What did you pay for your FL5?

[ssheff55]

I can literally walk into dealers near me and purchase an M3, RS3, RS5, IS500, et cetera with no mark up.

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[Xchax3]

Everyone always compares the price of the CTR with ADM to the MSRP price of other cars, even though those other cars are either impossible to find and/or have ADMs that are just as high

THANK YOU! I'm so tired of hearing this.

 

[spectre186]

I wish I could get a peasant spec M3 with no markup

 

[caraholic]

And no wait time? I seriously doubt that.

And if you can, you are luckier than most in this country.

I wish I could get a peasant spec M3 with no markup

You can but you have to order and wait months. Hondas biggest flaw is customers cannot order vehicles.

 

[Doublestack00]

THANK YOU! I'm so tired of hearing this.

Thing is most other cars can be had for MSRP with a little work. I've already posted several since the conversation started.

 

[AspecR]

I can literally walk into dealers near me and purchase an M3, RS3, RS5, IS500, et cetera with no mark up.

Where? I've checked a few states, and none have any barebones models on the ground, dealerships that have any on the ground have options that push those cars way above a CTR with ADM.

 

[Turbonium]

Where? I've checked a few states, and none have any barebones models on the ground, dealerships that have any on the ground have options that push those cars way above a CTR with ADM.

He walks into dealerships and walks right back out empty handed to make that post

 

[Kuhal]

Where? I've checked a few states, and none have any barebones models on the ground, dealerships that have any on the ground have options that push those cars way above a CTR with ADM.

If you only consider CTRs with the largest ADMs (20k+ and mandatory accesories), then they equal a 70k+ OTD rs3, but yea, none are barebones and those may also see mark-ups in some regions. Many of the places with the markups of 20k+ will also be seeing cars like RS3s and IS500 F Sports with mark ups. The better comparison would be the IS350 F Sport which I see around me for ~55-60k OTD.

 

[007]

Everyone always compares the price of the CTR with ADM to the MSRP price of other cars, even though those other cars are either impossible to find and/or have ADMs that are just as high

I can promise you that the current gen G80 M3 can be had at MSRP. It’s not hard at all, unless you’re impatient and aren’t willing to wait 3-6 months for the base car or 6-12 months if you go individual.

It’s exactly $72,800, which is more or less the same money folks are paying for the CTR.

I think it’s an apples to apples comparison because I would personally choose the base RWD M3 in a manual and alpine white. I couldn’t care less about - nor would I select - any other options. It’s the “enthusiast” spec if you ask me.

 

[ElDuder]

Where? I've checked a few states, and none have any barebones models on the ground, dealerships that have any on the ground have options that push those cars way above a CTR with ADM.

Texas, however I’m not looking at poverty spec cars nor would I ever be interested in one.

He walks into dealerships and walks right back out empty handed to make that post

Why would I make a purchase when I haven’t decided what I want to do?

 

[ElDuder]

You can but you have to order and wait months. Hondas biggest flaw is customers cannot order vehicles.

Instead with Honda you wait months searching for a dealer that hasn’t loaded a Type R with mud flaps, door edge guards, door handle protectors, trim lighting, footwell lighting, and every other ugly/unnecessary add on. I’d rather order a car to spec waiting a few months over haggling with dealers over the AutoZone Options Package.

 

[Doublestack00]

Texas, however I’m not looking at poverty spec cars nor would I ever be interested in one.






Why would I make a purchase when I haven’t decided what I want to do?

lol at 72K being poverty spec. Your mind set is why the R is way over priced.

 

[AspecR]

Texas, however I’m not looking at poverty spec cars nor would I ever be interested in one.

Oh kool, only the “poverty spec” cars would apply comparison-wise though. As soon as you add any options(especially if it’s the basic tech stuff that’s standard on the civic) to the cars you mentioned, it pushes them into a completely different tax bracket.

 

[ElDuder]

lol at 72K being poverty spec. Your mind set is why the R is way over priced.

I wasn’t referring to the Type R. I was referring to an M3, RS3, et cetera with zero options.

 

[ElDuder]

Oh kool, only the “poverty spec” cars would apply comparison-wise though. As soon as you add any options(especially if it’s the basic tech stuff that’s standard on the civic) to the cars you mentioned, it pushes them into a completely different tax bracket.

If I’m buying a car I buy what I want with no compromise. Options or not if the Type R is being marketed at $71-$75k I don’t mind spending a little more money for the car I want.

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