What did you pay for your FL5?

[Clark_Kent]

I agree with the sentiment in that I only wanted an FL5 too. The difference here isn't necessarily what you want, but timeframe. The problem with the CTR is in the fact that it's a type R. Its got more polish and pedigree than other hot hatches and is a track car, it's incredibly hard to beat that with any other type of car (unless you go waaaaaay up in price) - hence it's highly in demand.

In no way is my view a jab at others, but rather than I don't like giving dealerships more than the car is worth. If I didn't get my car for anything less than MSRP I would've waited (probably would've made it worse). If we were talking about a normal car I'd be agreeing that getting the car sooner than later was incredibly important, but that's just not the case. The type R is 100% a car you get for fun that can also be dailyable. No reason to pay more than it's worth I think, but like I said I've been incredibly lucky and would've potentially paid over MSRP if push came to shove.

It's all good. A lot of people believe you shouldn't pay over sticker. I generally agree with that sentiment as well; however, I will pay over sticker for a certain car. It all depends on the circumstances.

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[arsing116]

Yes...visited a dealer this week that had an SGP I wanted. Arrived and was told it sold earlier that day for $9K over MSRP.

Was there a bidding war or something? That’s crazy!

 

[rondre3000]

Was there a bidding war or something? That’s crazy!

Not at all. Saw it was available at the dealership, called and said I'd be by later that afternoon to take a look. 4hrs later I arrived and was told it sold earlier that day.

 

[Clark_Kent]

Not at all. Saw it was available

Was there a bidding war or something? That’s crazy!

If MY25 is in fact the last year for the FL5, I suspect we'll see a resurrection of ADMs. Doubtful it will be 2022/2023 v2.0 but there will be an uptick.

 

[JCZ5]

Still waiting for the "limited edition" to drop before the end. I know people are saying it may never come, but I'm sure Honda can squeeze it out for the last quarter...

Regardless, glad I picked up my MY25 , I did wait for more than a year for ADMs to cool across the board. Can't wait to drive it this weekend

 

[Cueyo]

Still waiting for the "limited edition" to drop before the end. I know people are saying it may never come, but I'm sure Honda can squeeze it out for the last quarter...

Regardless, glad I picked up my MY25 , I did wait for more than a year for ADMs to cool across the board. Can't wait to drive it this weekend

Genuinely think the last few months was the best time to buy a type R. Prices are only gonna go up from here as the current run comes to an end (plus tariffs)

 

[Xmetal]

Still waiting for the "limited edition" to drop before the end. I know people are saying it may never come, but I'm sure Honda can squeeze it out for the last quarter...

Regardless, glad I picked up my MY25 , I did wait for more than a year for ADMs to cool across the board. Can't wait to drive it this weekend

Looks like it's coming to an end, at least in Europe.
https://www.motor1.com/news/761779/honda-civic-type-r-dead-europe/

I think this is further justification for me to pick up mine a couple of weeks ago without too much of an ADM. Still hurts that I had to pay $2k over, but at least it's not $5k or $10k I can imagine dealers will be wanting at least $20k over for this Ultimate Edition!

 

[Ouhei]

$49k OTD. Technically used with 500 miles on it. CW, came with trunk mat and all weather mats (don't care about the floor mats, but the trunk mat was a nice bonus).

 

[lightningteg]

Picked mine up for about 50 OTD. With extended warranty and the glass/wheel replacement. Just happened to look at the right time!

 

[rondre3000]

Loca

Picked mine up for about 50 OTD. With extended warranty and the glass/wheel replacement. Just happened to look at the right time!

Location would be useful for other people still looking.

 

[Nikw91]

Got mine in November.

Took two weeks of saying MSRP or no deal for them to finally give me this deal. $33 over MSRP.

 

[lightningteg]

Location would be useful for other people still looking.

Sorry, Avon IN. Just west of Indy

 

[egxflash]

Got mine in November.

Took two weeks of saying MSRP or no deal for them to finally give me this deal. $33 over MSRP.

that's pretty good - they even credited you for the lojack

 

[Nikw91]

that's pretty good - they even credited you for the lojack

Yes, but also I played the game and a little luck.

I first hit them up mid month saying MSRP. They were at LoJack and Dealer Fee over. I kept texting and calling every 4-5 days.

Finally, at the END OF THE MONTH they called me. I noticed they had 2 CW FL5s in-stock and a blue had just arrived that day. So they probably didn’t want 3 sitting on their showroom floor.

Being real: How do you charge someone ADM and say it’s a rare/hard to get car when you have 3 new ones in the showroom? Lol

 

[egxflash]

Looks like it's coming to an end, at least in Europe.
https://www.motor1.com/news/761779/honda-civic-type-r-dead-europe/

I think this is further justification for me to pick up mine a couple of weeks ago without too much of an ADM. Still hurts that I had to pay $2k over, but at least it's not $5k or $10k I can imagine dealers will be wanting at least $20k over for this Ultimate Edition!

$2k is pretty good in SoCal. I wouldn't feel bad about it.

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