One guy from the Accord forum said this:

Sounds pretty stupid to me. Come on, it's not a supercar...

Reminds me of the last time I went to the Vancouver Auto Show several years ago and they had the FR-S and BRZ locked and wouldn't let anyone sit in them. Fucking lame.

IMO, for the CTR, I don't think it's the price that is making the dealerships acting weird. It's more to do with how rare it is at the moment. If the dealer were to charge a mark up, then the dealer probably wants to keep the car as new and pristine as possible. And as such, no one is allowed to touch the car. I mean if you are one of those people who have paid a mark up for the car, you probably don't want anyone touching the car before you.

I guess this is just the way things are when a car is rare. I'd imagine once there are more CTRs available, dealers won't be acting like this.

I recall buying my first car and asking if I can check out the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V and they wouldn't let me inside. I was like wtf and left. lol

I went to Subaru hoping to try a WRX, and they said no.. Like WTF is up with dealerships, I'm not going to buy something I haven't test driven, let alone its not like i was asking to take the STI for a rip. I wasnt even interested in the STI which they should've clued in I was a interested buyer and not just some tire kicker.. But oh well, I even made an appointment.

then communicate that or put a sold sign on it

I confirmed from my local honda rep it is the prize one. The dealer only sold 1 black one and it is not this one

Lame

The prize always goes to the wrong person who does not appreciate it. o well, life is fucked up like that

was my initial reaction
but then $50k is $50k...in that position of not wanting this car in the first place, I would've cashed out too
at least he did try to claim his "intent is to keep the car but willing to let it go if price is right"

I think some dealers do that. I was at Lougheed Acura and there's a brand new black NSX in the showroom with the sold sign. I know that car isn't sold for sure though as I got a quote from their sales rep that same week.

That's awsome ! In that case gives you wiggle room to negotiate off msrp

Harmony Honda kelowna has a white one in stock for sale. But will only sell to a local in that area. Best thing is they are asking msrp for new in stock 👍

^ This must be it. Looks like they have another one on the way too

https://www.harmonyhonda.com/invento...fk8g34hu300333

https://f67257c9851a85a6920f-f171d43...9bc4299ecd.jpg

My gut is starting to tell me to wait till the fk8 cycle is finished before pulling the trigger. Would be nice to see all the variants coming up before plucking the fruit.
And Honda seems to go opposite and pushing more Manual gear boxes feels like there will be a chance for the fk8 R series to be produced in higher numbers.

My gut always tells me there will be some new special/limited edition that makes the early adopters regret not waiting and getting the new edition. Next one might get a phoenix yellow with red seats for a colour choice for an ITR throwback :ahwow::ahwow::ahwow::ahwow:

maybe 4 circular lights too for shits and giggles :fullofwin:

I have heard others say that the 2017MY will be rare as it ages because Honda will start increasing production of the FK8 so each year will see more and more; thus reducing the rarity. Similar to what happened with the 1997 ITR and why it is the most coveted model year in North America. A long term commitment for sure so perhaps not a factor if you're not looking to keep it forever.

I agree a long term commitment was what I was planning for. Just seeing how the Itr turned out really ended up kicking myself selling my 01 Itr. The fk8 Ctr is first time avail in North America and also still keeping the same pedigree from past Type R and Fwd and the fact that it smashed a record on the Nurburing helps. Was looking forward to daily it with the kids so the Fwd made more sense with weight and u turns and overal operation costs

Took delivery for my CTR today.

Special Thanks to RS Brother - donjalapeno who works at WestWood Honda
Highly Recommend if you need to purchase any Honda vehicle.

Thanks for keeping Me up to date from placing deposit in Feb. 2017 till delivery on Sep. 2017
wasn't expect to get it this soon, as my original delivery date was March 2018
Guess everyone want Champion White instead.
I love Crystal Black Pearl.
Sold at MSRP if you are curious.

http://i66.tinypic.com/10z4gt5.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/4qrcz5.jpg

Congrats! I think that's the second black CTR sold by Westwood Honda? Interesting the white one there is priced at $49k....

7 month wait.....
Looks like spring delivery if lucky for a CW one.

lol that's a long time for a Civic haha...gotta say I got really lucky....contacted dealer in June, put a deposit a couple days after, got car a month later...

I placed deposit when Honda release their CTR Prototype.
It was consider late :okay:

Yes, Their 1st Delivery is that CW selling as Used Manager Demo at $49,900
2nd was a CBP in July 2017
my CBP is their 3rd delivery

Next wave probably in Dec. 2017 FeelsBadMan

I left a deposit with white rock Honda they told me I would get a 2018 but no definite date. Which dealer did you get it at Iforyou ?

only if it's got exclusive parts (97 bumpers) or if it's exclusive to a market (99 CDM,) or both (01 CDM)

I think buying it when the hype dies down next year or two and have the overheating kinks worked out is a better bet