Current EURO prices MARCH/APRIL 09

[aaronng]

So negotiate with no accessories and agree on a price, then ask them to throw in accessories? Won't they then have the excuse to increase on the agreed price?

I told them, I want this car, in arctic blue pearl, with floor mats, mud flaps and full tank of fuel. I want $33000 on the road. We negotiated until we hit $34500 when the salesperson accepted the paice. So I got everything for $34500 out of my pocket.

[rodericb]

I say go in with them paying for the onroad costs with some of the cheaper accessories included in that price. Maybe another thousand or two off if it's a 2008 build!

[denot]

note that they will always say "lets negotiate accessories later coz its different division etc etc" Then they will try to negotiate the price of your car, and after you agree with the car then they will try to raise the accessories price afterwards...

do what aarongg said, just say "I want this car with these accessories for this price" then start negotiating... the down side of this is that they might be reluctant to throw any free accessories afterwards

[aaronng]

Yeah, they can add in any accessories that you want at that salesperson negotiation stage, even paint protection. The excuse that another section handles it and they can't add it in is not true.

[primetimex]

Try to get all accessories that you need during the sales stage as after the sales process has concluded you'll lose any negotiation power you have and be at the mercy of the accessories sales person.

So plan what you need and put them on the list and work out a price that you're willing to pay for the car plus accessories less discount.

Dealer's separated the sales / accessories to max out their profits I think may years ago the distinction between the two is not that clear but now it is for this very reason.

After you get your accessories just skip the accessories dept altogether on your way out!

[tony1234]

Try to get all accessories that you need during the sales stage as after the sales process has concluded you'll lose any negotiation power you have and be at the mercy of the accessories sales person.

So plan what you need and put them on the list and work out a price that you're willing to pay for the car plus accessories less discount.

Dealer's separated the sales / accessories to max out their profits I think may years ago the distinction between the two is not that clear but now it is for this very reason.

After you get your accessories just skip the accessories dept altogether on your way out!

The main problem is that the accessories pricelist in the new car showroom is dearer than if you go to Honda spares and buy them even with no discount..I always negotiate the new car price with no options at all.

[SIRFN2]

If i say "I want this car...." doesnt that straight away lessen your negoitation power. Coz the salesman will know you really want the car. I thought you were never to give too much away.

Then again you have to show you are a serious customer.

I am goin to push for 35K drive away with, i hope mats, full tank of petrol (which is rare these days) metallic paint.

Maybe even 34K. But he seemed like there he wasnt going to budge to much from that 38k. Im going back there this weekend. I tried 3 Honda dealers here in Syd and they all gave me the same price.

[UNLS1]

i doubt u will get 35k. its telling u sumthing if u have tried 3 dealers and they are all giving u the same price.



and to the other bloke who said try and get a few grand less if its an 08 built car.....all the euros are 08 built and 09 complied. u cant get a car built in 09 yet.

[tony1234]

If i say "I want this car...." doesnt that straight away lessen your negoitation power. Coz the salesman will know you really want the car. I thought you were never to give too much away.

Then again you have to show you are a serious customer.

I am goin to push for 35K drive away with, i hope mats, full tank of petrol (which is rare these days) metallic paint.

Maybe even 34K. But he seemed like there he wasnt going to budge to much from that 38k. Im going back there this weekend. I tried 3 Honda dealers here in Syd and they all gave me the same price.

Lol at full tank of petrol.The bastards usually give you less than half tank.

[SIRFN2]

Lol at full tank of petrol.The bastards usually give you less than half tank.

Yeh it doesnt happen anymore!

Theory behind it is that when people trade cars in they dont have petrol in em so why should we give u a full tank.

COZ ur making money on your end!! ass#!@

[primetimex]

Lol at full tank of petrol.The bastards usually give you less than half tank.

Damn right - when I bought my Euro in 03 - bastards left me very little fuel so the first thing I did straight off the dealership showroom was to fill up full tank which cost me $60 back then.

Nowadays I insist on a full tank no questions asked!

[primetimex]

The main problem is that the accessories pricelist in the new car showroom is dearer than if you go to Honda spares and buy them even with no discount..I always negotiate the new car price with no options at all.

If this was true then I'd be a very happy chap. In Perth, WA it seems that both new car showroom and Spare Parts work off the same pricelist so no go there.

Unless you are referring to another source for Honda spares of which I'm not aware of?