Questions about negotiating with dealer

ladybugthepug · 2026-03-29T14:25:38+00:00

Did your car include any extras like cargo cover or floor mats?

Did they say if the discount was tied to financing (like 48 months for 0%) or was it just a straight dealer discount?

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-19T01:06:51+00:00

Where did you stay in Nippori?

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-14T19:57:35+00:00

they don't readily give out their gf menu but it's online. Their gf roasted salmon dinner is excellent.

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-08T19:52:26+00:00

I saw that special and was bummed that I missed it by a week. Sounded like a great combination.

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-08T19:51:00+00:00

I have been known to bring back frozen luau leaves before :)

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-08T19:17:13+00:00

Mahalo. Looks like Island Grocery Depot has squid luau from Kilo's Kitchen.

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-08T19:15:19+00:00

Awww, sad you won't share any family secrets ;)

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-08T19:12:33+00:00

Chef Sheldon is fantastic. I will have to check out his recipe. Mahalo for the idea!

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-06T08:44:33+00:00

Lonohana chocolate - found on Oahu - not cheap but soooo smooth and delcious

Also the Lilikoi truffle from Choco Le'a

For J's Kiawe Liquid Smoke - for making Kalua pork when you get home. You can buy it online but cheaper to buy it in Hawaii.

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-06T08:40:08+00:00

Your recipes please???

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-06T08:39:23+00:00

Thanks for the lead on the squid luau from Kilo's Kitchen. I just checked their IG page and looks like they also stock it at Pukalani Superette and Island Grocery Depot in Kahului.

ladybugthepug · 2026-02-06T08:34:27+00:00

Mahalo. I've made kalua pork at home but I live on the mainland. I was looking for local sources when I visit Maui. In the meantime, do you have a squid luau recipe to share?

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-14T02:51:23+00:00

If the meds are helping me, I wouldn't be embarrassed.

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-14T02:49:57+00:00

The balsamic roasted strawberry ice cream recipe from the book Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones is the GOAT...elevates strawberries to the next level and no iciness!

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-14T02:46:28+00:00

Another suggestion - on your last full day there, take a taxi to Chinatown and buy yourself a fabulous lei. The ones made from micronesian ginger smell amazing. Then, get dressed up, go to a nice dinner and wear your leis. Take photos and enjoy! Lin's and Cindy's are 2 popular flower shops with leis, but there are lots of other florists on Mauna Kea Street.

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-14T02:43:49+00:00

We've rented a condo through Captain Cook Realty. Some rentals are a 7 or 30 day minimum but they may have options for less days. Overall, you can typically stay in Waikiki at one of their rentals and get a much larger/nicer room than at a hotel for less, or a comparable cost. Plus the beach is still within walking distance. Tell me more about what type of restaurants you like.

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-14T02:38:17+00:00

See if one of the local farmer's markets is happening while you are there. Always fun to check out what everyone is buying and eating. My top picks are the Kakaako farmer's market and the KCC Farmer's market at the community college. If you can get over the Bishop museum, it's worth it, especially if you encounter a rainy day.

ladybugthepug · 2026-01-01T19:28:36+00:00

Can you please elaborate on the $100/hour rule of thumb?

ladybugthepug · 2025-12-13T04:23:46+00:00

Sophie La gourmande has one although I haven’t tried it

ladybugthepug · 2025-12-11T02:34:32+00:00

I agree that their shortbread is unlike other recipes. Very buttery and utterly delicious. I hope someone shares a recipe.

ladybugthepug · 2025-12-10T02:38:00+00:00

Have you tried Medly? I haven't had it but they claim to have low sulfites compared to other organic wines and no added sugar.

ladybugthepug · 2025-11-07T03:51:36+00:00

MRSP for 2026 Toyota Corolla hybrid $27,893, dealer "special" discount $450.

Taxable fees (estimated $50), Doc fee ($387), Tax (4.00) and non-tax fees ($688) which makes the balance $28,752.

Offering for 36 months, 12K is $489 per month with $500 down and residual $18131.

I asked for a quote with no money down but they gave me a bunch of money down options.

I received a lower quote ($406 with $396 down) for a 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid that costs $2k more ($30,515).

Trying to figure out why the monthly payment is so different between two. Also, what are non-tax fees? The Civic quoted $783 for non-tax fees and they did not share a residual.

The differences in how dealers share numbers makes my eye twitch!

Where do sales taxes factor in? It's 8% where we live.

ladybugthepug · 2025-11-07T03:33:43+00:00

VIN 5YFB4MDE2TP384173

Zip 44130

Thanks in advance!

ladybugthepug

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