You're not paying way more than actual Americans though, because it's virtually impossible to get one at MSRP over here in the US, so it's kind of a meaningless number.
https://www.motoringobsession.com/stock/civic-type-r
Good luck on the search for red - it's a very rare color, and it looks like there are none currently in Florida or in any of the bordering states.
For the record, I don't think you are lying.
But it does seem strange that your dealership - located in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere - has 70+ people on the waitlist. And that it had 0 last month.
Not only that - but nobody who has seen an actual FL5 in real life would say it looks like "regular traffic." This thing is still very aggressive/head-turning...
Motoring Obsession website is now updated with new CA shipments - almost all of them are white or blue.
Folsom Lake Honda just called me: $13k ADM. Will reach out to the other dealerships once the cars arrive to see what price point they are at...
Same experience here. Unfortunately - it is what it is. With demand for the FL5 far outpacing supply, dealers are able to get away with just auctioning to the highest bidder. There is simply no need for them to honor any waiting lists or deposits.
Best we can do is stay patient, wait for the...