the Civic does look good I’m in the same spot as you I have a 2021 camry SE that I bought last may for 26k OTD (MSRP was 28.2k)
getting 27-29k offers now, but instead of selling it going to keep and am waiting for my new Miata to come in that I ordered at MSRP. still might get the itch to trade lol I’m coming from a loaded Giulia lease and miss that car
Local dealer emailed me last night, they had two Sport Touring reservations canceled this week. They’re asking $500 over MSRP. If someone cancels a reservation, do they get that back or did the dealer just get a free $1000 between these two? I wonder if I can use that to try to negotiate the markup.
Sport and touring are different trims, most dealers refund deposit. Dealer would have to be clinically insane to sell even at $500 above MSRP unless of course they are marking up MF and adding “accessories “ otherwise grab it and run
I bought an EX three weeks ago at $1000 markup and $1200 accessories. It was on the lot, I had one ordered at 2k over but it would’ve been a July delivery. I’m in northern California, it was a grind just getting the car.
On the sedan yes, it’s two different trims, but on the hatch “Sport Touring” is the top trim.
I asked for an OTD price, he gave $31,540 MSRP with a $32,040 sale price. Then $1364 taxes, $275 tags, $288 doc fee for an estimated total of $33,967. No mention of any accessories or other BS.
If I go for it, I’ll be buying and probably use the Hanscomb CU Better than a lease loan.
GMTV just killed me with $30,500- interestingly noted they’re noting wholesale transaction values- meaning my visit to CarMax this weekend would probably beat or match this no?
It’s crazy what these civics are going for but honestly with gas at $5 a gallon, it might be a smart move to keep it rather trying to squeeze out $3k in equity.