i had offers for cr's from dealers for 28 w/o a/c + TTL
this was 6 mos ago.

the car is almost 2 years old now sitting on the lots, i'm hoping for 28 otd
but i don't expect it, at least for another 6 mos

again not a big deal to me, i've always wanted an s2k, but im content with my mazdaspeed3 so if they dont give me a price im willing to pay, i walk

 

i got almost the same price for my CR w/ac back in october 08. others since got Cr's for 26,9k and 26,5k. if i were buying now i would not pay more then 26~27k, especially if they have 3.

 

i'd jump on that deal depending on
a the condition of the car
b the terms of financing/interest rate

 

Paid 26k + TTL for my delete model last october.

Apex Blue looks A LOT better in person. I hear 2 things all the time from friends, acquaintances and complete strangers.

1) That color looks awesome
2) I hated that color in pictures and I can't believe how good it looks in person.

 

Apex Blue is okay...cause you can always paint it NFR later to make it much faster.

 

^You mean silverstone.

Apex Blue is nice in person, but you won't know until you take a look for yourself. Hope the weather is nice when you go.

 

Go to bank.

Get cashier's check for $28,000.

Bring it to dealership and say I'm ready to buy 1 of your 3 identical 2 year old vehicles for this, and only this.

They won't let the deal go if they see you came prepared and arent just shopping.

 

apex blue is such a hot color. you'd be more than satisifed with any color CR you get

 

so i contacted them and said 28 otd and i would come buy it tomorrow
they said no thx and they are working with honda to ship the cars to a market that will sell for the price they want

funny since they've been sitting there for 2 years now, and they email me asking if im still interested, oh well. life goes on.

 

In some ways I think Honda dealers are less willing to deal now than six months ago. Everyone was freaking out with the economy and nobody knew how low it could go. In the meantime, things have settled down and the GM / Chrysler debacle puts Honda in a good position to absorb their "would be" business. The local dealership had a record May sales month.... Also, the S2000 is done, so it doesn't matter if it's an 08 or 09 for the CR. There won't be a new, improved model for 2010 and even if it's two years old, the warranty starts at day of sale.

I think this is as low as it's going to get. If the other cars pick up (Civic, Insight), then the dealership isn't as pressured to move the CR.

To save $1000... are you willing to spend a weekend driving or flying hundreds of miles away? What is your time worth? Because with only 668 CRs made in 08, it'll be hard to find them locally later.

We're in the same position with our RS4. I looked and I can't find another one in the state for sale right now....