matrix

You think I could get another grand off, by waiting a month or two? All the power to you if you can do it, but I don't think so. In order for me to have made use of your strategy, I need to wait until next winter for my 02 to deal on the 03 vs 02 model. I was never interested in an 01. I'll pay that grand for the years use.

Tried London, got a better deal in the GTA. There are alot more dealers in the GTA also, so they have to be competetive also. It's a 2 way street and they also know that you can always get in your car and drive out of town for a deal. So, why would they let you do that and lose a deal? In fact I used what I got out of London, to get a deal in the GTA. They are not asleep.

I was not interested in an 01 and went in with the mind frame that I will have to pay for the glass window. Plus a sales rep. is not going to care if he sells used or new...dealer probably make more on the used, if you ever traded in before, you know the difference between retail and wholesale. Also would you want a used S2k when you know how important the break in is and know nothing of it's history. Not me. I understand to use it as leverage...but they can call your bluff because if your looking for a lower price... the used one will be a cheaper. So you threaten a private used deal...same thing they can call your bluff, because they know that they will not be able to compete new vs used. If you want new, you can't use a used car as a bargaining point, you can use it though to get a better price your trade in .

Agree with you 100% and I dealt with the General Manager, not the Sales Manager.


I got it for free already (reg. $1299), why would they give me break on the ext. warranty and also give me the protection package for free?

Dogman, please do not take this post or my previous post the wrong way...I am just disagreeing with your position. I have been doing this for a while also and my negotitation was not quick either. I am not saying that this deal will never be bettered, I know it probably can be. Hell, I hope that someone uses the numbers I posted to get themselves a better deal!!! (Hyper this is for you )

All I can say is I can't wait for my S2000 and go for my first drive with you guys.

S2000_rider

Congrats Matrix on your new s2000 ride! Will be joining the brotherhood in a few months yet.
Thanks to both yourself and DogMan for your negotiation advice. It is much appreciated!

DoGMaN

Personally, without a long drawn out discussion on what works better in buying a car and where, I'm just glad others are buying the cars and keeping the values high

It'll be nice to meet all the 2002 owners in the spring.

Time to park it this weekend I think....I don't know how you waiters can even stand it.

Vince

HondaGal

Congrats!

Enjoy the TO crew! they are a blast. Also you canadian members are just a riot!

S2kRob

I'm waiting for the new budget to come out this week to see if they cut the GST on new car sales. If they do, I'm pulling the trigger. That'll be a nice 7% savings right there.

VTEXTC

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2kRob
[B]I'm waiting for the new budget to come out this week to see if they cut the GST on new car sales.

S2kRob

There was much calling for the GST to be axed on new car sales to help encourage consumers to buy cars a few weeks ago. If such an incentive is to occur, it will have to make an appearance in the federal budget. The new budget is coming out any time now (I believe this coming week), so I am waiting to see whether or not the GST is cut on new cars. If it is I'll be happy, if not I won't be surprised.

VTEXTC

S2kRob,
Cheers for the info. I was aware of the soon to be released budget, but was not up to speed on the GST issue for new cars.
Thanks again
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