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OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, May 7, 2009 · 16 It's a Great Time to Buy It may just be the best time for you to buy that something special When you compare all of the reasons not to buy to the reasons to buy, there is no doubt that the positives will outweigh the negatives. There are so many excellent reason to buy right now including the many different specials and incentives companies are offering to help drive business, government rebates to help with major purchases including buying a home and renovations, and the low interest rates that allow for larger purchases to be made without putting as much of a dent into your wallet as you would normally expect. With all of the doom and gloom surrounding the economy right now, there has been very little light focused on the reasons why it many just be the right time to spend some money. The following few pages are just some examples as to why it is a great time to buy and what some local businesses are doing to help stimulate the economy right in your own community. Specials and Incentives Everywhere you look, stores are offering unbelievable prices on their merchandise, products and services. Whether it is the hottest spring and summer fashions, cosmetic services, or home services, special pricing and incentive programs are vastly available. Gerrie's Lighting Studio is also doing their part to give back to their customers. Right now is a great time to purchase new lights for your house, Lighting Specialist Vivien explains. "On top of our brand new spring collection, the studio is offering a $99.99 sale on select items," she says. "This is something we have never done before." The Petite Fashions Kristin's offers unique classic styles, with an edge. We now offer regular sizes 2-18 SALE 25% OFF SELECTED MERCHANDISE Now Open Thursday's til 8pm MAPLE GROVE VILLAGE, OAKVILLE (905) 845-0655 sale consists of select indoor and outdoor fixtures, prints, fans, mirrors and mailboxes. It is not just products that are on sale, many different services including medical and spa services are being promoted at a lower cost to help stimulate business. Lilianne Medspa is not only offering promotions on different services, they are also extending services to help keep clients. "Customers feel comfortable knowing that we are thinking of them," owner Lilianne explains. "We are thinking of them, but helping our business as well." First-time homebuyers also reap the benefits of a special buyer's tax credit. The Firsttime Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC) is a nonrefundable tax credit based on the amount of $5,000, for certain homebuyers that acquire a qualifying home after January 27, 2009. This is just another way the government is trying to help Canadians enter the real estate market. PLAYOFF SALES EVENT ENDS SATURDAY, MAY 9TH OAKVILLE HONDA AS LOW AS Score an outstanding 5 year deal on our 3 star selection. 0.9 ON SELECT MODELS PURCHASE FINANCING % Civic EX-L Sedan model FA1509JNX FROM Civic LEASE $ /APR 178 1.9% @ PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,979 DOWN ON APPROVED CREDIT $16,990 MSRP FOR CIVIC DX SEDAN? AS LOW AS 0.9 ON SELECT MODELS PURCHASE FINANCING AS LOW AS % CR-V LEASE FROM /APR $ PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $6,092 DOWN ON APPROVED CREDIT 278 2.9 # @ % £ 0.9 ON SELECT MODELS PURCHASE FINANCING % Accord LEASE FROM /APR $ A R SEN VEE V MO E CR-V EX-L model RE4879JN $27,790 MSRP FOR CR-V LX PAY CASH AND GET UP TO $ THINKING HONDA? ...THINK OAKVILLE HONDA! 3,000 CASH INCENTIVES $25,290 MSRP FOR ACCORD LX ¥ PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4,850 DOWN ON APPROVED CREDIT 278 2.9 # @ % £ 500 Iroquois Shore Rd., Oakville · 1-800-915-0430 www.oakvillehonda.com #Limited time lease offers based on new 2009 Honda models. Lease examples based on 2009 Civic DX Sedan, model FA1529EX / 2009 CR-V LX 2WD, model RE3839E / 2009 Accord LX Sedan, model CP2539E available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. £1.9% / 2.9% / 2.9% lease APR for 48 / 48 / 48 months. Monthly payment is $178 / $278 / $278 with $2,979.48 / $6,092.49 / $4,850.18 down payment or equivalent trade, $1,310 / $1,560 / $1,410 freight and PDI, first monthly payment and $0 / $0 / $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $13,021.53 / $21,963.23 / $20,559.42. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. Limited time financing offers based on select new 2009 Honda models. Finance example based on new 2009 Civic Sedan DX, model FA1529EX available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. MSRP is $16,990 plus $1,310 freight and PDI, financed at 0.9% APR equals $312.03 per month for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $421.70 for a total obligation of $18,721.70. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. MSRP of 2009 Civic EX-L Sedan, model FA1509JNX / 2009 CR-V EX-L, model RE4879JN / 2009 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan, model CP3689JN shown is $23,680 / $35,190 / $35,390. ¥Cash purchase incentive offers will vary from model to model. $1,500 cash purchase incentive available on new 2009 Civic models, excluding 2009 Civic DX Sedan MT, model FA1529EX / 2009 Civic DX Coupe MT, model FG1129E / 2009 Civic Hybrid, model FA3629E; $3,000 cash purchase incentive available on new 2009 CR-V models, excluding 2009 CR-V LX 2WD, model RE3839E; $2,000 cash purchase incentive available on new 2009 Accord Coupe and 2009 Accord Sedan models, excluding 2009 Accord EX Coupe MT, model CS1179J and 2009 Accord LX Sedan MT, model CP2539E; $3,000 cash purchase incentive available on new 2009 Accord Coupe V6 and 2009 Accord Sedan V6 models. #/£//¥Offers valid from April 1st, 2009 through April 30th, 2009 at participating Honda retailers. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. 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