TheShodan

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Whelp, I think my wife has decided to get the new SI sedan instead the Type R. That way there's less of a chance of the BS markup and other hassles we dealt with when I was in a lottery system for the original Type R 20 years ago. PLUS, she'll be able to show off both of her CIVIC SIs. 2000 & 2018. Both in Red. IMHO, that's kinda baller to just see that. .

Trey

People in the States previously listed are starting to get their VINs from their dealers.

92cxyd

I just got the call from Honda of Casper, they are getting the Championship white Type R slatted for Wyoming, no pricing yet from them.

Trey

Sweet! Are you in line to get it? Congrats if you are!

uncleben

100% Blue. Umm.... :-/

Wolke9

So tempted but not with a $5-10k dealer added AMV. Maybe I'll pick one up used- or maybe I'll go with an ITR which are already appreciating.

92cxyd

No wait list in Wyo., 1st come 1st served, I want Blue and waiting on pricing.

fluke702

$33,900 + $875 Destination and Handling + $100k Dealer Markup.

Trey

I have three refundable deposits at MSRP.

uncleben

Well apparently, and thankfully, that information was incorrect. I got the call yesterday that I am getting the 1 CTR in Championship White being delivered to Honda of Fayetteville. Whew. I did not want blue. Really, CW was the only option in my mind.

They said they will take delivery between 6/30 - 7/4. Also getting it for MSRP plus destination. Pleasantly surprised to find out the MSRP is $34,900. Nice work, Honda.

TheShodan

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I'm glad at least that they aren't doing what FORD was doing with the RS, and that ridiculous " 'cuz I thinks I can gets away with it" dealership mark-up.

That alone makes me reconsider my decision for near-future. For now, Project HOUSE.

uncleben

Well at least our dealership isn't. They are part of Penske Automotive and I'm told that Penske does not allow markups over MSRP. So I would imagine it will all just depend on what each Honda dealer wants to do.

BarneyM3

every new "hot" car has a ADM. RS sure wasn't the first and Type R won't be the last

uncleben

Granted this is EU spec, but wow, lots of technical details released. Reading about the adaptive suspension... very cool

http://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/108909/2017-honda-civic-type-r1

TheShodan

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Not true at all. I've found that it's only been in selected markets. But no, not every "hot" car. If that were the case, even the OEMs, (who tend to watch dealership P.O.s and trades closely in other areas) would typically get into that dealership's *** about it.
It's common but not in every case.

Trey

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turbomaniac

WTF? typeR with 7000 rpm rev limiter? I will better buy a focus RS or a seat leon....

Odixeus

Yeah, exactly, that's weird for this type R. My friend was actually thinking of getting one lease cause he found himself a good deal on DSRLeasing. Should I stop him?

bsteward

Interior is NICE
TypeR Brochures are here.. now just waiting on the Actual Car in a few days
Coming soon to a street near you
Engine bay is cool too

George Knighton

At the kinds of markups that we are seeing, we have to admit that there are better cars to buy for the money. Some of these CTR are going to end up costing as much as my 430 HP SH-AWD KC2.

At MSRP, the CTR is an awesome car.

If you're trying to make us pay upwards of 60 grand for it, we are buying something else.

And we're not *just* buying something else: We are also going to remember how American Honda's dealership network behaved, and that American Honda did not object to it.

This is the honestly held belief of someone who has always owned Honda and Acura since 1989.

They're not just driving young people away from the CTR. They're driving them to other brands and once they go to BMW or VW, they might stay there.

TheShodan

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That's exactly the case since the 1st Integra R came to the U.S. in 1997. They did the same **** now, as they did then. I've noticed that the FOCUS RS, they're doing the same things,and then corporate wonders why these cars aren't selling. Because unlike the Ferrari or Porsche crowd, $6K-$10K marks up drive people to other makes and models.. permanently.

Honestly. The dealerships are the ones to blame for this, every time.

DrPodITR

I have been calling many dealers in MI,IL, and OH with different opinions on selling the CTR. The most interesting I have seen is a martinslive auction for the highest bidder! Other are selling for 10000 and 15000 above MRSP. I have owned 2 ITR, still driving one and remember the day to day risk of driving it back when it was new in 2000. Several failed attempted thefts made me leaving it in the garage. I can see the CTR having the same issue we went through and are going through! ( not as much today) This car will be the #1 stolen car before.

I agree with most it's best to wait as most dealers are pricing it much to expense for a civic.

Also anyone else confused why they made the CTR 4 doors instead of a coupe!

itrdave

Will be a theft target due to engine, just like ITR...
4-door to compete with all the other minivan sport compacts on the market. All about pleasing the masses, not the niches...
Paying markup makes no sense to me, but I'm kinda cheap ! Why pay markup when you can wait a few months and not pay markup ??? Impatience, I suppose...
Honestly have no problem with dealers charging markup (capitalism), but it takes a willing buyer to get that markup !

itrdave

4-door, quiet, comfortable --> not usually associated with high performance 'driver cars'
Honda has taken Type R to a new level of market appeal by combining track worthiness with civility
They will sell a boat-load of these if folks can ignore that it's ugly !
They might even keep the faithful that will modify the car to be more uncivilized...

tony_2018

they are expecting the hype will sell, enthusiast will buy them.