Recent CU prices?

**Type R Positive** · 15-01-2009 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by drydenim

Hi everyone, first post here

I'm looking to get a new car soon-ish, will start hunting around in February.

The Accord Euro is one of the cars I'm considering. Just wondering, with the recent increase in prices, what kind of price will I be paying for a base model, either auto or manual?

Thanks for the help

same as before, but with another $1k discount!

**drydenim** · 15-01-2009 04:35 PM

Which post are your referring to as 'before'

Care to elaborate? Thanks

I'll probably go for the cheapest I can get, with not much add-ons except rear-parking sensors.

**Type R Positive** · 15-01-2009 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by drydenim

Which post are your referring to as 'before'

Care to elaborate? Thanks

Have you bothered to read this thread?

**drydenim** · 15-01-2009 11:42 PM

Yeah I did,read about 33k driveaway for a manual brand new? So with the extra 1k discount you mentioned, I should expect to pay 32k?

**Type R Positive** · 16-01-2009 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by drydenim

Yeah I did,read about 33k driveaway for a manual brand new? So with the extra 1k discount you mentioned, I should expect to pay 32k?

Nah, still aim for $33k. I payed $35k or $36k for my 6mt base ages ago. I was the first in WA to get one. Back when they said heaps of sales, heaps of interest, blah blah blah.

The extra $1k discount comes from Honda increasing the prices $1k.
You still have to try and get it though.

Times are tough for Honda, they got '08 runouts too. Screw them hard.....

**drydenim** · 16-01-2009 03:45 AM

Ahh I see, so 33k driveaway is for 09 models?
Btw any links to threads with bargaining tips?

Thanks for the quick reply.

**tony1234** · 16-01-2009 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by drydenim

Ahh I see, so 33k driveaway is for 09 models?
Btw any links to threads with bargaining tips?

Thanks for the quick reply.

Any car 08 build and complianced bargain HARD,HA are keen to shift them.Technically they are 1 year old now.If you want a 09 build AND complianced then you're not in such a good bargaining position.either way call in to 3 honda dealers(with trade if you have 1)tell them you're ready to buy now for the right changeover figure.When they ask you how much pick a figure bordering on the ridiculous.Ask for their best price.Wait a few days then call the other 2 dealers that gave you the 2nd.and 3rd.best price and tell them the changeover price of the dealer gave you the best price.Then sit back and wait.You should start to get phone calls within a few days.Play them off against one another.You can do this for as long as you want but be carefull that you don't piss them off too much.At all times during the negotiation let them all know you will buy NOW at the right price.Doing the above 2 times should be enough to get you a reasonably good deal.If you can sell your car privately even better,that places you in a really good position to bargain hard.As a rough guide if you can get the car drive away for the advertised price NOT including on roads you're doing well.Lastly when you shake hands and agree on a price be prepared to sign a contract and leave a reasonable deposit.Have fun!!!

**SteveH** · 16-01-2009 11:20 AM

Have to agree with Tony. The only way to guarantee a good price is to be prepared to pay a deposit there and then. Also need to keep letting them know that you will buy the car today for the right price.

Good luck.

**Type R Positive** · 16-01-2009 11:34 AM

Yeah, work out what you want, for how much you want first. Very important.
Stuff like 12 month rego instead of 6. They are doing free 12 month rego, CTP, and 5 year warranty now on them anyway.
Get stuff like boot liner and carpet mats thrown in for free. You said you wanted rear parking sensors. Make sure you get them thrown in for free too. On the accessories list, these are about $600 fitted.

Now for bargaining, write all this down. I do the call around first, and see who wants to play. When you go in to the dealers, hand them your list and credit card for deposit. Be prepared to walk if you don't get what you want.

If you got a trade in, you're going to get screwed.......

**Mickazee** · 16-01-2009 02:25 PM

Just FYI I signed the contract on an Accord Euro Lux on Tuesday this week for $40k with trade in on a 98 Camry.

Don't know if this is the absoloute "best" price I could have got, but, first time buying a new car and having to go through this so I'm hoping I did alright.

Pick it up next week

**tony1234** · 16-01-2009 03:37 PM

Initially it's best to negotiate price on a car with NO accessories as the accessories have huge markup.when you're getting down to the nitty gritty then you can start on throwing in accessories to sweeten the deal.