Well, that was fast
by A_Junglen on 10/12/07
Today I went car shopping, and hung out with some friends.I went to the Honda dealership to check out the Civic's. Turns out the 2007 models were basically the same price as the 08's so I test drove a 2008 2 door Civic Coupe EX. I pretty much immediately fell in love with it, and decided it was the car for me. So, I went back to the dealership and started the process of haggling. After adding a body kit, rear spoiler and some nicer interior lightning they offered 25k, which was very close to what most websites said it'd cost with the accessories I added.
Well, of course I'm not going to just let them run me over. I notified them that I would be paying in cash and offered to buy it for $22k. They counter offered $24k. I told them I was insulted by the offer and got up and left. I expected a phone call within a day or so telling me they'd offer $23k or something. Well, I ended up going straight from the dealership to Olive Garden to have dinner. About 30 minutes had past, and I got a call...ship it, Brand new Honda Civic for $22k w/accessories. Easiest $3k I've ever saved in my life.
Anyways, I don't have the car in my driveway yet. I wanted it in black, so they have to order it, then they have to add the custom accessories I requested. It'll take about 3-4 days until I have it, no biggie. I'm very excited about getting a new car. I absolutely loved it when I drove it, and I'm very confident in Honda's reliability. I'm thrilled that when I go to pick it up it'll have exactly zero miles on it =).
Now all I gotta do is come up with a cool custom license plate. I believe it's seven letters/numbers. So far I've had the suggestions:
"REBUY"
"IAM NLHE"
"PLUS EV"
"TY EPT"
Any suggestions are welcome, but for now that's all I got.
Comments
EdmondDantes says
We'll need some pics of that new whip when you take delivery. As for a plate...CU AT FT
CHP LDR
3BET FTW
or even...TWORAGS
10/12/07
Anonymous says
I like "rebuy", "chp ldr", and Two Rags of course. Enjoy your new car!10/12/07
Grader6 says
AF JNGLN10/12/07
Anonymous says
AF JNGLNREBUY
3BET FTW
ALL AWESOME. ALSO- WP negotiation.
10/12/07
Anonymous says
Good deal on the wheels! Honda is a great choice. My last 2 leases have been on them and have never had one minute of trouble - real peppy car. Lots of Good Luck!TwoRags is a great choice!
10/12/07
Anonymous says
Great story. I LOVED to reading it. I was expecting you to say that they never called you back. How funny. You are ruthless, man. I LOVE IT.10/13/07
xxrod17xx says
Nice Honda's are great and last forever. I am on 160K miles on my Accord. I def think REBUY is #1.10/14/07
Anonymous says
tworags. I is memorable and would certainly have other drivers guessing what it means. You'll probably need to get approval from Kong and Edmond first.10/15/07
Anonymous says
the IAMNLHE is the best by far. plus you get to say it really cool whenever anyone asks you about it10/16/07
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