Introduction - leaning towards a Clarity PHEV

Looks like we’re on the path to Clarity ownership.

Took a little doing to get a fairly clear “quote worksheet” emailed to me. I finally got one that seems unambiguous, and put $3,000 down on our credit card. I verified that a total of $30,500 will be due Tuesday when we’ve scheduled delivery. That includes almost $2,400 in GA tax and title fees.



I’ll probably post the above to the “price” thread as well.

I explained to the salesman that I was sorry if I seemed a bit paranoid. Over the years I’ve had to do battle at car dealerships with the games they play. You know, “Sorry. We didn’t discuss the “nitrogen” fee (!) or “doc fee” and there’s no way to take it out.” I now am always prepared to back out at any time if they try to add so much as a penny to a previously agreed upon price.

As to the Owner’s Manual, it’s fine on an iPad, though a handful of illustrations don’t look quite right. Karen and I are also watching a lot of Clarity road tests (mostly favorable) and Honda instructional videos online.

I mentioned the battery capacity test several times. I’ll also look for the rubber plugs.

Thanks again for all the feedback/support. Our Lenoir City, TN is just 3 miles off of I-75 just west of Knoxville if anyone wants to get together and compare notes or just chat.

 

Quick update...

Picked up the Clarity late this afternoon and drove it the 80 or so miles home to our N GA home.

Declined the extended warranty (its almost a religious thing with me) so it was $33,500 all in with GA sales tax and tag/title fees included.

First impressions tomorrow, but I did figure out a lot of stuff and periodically just had to grin.