Dealers and Shops

Seamour · Seamour

Hello All: Just wanted to post my recent experience with Larry Hopkins Honda in Sunnyvale, CA. I took my 99 Accord Coupe V6 in for 90k service and timing belt replacement. About a few days later, I noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. So naturally, I thought that it was probably something th...

Bridgette · Bridgette

Well, I emailed Mark Rogers and wow, they beat the Eskridge price by 600 bucks. So, I basically sent that email to Eskridge and told them that they would have to beat this price or I'm driving to Bartlesville, which is about 190 miles from Chickasha, but to save 600 bucks, money well spent. Anyway, they m...

Karyn · Karyn

After letting my fingers do the walking via the internet on getting the best deal around, I only found one dealer that was even close to where I wanted to be, price wise. This is Eskridge Honda in OKC. We bought our 02 Accord their and at that time, was the best price. Anyway, 06 Accord, V6 EX-L, 5AT, XM, no N...

Alexis · Alexis

I live in brooklyn and I don't even go to a dealer in the New york city area. I go to a dealer upstate called kea honda also goes by nanuet honda. Its in spring valley, upstate NY exit 13 on I-87, about a 45min-1 hour drive. You ask why I go so far, first I use to work in jersey and this dealer in on the border line....

Anise · Anise

Can anyone recommend which dealer I should go to in Queens or Brooklyn to service my Accord? I usually went to Planet Honda in NJ but since I don't work in NJ anymore, I need something closer to home. I mean I could go there but I'd be paying $4 in tolls and I'd have to drive through Manhattan (pain in the rear...

James · James

My car was injured. I need to have it repaired. Can anyone recommend a good body shop in the NY/NJ area? I went to my dealer (planet honda, Union) who fixed my minor injury last time and they matched the color up pretty well. Does anyone know of anyone better? Or should I just go back to them?

Alden · Alden

Wow, sorry to hear you're having problems with your dealer. I went through a similar experience in NYC before I moved here to DC. I had a flat from a huge screw in my tire, got it replaced with a new, matching tire, and started to feel a pronounced shudder when braking, along with wandering whenever I was o...

Lilac · Lilac

Just be glad it wasn't a Volvo. When I had the Volvo I took into the dealer for Oil change and ask for the new tires that I had put on less than 2500 miles before to be rotated. Mind that I had replaced the tires at the shop I managed and had even purchased Volvo specific wheel weights when I balanced and aligne...

Peggy · Peggy

...you pays your money; you takes your chances....... ..at 7500, I plan to use the dealer near UCD (oil/filter $27.95:carwash upon request)............unless I hear better within these threads..... ...I am still thrilled by the "perceptual style" reflected by this well-engineere...

Sammy · Sammy

Yep! I wonder if anyone actually gets "5" for service? Well, I do....but I kinda like my tech! I have complained about the appointments though. I had one scheduled that they cancelled last minute. They DID call, but it was still disappointing & some people have to arrange work around t...

Sibyl · Sibyl

This actually occurred months ago but it has taken some time to irk me to this point. When I took my car in for the ubiquitous warped front rotor problem I asked for the tires to be rotated. Mind you that all four tires were on the ground, the rotation only required them to be moved a few feet (since they were...

Ryana · Ryana

Hello, Newbie here with first post. Made my deal yesterday on a 2005, live in Western Arkansas. Not many EX-L Navs left in this part of the country; only 5 in a four state area. Here is the deal; let me know if you think I left too much money on the table? EX-L Nav Graphite Pearl with Fog Lights Trunk Lip Spoil...

Mollie · Mollie

This is the key! When you are ready to write the check, then you send out the round of e-mails, something like this: "Dear Dealer: I will be purchasing a new Accord LX (color preference: xxx or xxx) on Saturday August 13. I am e-mailing all dealers within xxx miles for their best price, and I will pur...

Serina · Serina

I used the target price from carsdirect.com and subtracted about $500 off of that for my target price at which I would purchase. I also used all the dealers in about a 200 mile area to make sure I would get the best target price, it will change with different areas. Once I had my target price I emailed all of...

Jeanine · Jeanine

not necessarily...... i would rather not put much more money into my current ride..... it's too old for my liking, and not sure how much longer i have before major problems start appearing.... i am looking for the best deal before i walk into a dealership again, that's all.... i could be more aggressiv...

Gerald · Gerald

It seems you don't have a clear intention to buy this car anytime soon. maybe the dealers are picking up on that...and that's why you aren't getting their "best" offer.

Kerena · Kerena

you cankeep the upper hand and get numbers for things before ever stepping foot into *theri* territory. then when you do actually go to a dealership, phone/internet deals in hand, if they try to start adjusting that number in ANY form and you are a well educated consumer, you can quickly catch this and...

Jaron · Jaron

The reason is because as soon as you enter their "turf", you are dead. They will suck the life out of you for hours, playing every game in the book and employing every little trick until they wear you down. And they will wear you down, They will give just enough to keep you there, but not enough t...

Vita · Vita

I have not read all post but if he got a car great! I got mine off auto trader, got great deal two yrs ago 03 accord sdn, and don't consider it ugly at all. One secret, print out ad and take it with you and show them the ad. Sales guy said he would have charged me 1,800 more if did not have ad. Guy was old school cree...

Kody · Kody

stiller, use edmunds and the like for the invoice price (check a few sites,make sure they're all the same, if not take the lowest.) most of the other fiugures i you READ the car buying tips site, they tell you how to figure them out. i'd do a spreadsheet for you but my pc won't do it because my excel expried a...

Derren · Derren

6%not sure, will have to lookfinanceno.... old car going to brother once he has his license.... __________________part of DA moderator team1999 Honda Accord EX coupe 4cyl MT~127k milesupcoming stuff: - tire rotation- fluids (at 130k miles)- SE radio (CD / tape all in one combo)- brakes (within ne...

Ottoline · Ottoline

the best way is to try to educate yourself. i can't emphasize enough to make up one of those spreadsheets on www.carbuyingtips.com . it will help walk you through every cost associated with the car, the taxes even. it will breakdown what payment per month you could expect at a given interest rate sprea...

Lindsie · Lindsie

I found that quotes were lower when obtained directly from dealer websites than thru an internet 3rd party. I also got an immediate acceptance of my internet OFFER which was much lower than any QUOTES that were sent to me. An OFFER is controlled by YOU. A QUOTE is controlled by THEM.

Robyn · Robyn

Why not shop an offer of $19,200 to various dealer's internet sales via their websites? No downside, since you're in control and can always back off or accept. If you want to be aggressive with this price tell 'em "whoever commits first and brings the car to me can have my check!"

Linzi · Linzi

ok, three quotes: (all for 05 accord lx 4dr 4cyl) 1. dean honda -- 20,668 OTD 2. kennan honda -- 19,517 OTD 3. baierl honda -- 18,989 plus tax and licensing fees -------------------- still looking for a better deal..... if everyone who bought an 05 please post your OTD price so that i can get a pretty good...

Earnest · Earnest

I Bought my car at Keenan in Doyelstown. I found they are really only concerned about selling cars and little else. No one else seems to care. I then tried out J.L. Freed in Lansdale. Better..but very busy because they have cadillacs and pontiacs at the same dealer. By Far the best service I have gotten i...

Sloane · Sloane

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendation regarding service at Philly area Honda dealers? The closest to me is Piazza Honda near the airport. Thanks!

Posy · Posy

The test drive went pretty excellent even if I was only allowed to drive it on surface roads & the freeway. If you are use to driving an american p/u truck like I am, driving this thing is no way like it. I feels more like a car (a heavy car) than a truck or maybe like the Honda Pilot. You still feel the bulk...

Jamison · Jamison

I agree with Princess, It's not wasting their time besides It give you an idea on how the vehicle drives & feels. You shouldn't be pressured to buy just because you test drove the vehicle. I know I test drove all the sedans that was on my list before I bought the Accord. If I get off work early enough thi...

Lynne · Lynne

Did anyone get an invite from their dealer to test drive the Ridgeline this Saturday? I just got one today, should I go?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A very bad experience with Larry Hopkins Honda (Preview) Hello All: Just wanted to post my recent experience with Larry Hopkins Honda in Sunnyvale, CA. I took my 99 Accord Coupe V6 in for 90k service and timing belt replacement. About a few days later, I noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. So naturally, I thought that it was probably something th...	Seamour	0	306	Apr 7, 2008 by Seamour
	change for the 06 model (Preview) Well, I emailed Mark Rogers and wow, they beat the Eskridge price by 600 bucks. So, I basically sent that email to Eskridge and told them that they would have to beat this price or I'm driving to Bartlesville, which is about 190 miles from Chickasha, but to save 600 bucks, money well spent. Anyway, they m...	Bridgette	0	210	Apr 5, 2008 by Bridgette
	This a good price on 06 Accord? (Preview) After letting my fingers do the walking via the internet on getting the best deal around, I only found one dealer that was even close to where I wanted to be, price wise. This is Eskridge Honda in OKC. We bought our 02 Accord their and at that time, was the best price. Anyway, 06 Accord, V6 EX-L, 5AT, XM, no N...	Karyn	0	212	Apr 5, 2008 by Karyn
	I live in Brooklyn (Preview) I live in brooklyn and I don't even go to a dealer in the New york city area. I go to a dealer upstate called kea honda also goes by nanuet honda. Its in spring valley, upstate NY exit 13 on I-87, about a 45min-1 hour drive. You ask why I go so far, first I use to work in jersey and this dealer in on the border line....	Alexis	0	222	Apr 5, 2008 by Alexis
	NYC (Queens, Brooklyn) dealers? (Preview) Can anyone recommend which dealer I should go to in Queens or Brooklyn to service my Accord? I usually went to Planet Honda in NJ but since I don't work in NJ anymore, I need something closer to home. I mean I could go there but I'd be paying $4 in tolls and I'd have to drive through Manhattan (pain in the rear...	Anise	0	219	Apr 5, 2008 by Anise
	Body shop recommendation, NY/NJ (Preview) My car was injured. I need to have it repaired. Can anyone recommend a good body shop in the NY/NJ area? I went to my dealer (planet honda, Union) who fixed my minor injury last time and they matched the color up pretty well. Does anyone know of anyone better? Or should I just go back to them?	James	0	236	Apr 5, 2008 by James
	Huge screw in my tire (Preview) Wow, sorry to hear you're having problems with your dealer. I went through a similar experience in NYC before I moved here to DC. I had a flat from a huge screw in my tire, got it replaced with a new, matching tire, and started to feel a pronounced shudder when braking, along with wandering whenever I was o...	Alden	0	214	Apr 5, 2008 by Alden
	Volvo specific wheel weights (Preview) Just be glad it wasn't a Volvo. When I had the Volvo I took into the dealer for Oil change and ask for the new tires that I had put on less than 2500 miles before to be rotated. Mind that I had replaced the tires at the shop I managed and had even purchased Volvo specific wheel weights when I balanced and aligne...	Lilac	0	220	Apr 5, 2008 by Lilac
	...dealers..... (Preview) ...you pays your money; you takes your chances....... ..at 7500, I plan to use the dealer near UCD (oil/filter $27.95:carwash upon request)............unless I hear better within these threads..... ...I am still thrilled by the "perceptual style" reflected by this well-engineere...	Peggy	0	220	Apr 5, 2008 by Peggy
	"5" for service (Preview) Yep! I wonder if anyone actually gets "5" for service? Well, I do....but I kinda like my tech! I have complained about the appointments though. I had one scheduled that they cancelled last minute. They DID call, but it was still disappointing & some people have to arrange work around t...	Sammy	0	229	Apr 5, 2008 by Sammy
	This chaps my cheeks......... (Preview) This actually occurred months ago but it has taken some time to irk me to this point. When I took my car in for the ubiquitous warped front rotor problem I asked for the tires to be rotated. Mind you that all four tires were on the ground, the rotation only required them to be moved a few feet (since they were...	Sibyl	0	230	Apr 5, 2008 by Sibyl
	EX-L Navs (Preview) Hello, Newbie here with first post. Made my deal yesterday on a 2005, live in Western Arkansas. Not many EX-L Navs left in this part of the country; only 5 in a four state area. Here is the deal; let me know if you think I left too much money on the table? EX-L Nav Graphite Pearl with Fog Lights Trunk Lip Spoil...	Ryana	0	226	Apr 5, 2008 by Ryana
	"Fun With Fluctuating Interest Rates" (Preview) This is the key! When you are ready to write the check, then you send out the round of e-mails, something like this: "Dear Dealer: I will be purchasing a new Accord LX (color preference: xxx or xxx) on Saturday August 13. I am e-mailing all dealers within xxx miles for their best price, and I will pur...	Mollie	0	223	Apr 5, 2008 by Mollie
	Target price (Preview) I used the target price from carsdirect.com and subtracted about $500 off of that for my target price at which I would purchase. I also used all the dealers in about a 200 mile area to make sure I would get the best target price, it will change with different areas. Once I had my target price I emailed all of...	Serina	0	213	Apr 5, 2008 by Serina
	Dealership again (Preview) not necessarily...... i would rather not put much more money into my current ride..... it's too old for my liking, and not sure how much longer i have before major problems start appearing.... i am looking for the best deal before i walk into a dealership again, that's all.... i could be more aggressiv...	Jeanine	0	220	Apr 5, 2008 by Jeanine
	"best" offer (Preview) It seems you don't have a clear intention to buy this car anytime soon. maybe the dealers are picking up on that...and that's why you aren't getting their "best" offer.	Gerald	0	242	Apr 5, 2008 by Gerald
	spreadsheet to double check (Preview) you cankeep the upper hand and get numbers for things before ever stepping foot into theri territory. then when you do actually go to a dealership, phone/internet deals in hand, if they try to start adjusting that number in ANY form and you are a well educated consumer, you can quickly catch this and...	Kerena	0	237	Apr 5, 2008 by Kerena
	Best deal (Preview) The reason is because as soon as you enter their "turf", you are dead. They will suck the life out of you for hours, playing every game in the book and employing every little trick until they wear you down. And they will wear you down, They will give just enough to keep you there, but not enough t...	Jaron	0	206	Apr 5, 2008 by Jaron
	Read all paperwork (Preview) I have not read all post but if he got a car great! I got mine off auto trader, got great deal two yrs ago 03 accord sdn, and don't consider it ugly at all. One secret, print out ad and take it with you and show them the ad. Sales guy said he would have charged me 1,800 more if did not have ad. Guy was old school cree...	Vita	0	224	Apr 5, 2008 by Vita
	Milking my plan (Preview) stiller, use edmunds and the like for the invoice price (check a few sites,make sure they're all the same, if not take the lowest.) most of the other fiugures i you READ the car buying tips site, they tell you how to figure them out. i'd do a spreadsheet for you but my pc won't do it because my excel expried a...	Kody	0	206	Apr 5, 2008 by Kody
	part of DA moderator team (Preview) 6%not sure, will have to lookfinanceno.... old car going to brother once he has his license.... __________________part of DA moderator team1999 Honda Accord EX coupe 4cyl MT~127k milesupcoming stuff: - tire rotation- fluids (at 130k miles)- SE radio (CD / tape all in one combo)- brakes (within ne...	Derren	0	259	Apr 5, 2008 by Derren
	Payment per month (Preview) the best way is to try to educate yourself. i can't emphasize enough to make up one of those spreadsheets on www.carbuyingtips.com . it will help walk you through every cost associated with the car, the taxes even. it will breakdown what payment per month you could expect at a given interest rate sprea...	Ottoline	0	254	Apr 5, 2008 by Ottoline
	Internet OFFER (Preview) I found that quotes were lower when obtained directly from dealer websites than thru an internet 3rd party. I also got an immediate acceptance of my internet OFFER which was much lower than any QUOTES that were sent to me. An OFFER is controlled by YOU. A QUOTE is controlled by THEM.	Lindsie	0	223	Apr 5, 2008 by Lindsie
	Dealer's internet sales (Preview) Why not shop an offer of $19,200 to various dealer's internet sales via their websites? No downside, since you're in control and can always back off or accept. If you want to be aggressive with this price tell 'em "whoever commits first and brings the car to me can have my check!"	Robyn	0	238	Apr 5, 2008 by Robyn
	negotiating with dealer (Preview) ok, three quotes: (all for 05 accord lx 4dr 4cyl) 1. dean honda -- 20,668 OTD 2. kennan honda -- 19,517 OTD 3. baierl honda -- 18,989 plus tax and licensing fees -------------------- still looking for a better deal..... if everyone who bought an 05 please post your OTD price so that i can get a pretty good...	Linzi	0	236	Apr 5, 2008 by Linzi
	Philly Service (Preview) I Bought my car at Keenan in Doyelstown. I found they are really only concerned about selling cars and little else. No one else seems to care. I then tried out J.L. Freed in Lansdale. Better..but very busy because they have cadillacs and pontiacs at the same dealer. By Far the best service I have gotten i...	Earnest	0	227	Apr 5, 2008 by Earnest
	Philly area dealer service? (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has any recommendation regarding service at Philly area Honda dealers? The closest to me is Piazza Honda near the airport. Thanks!	Sloane	0	294	Apr 5, 2008 by Sloane
	The Test Drive! (Preview) The test drive went pretty excellent even if I was only allowed to drive it on surface roads & the freeway. If you are use to driving an american p/u truck like I am, driving this thing is no way like it. I feels more like a car (a heavy car) than a truck or maybe like the Honda Pilot. You still feel the bulk...	Posy	0	207	Apr 5, 2008 by Posy
	vehicle drives & feels (Preview) I agree with Princess, It's not wasting their time besides It give you an idea on how the vehicle drives & feels. You shouldn't be pressured to buy just because you test drove the vehicle. I know I test drove all the sedans that was on my list before I bought the Accord. If I get off work early enough thi...	Jamison	0	222	Apr 5, 2008 by Jamison
	An Invite! (Preview) Did anyone get an invite from their dealer to test drive the Ridgeline this Saturday? I just got one today, should I go?	Lynne	0	288	Apr 5, 2008 by Lynne
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