2008 ACCORD - It's HERE (with pics)

[SPQR]

we just need to bargain a bit more. as like aaron i bargained, i got free car mats, tint.

It's actually pretty hard to bargain because as I have said repeatedly, there is only one Honda dealer within 1,500km. If you want a Honda, you've got to sing their tune.

As for brokers, I've tried them but all they do is contact all your local Honda dealers to get the best price. Unfortunately, there is only one local dealer. The next one is 1,500km away. So guess who gets to hear about your attempt to get a better deal? The "local" and "only" dealer. Boy, are they p*ssed off when you walk into the dealership and explain that you tried to get a better deal through a broker only to find that the stupid broker contacted the one and only "local" dealer!!!

[dyljoy]

Man, ur case is unique one, and I understood ur feeling, but for most of us, we can bargain around to get the best deal, so I just can say"sorry". and I hope we can solve it later...sad

It's actually pretty hard to bargain because as I have said repeatedly, there is only one Honda dealer within 1,500km. If you want a Honda, you've got to sing their tune.

As for brokers, I've tried them but all they do is contact all your local Honda dealers to get the best price. Unfortunately, there is only one local dealer. The next one is 1,500km away. So guess who gets to hear about your attempt to get a better deal? The "local" and "only" dealer. Boy, are they p*ssed off when you walk into the dealership and explain that you tried to get a better deal through a broker only to find that the stupid broker contacted the one and only "local" dealer!!!

[80057]

SPQR,

yeh your case is very unique,

tho my main bargaining point was that i walked in with either a mazda 6 of euro in mind, so it wasnt dealer against dealer but different manufacturers. but yeh my bro tried a broker and got nothing.

[dyljoy]

Ya, try bargain from different brand of dealer to get the better price may the best way to get the better price in your area.

[VT3C]

Those accessory prices listed by EuroDude are VERY high !! Honda australia doesnt publish accessory pricing because different dealerships charge different amounts for their labour and many dealerships have different freight costs etc.. but those prices you were quoted - wow.. someone is trying to take you for a ride !!

and even if your closest honda dealer is 1,500 kms away, depending on how much $$$ you can save can make the trip worthwhile !!

as for accessory pricing compared to other marques, it's unfair to compare to domestic manufacturers (holden, ford, toyota etc) but try pricing up some accessories from ANY european manufacturer - but make sure you're sitting down first !!

it just sounds funny to listen to you guys talking about this as YOU the customer have all of the power in your hands !! negotiate hard and you WILL get what you want at a reasonable price !!

[Vinnie]

this is why its always a smart idea to never even go near genuine accesories at dealers, they will take you for a ride long after your test drive has finished

bargaining does make a big difference tho, for example i have seen tinting for a mazda costing $500 but as soon as you say 'no' or 'i can get that for $250 aftermarket' they take a couple of hundred off the price.

[EuroBro]

Get my car next week.. hopefully

Which leather interior is better for kids - beige or black?

[dyljoy]

blk i think, easy to maintain, mate

[oz_accord]

Hi everyone!
Just found this forum for Oz Honda people!!

I have been driving my new Accord 2.4 Vti (silver) for a couple days now. It's a great car! I though the size maybe a prob for me but so far it has been fine (reverse parking sensor helps!!).
Love the interior, especially the stereo/climate control. Tried my ipod via AUX input today and it was excellent!

Accessories include tinted window, rear parking sensor and fog light.

Cheers!

[dyljoy]

Good pick! I got mine two weeks ago and still like brand new(still running the first tank, haha) so far so good! Hope more ppl who bought new accord can share their experience for every factor of the car.
PS: oz_accord, I got the ipod's AUX cable today, and it works no bad but very user friendly via steering wheel's control buttom, so I may keep listen my MP3 disc instead...

[oz_accord]

Yes, it would be better if it's that USB connector shown in the user manual instead of the AUX, so you can control ipod directly on the stereo console. Other things like programmable central lock. Although it says in the user manual, I tried to program automatic lock after take off but it didnt work.
Not sure if those things can be fitted later on.

[dyljoy]

Programmable central lock? i should review my user manual again, coz i didn't notice it have this part, it doesn't work coz different model? I will find it out!