Best price for CRV purchase in Vancouver, Canada

[Knight]

Hey,

I'm looking to purchase a new black CRV EX-L (W/Nav) in Vancouver, BC Canada. I've done some searching & prices paid seem to be all over the place. Some suggesting up to 2K below MSRP, others quoting the dealer won't even move.

I visited Carter Honda today, they claim the best they can do is $300 off MSRP! I'm a bit insulted but the last time I bought a Honda was like 9 years ago, so not sure if things have changed.

Any suggestions on where & who I should talk with for the best price? Let me know b/c I will contact your lead/suggestion ASAP, as I'm looking to purchase very soon.

Thanks in advance!

[sleeksilver]

There are a few how much have you paid threads going on, search for them...

You shouldn't be insulted, they are in high demand :?


http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=19005

Check that thread.

[ccacp89103]

Hey,

I'm looking to purchase a new black CRV EX-L (W/Nav) in Vancouver, BC Canada. I've done some searching & prices paid seem to be all over the place. Some suggesting up to 2K below MSRP, others quoting the dealer won't even move.

I visited Carter Honda today, they claim the best they can do is $300 off MSRP! I'm a bit insulted but the last time I bought a Honda was like 9 years ago, so not sure if things have changed.

Any suggestions on where & who I should talk with for the best price? Let me know b/c I will contact your lead/suggestion ASAP, as I'm looking to purchase very soon.

Thanks in advance!


The apa has a buying service in the big Canadian cities. Some have reported up to 2400 off MSRP for a CR-V in Canada. Enroll to their service on apa.ca and they will hook you up to a broker who will negotiate a price for you !

Good luck !

[IMASA]

I recently bought a EXL+Navi from Vancouver Honda. They didn't really move off the MSRP. My father knows a broker and the best price he could get me was $800 off MRSP. I pretty much paid MSRP but was given free fogs, free cargo tray, free wheel locks, free all weather mats and a full tank of gas. I was going to buy the fogs and tray anyways so I guess it was ok. I also got to use my $500 graduation discount. So in total, I probably saved $1300-1500. I was kinda shocked about hearing people getting $2000-2400 off MSRP. I hope you have better luck than me.

[bumpzter]

The apa has a buying service in the big Canadian cities. Some have reported up to 2400 off MSRP for a CR-V in Canada. Enroll to their service on apa.ca and they will hook you up to a broker who will negotiate a price for you !
BS! :roll: Wishful thinking. Buying services like APA are in it for a fee. Brokers are in it for a fee. And in the end, all vehicles come from dealers.

[ecgz88]

I sent a e-mail to APA ask them I got $2400 OFF MSRP, can they do better, they said go for it.

send fax to all dealers and ask them to beat.

[Knight]

Hey...thanks for the replies.

Well ended up getting it from Carter Honda in Vancouver...and getting anything off MSRP was quite a challenge. Even had to walk out after my initial offer to get some results.

In the end a black EX-L w/Nav...1505 off MSRP (this amount was = freight/PDI). I still had to pay for:

- Tire/levy taxes
- Anti-theft fee ($499) - this was new to me, I've been told panels of the car have been coded to prevent theft etc. If this car is stolen, on top of my insurance payout I will be paid $5K or if the car is recovered & repaired they will cover the deductible. Honestly it sounds like insurance BS but I was limited as they weren't going to cover this too. Anyone in Vancouver heard of this? I hearing all Honda's are going this way...

Included I did get full tank of gas, waive documentation fee, free 1st oil change & floor mats.

That's the best I could get, no broker involved. Hopefully this will help future CRV buyers!

[Racoon]

- Anti-theft fee ($499) - this was new to me, I've been told panels of the car have been coded to prevent theft etc. If this car is stolen, on top of my insurance payout I will be paid $5K or if the car is recovered & repaired they will cover the deductible. Honestly it sounds like insurance BS but I was limited as they weren't going to cover this too. Anyone in Vancouver heard of this? I hearing all Honda's are going this way...

Sounds like an insurance scam to me.

:-(

[osman]

I test drove the new CRV and a Pilot EX-L today. I very much like the Pilot but its listed at $44,500 Cdn. Its almost 10k more than the CRV EX-L. I managed to get a written offer for $1500 off the MSRP but they are giving me a very very lousy trade-in for my 2002 CRV EX-L. I walked out of the dealership because I was disgusted somewhat... let's see if they call me back.

[ecgz88]

see a prmo in today's "The Province", 1800 accessories sold for 1100 as a promotion;)

[ecgz88]

send e-mail to all lower Mainland dealer, finally Got my CR-V EX 3 weeks ago, $1400 off MSRP, no hassle, great experience.

I don't buy any accessories though, pay cash.