Peter Donlevy

If you read the owner's manual, it specifically advises NOT to rustproof the car

In article <eRBka.86941$pNv.23105@news02.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com>,
David Sze <dpks@hotmail.com> wrote:

>As a footnote, I'd ask them to take away the rust-proofing and see how much
>lower they can go. There have been numerous reports that rust-proofing can
>actually cause rust (do some Google searches to check).
>
>
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>David Sze <dpks@hotmail.com> wrote in
>news:HvBka.86755$pNv.70601@news02.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com:
>
>> From what I've seen at CarCostCanada.com, there is about an 8.11%
>> markup from the dealer invoice price to the MSRP for Accords (I only
>> checked for the LX-G and LX-V6, the markup on the EX-L may be more, so
>> take the following with a grain of salt).
>>
>> Working backwards from the $33,000:
>>
>>
>> Total $33,000
>> Less GST 2,009
>> Less PST 2,296
>> -------
>> Subtotal $28,695
>> Less Freight/PDI 950
>> Less Air Tax 100
>> Less Gas Tax 75
>> Less Admin Fee 145
>> -------
>> Base Price $27,425
>> Less Dealer Invoice Price 27,287
>> -------
>> Dealer Markup $ 138
>> =======
>>
>> So not even counting the rust-proofing and mud guards, the markup from
>> invoice is only $138. That's a really good deal for an Accord.
>>
>>
>>
>> bear2076@hotmail.com (Panda Bear) wrote in
>> news:788129a8.0304071728.52e06119@posting.google.c om:
>>
>>> I have been offered a 2003 Accord EX-L (V4+Auto) with
>>> rust-proof/clear coat and pair of rear mud guards for CDN$33000
>>> (everything i.e. taxes, PDI .. included) + license cost.
>>>
>>> Is this a deal OK for 2003 Accord? Any suggestions from any Canadian
>>> Accord 2003 owner?
>>>
>>> Love to hear your comments!
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>> Panda Bear
>>>
>>
>>

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