2006 Civic Hybrid Pricing ... I hope not!!
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2006 Civic Hybrid Pricing ... I hope not!!
Hi All,
This'll be my first new thread here on GH ... here we go:
I've been looking into getting a 2006 HCH to replace my '01 Isuzu Rodeo when I move from the mountains of Nevada to the traffic of Washington DC next month. Anyway, I've been in contact with some of the dealers in the DC area and got the following, somewhat troubling, response from one of them:
Everything I've heard has said the MSRP will be about $21,500. I certainly hope I don't have to spend the extra $2500 ... at that price, navigation should be included
This'll be my first new thread here on GH ... here we go:
I've been looking into getting a 2006 HCH to replace my '01 Isuzu Rodeo when I move from the mountains of Nevada to the traffic of Washington DC next month. Anyway, I've been in contact with some of the dealers in the DC area and got the following, somewhat troubling, response from one of them:
Hi Adam ,
Thank you once again for your vehicle request. I have had the opportunity to see and drive the 2006 Civics and Civic Hybrid. It is an all new car and it is beautiful. The Hybrid will have more features, better mileage and better performance.
Yes, we are taking pre-orders with a refundable credit card or check deposit. Please contact me as soon as possible to get on the list for a possible October delivery. The MSRP will be about $24,000.
Thanks again for your inquiry. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you once again for your vehicle request. I have had the opportunity to see and drive the 2006 Civics and Civic Hybrid. It is an all new car and it is beautiful. The Hybrid will have more features, better mileage and better performance.
Yes, we are taking pre-orders with a refundable credit card or check deposit. Please contact me as soon as possible to get on the list for a possible October delivery. The MSRP will be about $24,000.
Thanks again for your inquiry. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Re: 2006 Civic Hybrid Pricing ... I hope not!!
MSRP has been estimated at $21,500 WITHOUT the NAV system. $2K for the NAV is about right, no? I think that price is comparable to stand alone NAV options for other cars....
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Re: 2006 Civic Hybrid Pricing ... I hope not!!
I inquired at a local dealer in my city and he told me "we are not sure what the price of the vehicle will be at this time." I wouldn't cancel any plans or research until the final numbers are released. Although for being a member of my credit union, he offered me a $500.00 discount when I am ready to buy.
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MSRP has been estimated at $21,500 WITHOUT the NAV system. $2K for the NAV is about right, no? I think that price is comparable to stand alone NAV options for other cars....
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The dealer may have a markup and is not willing to do less than $24k, but that doesn't mean you can't shop other dealers. Honda would not raise the price by $3000 from '05 to '06. MSRP for the 05 Hybrid CVT is $21,050 with a $550 destination charge. Still, if the new model has that $500 price gain (it's reported to be $21,500 rather than $21,050) then if you add Nav and the destination charge, there's your $24k sticker price. The dealer probably doesn't realize the navi version isn't the base model, that's all, plus he included the destination charge.
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Re: 2006 Civic Hybrid Pricing ... I hope not!!
Originally Posted by AdamK
Hi All,
This'll be my first new thread here on GH ... here we go:
I've been looking into getting a 2006 HCH to replace my '01 Isuzu Rodeo when I move from the mountains of Nevada to the traffic of Washington DC next month. Anyway, I've been in contact with some of the dealers in the DC area and got the following, somewhat troubling, response from one of them:
Everything I've heard has said the MSRP will be about $21,500. I certainly hope I don't have to spend the extra $2500 ... at that price, navigation should be included
This'll be my first new thread here on GH ... here we go:
I've been looking into getting a 2006 HCH to replace my '01 Isuzu Rodeo when I move from the mountains of Nevada to the traffic of Washington DC next month. Anyway, I've been in contact with some of the dealers in the DC area and got the following, somewhat troubling, response from one of them:
Everything I've heard has said the MSRP will be about $21,500. I certainly hope I don't have to spend the extra $2500 ... at that price, navigation should be included
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I love the look and specs of the '06 but I'm increasingly glad I bought my '05 in April when I did. Not only have I saved big time over the past 5 months, but I looked at mine, test drove it, and drive it off the lot in the span of about 2 hours. None of this down-payment wait-listing silliness.
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Thanks for the info, psyshack. I suspect that this particular dealer is speaking out of the wrong hole.
You're lucky to have such a good Dealer in OK. Has anyone had a good experience eith a Honda Dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region?
You're lucky to have such a good Dealer in OK. Has anyone had a good experience eith a Honda Dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region?
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Originally Posted by psyshack
I cant beleive folks pay what amounts to list price for cars. Hybrid or otherwise.
At least I was able to get an HCH. Not only did no dealer in these parts have a Prius to test-drive, they all had waiting lists as much as 9 months long. One dealer did have a 1-year-old Prius, but they wanted more for it than the new HCH I ultimately bought.
When the Mazda Miata first came out, people were so desperate to own one that they were willing to wait several months and pay several thousand dollars over MSRP.
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I bought my Insight exactly five years ago today.
Including air conditioning (a MUST in Texas), it was $23,000. Considering the passage of five years and the doubling of the price of gas, $24,000 for a five-seater does not sound bad. Let's not forget the hybrid improvements.
Including air conditioning (a MUST in Texas), it was $23,000. Considering the passage of five years and the doubling of the price of gas, $24,000 for a five-seater does not sound bad. Let's not forget the hybrid improvements.