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I've always been a roadster enthusiast. I’ve owned a Honda Del Slo, an NB Miata, and 5 different s2000's at different points in my life... -
VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 Type R FL5 price rises to $46,895 ($48,090 after destination charge).My dealership flat out refused to remove the wheel locks, though it wasn't $300. Since they were willing to deal on everything else it...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread Winter Tire setup.Just got the same wheels (black and 8.5") installed on my car for the winter. Tires are 235/40 Goodyear Weatherready (with the snowflake...
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I’ll just say valuations are sort of what I do. The used market for the FL5 is still very strong in terms of actual transactions. -
VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 Type R FL5 price rises to $46,895 ($48,090 after destination charge).That car has 700 miles and a lot of mods, doesn't count.
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.I worked in Japan, they don't tell the peons anything. :D It also goes to my theory that the tariffs didn't pan out as people thought -...
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Likely a combo of all of the above, with a little reduction in profits since I am sure the roi for development costs of this one were...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 Type R FL5 price rises to $46,895 ($48,090 after destination charge).No one's doing that anymore.
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.I suspect they aren't really paying a 15% tariff on FL5s, they probably have some deal worked out based on US content, or maybe based on...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.The tariff nonsense is my guess.
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Yeah, CarMax isn't doing that anymore, they are cutting offers across the board as of the last couple months, they said as much in their...
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My wife and I both sold cars to Carmax this year. Carmax gave her $10k above what the Lexus dealer was offering on trade for her Volvo...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.Yeah, sounds about right, my own Carmax trade in value dropped from $46,500 to $41,600 in 3 months. Their asking prices have also...
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I agree. I sold my 2024 CW FL5 with 11,000 miles to Carmax for 44,500. This was in August 2025. I presume the relatively high...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.I've sold them 3 cars, they're always the highest bidder. If you look at their prices, Type R prices have dropped a lot - I think they...
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VarmintCong replied to the thread 2026 FL5 Speculation Thread.Carmax trade-in for my 2025 with 1k miles is $41,600. It's dropped like a rock, probably cause Honda made so many 2025s, Carmax can't...