so basically ive been looking for a used car for a while now. mainly at honda civics, but recently i got into the honda fit. i literally fell in love with the car, no homo tho. i wanted to know if anyone has any good negotiation tips, and or experience on how to get a great deal on this car. is it possible to get one for around 13k? i've only seen one offered at that price but it was over 2500 miles from where i live..id really appreciate any advice

 

13k? If it's a base with high miles and the owner needs to unload it fast. If you're going used you better do it quick, gas is only going to get higher this summer, which means used fuel sippers (especially Hondas) are going to really retain their value.

 

$13K for an 09? I want what he's smoking....

 

i found a 2008 silver honda fit, stick with 75k, with new tires on craigslist for $9000. it was located in L.A. i think.

and no need to worry about timing belt..its timing chain. so you're good.

but 13k for a GE8? pshh..no way.

 

Buy a brand new 09. I got my Sport (Loaded) at a Dealer here in Canada for $18000 Cdn... BRAND NEW! 5 year warrantee etc etc. I thought it was a hell of a good deal.

$13k. Not a chance.

 

You might have a better chance with an 07 or 08 for that price if you look at Carmax. I just found out that the 2010 Fits has an incentive rebate of $500...not enough to drop the price to $13k. You can def wheel & deal to get good price below MSRP as long as you have your money on hand.

 

2009 Honda Fit - only 1.000 miles!

 

While salvage cars are a good way to get a newer car cheaply, remember that salvage titles usually severely truncate if not completely wipe out any manufacturer's warranty on the car. And I have no idea how it affects your insurance rates either. (It'll certainly reduce its resale value if you ever want to trade it in/sell it later.) There's always the chance something will break that will render the car inoperable due to the fact that it had been totaled and then rebuilt. But if you're mechanically inclined and can fix stuff yourself, it's not a dealbreaker.

 

true, and salvaged have much lower resale value and can be hard to even sell at all.

with that said, the one in that add *looked* really nice!

 

Four months ago I purchased a 2009 for $12,000 with 4,000 miles on it. It was a totaled car and repaired. I couldn't be happier. My insurance is cheap. It runs like new. Resale value may be crap, but I don't intend to sell. Warranty was void, but I believe it will have no problem making it to the 36,000 miles anyway, ... the engine and transmission weren't touched in the crash. I recommend it to those who don't want to pay the extra $5,000 to get a warranty and better resale. If I didn't buy this car, the $12,000 would have bought me a car out of warranty, anyway, and much older.

 

in 6 years from now, the 16k fit sport...and the 12k fit sport will both be worth $7000, so who is better off?
as long as the salvage car is repaired properly to spec, with original parts and the original damage wasn't bad.., see the before the repairs and after pictures of the vehicle and check to see if it's repaired by a reputable shop, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a salvage car.
ask for the repair order, parts and inspect the car. I have bought salvage cars and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another, especially since you are saving 5000
warranty is big waste of money and you must have all your oil changes and regular maintenance completed and work done at the Honda dealer anyway, or you may void your warranty.

 

Sad attempt at being funny? Nothing like homophobia to get'em laughing, eh?

 

Thought police? That was not a homophobic comment, but maybe you should get counceling to see why you are so oversensitive?

Back to the point and to the original poster, you might look at incentive (one or two at this price deals) and you will likely find a new fit for less that used. That's what I did and found mine new for less than used ones were going for in my area. Best of luck.

 

Funny, usually the ones who spout this kinda stuff seems to be the ones needing councilling. I know where I stand.

No thought police here, but if you're free you express yourself in that manner then equally I'm free to counter such comments. Free speech goes both ways.(oh look, I gave you an easy one!)

 

I found a 2009 Fit Sport, AT with 7500 miles. Dealership wanted 16,900 initially. It sat on the lot for several months. I ended up getting it for 14000. I'd keep looking. Deals are out there just be patient.

 

yes there is a lot of deals to be had, I bought a 2009 Fit Sport AT for $9700 with 4000 miles
salvage title, but it's beautiful was in a minor front end accident the front end didn't even need an alignment, it was just the upper rad support, hood, bumper and drivers fender... fixed by a reputable shop
love the car

 

I don't know where you got your deal, but, up here in New England, a typical price for a used 2007 Fit with 20,000 miles goes for $14000 at a dealer and they get every penny.

 

After the initial $9700 for the salvage vehicle, how much did you pay the reputable shop to repair it? Or, was that the total price of $9700 after repair?

 

BS
Maybe in Canada land but not here in the US. You can change the oil yourself as long as you provide receipts for the oil and filters, with date stamps that make sense. The only other maintenance before 36k is an air filter, so it would be very difficult to void the Honda warranty due to lack of maintenance.

 

You are not required to provide receipts for oil filters and oil. You just have to make a log book entry.