"Larry B." <nospam.nukester99@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:kNadnc5sGtvZZNLeRVn-3w@rogers.com...
> Not sure if it is even legal for them to charge more than MRSP in Alberta,
I
> know they can't in Ontario. I would not be in a big hurry to buy the first
> ones. Even Honda has had initial quality control problems with their new
> models. eg. Odyssey transmissions and Accord rattles. Why not wait until
the
> storm over the new one calms down and they have fixed some of the little
> problems that the very new models will inevitably have?
>
> Larry B.
> 2004 Accord (yes..I waited)
>
> pauls@ok.com wrote:
> > Most dealers in Alberta Canada are charging approx. $400+ above MSRP.
> > Only found one dealer who will match the price as quoted on honda.ca
> > web site.
> > I realize that this is a hot comodity at the present time, but this
> > kind of practice leaves a lot to be desired from the Honda
> > dealerships around here.
> > I feel that the MSRP leaves the dealer with enough profit to carry on
> > with their buisness.
> > I would like to know if anyone was able to purchase below MSRP and
> > what was involved.
> >
> > thanks in advance.
>
>
I read where the previous model Civic was not fully sorted out until year 3
of the model. Unless you are compelled to buy, waiting until next year may
not be a bad idea, particularly since the new Civic is substantially
changed -- such as drive by wire throttle.