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Today I need to make a decision, selecting between two brand new Honda Civic GX's. I'm curious which you would buy and the reasons why...
Car #1
New 2008 Honda Civic GX
Alabaster Silver Metallic in color
Car in stock for immediate delivery
Sales Price -- $25,427.
(MSRP plus $167 for options)
Document Fees -- $ 55
Other DMV Temp Permit Fees -- $ 48
Shipping (from dealer to me) -- $400
Bottom Line Price -- $ 25,930
(Note: I will pay tax and registration direct to Utah DMV, as the
tax rate here is 6.25% on new cars, vs. 8.25% in California).
Car #2
New 2009 Honda Civic GX
Royal Blue Pearl in color
Car scheduled for delivery to dealer between Oct 1 and 10
Sales Price -- $25,460
(MSRP less $300 discount)
Document Fees -- $150
Other DMV Temp Permit Fees -- $ 10
Shipping (from dealer to me) -- $850
Bottom Line Price -- $ 26,470
(Note: I will pay the tax and registration direct to Utah DMV).
I'm trying to figure out if it's better to buy the 2009 and spend $540
more than the new 2008. I'm not crazy about the blue color -- wish
I could get the 2009 in the Green Tea Metallic, but can't find it without
huge markup. Silver was our second color choice, but can't find a 2009 in Silver at same or near same price.
As I understand it, the primary changes 2008 vs 2009 is the front
grill. I've been told all of the mechanical systems, etc., are the
exact same. And the decal on the side doors is redesigned. Are
there other differences anyone is aware of?
I appreciate your thoughts on the subject.
And yes, the $300 discount on the 2009 is correct. This is a Honda dealer many states away (thus the much higher car carrier transport fee) from whom I have purchased a fair number of cars over the years.
Thanks.
Car #1
New 2008 Honda Civic GX
Alabaster Silver Metallic in color
Car in stock for immediate delivery
Sales Price -- $25,427.
(MSRP plus $167 for options)
Document Fees -- $ 55
Other DMV Temp Permit Fees -- $ 48
Shipping (from dealer to me) -- $400
Bottom Line Price -- $ 25,930
(Note: I will pay tax and registration direct to Utah DMV, as the
tax rate here is 6.25% on new cars, vs. 8.25% in California).
Car #2
New 2009 Honda Civic GX
Royal Blue Pearl in color
Car scheduled for delivery to dealer between Oct 1 and 10
Sales Price -- $25,460
(MSRP less $300 discount)
Document Fees -- $150
Other DMV Temp Permit Fees -- $ 10
Shipping (from dealer to me) -- $850
Bottom Line Price -- $ 26,470
(Note: I will pay the tax and registration direct to Utah DMV).
I'm trying to figure out if it's better to buy the 2009 and spend $540
more than the new 2008. I'm not crazy about the blue color -- wish
I could get the 2009 in the Green Tea Metallic, but can't find it without
huge markup. Silver was our second color choice, but can't find a 2009 in Silver at same or near same price.
As I understand it, the primary changes 2008 vs 2009 is the front
grill. I've been told all of the mechanical systems, etc., are the
exact same. And the decal on the side doors is redesigned. Are
there other differences anyone is aware of?
I appreciate your thoughts on the subject.
And yes, the $300 discount on the 2009 is correct. This is a Honda dealer many states away (thus the much higher car carrier transport fee) from whom I have purchased a fair number of cars over the years.
Thanks.
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