual cars themselves.

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All of these points are true but to be fair there is a difference in price between the dodgy el-cheapo reverse units (that pickup ghost objects and probably wont stand upto the elements - plus look terrible) and those that will last as long as the car and perform as you would expect them too.

Youve also got to factor in that they are cutting into your bumper... so, should they screw this up youll be getting a nice new bumper, if you screw it up.......:confused:

What if I purchase from honda and they screwed up when they install the sensor? whose gonna pay for the new bumper?

They would. you probably wouldn't even know about it! :)

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Originally Posted by wassup

All of these points are true but to be fair there is a difference in price between the dodgy el-cheapo reverse units (that pickup ghost objects and probably wont stand upto the elements - plus look terrible) and those that will last as long as the car and perform as you would expect them too.

Youve also got to factor in that they are cutting into your bumper... so, should they screw this up youll be getting a nice new bumper, if you screw it up.......:confused:

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True, there is a big difference in both price and quality between a cheap unit and a good unit. But then there's also a big price difference between a good unit and what Honda (and other manufacturers) charges with an unnoticeable difference in quality. Eh, maybe its just me but $650 for a reverse sensor unit just seems ludicrous. Especially when you can get a good reverse camera setup for that price.

I guess what it comes down to is you're paying for a good unit plus $300 as insurance incase they stuff up.

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Originally Posted by IS250

True, there is a big difference in both price and quality between a cheap unit and a good unit. But then there's also a big price difference between a good unit and what Honda (and other manufacturers) charges with an unnoticeable difference in quality. Eh, maybe its just me but $650 for a reverse sensor unit just seems ludicrous. Especially when you can get a good reverse camera setup for that price.

I guess what it comes down to is you're paying for a good unit plus $300 as insurance incase they stuff up.

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what camera systems are out there for $650?........

the honda one was like $1700........

man I've seen a shit load more of civic in china town lately...........mostly VTI-L's but.

i have to admit as well now after 7,000km+ on the clock the suspension could be a hell of alot better. It's kinda of half arse and is annoying at times. Not to say that it doesn't do the job it just doesn't feel as good as I know it should.

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Originally Posted by MKI4EVA

i have to admit as well now after 7,000km+ on the clock the suspension could be a hell of alot better. It's kinda of half arse and is annoying at times. Not to say that it doesn't do the job it just doesn't feel as good as I know it should.

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i agree. in mine, the suspension is awesomely good on most roads but on occasional sections of bad roads it just decides to give up and becomes jarringly uncomfortable. i think the car would benefit more from softer springs/shocks (to absorb the sharp road joins) and stiffer swaybars (to reduce the body roll) - but that's just my hypothetical guess and i don't know if it'd work :)

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Originally Posted by MKI4EVA

what camera systems are out there for $650?........

the honda one was like $1700........

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where did u get that quote?

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Originally Posted by ngupil

I just went to the dealer just to check on the prices
VTI - $23k
VTI-L - $27k
Sports - $33k
All of the prices are manual, with on-road costs (Dealer delivery, stamp duty, rego), and discount. The price for the autos are approx $2k more expensive.

Just wondering how much are you guys paying for it? I know there is a very similar thread about this, but its pretty much for all types of civic, and I just want to make it specific.

For a civc, IMO the prices are ridiculous, especially the sport one.

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Anyone who got their accessories from honda, mind telling me what you get and price? I'm sure you guys wouldn't wanna get ripped off my the dealer.

Dealer are charging me $700 for the parking sensor and exhaust finisher (for Vti-L).

Parking sensors / tinting thrown in for free but I talked to the after sales lady and she said that you should be able to get about half listed price. Which I may add is what you would pay for them aftermarket.

I paid $300 for the paint protection (not the interior) only. The full body kit (rear underspoiler + front underspoiler, side skirts, rear boot spoiler) was almost $2500.