good price for a left over 2011 crz? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

goalieindublin · 01-27-2012, 08:26 PM

Hi, all. I may purchase a new 2011 crz this weekend. It's a manual transmission, base trim model in milano red. There are no accessories installed. Price for the vehicle is $18,700 (base price + destination. The only other additional cost would tax, which is 6% here in MD.

What do you all think of this price? No other dealer in MD has a 2011 (at least none near me), so it's a little difficult to get a point of reference on the price. Thanks in advance!

OldGuy · 01-27-2012, 08:44 PM

That's about $300 under invoice, so seems like a pretty good price. Especially if it is exactly what you are looking for.

patti87 · 01-29-2012, 02:43 PM

I just bought an EX 2011 for just under $20K (pre-taxes) and got them to throw in armrest and floormat.

Seems like a really good starting point (not that I am any expert)!

--Patti

GaZoom · 01-29-2012, 10:14 PM

Take a long test drive, make sure the IMA battery will charge fully, use up the charge,
then see that it will charge back up while driving.

If the car has sat a long time without driving, with the IMA battery flat, performance may be degraded. (See notice sticker inside of hood)

There is a battery warranty of course, so it probably doesn't matter, just something I worried about.

The price, for a new car, sounds good to me.

goalieindublin · 01-30-2012, 10:47 AM

The IMA battery looked good after a 30 minute test drive. It discharged and recharged as it should. Unfortunately, I ended up not purchasing it. I was ready to go, sign some papers, and pay flat out in cash. But upon doing a final walk around, I found an indentation the size of a pinky nail in the rear bumper. I asked if they would fix it free of charge, since the crz was being advertized as brand new. They said they would, but that I would have to pay for it. The audacity! Why on earth should I pay to fix damage on a vehicle I didn't incur? Totally blew my mind. After some back and forth, they wouldn't budge. So I walked out, because I thought that was just ridiculous. I guess the quest goes on.

01-27-2012, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
goalieindublin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 12	good price for a left over 2011 crz? Hi, all. I may purchase a new 2011 crz this weekend. It's a manual transmission, base trim model in milano red. There are no accessories installed. Price for the vehicle is $18,700 (base price + destination. The only other additional cost would tax, which is 6% here in MD. What do you all think of this price? No other dealer in MD has a 2011 (at least none near me), so it's a little difficult to get a point of reference on the price. Thanks in advance!

01-27-2012, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
OldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 56	That's about $300 under invoice, so seems like a pretty good price. Especially if it is exactly what you are looking for. __________________

01-29-2012, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaZoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 364	Take a long test drive, make sure the IMA battery will charge fully, use up the charge, then see that it will charge back up while driving. If the car has sat a long time without driving, with the IMA battery flat, performance may be degraded. (See notice sticker inside of hood) There is a battery warranty of course, so it probably doesn't matter, just something I worried about. The price, for a new car, sounds good to me. __________________ (9/3/2011) 2011 SSM CR-Z EX 6MT #016131 avg 37/43 mpg

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01-29-2012, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
patti87 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 28	I just bought an EX 2011 for just under $20K (pre-taxes) and got them to throw in armrest and floormat. Seems like a really good starting point (not that I am any expert)! --Patti

01-30-2012, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
goalieindublin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 12	The IMA battery looked good after a 30 minute test drive. It discharged and recharged as it should. Unfortunately, I ended up not purchasing it. I was ready to go, sign some papers, and pay flat out in cash. But upon doing a final walk around, I found an indentation the size of a pinky nail in the rear bumper. I asked if they would fix it free of charge, since the crz was being advertized as brand new. They said they would, but that I would have to pay for it. The audacity! Why on earth should I pay to fix damage on a vehicle I didn't incur? Totally blew my mind. After some back and forth, they wouldn't budge. So I walked out, because I thought that was just ridiculous. I guess the quest goes on.