I'm not positive but I think there are similar organizations around the country, perhaps under a different name. Some credit unions work out the same sort of deals.
As far as price, it's really hard to be sure. Especially if you're considering trying to project out as much as a year. I suggest that if you go that route, you negotiate a guaranteed percentage off MSRP or a fixed Percentage over invoice. One of my local dealerships has had two 02 GG LX setting on the lot for almost two weeks. That is very unusual for this area. I stopped by another dealer today hoping to spot a RRP and they had 1 02 SS EX ody in their display area (btw, the paint was perfect). That is also unusual. A number of people have posted getting MSRP - $500.00. That is not unheard of but the number of reports seem to be higher than normal.
As far as the new plant, November is supposed to be the target. If Honda does their job correctly, I don't think there should be minimal effects of the start-up in the market place. The biggest hit will be in lower output for the first 2 to 6 months. Certain quality criteria must be attained. The issue will be how much extra production time and re-work will be needed to produce that quality at a profit.
Just my opinion.
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Tom
2002 RP EXL-RES Soon!
As far as price, it's really hard to be sure. Especially if you're considering trying to project out as much as a year. I suggest that if you go that route, you negotiate a guaranteed percentage off MSRP or a fixed Percentage over invoice. One of my local dealerships has had two 02 GG LX setting on the lot for almost two weeks. That is very unusual for this area. I stopped by another dealer today hoping to spot a RRP and they had 1 02 SS EX ody in their display area (btw, the paint was perfect). That is also unusual. A number of people have posted getting MSRP - $500.00. That is not unheard of but the number of reports seem to be higher than normal.
As far as the new plant, November is supposed to be the target. If Honda does their job correctly, I don't think there should be minimal effects of the start-up in the market place. The biggest hit will be in lower output for the first 2 to 6 months. Certain quality criteria must be attained. The issue will be how much extra production time and re-work will be needed to produce that quality at a profit.
Just my opinion.
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Tom
2002 RP EXL-RES Soon!
