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JAC
Mar 8th, 2008, 05:35 PM
Recommendations or flames. Thanks.
skanji
Mar 8th, 2008, 05:43 PM
APA - good, but only if you need invoice - they didn;t have a dealer in my area
Carcostcanada - cheaper, got me an invoice PLUS a dealer offer...plus i have 4 more to sell ;)

Don't know about the other one though...

It really depends on whether you can negotiate on your own or not...
macbcomm
Mar 9th, 2008, 10:32 AM
Consumer Reports now offers a new car pricing service in Canada, here is the website http://www.crcanadacars.org/

I have not used this service yet so I can't comment on how good/bad it is
mr_raider
Mar 9th, 2008, 12:20 PM
Does anyone know why invoice prices are free in the US, but not in Canada?

BTW, for CAA members, carcostcanda is the better deal.
MrDisco
Mar 9th, 2008, 01:30 PM
Consumer Reports now offers a new car pricing service in Canada, here is the website http://www.crcanadacars.org/


the report is similar (if not identical) to that of carcostcanada.

also include carhelpcanada.com to this list of places to purchase an invoice.
BartBandy
Mar 9th, 2008, 03:12 PM
If you live near Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver - it's a no-brainer. Use APA's service. It costs more, but they have good pre-arranged deals.

Elsewhere, you can find a car buying service, or use the invoice cost from anywhere and negotiate yourself.
skanji
Mar 9th, 2008, 03:20 PM
If you live near Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver - it's a no-brainer. Use APA's service. It costs more, but they have good pre-arranged deals.

Elsewhere, you can find a car buying service, or use the invoice cost from anywhere and negotiate yourself.

For whatever it's worth, APA couldn't get me a pre-arranged deal...
BartBandy
Mar 9th, 2008, 03:32 PM
For whatever it's worth, APA couldn't get me a pre-arranged deal...

OK, their service doesn't cover every make. A call will confirm which cars they can help with.
DCDi
Mar 9th, 2008, 11:13 PM
What car are you looking for? I believe CarCostCanada have no pre-arranged price for Honda and Acura.
JAC
Mar 10th, 2008, 10:52 AM
Right now, I'm vascillating between a Chev Malibu, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage and Kia Rondo. Keywords: inexpensive, fuel-efficient, kid-mover.
Vyseguy
Mar 10th, 2008, 01:06 PM
Personally, I am a little disappointed in Carcostcanada. There have been no updates for invoice pricing for some of the 2009 model cars that I have been researching. The 2009 Pontiac Vibe as well as 2009 Toyota Corrolla and Matrix are on the dealers lots now but there is no invoice pricing available. I am not sure if it is the manufacturers that are possibly holding back this info or not, however Carcostcanada's online support/email does not seem to be working to find out what is going on and when to expect this information to be available.

But for the vehicles that have invoice pricing available, I do like the service.

Just my 2 cents.
VivienM
May 14th, 2008, 11:08 PM
Right now, I'm vascillating between a Chev Malibu, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage and Kia Rondo. Keywords: inexpensive, fuel-efficient, kid-mover.

I'd guess the Malibu is more fuel efficient than any of the crossovers...
myapple
May 15th, 2008, 10:29 AM
Recommendations or flames. Thanks.

Carcostcanada re-sells your personal information to car dealers that will eventually solicit you like there's no tomorrow. it's in their service agreement. BEWARE!!!!
CanadianMoFo
May 15th, 2008, 11:26 AM
I purchased a CCC membership in October 07 and have yet to receive an unsolicited sales call from a dealership. Even when I had quotes generated, and an email sent out to a local dealership that CCC had sales arrangements made with I received no calls.

Is there anyone that has signed up for CCC and received calls "like no tomorrow" from dealerships?

CM
jjtsl
May 15th, 2008, 12:58 PM
also include carhelpcanada.com to this list of places to purchase an invoice.

Anyone has experiences (good or bad) with car help canada so far?
Richchan
May 19th, 2008, 12:43 PM
JAC,

I just bought a 2008 Jeep Patriot North and I used the Carcostcanada.com service to generate an invoice price report. I cannot emphasize enough how much that helped me negotiate a good price. Let me know if you want a copy of the report and I can send it over to you.
AGR-1
May 19th, 2008, 12:54 PM
Richchan, how did it help you? How much did you save by knowing and not knowing the cost?
Richchan
May 19th, 2008, 01:06 PM
Because of the Carcostcanada report, I ended up paying the invoice price + 2% for the vehicle (I figured that 2% was enough commission for the sales agent given that he only had to spend 2 hours with me). :cheesygri
AGR-1
May 19th, 2008, 01:16 PM
Did you lease, finance, pay cash?

Is a Patriot eligeable for the Canadian Price adjustment that Chrysler applies.
BCCivilTech
May 19th, 2008, 02:01 PM
Consumer Reports now offers a new car pricing service in Canada, here is the website http://www.crcanadacars.org/

I have not used this service yet so I can't comment on how good/bad it is

I recently used this service for pricing on 3 trim levels of a 2008.5 Mazda 3 Sport (hatchback). A summary of what it gives is:

MSRP vs Dealer Invoice price for the base car, option packages and individual options selected; Factory to dealer incentive programs (currently none at Mazda); Financing/lease rate programs and expiry dates; Standard equipment list; Crash test rating (same format as CR); CR recommended alternate models comparing predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, depreciation rating
Then it gives 3 pages of tips for buying & leasing.

What I gained most from this is that the MSRP is ~6.8% over the dealer invoice price.

I guess this would be a greater advantage for cars being offered with cash back incentives. That way you could see if the factory is actually giving the dealer more than the dealer is passing on to you.

As I already subscribe to the CR web site, it would be nice if the subscription gave you, say, 3 free reports.

That my $.02,
and my first post here!
Richchan
May 19th, 2008, 07:23 PM
I paid cash for it.

And yes, I believe it is part of the cash back program
kev604
May 20th, 2008, 08:15 AM
Question:

My dad is in the market for a Lexus and will be buying locally here in Vancouver. I can't decide between Carcostcanada or APA, which one is better? Is APA worth it for $25 more, what sort of extra's do I get with APA if any?? Thanks Guys!
myapple
May 20th, 2008, 01:21 PM
Question:

My dad is in the market for a Lexus and will be buying locally here in Vancouver. I can't decide between Carcostcanada or APA, which one is better? Is APA worth it for $25 more, what sort of extra's do I get with APA if any?? Thanks Guys!
If you are good at negotiating, get carcostcanada and use it as a bargaining tool. If you don't want to negotiate and just want an 'ok' price without any hassle, get APA.
notorius29
May 20th, 2008, 02:18 PM
Question:

My dad is in the market for a Lexus and will be buying locally here in Vancouver. I can't decide between Carcostcanada or APA, which one is better? Is APA worth it for $25 more, what sort of extra's do I get with APA if any?? Thanks Guys!

I think it'd be better to go with CCC instead of APA since you are in the West. I believe APA applies more to the East. Correct me if I am wrong anyone.
kev604
May 21st, 2008, 12:21 AM
I think it'd be better to go with CCC instead of APA since you are in the West. I believe APA applies more to the East. Correct me if I am wrong anyone.

Thanks, that was sort of what I was trying to ask, since I'm out west would one work better then the other? I am leaning towards CCC.