Is this a good deal?

[fjcastro]

In Northern California, this is the best quote I have received so far. What do y'all think?

Thanks.

List price (MSRP)(including destination and any smog fees) for a New 2007 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr EX-L with automatic transmission is $25,395.00. Your price is $24,385.00 ($500.00 over invoice), plus tax, license and documentation fee ($55.00).


Selling Price $24,385.00
Tire Fee $8.75
Doc. Fee $55.00
Sales Tax 8.75% $2,138.50
DMV (Estimate) $243.00
Total $26,830.25

[dreese9859]

That looks like a good deal unless you can price match it in a county with a lower tax rate. I'd jump on it if I didn't buy my EX already.

[keithharp]

It's been a few months, but that basically matches the deal I got, which several dealers admitted was a better deal than they were willing to match.

[fjcastro]

It's been a few months, but that basically matches the deal I got, which several dealers admitted was a better deal than they were willing to match.

Thanks Keith. I think I have enough info now to make a decision. I was told that the production date for my vehicle (in Japan) is this Friday, 3/30 and that I can expect delivery within 4-6 weeks. Can I get the VIN number from the dealer and make sure the car I get is the one that was produced on 3/30? Or does it matter so long as I get the vehicle I want?

[fjcastro]

Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions. I just ordered my brand new 2007 CRV 2WD EX-L (Nighthawk Black Pearl w/Ivory interior). The vehicle has a scheduled production date of 3/30/07 in Japan and I should expect delivery in 4-6 weeks! I promise to post many pix after I get her.

Thanks again!

[mdugan7000]

Thanks Keith. I think I have enough info now to make a decision. I was told that the production date for my vehicle (in Japan) is this Friday, 3/30 and that I can expect delivery within 4-6 weeks. Can I get the VIN number from the dealer and make sure the car I get is the one that was produced on 3/30? Or does it matter so long as I get the vehicle I want?

The dealer cannot control the assembly line. A stoppage could conceivably occur that would push the real date back by a day or so. As long as the dealer gets you a VIN within a reasonable amount of time, that should be OK. The dealer wants you to get your vehicle sooner rather than later. They don't make the money until it is delivered.

[keithharp]

As far as I can tell, the only reason to get a VIN is to make sure that the dealer doesn't promise you a car in order to get your business when they really don't have one in the pipeline. If they get you a different car, but one that still meets the 6-8 weeks, who cares!

[aywang67]

I'm jealous -- all the 07s in my area are pre-sold and none of the dealers I've contacted are backing off of sticker. Although, that does make the whole car-buying process a lot less stressful.

[NLPayne]

As of today my dealer has 583 new Hondas in stock, but only 23 are CR-V's.