Can you buy a Type R at MSRP ? - MARK UP ?

So after searching for several months we got a Type R at MSRP.
We found many dealers not only charging 10k and even 20k over. They still play games.
I drove almost two hours to a dealer that promised MSRP, then when it was time to sign in the dotted line, boom. $4000 for floor mats.
Check out the minor OEM plus mod we plan to do and share. First thing was the wing. This happened the day after buying it.
Subscribe and stay tuned.
Part 2
Classic Type R inspired:
Civic Type R Wheels Championship White
• MITA Wheels - FL5 Cham...

[@sdlausen1]

This BS is why I haven't even thought about buying a Honda in the last couple of years. Their dealerships are a disgrace!

[@Ultrarmx]

Blame the buyers that fall for buying over MSRP. They see people are willing to paid more and take advantage.

[@apt62]

Besides civic type r my local Honda dealerships are giving out discounts right now

[@willowcairns]

Any dealer is going to do that, not just Honda.

[@littleredsport5806]

Its not just honda its a number of dealers of other manufacturers too. See what nissan dealers were trying to sell the new Z for?

[@j_mm1084]

@@willowcairnsno just Honda the level of disrespect I’ve goteen from Honda dealers is ridiculous.

[@GooseWurkz]

Well said John, the whole idea of a dealership is so outdated and unnecessary. There should only be a dealership for service, all ordering should be done online just like Tesla.

[@ebatr8]

Manufacturers would rather collect a check for wholesale cars, parts, etc... than have to establish service centers across America.

[@kongxiong6005]

i like to test and see my car in person before just putting an order in.

[@Shorty15c4007]

Who's going to update an old system that rips people off and is protected by the government to keep things going. I hope things change but I wouldn't hold my breath. It would be nice if we can vote with our wallet but the demand is there from the upper classes

[@cheeseman981]

@@kongxiong6005 Tesla has places you can test drive their vehicles. Should be the same for all brands, fuck them stealerships.

[@swift23219]

But then the worst people you know wouldn't be able to make a living!

[@SIIKAP1]

I found one at MSRP in January of this year, in an area known for crazy markups. These dealerships can ask for 20k over all they want, but no one is paying that anymore. Last day of month is definitely a big factor in landing one for MSRP.

[@chrisdesimone4249]

Your son will NEVER forget these days with you.... Enjoy the TYPE R and time with your son

[@LHTPerformance]

That’s so true. Try to give my son what I never got.

[@prm5798]

I got my integra type S on the last day of the month for MSRP, 2 weeks before they wanted a markup. The painted wing looks much better

[@bzmaro]

Now that you bring that up, I feel like I’ve seen more Type S at MSRP or a minimal markup than the Type R. Which is interesting because I’m from SoCal and you’d expect all of them to be really high over

[@randomrebuilds]

@@bzmaro Less demand, more inventory for Integra-S

[@johnl.38]

Integra type S starting price is close to 10k higher to begin with though..

[@barako927]

That’s why people paying $60k to $70k doesn’t make sense it’s still a freaking civic.

[@ramonbriones4487]

That's the reason they're paying that much. Because of the fact that it's a civic lol.

[@TomWilliams-z4e]

Right so let the Civic trust fund fan boi burn 50 grand of daddys money.

[@MikeLee-oq4yr]

Civic does not woth 60k .. I rather spend 60k on a lexus instead of civic

[@Ladco77]

I went to a local Honda dealer and said I was interested in either a new Accord or Civic and the salesperson laughed and started to lead me to the used car lot. No discussion. No explanation. No "we don't have anything but I'll find one for you." I left.

[@morebrainmoregains3234]

The accord is Honda's worst selling car. The civic makes sense but the accord is not selling at all

[@thyaaawad]

It’s a fake story, no salesman laughs in your face and walks you to the used cars without saying anything, it sounded better in your head but in the real world it just doesn’t happen.

[@joe_ferreira]

​@@thyaaawadthey do in my area. I have walked off many lots because of these terrible sales people. Also I'm my state they are all selling just about everything 10k or more above MSRP.

[@joe_ferreira]

@@apunited I have a friend that is selling all his stuff. Autos, house, etc, and moving to Hawaii. This will probably happen to him there.

[@applesyo]

@@thyaaawadthey do, did it to me and I ended up paying under msrp because of it.

[@Lumber_Jack]

What you are seeing in the tach is a programmed rev hold in anticipation of upshifting into the next higher gear where that RPM will be an ideal match for the new gear ratio. It's for a rev-matched upshift and most new sports cars have this. It's more subtle than a rev-matched downshift, so many people don't realize it's there or that it's intentional. The rev-matched upshift RPM hold will time out after a second or so, if you don't go into the next gear. This is all inline with the behavior seen in your video. It's not rev hang. You can turn off the rev matched upshifts and downshifts in the infotainment screen, and then you will get a better feel for the actual rev hang inherent in the engine.

[@LHTPerformance]

I’ll have to play with that. I figured it was programmed in to make it run clean. I know when the throttle slams close the NX gasses go sky high. I’ll play with some of the settings and see if the changes are noticeable. Thanks for the comment

[@anthonyseto]

I got one at MSRP back in October at autopark Honda in Cary, NC. Family that owns the dealership will not sell any car above msrp or add extra dealer accessories at crazy prices. Only good for North Carolina residents. I worked with Vinny and he was great. If you live in NC, give them a call. I feel bad for other parts of the country with crappy dealers.

[@TenMinuteQQ]

Civic type R and honda dealer experience pushed me away from the brand. bought a used bmw m2 and never going back to honda.

[@pidro46]

Just gained another subscriber as Hennessy Honda of Woodstock had a 10th gen type R limited edition and they wanted to get $75,000 from me I turned him down like a fat kid does vegetables. I did tag them on Facebook with your video lol

[@BlackWater6937]

Luckily GR Corolla’s are pretty easy to find at MSRP now. I was looking at Type R’s as well but finding an MSRP one was substantially more difficult.

[@QSL_CHELO]

I had a local dealer who was selling them for msrp and at the time I wasn’t too serious, then I looked at other dealers within 50 miles and each dealer was marking up 10-20k, I suddenly was interested after realizing how difficult it was to buy a type r since I had a SI and wanted to upgrade. When I went back and was ready to buy one from my local dealer not even a week and they were sold. Suddenly I was super interested and was desperately looking from state to state and everyone laughed when I mentioned msrp, maybe 2 weeks later I got a call from a dealer and I said I wouldn’t work with them if it was over msrp and they bugged me to atleast go and try talking it out, it just happened to be that they where willing to sell it for msrp and accept the trade in value I wanted for my car and I have been enjoying my FL5 type r for now 5 months at 19!

[@LHTPerformance]

Awesome ! Good job . Maybe they figured they make the money on your trade to the next guy. Enjoy your Type R

[@jimbochoo3316]

Even at MSRP, it seems a few thousand dollars too pricey.

[@JR1de57]

Got my Integra Type S at Crown in Tampa while I was down there for work at MSRP in Nov. It was end of the month and they wanted to move the car. It originally had a 5k markup on it. Great buying experience! Look around and don't be afraid to tell them you are interested at MSRP and not a dollar over. They may budge.

[@Jtbg80]

I sold my type r 2 months ago. The buying experience was absolutely horrible. Great car just not worth anything above MSRP. I think it’s already overpriced as is.

[@stevegonzales527]

the wing looks wider because of the paint, white or any light color makes objects look bigger while black and darker colors make objects look small.

[@LHTPerformance]

Yea. I personally like it, it not only reminds me of the ITR but reminds my of the GT4 a little.

[@ichibandude]

Here in Japan, we don't have any dealer markup at Honda dealership, but we have to wait in the queue or buy used one which is more expensive than brand new. I've been waiting for about 1.5 years, and I have to wait another 2 years to receive my Type R. Anyway, that white spoiler looks good!

[@LHTPerformance]

I figured you get them before us , being that they are built there. This maybe one of the first Hondas I know of that you guys don’t get a much better version. lol.

[@jameslitzinger6932]

Nice choice on the color match wing. I'm the kind of mind that goes, "color match side view mirrors, as well as the wheels too." :)

[@LHTPerformance]

My idea from the first time I saw one

[@xbrizzcakez]

I was told by a manager they had a civic ex at MSRP, 100%. Got to the Dealership and there it was at MSRP plus $7500 of add ons.....I ordered one at MSRP no add ons, not even wheel locks, as long as I didn`t discuss the deal and give a rousing YELP review...

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Got a Champ White FL5 1 month ago under MSRP. Cool that you are doing car stuff with your son. I wont be color matching mine anytime soon. I like the black/white contrast. I think if i did anything with the wing it would be carbon-fiber but for now I am going to slap an exhaust on and enjoy it stock for a year.

[@LHTPerformance]

Like I always say, enjoy YOUR car. Don’t worry what anyone else thinks, your car, your money and your passion. Build it your way and enjoy it. 👍🏻

[@TomWilliams-z4e]

I don't think car dealers have gotten the memo. Its a buyers market for performance cars. Z06 C8 corvettes and Hellcats are available below sticker. Interest rates are not dropping until November at best.

[@garyleonard7875]

Congratulations on your Type R

[@MSG685]

hit the sticker with a hairdryer and it will just peel off.

[@jal1797]

Congratulations for the professional choice of the wing colour but I would prefer to keep the black colour so it will be a more aggressive contrast.But it is nice with the white too.

[@LHTPerformance]

I’m a little OG and kinda making it closer to the original ITR. I still think the ITR is leaps above but like I’ve mentioned before, this might be the last best Honda we get. Thanks for your logical sounding opinion, it would be boring if we all liked the same thing.

[@Duuhvis]

I was able to get a GR Corolla at MSRP. A few months after they were released. Everyone near me wanted 20K over so I found one in Oklahoma at no MSRP. And jumped on a list. Ended up getting it once it came in

[@LHTPerformance]

Awesome! It’s supposed to be a fun car. Good find.

[@Car00071]

5:00 Revhang seems to be since auto rev match is on. It drops to the perfect spot to shift up to third gear and hesitates before going to idle.

[@stevemathews684]

Really like the color-matched spoiler. So nice to see your son in this video!

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks, He always enjoys getting involved and doing car stuff

[@KokoB1883]

So much cleaner with the spoiler white 👍🏼

[@WatchingYoutubeVid]

Is it still worth to pick up a used ap2 or just save for a newer car like the fl5?

[@angelgutierrez3943]

Had to pay 60k for a boost blue FK8 in Puerto Rico, the new ones cost around 65k+

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I like the enthusiasm. Real car guy and i can tell you really love the car.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

It's the color still championship white like in the 90s?

[@yukonstriker1703]

I'm 54. I'll keep my fully stock 2006 Fg2 Civic Si Coupe until I die.. 8th gen is the best gen with real Vtec K20Z3 😊 Priced 'intake/header/exhaust +Hondata = looking @ $2500 CAD not including the price of a proper dyno tune by "Tuning by Nick" here on Yt $3000 CAD to gain maybe 40whp is not worth it IMO. Convince me I'm wrong...😅

[@LHTPerformance]

There’s no H in Vtec. I can’t listen to anything else. lol.

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@LHTPerformanceauto-correct and edited

[@yukonstriker1703]

Did install the Hasport upper torque/lower rear mounts with the 62a based on your older video. Huge improvement. Added a HDP clutch pedal brace as factory pinch welds are known to crack. Surprised you never have mentioned the HDP (K-tuned) clutch pedal brace, unless I've missed it

[@tigerrider6711]

You don’t need half that. Just An intake and the Hondata will vastly improve the driving experience. A tune is not necessary you will be able to improve the throttle response and hang by changing the settings yourself.

[@hellfire08]

I’ve had 2 8th gen si’s. They are my favorite!

[@ericmichel3857]

I really like the painted wing! But what about painting the wing strut/brackets as well? They are easy to swap out if you decide you don't like it.

[@LHTPerformance]

I actually thought about it but like them black. Reminds me of my GT4 a little.

[@Marbind]

You have to be willing to travel out of state. There is a surplus nation wide and many dealers are willing to sell at MSRP out there

[@antiflg530]

Just got my sonic grey pearl for msrp, out here in Northern California where EVERYTHING COSTS THREE TIMES AS MUCH! 😅 love my type r. Congratulations on your new type R! Not a fan of the wing in white tho 😢

[@sili7270]

Which dealership in north cal?

[@4drturbo85]

Why I love my Elantra N 6 speed. Wasn't hard to find at MSRP. Over $10k cheaper than Type R. FL5 Type R is awesome for sure and they hold their value well if you get tired of it and plan on selling it.

[@jinjitsu4350]

Elantra will never be worth as much as the type R in 10 years.

[@4drturbo85]

@@jinjitsu4350 of course not It's impossible. It has a starting price of 10K more. Never said it did.

[@vmaxbaby]

The answer is YES.. did a search for 200 mile radius and found in Virginia 9 of them :)

[@rino.z]

currently trying to get a mk5 supra in 6mt and first dealer brushed me off after i said i was trading in my evo 8 and said they’d offer me a few hundred for it and i asked him if he even knew about cars. maybe i just look too young. other dealerships take me more seriously but all have crazy markups, lowest i’ve been offered is 5k over and id have to wait months before the car comes in. i really hope they do away with dealers, buying my tesla was so easy. if the hyundai-amazon thing works out it’s def for the best

[@ImKraX]

Bought my 2021 Type R a few months ago. Single owner, clean title, only 10,600 miles. Championship white, gorgeous car. Runs flawlessly and in amazing condition. Was very well maintained by the previous owner. Paid 45k after taxes, title, tag fees and all of that nonsense. Blew my mind that I was paying ABOVE MSRP on a 3 year old car with nearly 11k miles. The car would of been a better deal if I bought it brand new 3 years ago. Just crazy the market right now. You definitely pay a premium for an FK8 or FL5. But my God there is nothing like them. I prefer the FK8's aggressive styling and its definitely the car for me as opposed to the FL5, and seeing how insane the prices are for an FL5 make me glad I prefer the FK8.

[@randomrebuilds]

No More Tears on the radio - I heard that! :)

[@Mawndow]

Makes me so grateful I was able to get a good deal on my enthusiast car last year basically, which was a miracle to be honest. The prices of cars, new and used, are pretty crazy right now! Especially new though, it's upsetting to say the least.

[@MK384]

I am listening to this and for some reason I am imagining a British guy talking.

[@LHTPerformance]

Considering I left England when I was 23 you imagined right 😜

[@MK384]

@@LHTPerformance lol Im glad I wasnt just hearing things

[@H1GHD3FF]

Dealerships are aware of the mark ups. Dealerships have been doing this for yrs

[@kmpaton]

Feels disgraceful living this close to LHT and not having a Honda for them to work for. If my Tundra grenades itself, a Type R may be next.

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks buddy 🙏. I’ll be doing more videos on the Type R and sharing the good and the bad. I think you guys will like the next episode

[@Syhfertv]

Got a civic exl did a trade in for my camry got scammed off the trade in equity value it had and got a markup of 5k when it would have been cheaper ordering online. Still love my car tho, the heated seats auto lock moon roof no gas cap ect. Very convenient dont regret but hate that dealership

[@edwardclark8808]

Hi John: The reason that car dealerships are making deals at the end of the month is because of the Floor Plan inventory with the financial institution (in this case, American Honda Motor Credit). Floor plan inventory is a line of credit to finance the new car inventory at the dealership. The dealership pays the interest on the Floor Plan Inventory which is due the beginning of each month. This is why the new car dealerships are willing to make deals at the end of the month. As for the 2024 CTR FL5, as productions picks up and the dealerships will receive cars sooner to be add the floor plan inventory after it is released from the car carrier company after the car comes from port. Since CTR is limited production and other honda dealerships are willing to pay MRSP to buy car to add their inventory (when production is limited). This is why the market adjustment prices are set by the sale management team until a lot of CTRs are showing up from port and when the car is not sold. The dealership is paying the for the car (each month) to stay on the lot until it is sold (hopefully at msrp).

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks for that information. It’s pretty interesting and makes alot of sense. It sucks that some dealers are very greedy and have excessive mark ups. One dealership keeps calling me ( the one that wanted $20k over) and dropping their price. I told them I’m still in the market for one as I’m interested to see their approach. They have dropped it to a $15k mark up as of now.

[@edwardclark8808]

@@LHTPerformance Hi John. You're welcome! I used to work for two family-owned multi franchise car dealerships (Ford then Mercedes-Benz) for 13 years (total). I learned a lot about franchise car dealership operations. I would like to add : Dealership allocation of cars and trucks. Sometimes car manufactures will have to allocation of limited production of cars or trucks to the car dealerships and regional district manager of car manufacture has the task of allocating certain number of limited production cars or trucks to new car dealerships. Once an allocation is set for the dealership; they will receive notice of when the next allocation will be available by regional district manager (ie:45 or 60 days for dealership receive next allocation). I always people that time is on your side with limited production cars and trucks. Sooner or later, the market adjustment price will go away by the sale management team and they will sell the car at msrp. Because the dealership that is calling you (with $15K markup) is selling a lot of Accords, regular Civics and other honda vehicles to keep the CTR on the Floor Inventory each month and hope that somebody is willing to paid over msrp. The new car model year usually starts in late Aug/ early Sept for 2025 and the 2024 cars and trucks have to be sold to make room for the 2025.

[@BulliKid]

So what was the final cost of the car??? What made you get another one

[@merica7050]

Shopped for months, couldn’t find one at msrp so changed my mind.

[@LHTPerformance]

Be patient and find a dealer last Saturday of the month is possible. Don’t be afraid to call multiple times.

[@ramonbriones4487]

2 of my friends got theirs at msrp. They're out there for sure. Like he says u just gotta be patient and put in the time

[@LHTPerformance]

@@ramonbriones4487 Yea. It took me about a month to get one. Cool cars for sure. The sound will never be exciting but you get a lot for the money. And it’s still a Honda.

[@ratedm90]

Damn sorry to hear that.

[@GreekCarFreak]

Best bet is to put a deposit for one at a known MSRP dealer before it even gets built. Wait the X months (or next model year) and pick it up when it arrives. Remember these bad dealers and steer everyone you know away from them, even when they’re desperate for sales and drop the markups. Let them rot with their inventory.

[@dntshoot]

I got mine last day of the month last month of the year for msrp. It was sitting on their lot for 6 months. I had to talk them down they laughed me out and got back to me later that month

[@LHTPerformance]

lol. It sounds like you played the game better. Good job.

[@thejoebeanbandandfriends-h5010]

Yeah, the white wing looks better. I ditched the mufflers and put a twin on the rear. I refused to pay above MSRP and eventually got one for MSRP but with $300 add ons that were not worth it.

[@LHTPerformance]

Nice job. Patience is key.

[@Jay_812]

That rev hang is wild. My former FK8 nor my current DE5 didn’t have that issue.

[@anthonyseto]

That’s for emissions purposes. You can get it coded out if you do an aftermarket tune.

[@riseabove3082]

The spoiler looks really good white.

[@Superdimensional]

I felt the the Integra Type S was better in every single way, so I didn’t play their BS games and went and bought that for MSRP with ease. It’s everything I liked about the CTR and everything I didn’t like about it. I got Apex Blue with Orchid interior 👌

[@bigmanbuilds]

Dang it now that you said something about the tires I can't un see it. I wonder why honda didn't go with a wider tire?

[@williamlevy1981]

Honda chose Michelin Pilot Sport 4S for performance. They've been the best all-season tires for many years.

[@chrissimmons9969]

I wrapped my roof in gloss black PPF to help tie in the rear wing on my CW Type R. Otherwise I would have also had it painted to body color.

[@LHTPerformance]

That’s sounds pretty cool. I like the black and white theme

[@stealth-x2995]

Where are you seeing 3.5 second rev hang? Rev hang is not the speed at which the RPMS fall, but the time at which it holds a specific RPM between shifts.

[@LHTPerformance]

I’m very aware, Maybe you missed the sarcasm. lol

[@stealth-x2995]

@@LHTPerformance I guess so. You said how bad it was then said it can be tuned out and recommended tuning.

[@scrutch666]

Took me 2 months to find one for msrp, had to fly from Seattle to SF to get one

[@DirectorMikeFFM]

I just got a 2024 Si, the MSRP was $31k they had a markup of $6k and after 5hrs of back and forth I got the car for $29k. They are all full of crap.

[@LHTPerformance]

It really is a game. You just have to play it and have patience

[@yubercolo07]

Thank you for sharing John! Would you mind sharing the cost to the get the wing paint match?

[@jayAutoBeat4.0]

Congratulations John! Enjoy it & can't wait for the Great content with it 👍👍

[@SuperBullyone]

That is why I buy a S2000 in excellent condition.

[@mrlong6267]

I currently own a mint 2002 silver Honda s2k and I approve 😊

[@Hispeed1]

It looks way nicer with the spoiler color matched

[@stevegonzales527]

i aint buying at msrp. ill just wait for them at the auction and buy under msrp in 2-3 years with low miles

[@JonRacesCars]

A clean 2017 Type R with 3,000 miles recently sold on Bring a Trailer. Winning bid was 35K. MSRP $34,775... Copart has good deals though.

[@nycyabber7103]

The color-matched wing makes SUCH a difference.

[@richsgarage5897]

Can’t get one at msrp in the Chicagoland area either. One of the only dealers who sells at msrp has a 10 person waitlist, it’s a complete joke that Honda allows this.

[@blackrifle6736]

*As long as the tin moves over the kerb, HMC USA DGAS*

[@chuckcribbs3398]

They had markups on Civic Si’s even a year ago, $2k-5k. What a joke. I called five dealerships, and they all wanted over MSRP. I told them to pound sand.

[@LHTPerformance]

So many charge the mark up. You don’t have to pay it. Just wait and be patient.

[@tuomasholo]

I like the interior and matching spoiler.

[@aaronn5933]

75 percent of the FL5's in my area are listed at MSRP, a few dealers are still asking over MSRP, they just haven't gotten the memo yet.

[@LHTPerformance]

I think it has to do with location also. The dealerships that get away with it continue to do so. It’s still sucky and I think the manufacturer shouldn’t allow it.

[@sdlausen1]

They are listed at MSRP until you personally go ask about the price. They will then slap you with a surprise markup or package you don't want. Honda dealers are trash!

[@LHTPerformance]

@@sdlausen1 Yes, I drove an hour and a half on a car they told me ‘MSRP’ and it then added $3800 ‘ package’ last minute.

[@sdlausen1]

@@LHTPerformance I wish Honda corporate would crack down on this. If the dealers allowed monitored test drives and the CTR could easily be had at MSRP, I'd have one in my driveway.

[@blackrifle6736]

@@sdlausen1 *As long as their tin moves over the kerb, HMC USA DGAS.*

[@snuffeluffigis]

Stay far away from any Lithia owned dealerships. Especially Honda and Toyota.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Solid advice!*

[@clutch7366]

Ah, Palm Harbor Honda. They’re a crappy dealer. One time my fiancé took her family’s Fit to that dealer. The dealer took possession of the car, backed up into another vehicle on the lot, then tried to blame it on her! Never before have I seen such audacity in my life.

[@LHTPerformance]

We got the car there for price. The people…..that’s another story. I could make an episode on the F i guy alone 😐

[@bige7186]

For a civic ? Nope no thanks I’d much rather buy an S2000😊 ✌🏽

[@van_der_lindeDA]

😂

[@mattpipke5716]

If you haven't seen Que the Chaotic's videos about his DE5, I would seriously consider following break in protocols with this motor.

[@bvward]

John, you mentioned "Rev hang" on changing gears. Does it also hang when you lift off the throttle to slow down? My '08 VW does that. Very annoying. You could brew a cuppa while waiting (not really)☺

[@LHTPerformance]

lol. You could actually make a quick call while it hangs lol.

[@Mx5pro]

Great paint matching spoiler

[@jtkent28]

I bought my ‘23 GTI 40th Anniversary Edition in Tampa for MSRP ($34K). A couple weeks before I looked at the exact same car at a dealership in Sarasota.. they wanted $5K over for it. I hope some poor sucker didn’t actually pay that!

[@fstap]

Abolish dealerships and let manufacturers sell directly to customers!

[@LHTPerformance]

Yes. I agree. Do I really need someone to set up the Bluetooth 😉🤣

[@blackrifle6736]

*Agreed. Works just fine for Tesla here, in Germany, Oz or wherever.*

[@19hundoc47]

I’ve owned 2 FK8 type Rs I bought used. That’s why I bought a new Elantra N and it’s just as good of a car as the R. Oh and 37K OTD. No mark ups, no accessories

[@Deernest]

The base civic, the most bare bones one is $44,000 in my country in LATAM, isn't that nice?

[@LHTPerformance]

Wow. Thats crazy.

[@matthewwain9958]

And this is why when people keep talking about WRX's and saying people should just get a Type R... It makes no sense. The price gouging is insane and there are better cars than the Type R for the money they are asking. Anyone that is able to get a Type R at MSRP is in the minority. Toyota is almost as bad as well for gouging

[@AkosiMRswabe]

Base price on the wex highest trim is cheaper than type R. But some standard accessories for type r is optional on a wrx. Add all standard accessories then wrx is more expensive.

[@matthewwain9958]

@@AkosiMRswabe the Premium WRX is the best value IMO. Can get it THOUSANDS under MSRP. The tuning potential is pretty damn good is relatively cheap. Fuel econ is not great around town. It still can mostly take the regular Subaru mods like DCCD trans etc, but obviously that costs. Type R is hell of a car, but those prices... Oof

[@joescivic]

Even in 2017, the FK8 was going getting $20K+ markups. I was lucky to only pay 5K above where I'm at, even though they told me when I pre-ordered it a few month before they released, that they will not do markups, and also were giving me a deal from the mail they sent me for being military. Well neither of those happened. Gotnit anyways, since they threatened to sell it to the next person and also not pay me my $1000 back for pre ordering it. Later on, I gave thmlem such a bad review on their FB in comments to people telling them how they are, and they made me go to them and sign a piece of paper that I wouldn't continue to make them look bad, or they'll have to take the car back. 😂😂😂 Lol. Worst experience ever. They are actually bad though. Not just because I wasn't happy about the lies they fed me and marked it up anyway, but because they do absolutely anything they can to get money from people. Several feiends hate them. But enough about that. I just got back from a 2 week vacation seeing family in Alabama, and occasionally spending time in Florida. I saw a 2024 Supra and wanted to see it. It was 55K. Talked to the guy for like 30 minutes. No markup. Doesn't like markups. Calls it "legal theft." Since I'm searching for an MK5 Supra at MSRP, I'll be going to mybaunts again. Lol. Over here in Oklahoma, they have the same one, same color and year for $65K. Its not a premium version, and its also not the A91 edition. Just the normal, cheaper 3.0L version.

[@LHTPerformance]

Yeah, that’s pretty bad, I’ve heard some pretty terrible stories too. It really should be a first come first served deal, not the person with the most money. The same when I tried to buy the C8 when it came out, a local Chevrolet dealership I’ve already bought at least one new Corvette from, wanted to hit me with a 20 K markup. And they were adamant to get 20 K markup. That left of that taste I won’t even buy Transmission fluid from them now.

[@joescivic]

@LHTPerformance Yeah they really ruined it for me. It's the closest Honda dealer to me, butbi avoided them for a while, til a friend with his Type R was deployed and his wife can't drive a manual, so I had to pick it up. They did him dirty. Had head gasket issues and then they voided his warranty because he had mods. Told him he had to come get his car. If any damage happens to it (it hails very often if it rains here) then it isn't their fault. He told them he is deployed at the moment, and the guy told him it wasn't his problem and laughed before hanging up. That's when I got the call to pick it up for him. When I picked it up, I remember the guy from other times I was there, and never liked the way he talks. Buy I listened to him con this wife and husband to have to wait over night to update their navigation on their head unit. Lol. I should have been a good person and be like, "ma'am, I can download the update on my USB flash drive and upload it in 15-30 minutes tops." I really should have. As soon as he was done with them, I told him I was there to pick my Buddy's Type R. The look on his face said it all. I've never likes that guy since my first visit there. I can go on about several people's experiences there. They're a joke.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Here in FL our AG, Ashley Moody takes a dim view of such behaviours. Pity is, no one likes being f!;k'd by the Phantom but you stood there and took it all. Did you think to have your phone on Record? Exists at least three instances in your story where you should have abruptly departed and visited your JAG office for a litigator attorney referral. If already ETS or Reserve they still would have given you courtesy referrals. Don't be nice but don't get mad. Get even...*

[@etrankill3r14]

Sick pickup, do they make extended wing stands for the oem wing ?

[@redyfernandez1259]

Damn this guy bought 2 type r must be doing something right lol

[@LHTPerformance]

The first one sold for what he paid new.

[@mappyfrappy]

Looks better black to me. And it needs those static cling flames on the side cause it's fast and all. Tell the guys at AutoZone Marge sent you for a discount.

[@ChiTownTx]

71k for a Civic; you are out of your mind.

[@paulie2476]

In Australia Honda have a fixed price model of $72500 for the Type R FL5

[@paulie2476]

@@7275vrt 72k here is 47k there plus your dealer mark ups. Maybe you should move.

[@paulie2476]

@@7275vrt 72k here is 47k in the states plus your dealer markup of up to another 20k. Maybe you should think about leaving.

[@Reptilianoverlord-jc8mt]

@@7275vrtthat’s Australian dollars not USD 😂

[@blackrifle6736]

*That's $48,071.85 in USD.*

[@Brandondean614]

The jdm version has suede rear seats, I think you can get them in the states for about $800

[@dieselson18]

Why the second go around?

[@roylappin4491]

They should discount it $20k!

[@Timbuckley01]

#stealership, never pay addendums.

[@looweeez2952]

There’s a USED 2023 TypeR with 11k miles at my local dealer for get this…a WHOPPING 52k 🤣🤣 insane.

[@LHTPerformance]

Someone will go in with a trade and they will make it happen. Either way the customer will pay through the nose for it

[@looweeez2952]

@@LHTPerformance oh yeah without a doubt!

[@marchanson711]

Congratulations. Yes to the white color. Total class as usual with LHT. Enjoy, be safe.

[@why2kmax]

mid atlantic mostly 3k over max, but can be had for MSRP .

[@ShaiyanHossain]

got mine in nyc area for msrp

[@fueledbyadventures]

I keep telling people, you are the market. Stop overpaying for dealer options and market adjustments. Walk away. Now most dealers are charging a ridiculous amount on tint, ceramic coatings, lojacks, third brake light blinkers, and windshield replacement warranties. All a big pile of BS.

[@LHTPerformance]

Yes. 100%. If you buy it, they will keep selling it.

[@mikevang1102]

Please be true to it being a type R and paint the wheels championship white. Not sure why honda strayed away from having the wheels championship white. Im guess black is a cheaper??

[@LHTPerformance]

I hope you like the choice 👍🏻

[@leynermendoza1456]

Not worth it. I overpaid and now resell value drop alot.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

You got Honda Clout so you gonna get one at sticker. Us average Joe's not so much 😢

[@Dalan-S-Zydel]

Don't blame the dealerships, blame people actually paying the prices. Supply and demand, it's the most basic business concept. I got my 2024 FL5 for msrp, have to be willing to travel or wait.

[@LHTPerformance]

That’s true. No one forces you to pay.

[@Chris_M8]

Came back from the dealer here in Florida. There are 3 for 49k final price.

[@LHTPerformance]

Most don’t disclose ad ons until you write the check. They all lie.

[@Chris_M8]

@@LHTPerformance I agree. I was saying the same to my friend. I’ll see if I can get a deal off it. It’s been sitting there for a month or more. It depends. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️