"Chris" <cwaters@msn.com> wrote in message
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I'm in the market to purchase/finance a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, manual
transmission, in red. Since filling out a questionnaire on an
automobile web site the other week, I've received emails from a number
of Honda dealers within an hour's drive of me. I've been in email
correspondence with these dealers to check on pricing and
availability.

I'm getting similar responses from all dealers regarding availability
(none in stock, difficult to obtain, should be able to get one within
a few weeks) and pricing (basically, MSRP).

All of the dealers are commenting that there are no specials or
discounts on this particular model. Is that really the case?

I wouldn't consider negotiating to be one of my strengths. Should I
assume that the similar pricing I'm getting from all of the dealers is
what I should expect to pay? Or are these prices negotiable?

If not a lower price, I figured I would try to negotiate some
accessories (all-season floor mats, cargo cover, cargo tray, full nose
mark, and rear bumper appliqué). Is even that a reasonable tactic for
this model vehicle?

Thanks!

Expect to pay MSRP or very close to it. The Fit is extremely popular and if
you don't buy it, there is someone else willing to pay. Carsdirect.com is a
pretty good barometer of what models cost, which will seel a Fit at MSRP.
Edmunds.com shows that others are paying $135 below MSRP, which isn't much.
You will be hard pressed to find much inventory on the dealer's lots due to
their popularity. Good luck!