Civic Type R $39,990 + On Roads

[m0nty ITR]

hey the dealer quoted me $1100 for paint protection do u guys think its worth it?

Honestly, it's a 15 minutes application of something you can buy for yourself from Auto One and Repco. It's where dealerships make their money. Their plan would've been to add the aftermarket stuff with the idea to give some of it away to retain gross in the car. If you want anything, get a nice window tint with ceramic film. It's better value than this stuff and it's tangible.

[UNLS1]

it is a bit late but its here anyways. I think it makes the Xr5 and the golf look a lil dated and boring shape wise, those 2 cars blend into the road but the civic stands out! Each to their own.

We had a bloke the otherday wanting to trade his Golf R32 on one.
i take the gti over the r32 anyday but thats another story

Qualifying a customer is a big thing on these cars...I have had a few tyre kickers wanting to go for a joy ride, its easy to pick them out after a few questions...

[xtercii]

What questions do you ask? Let me learn so I can be a qualified tyre kicker.

[e240]

Qualifying a customer is a big thing on these cars...I have had a few tyre kickers wanting to go for a joy ride, its easy to pick them out after a few questions...

Is it? I think the dealers shouldn't pre-judge. I would like to test drive a car to see if it would convince me that I should get a new car. I'm in a financial position where if I liked the car, I could easily pick one up, and I'm talking any car at least up till the Evo or STI price range. How would I be convinced that I want the car until I've had the chance to test it proper?

I've had that bad experience at Hornsby Honda because I think they've categorised me as a tyre kicker and they've not even the courtesy to talk to me in the showroom. Maybe they prejudged me on my 93 EG Civic.

VW, Peugot, Mazda - They were good but unfortunately, I didn't really like the cars as I felt it was no improvement in performance from my Civic..Hahaha...More comfortable yes, but...hahaha....

[m0nty ITR]

Is it? I think the dealers shouldn't pre-judge. I would like to test drive a car to see if it would convince me that I should get a new car. I'm in a financial position where if I liked the car, I could easily pick one up, and I'm talking any car at least up till the Evo or STI price range. How would I be convinced that I want the car until I've had the chance to test it proper?

I've had that bad experience at Hornsby Honda because I think they've categorised me as a tyre kicker and they've not even the courtesy to talk to me in the showroom. Maybe they prejudged me on my 93 EG Civic.

VW, Peugot, Mazda - They were good but unfortunately, I didn't really like the cars as I felt it was no improvement in performance from my Civic..Hahaha...More comfortable yes, but...hahaha....

Guess which Honda dealership wouldn't let me sit in the CTR.

You can put 2 and 2 together as to which VW dealer I work at now too.

Qualifying is a bad word. Let's use "consulting". Our aim when "consulting" customers is to find out what they do and don't like about their current car and the one they're looking to replace. It's not that we're deeming you worthy for a test drive or not. To be honest, why the hell wouldn't I want someone to test drive a GTI? It's one of the best cars around for the money and makes the WRX look like something from the 20th century. There is no comparison when it comes to refinement and build quality.

I'm curious as to why you thought the CTR would fulfill what the MPS and GTI could not. It's not really on their level for street performance. and driveability.

[e240]

Guess which Honda dealership wouldn't let me sit in the CTR.
You can put 2 and 2 together as to which VW dealer I work at now too.
I'm curious as to why you thought the CTR would fulfill what the MPS and GTI could not. It's not really on their level for street performance. and driveability.

That was when I was toying with the idea of getting a new car. Unfortunately I didn't really like the VW Gti (Great car but I just didn't like it),the Mazda 6 was good but didn't really turn me on (Haha), The Peugot 180 Gti was just terrible and I couldn't get a test drive of the Type S. Subaru booked me in for the Sti, but I had to cancel, no time again...

Well, I also only tried the showrooms around my area as it was convenient.
Hmmm...let me venture a guess, there's an S15 outside your workplace and there used to be a corolla sportivo.

I haven't tried asking for a test Drive in the new Type R - No time.
But I will be curious to see how good it really is compared to the others.

But anyways, I will probably be in a market in the next few months to get a 4 door!!! :-p The new Evo!!

[m0nty ITR]

The S15 and Sportivo are Chris and Tom's cars. They're now both insanely jealous of the Teg but Chris thinks he'll have it covered at Wakefield in September. He hasn't seen the shopping list for the Teg to be fitted in the next 2 weeks.

The guys at HH are pretty damn rude. I try just that little bit harder when people mention that they're comparing Jetta to Euro knowing that.

I actually saw one of the sales guys in the CTR the other day nearly come unstuck up past Toyota. Some people are complete muppets behind the wheel of a car.

[UNLS1]

as far as im concerened everyone who walks into my showroom is goingt o buy a car and has no budget, if they have shocking clothes, no shoes wat ever, they are a potential customer. I dont care what car they drive either, hell ive even sold a car to a bloke who came in on a push bike lol

Being doin this job for 3 years u can usually sus out the tyre kickers and they are many ways and questions to weed them out.

[yfin]

Too many people expect to be able to walk into a show room and test drive the car within 10 minutes of arriving.

I always telephone the dealership days in advance and make an appointment (at a time that suits the car dealer). Usually they tell me to come first thing on Saturday morning.

Make the effort, commit to an appointment, be professional and you will always get a test drive.

[UNLS1]

Too many people expect to be able to walk into a show room and test drive the car within 10 minutes of arriving.

I always telephone the dealership well in advance and make an appointment.

Make the effort, commit to an appointment, be professional and you will always get a test drive.

Well said, well said indeed.

[m0nty ITR]

Too many people expect to be able to walk into a show room and test drive the car within 10 minutes of arriving.

I always telephone the dealership days in advance and make an appointment (at a time that suits the car dealer). Usually they tell me to come first thing on Saturday morning.

Make the effort, commit to an appointment, be professional and you will always get a test drive.

Great advice. We're expected to be professional. You wouldn't turn up to a doctor unannounced. If you want to be given the time, we'll make it - gut when we're running round like headless chickens on the weekend appointments take priority.

[e240]

[QUOTE=UNLS1;1259149]as far as im concerened everyone who walks into my showroom is goingt o buy a car and has no budget, if they have shocking clothes, no shoes wat ever, they are a potential customer. I dont care what car they drive either, hell ive even sold a car to a bloke who came in on a push bike lol
[QUOTE]

Thats good attitude...

I used to fly biz class wearing berms and sneakers (Hey! Long flights have to be comfortable)

Have also been shouted at by airport security a couple of times that I'm in the wrong area and then been profusedly apologized to as well..LOL.