I looked up the Yaris in the NADA auto price guide in this link.
2007 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 3D Prices, Values & Yaris Hatchback 3D Price Specs | NADAguides

I included power windows and locks, they assume auto transmission unless you check without Auto. Based on their quote the asking
price is about right or a little low.

I'll give you some advice on used car buying that may save you some $$.If you like that car try offering 20%-25% less than asking
price. It may work and it may not. Just be prepared to buy if he accepts your offer. You can always go up if the seller doesn't accept
your first offer.

Use clean trade values for your offer, individuals usually cannot get retail prices for their car. This is a good time to try buying a used
car. Not a lot of money arount after Christmas.

Clifton

 

Considering the prices of used models, I'd go with new.

 

Maybe get something like this:
2009 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback - $11888 (Honolulu)

Date: 2012-12-21, 4:59PM HST
3zjqx-3494771639@sale.craigslist.org[?]


For more info or to schedule a test drive,
please call Alex at (808)397-0817
2009 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback

Maintenance Up-to-Date
29k Lightly Driven Miles
Retail Price: $12,995
INTERNET SALE PRICE: $11,888
Accepting Any Reasonable Offers
We Accept Trade-ins
Financing Available
Shipping to Neighbor Islands Available
For more info or to schedule a test drive,
please call Alex at (808)397-0817

 

Hi cjecpa - Thanks for sharing the website. I just checked out the website for hatchbacks and there were not that many in Oahu. I will check in again for new listings.

 

Hi Clifton - Thanks for the tips. I will try and let you know how it went. By the way, what do you mean by "clean trade values"? Also, is the rule of 20-25% less than the asking price also applicable to dealers? Thanks so so much for your help. Hope you are enjoying the holidays.

 

Hi cjecpa- Thanks for doing the search for me! I will try contacting that guy and see what happens.

 

Hi mrnoyb - Thanks and I agree. I'm crossing out on that used one. Still looking at other used ones just in case though.

 

On the NADA link the cars are shown in three columns, rough, average and clean. A clean car should not need any repairs or things like tires.

You can always offer the dealer less than his asking price. Most dealers price their used cars on the high side because they usually get a trade in car. With a inflated price they can offer more for a trade in car to make it look like the buyer is getting a better deal.

Since you are buying outright the dealer may be happy to sell it for less. But in HI it may not work as well as here where we have hundreds of dealers within a hundred miles.

Clifton

 

Okay. I will let you know how my experience with a dealer goes. Thanks again.

 

The problem with used Honda Fits are they are in demand and there are not a lot of them out there, so the price on them is high. Last April I bought a 2009 with 13,000 miles on it for $10,000. I caught a guy moving out of the country and he was is a bind to sell it. I looked for several months before I found that one. That used pricing makes new ones look very attractive. On a new one you can get exactly what you want including color much easier.

One problem with buying new is that you must add sales tax, increased insurance, and license fees when compared to an older used one.

 

Hi n9cv - You found a really good deal! Can I ask which part of the country you are located? I'd like to better reference your deal when looking for mine.

 

Hi Clifton - Do you know whether paying in cash gives more negotiating power to the buyer?

 

Paying cash to a private seller will usually help. If you have a good credit rating most dealers would rather sell on credit if you allow them to use their credit agency. They get a comission for processing the paperwork. If
you have already have credit approved through you bank, etc they will still wotk with you.

Clliton

 

Thanks everyone who shared helpful tips, opinions, information with me regarding buying my first car. I bought a FIT today from a Honda dealer:

- 2009 Honda Fit Sport (White)
- 29,800 miles
- Auto Trans.
- Previously a leased car (have been leased by two people)
- No reported accidents or damage (Carfax report was very clean.)
- Inspected and brakes were changed by Honda dealer
- Front vender had been repaired by Honda dealer (non-collision damage)
- 3 year extended warrantee by Honda was added per my request.

Including taxes, fees and 3-year extended warrantee, the total came down to approx. $13,200

The selling price without the 3-year warrantee was 11K+taxes and fees. Hope I did a good job.

Thanks all again!

 

HONDA OVER NISSAN ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

new or used depends on your budget!

 

Thanks to everyone's feedback here, I'm enjoying my Fit Sport very much. It's been two weeks of driving about 50 miles of round-trip commute everyday and I love it!!!!!