Current FL5 Market

[AspecR]

Where is this info coming from?

Source: Trust me Bro!

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[maranelloboy05]

Thought so

 

[gemi]

Seems like typical behavior for Norm Reeves, when I was calling around for a FL5 2 months ago, had an extremely rude salesperson tell me my offer of $1500-2k over MSRP wasn't a real offer lol. Honda World in Downey came down to $5k markup for a Ralleye Red, though I ended up getting a Ralleye Red from Diamond Honda for $4500 over MSRP. Their markup did include a ceramic coat and some accessories but thats how I cope with paying over MSRP lol.

I will say that while the salesperson was pretty chill over at Diamond Honda, the finance manager was an absolute nightmare to deal with. He offered a 8.9% loan when I came preapproved with a 5.3% loan from a credit union when I have a 800+ credit score, mortgage and was putting almost half down in cash.

I tried calling around to a few other dealerships in NorCal, Texas and Chicago but the latter 2 weren't keen on selling out of state.

 

[onepointsix]

When there is a model year change, production is scaled down for some time. There will be a 2026MY FL5 but they are planning to bulid less of them. Honda reconizes that majority of the people that want FL5s already have them or are preparing to buy relatively soon. Demand is still relatively high but it will soon reach a point where the production costs no longer justify it's existence. Despite its MSRP the FL5 is effectively a loss leader for Honda, the tariffs also haven't helped in justifying its continued existence.

Interesting. I was thinking the tariffs would have sealed the deal for MY26 in addition to the Japanese regulations coming into play next year. I guess it makes sense they can build a very short run of them for MY26 and finish it up before the coming spring. I'd assume available units would be for the US/JAPAN primarily.

 

[AspecR]

Interesting. I was thinking the tariffs would have sealed the deal for MY26 in addition to the Japanese regulations coming into play next year. I guess it makes sense they can build a very short run of them for MY26 and finish it up before the coming spring. I'd assume available units would be for the US/JAPAN primarily.

Units are mainly for the US and some smaller markets that haven't gotten all that they were alotted yet, Japan only gets enough to complete whatever was ordered before the cut off period.

 

[HondaHoon]

I got mine last month for $1,250 under MSRP in PA, and it was new.

 

[HondaHoon]

Meanwhile, the dealer closest to me in MD wanted $5,000 over MSRP.....haha.

 

[Websitesdown]

I got mine last month for $1,250 under MSRP in PA, and it was new.

I paid 10k under msrp, don't ask me how though.

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[HondaHoon]

 

[Sacto916]

Sup guys. I live in Northern California. I am also in the market for it. Since price are all over the place. Would buying a nice used one from Carmax makes sense?

 

[Clark_Kent]

Sup guys. I live in Northern California. I am also in the market for it. Since price are all over the place. Would buying a nice used one from Carmax makes sense?

Buying used doesn't make sense because you'll pay around MSRP (slightly below or above) for a used car. Several folks here have mentioned they paid a slight markup in state or went out of state to pay MSRP or below.

 

[AspecR]

Sup guys. I live in Northern California. I am also in the market for it. Since price are all over the place. Would buying a nice used one from Carmax makes sense?

Be a little more patient and go for new, the money and time you might save isn't worth it. A little extra effort will ensure you're the first to fart in the seat

 

[HondaHoon]

Always buy new if you can!

 

[ThunderPigeon]

Be a little more patient and go for new, the money and time you might save isn't worth it. A little extra effort will ensure you're the first to fart in the seat

The porter at the dealership makes sure to fart in every seat.

 

[Sacto916]

The Honda Dealers in Northern CA are no joke LOL

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