Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? - Honda-Tech

lke2drvgsr · 11-04-2009, 04:58 PM

So last time I bought my car, I bought new, but straight off the lot (they coincidentally had the exact car w/exact features I wanted). I'm looking to pick up the 2010 Chevy Equinox (with some select features), but it's sold out across every stealership within a 20 mile radius.

Question: Do you still haggle on price when ordering online via a stealership? What's the process/how long does it take?

Secondary question: Should I buy it?

Looking to get the 3.0L V6, black granite metallic exterior w/ titanium & black leather interior, chrome package. (Different from the pics below obviously)

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solbrothers · 11-04-2009, 04:59 PM

why the **** would you buy a chevy?

xtrac1 · 11-04-2009, 04:59 PM

lulz,

that looks nice.

magikbean562 · 11-04-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

why the **** would you buy a chevy?

same reason you keep posting pics of your ugly mug like anyone cares. cause he can. as long as its new and under warranty, dude is straight. good luck op

lke2drvgsr · 11-04-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by magikbean562

same reason you keep posting pics of your ugly mug like anyone cares. cause he can. as long as its new and under warranty, dude is straight. good luck op

100k mile warranty anyone? Besides, it has a pretty respectable MPG rating IMO... the 6 cyl is 18/25, which, for an SUV is pretty damn good.

Currently I'm rockin' an '08 Civic Hybrid, but I drive like 6,000 miles a year so it's not like moving to an SUV will hit the wallet much. The civic is just too damn small and can't carry shit. I also need a tow hook

lke2drvgsr · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Can anyone 'chop the above into the Black Granite Metallic color? Chrome trim, too.

Edit: I'm quite rusty at PS, but whatevs.

NirVTEC · 11-04-2009, 05:29 PM

GL haggling on price for an ORDER vehicle......
Im guessing most will laugh at you......much like we used to at Acura when people thought they could negotiate on an MDX.
Fug it though, give it a try.........

C9A1L1L · 11-04-2009, 05:33 PM

It sure looks a hell of a lot better than anything Honda makes..

Dogginator · 11-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Straight Outta China

I would haggle.

alphalanos · 11-04-2009, 05:36 PM

Youre definitely gonna pay for it. Personally Id just find one with the features and live with whatever color if its a good bit cheaper.

stackz · 11-04-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by magikbean562

same reason you keep posting pics of your ugly mug like anyone cares.

bwahahahahhahahaa.

no shit. plz stop posting pics of yourself in the member thread and instead...go get laid or something.

Ozne99 · 11-04-2009, 06:40 PM

I heard if you buy through BMW, they'll fly you out and teach you how to drive your car once its been built. This includes a stay in Germany while your car is being built.

ALLxMOTOR EG · 11-04-2009, 06:47 PM

Looks pretty nice.

E-Rok · 11-04-2009, 07:00 PM

the GMC version looks better.

lke2drvgsr · 11-04-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozne99

I heard if you buy through BMW, they'll fly you out and teach you how to drive your car once its been built. This includes a stay in Germany while your car is being built.

They won't fly you out, but they will teach you to drive your car. I did that class with my dad when they had his car in the shop (except they DID pay for our airfare and hotel accommodations

) It was pretty neat, we got to lap the '08 M5 with an ex-formula 1 driver

Ride of my life.

lke2drvgsr · 11-04-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Rok

the GMC version looks better.

Meh, it's a tossup. Which do you think looks manlier?

jesse95 · 11-04-2009, 07:46 PM

GMC FTW!!!!!!

General Kills · 11-04-2009, 08:00 PM

Personally, I've had 2 GM vehicles and my parents have had countless over the years. They are great cars, but they have terrible resale value. I wouldn't buy anything GM unless it was RWD and V8.

Having said that..the GM version looks better, and I doubt you'll be able to haggle.

The Chevy version looks too much like the Acadia. That may be a good thing to you, but it's just too "crossover" for me.

d00de · 11-04-2009, 08:01 PM

the grill and the fender flares on the GMC are yuckkkkkkk

lke2drvgsr · 11-05-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by d00de

the grill and the fender flares on the GMC are yuckkkkkkk

x2. Looking at it more, I don't think I'm too crazy about it. It even looks like a heavier gas guzzler. The Equinox looks more refined.

C9A1L1L · 11-06-2009, 12:20 AM

The picture over exaggerates it, its not nearly as bulky as that angle makes it look.

The GMC is definitely the manlier of the 2, by far, and even more so in person.

Knightsport · 11-06-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by solbrothers

why the **** would you buy a chevy?

Because GM rocks, you toad.

lke2drvgsr · 11-06-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightsport

Because GM rocks, you toad.

If a Chevy is good enough for KS to own, it's good enough for me.

GoLowDrew · 11-06-2009, 07:06 AM

GLD also DD a 08 Cobalt that I bought new. Sure, a Civic is nice, but I don't want to pay $20,000 OTD for a Civic LX-S. You would not believe what I paid for that car.

Inventory are so tight that my dealer only have 1 cobalt on the lot - thanks to C4C. Cobalt guys just went back to work. When I got mine, there were well over 20 on the lot, so they had to "give me" mine.

So expect to pay more now. Orders I heard about 45-60 days out.

Should you buy it? Yes, "new" GMs products are build together much better.

TRAY · 11-06-2009, 07:15 AM

Do some research and find out what the lowest possible sales price would be.call up all the dealers in the area, tell em what you want, and what you will pay. they will say no at first but in a matter of days will be calling you back

Quote:

Originally Posted by solbrothers

why the **** would you buy a chevy?

quit posting you tool. not everyone wants a kid car and a *** bike.

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NirVTEC Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NW Side Chicago, IL Posts: 4,215	Re: Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? GL haggling on price for an ORDER vehicle...... Im guessing most will laugh at you......much like we used to at Acura when people thought they could negotiate on an MDX. Fug it though, give it a try......... __________________ 1993 Prelude with some mods 1994 Prelude pushing 1/4 Million miles 1999 Integra GS-R---Slowly falling in love, sans B series!

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General Kills Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Copperhead Rd. Posts: 905	Re: Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? Personally, I've had 2 GM vehicles and my parents have had countless over the years. They are great cars, but they have terrible resale value. I wouldn't buy anything GM unless it was RWD and V8. Having said that..the GM version looks better, and I doubt you'll be able to haggle. The Chevy version looks too much like the Acadia. That may be a good thing to you, but it's just too "crossover" for me.

11-04-2009, 08:01 PM	#19
d00de Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 36	Re: Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? the grill and the fender flares on the GMC are yuckkkkkkk

11-06-2009, 12:20 AM	#21
C9A1L1L Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA, United States Posts: 1,961	Re: Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? The picture over exaggerates it, its not nearly as bulky as that angle makes it look. The GMC is definitely the manlier of the 2, by far, and even more so in person. __________________ '72 Camaro RS/Z28 (496 Stroker) '65 Chevy C10 (383 Stroker) '03 MDX <U>Loaded</U> Classy '91 Si CRX H2B '92 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 821whp/648wtq '08 RX-8GT 6spd 450whp or bust NorCal/Sac Meets FOUNDER

11-06-2009, 07:06 AM	#24
GoLowDrew Respect The Van Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,556	Re: Buying a new car custom from manufacturer? GLD also DD a 08 Cobalt that I bought new. Sure, a Civic is nice, but I don't want to pay $20,000 OTD for a Civic LX-S. You would not believe what I paid for that car. Inventory are so tight that my dealer only have 1 cobalt on the lot - thanks to C4C. Cobalt guys just went back to work. When I got mine, there were well over 20 on the lot, so they had to "give me" mine. So expect to pay more now. Orders I heard about 45-60 days out. Should you buy it? Yes, "new" GMs products are build together much better.

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