Anyone Bought Honda CRV-Vti-LX Recently?

yltsl on 03/08/2018 - 22:47

Hi Ozbargainers:

My partner and I are looking for VTI-LX at moment. We've been to a dealer and only quote sticker price of $47892 with standard 5 yr warranty. On the redbook recommanded $44290 car sales has demo for sale at bit more than $42K.

I am wondering what's drive-way price of your CRV VTI-LX. Any accessories? Just need it as a rough idea?

I know buying a new car is not a financial smart choice. However, we are expecting our second child. It's time to get SUV and she is very happy with CRV vti lx.

Thanks a lot

Automotive

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2018 - 22:56
    +1

    Can't you get one that is 1-2 years old?
    What does having a second child have to do with buying a brand new car?

    Will an SUV making having to lug around two children that much easier?
    CRV in particular isn't really all that large anyway.

    • yltsl on 03/08/2018 - 23:26

      The lastest one is 1.5L engine with turbo. It provides better fuel economy compare to 2.4L.
      There is no used same model on sale ATM.

      My partner drives a small 2 door hatch back it will be a lot easier wit SUV to get children in and out.
      We are not looking for a particular large car but CRV suits our needs the best.

      Thanks for your input.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2018 - 23:33

        Ok, that somewhat satisfies my curiosity.

        Have you looked at something like a Jazz?
        What are your thoughts around something like that?

        • smuggler on 03/08/2018 - 23:48
          +2

          Have you looked at something like a Jazz?

          Sorry but buying a Jazz to put your family in is the WORST idea. With a family, you want a car with a bit of power and space in the boot and rear. The Jazz is too small to pack lots of groceries, prams, and all the rest of the junk kids need.

        • KingJuf on 03/08/2018 - 23:49

          Jazz is still a small hatch just with 2 extra doors, with kids CRV or Accord.

    • 2man217 on 04/08/2018 - 19:11

      Yeh but The person who posted it already has… the idea to buy the car in mind, mind you.

      Ta mate

  • smuggler on 03/08/2018 - 23:45

    You're paying over $40k for a car, so don't be too worried about fuel costs. Fuel economy is not really a problem with new cars these days unless you drive a V6 and up. Just get a Toyota Kluger and not have to deal with Honda's absurd servicing costs.

    • KingJuf on 03/08/2018 - 23:51

      The older CRV in 2.4L is notoriously bad on fuel being AWD as well. My brother has one and I have a 16 kluger which probably gets about the same if not better fuel economy with a 3.5L V6.

    • spackbace on 04/08/2018 - 00:17
      +6

      Fuel economy is not really a problem with new cars these days unless you drive a V6 and up.

      Then proceeds to recommend a V6 😂

      • smuggler on 04/08/2018 - 08:28

        Then proceeds to recommend a V6

        ooops….never knew.

        There are a couple in the extended family and they come highly recommended. Servicing costs aren't that outrageous too.

  • 2man217 on 04/08/2018 - 10:03

    Hey guys,

    A suggestion You should buy a 2nd hand, but you might need to wait a couple of weeks. Perhaps a CRV but 2015 or 16 model?

    Depreciation with new cars is a big thing as we mostly learnt in secondary school.
    As soon as you drive out within one month the value goes down by 2000. You get more from a 2nd hand as they dont
    have technology spam IMO.

    • spackbace on 04/08/2018 - 17:55
      +1

      As soon as you drive out within one month the value goes down by 2000.

      Interesting, so you have it down to an exact dollar figure, regardless of whether it's worth $12,990 or $1,299,000?

      • HighAndDry on 06/08/2018 - 17:00
        +1

        as we mostly learnt in secondary school.

        Cut the kid a little slack haha.

        • spackbace on 06/08/2018 - 17:35

          The world is a tough place 😉

  • npc on 04/08/2018 - 10:53

    We have found that lower cars are actually better for small kids (under 5) - they can get in and out by themselves.

    Never understood the obsession with SUV too - it is as bad offroad as generic hatch/sedan, worse on road because of it's weight and aerodynamics and high center of gravity.

    What's the point? For ~$45k you can get an excellent hatch, sedan or wagon with all bells and whistles.

  • 2man217 on 04/08/2018 - 19:06

    Hey spackbace, with that I was refering to a value of 40000, ie. using a
    percentage basis. Ie. 1/10 fraction or watever.

    Ta

  • Peter Enis on 04/08/2018 - 22:22
    +1

    we are expecting our second child. It's time to get SUV and she is very happy with CRV

    She's not even born yet and she's already deciding what car you should have?

  • mgh4me on 04/08/2018 - 23:24
    +1

    Don’t pay sticker price. Ring around other dealers, get a cheaper quote and make a lower offer or when you go to the showroom see what colours are in stock and ask for one they don’t have. Tell them you really want a certain colour so will be checking out a few more dealers to see what they have. Before you leave say that you will take the non-preferred colour they have if they will do it at a reduced price.

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