This is so true. All my local dealers keep saying "limited production" and "we don't even know if we will get another one". They are full of crap. I was 1st at a local dealer and when it was time to sign the papers they changed the deal on me and I walked out. They ended up selling to some...
Agreed! One thing I think people neglect is the fact that Fords are generally garbage long term. When the Ford had died and gone to car heaven, the Type R will just be broken in. Seriously though, Honda reliability is far far superior to Ford or VW or Subaru for that matter.
A dealer here in Utah told me in January that they weren't taking deposits either, but instead would be making a phone list, calling people in order, and selling to first come first serve. I didn't really care much for that and secured my spot with a deposit at a different dealership. Funny...
SO @jdmk20akid could get in trouble by HONDA if he releases too much info, but the dealers can charge crazy ADMs with no repercussions at all. I hate stuff like this.
Also, thanks for all the info @jdmk20akid! I know that many of us really appreciate your work on gathering info for us.
Just got a call from two different local dealers here in Utah. Both told me that their management just got back from a Honda Corporate meeting in Las Vegas where they had an R on display. One told me that they expect to get their first car mid-June, the other said July. Both only expect to get...
All Utah Honda dealers I have contacted are adding some kind of markup. :mad:
Ken Garff Honda: MSRP + $5k
Larry H. Miller Honda: MSRP + $5-$8k (Salesman said they are not sure what the market will be yet)
Performance Honda: MSRP + $5k (Also not sure yet)