Honda shopping...

We bought a CR-V from Honda of Bellevue 4 years ago. Had it back in for service a couple of times. I would buy from them again.

 

You might want to check out Burien Honda. http://www.burienhonda.com/

Ask for Mark Minium, the general manager and tell him that I sent you.

Ask for the Ferrari Club special price!

 

Otherwise, if you go 15 minutes north of Seattle, Honda autos is what I do for a living. Please call first if you want to come up as I wouldn't want to miss you. I know it is a drive but it's not too bad - my dad grew up in Enumclaw and we have relatives in your area. Oh, and you don't have to ask for a general manager who will pass you off to a salesperson - you can work directly with me. :<)

Whatever you do, do NOT get a new 2011, the 2012 is vastly improved (HD based Navi, stream bluetooth audio, quieter, better MPG, and on and on) and that is all we are getting now anyway. My wife bought a Touring model in June and I knew the 2012 would be improved, but her car died and she didn't want to wait until October/November for a 2012 Touring model. So both professionally and personally, I am very familiar with the new Honda Pilot.

FWIW Our dealership is rated #1 here:
http://www.dealerrater.com/directory/Washington/Honda/

 

If you register the vehicle in Washington, you'll have to pay the taxes; I wouldn't recommend a sham transaction.

 

See what RTGT has to offer, call and ask for Greg.

Cheers!

 

Says the Judge!

 

I've sold 1,400 cars in the last seven years at my dealership and I've seen and heard it all, but this one truth remains: All Honda dealers pay the same price for the cars in this region. So if some dealers have eye catching better prices, there is a catch, there is no magic to selling cars - it's business. New cars cost real money and a dealership has to make money to turn on the lights. So that price you see or are told, isn't necessarily the price you can drive the car away with. Or, there is more to the story of their "new" vehicle.

And yes as mentioned above, you will have to pay WA sales tax for a new or used motor vehicle once you register it in this state. With a several billion dollar deficit Olympia is keenly aware of Oregon's no sales tax. And if you cannot produce a receipt the state will figure out the sales tax and you may not like their calculation.

Honest and competitive businesses have always lost customers to other businesses that use tricks to deceive people. I'm in it for the long haul and prefer to treat customers equally - like I want to be treated. And I have many many happy customers - buying a car should be a joy, not warzone.

 

Just giving friendly advice.

 

We bought our Pilot at Lynnwood Honda last year. Great experience, I would go back.

 

My experience is the destination charges and delivery fees are rarely negotiable. The dealer installed Stongard is just away to extract more profit from the sale...I try to avoid any dealer installed options. If the car you want has them, they are entirely negotiable...and you should.

 

What is the level of the 3M package the dealer is offering and what is their warranty on the work? On a SUV you would want the hood, front fenders, front bumper, wing mirrors, headlights/fog lights, door edges and door cups/rear hatch done as a complete package.

If you want to save a good amount you can purchase your car, have the folks doing the 3M either come down to the dealership to do it or have them pick it up prior to you taking delivery. This saves you the hassle of scheduling the time to do so. Call any dealership service dept. and ask them who they recommend.

 

Well done.

 

Looks good!

 

Give me a call and lets brainstorm. I have a couple things in mind. Obviously I know what youre referring to with the imprints on the leather seats from childseats.