Originally Posted by tv2016 (Post 2297253)

Hi, I’m considering buying a new Honda. I have dealt with Leesburg Honda and would like a different option.

Have you had good experiences with other Honda dealers? (Willing to drive 100 or so miles if necessary)

Thank you.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2297413)

"Dealers hate them"? I wonder why they put so much effort into signing Dealers onto their program? []Page not found - CarEdge

CarEdge is just another semi-scam, "buying service". A "lead generator" is EXACTLY what CarEdge is, they're just adding another middle-man that needs to get paid a piece of the action.

Originally Posted by vettman01 (Post 2297645)

Give them your out the door price which includes dealer fee, sales tax and any other add on they have. It also includes your trade in. Then you write 1 check for that amount and drive the car home. I have done this and saved thousands of dollars over the years.
If they try add anything after that get up and walk away.
Be careful if you deal with Jenkins they love to try and add things in, just say no and walk away.

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy (Post 2297649)

I never suggested using their program. It is just a service they provide. I suggested the OP use the search feature to help locate a car and find the days on market to use as a negotiation tool. And many persons are tired of all the add ins and just are uncomfortable negotiating. Purchasing a car from one of the dealers in its network are fully disclosed and lack the markups.

Originally Posted by tv2016 (Post 2297253)

Hi, I’m considering buying a new Honda. I have dealt with Leesburg Honda and would like a different option.

Have you had good experiences with other Honda dealers? (Willing to drive 100 or so miles if necessary)

Thank you.

Originally Posted by tv2016 (Post 2297253)

Hi, I’m considering buying a new Honda. I have dealt with Leesburg Honda and would like a different option.

Have you had good experiences with other Honda dealers? (Willing to drive 100 or so miles if necessary)

Thank you.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2297653)

I agree with your approach, but why would you include a dealer fee in your offer? I have never seen a dealer fee included in any "fair value" pricing suggested by edmunds.com or KBB.com. If these independent third party services don't think a dealer fee is a valid charge, I won't include it in my offer.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2298035)

The dealer fees are specifically mentioned in the "all inclusive price" so that there is no surprise fees they may try to slip in after agreeing to their "out the door" price. Typically they will say "everybody pays this no matter what". Something I never agree to.

It's all part of open and clear negotiating. What ever fees they might try to add are just excess profit, and that comes out of their final price. Edmunds doesn't list it because it is a made up thing to generate money.

Also, be aware that the invoice price is higher than what dealers actually pay. There are sales incentives, the dealer hold back, marketing assistance, and other money the dealer gets (or never pays) that makes buying below invoice still profitable for the dealer.

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2298035)

Also, be aware that the invoice price is higher than what dealers actually pay. There are sales incentives, the dealer hold back, marketing assistance, and other money the dealer gets (or never pays) that makes buying below invoice still profitable for the dealer.

Originally Posted by FloridaNancy (Post 2297411)

I drove to Ocean Honda in Port Richy who were fair and good. However, last year’s $500 oil change in Ocala showed me pettiness. That was more than I’d spent the five years I’d had my last two Hondas. I’ve owned Hondas since 1980
Be careful!

Originally Posted by Goofyguy (Post 2297400)

Just experienced buying a new CRV Hybrid. Test drove at Honda of Leesburg 1st, tried to negotiate a deal. The Honda of Ocala. Ended up purchasing at Gary Yeomans in Daytona. Probably not your same situation as I was trading in a vehicle. Yes you can get more by a private sale but with the tax savings we were fine with it. The offered the most for trade in, lowest price on the car out the door, and offered free oil changes and lifetime warranty which local dealers do not. Worked the deal with "internet sales person" over the phone. Easy to work with. The funny part was the color we wanted was the exact car we test drove in Leesburg, so they had it delivered to the dealership in Daytona, tinted the windows and added accessories, then had it delivered to the house here in TV. So far so good!

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr (Post 2298082)

How did they justify $500 for an oil change?