I guess Honda figures they are already giving you all those extra goodies to you Canadians, and so they don't want to give you an even better deal through Costco.You see my dilemma... but the large difference is mostly because they're not equipped identically. The AWD and CVT add $3600, which brings them closer, and the step up to the EX-L is another $3200, which is ridiculous imo. They seem to justify it because we get the Forward Collision and Lane Departure warnings, which I don't care about... though roof rails would be nice!
hrv4me, the costco canada auto site says "there are currently no vehicle offers available". I'm guessing it may not exist here... though they do have the site.
http://www.costcoauto.ca/Default.aspx
I guess Honda figures they are already giving you all those extra goodies to you Canadians, and so they don't want to give you an even better deal through Costco.
I wish we had your EX-L version!
Closest Subaru dealer is in Silver Spring, MD, which is well over an hour drive. That is the only Subaru dealer they deal with in the state of MD. I am planning on calling them back and asking what dealers they deal with in PA, as I am less than an hour from PA.
I talked to Costco yesterday regarding their auto buying program. Closest Honda dealer they deal with is down in VA.
Still have not made my final decision as to which one, but am planning on driving the Crosstrek on the same route that I drove the HR-V on last week. Lots of needed surface repairs on the road and lots of curves.
Don't let Costco factor into your decision. They offer a "haggle free" price, and I have found that you can get the same deal, and usually better, without them. And, I've bought plenty of cars both ways to back up my claim:crying:I talked to Costco yesterday regarding their auto buying program. Closest Honda dealer they deal with is down in VA.
Still have not made my final decision as to which one, but am planning on driving the Crosstrek on the same route that I drove the HR-V on last week. Lots of needed surface repairs on the road and lots of curves.
Yes, HRVs are almost non existent right now in the Seattle area. And, Crosstreks in the Limited version with nav/eyesight are hard to find also. Many people order just the Crosstrek they want and have about an 8 week wait.
Neither the HR-V or Crosstrek is available in the trim/color I want. I did find one dealer in MD advertising the HR-V at invoice, and I confirmed the price with them. TrueCar shows the Crosstrek selling for about $1500 less than MSRP.
TrueCar is a good start, but I find their prices higher than you need to pay. This high volume dealer up here in the PNW is known for "bottom line pricing" and I bought my Limited for more below MSRP than they show on their site (I didn't buy from them.):
Wow, they are showing the trim I want as $2200 less than MSRP!
Honestly, that price is the real deal. We have friends who buy their Subies from them as they don't enjoy haggling. But, you can get a better price. Of course, I don't know MD pricing, but you can always start with this price.
My assumption is there are many lurkers who do their research by compulsively reading the forums. I know I always have when making my buying decisions.Definitely true.
Good to hear you guys still engaging in dialogue relating to the HRV and competitors. Too many other threads have just transition to generic buyers who are looking at anything and everything as the discussions convey.
My assumption is there are many lurkers who do their research by compulsively reading the forums. I know I always have when making my buying decisions.
Good, honest debate about the pros and cons of the various competitors lend perspective and baseline data. I find no value in posts that simply dismiss the competition because saying something "bad" about an HR-V (since this is the HR-V forum) or other Hondas somehow undermines the owner's/potential owner's choice.
I love the choices we have in America. I spent 16 years during the Cold War in Berlin, Germany. East Germans considered themselves fortunate to own a Trabant, with its 600cc smoking engine. These are collector items to mod now, but back in during the Soviet occupation they were what was available to East Germans. They were dreadful little pollutants.
Perspective is everything.
Absolutely agree! Honest, respectful debate, differing perspectives and opinions, are rich resources for those with important and costly decisions to make. And those willing to listen, to consider and seek to understand opposing viewpoints, those with the courage to honestly disagree and the heart to respect and acknowledge another's opinion, are the best (dare I say) friends anyone can hope for. I'm truly grateful for the two of you, and many others on these forums.
Oh, yes! I teach 8th graders, and one of my most important goals is to encourage a healthy and respectful dialogue in the classroom. My students, at the end of the year, always tell me they learned how to listen to others' ideas and perspectives and to be more self-confident of their own after listening and exploring. Those are rare and worthy qualities, and the basis of both our countries' continuing democracies!
