MSRP = Manufacturers suggested retail price.. it's the same for all dealers nationwide.
If I were you I would seriously shop around for a good amount of time, make sure that you're getting the deal that you want and don't settle for a dime more than you want to spend. Remember, there's always other cars out there that you might be just as happy with if you can't find the deal that you want. You'd be amazed at the price fluctuation between dealerships. When I was going to buy an fg2 I had worked out a deal for $20,800, and 2 days after that deal was worked out the dealership called me up and offered me an fg2 w/nav & hfp kit for $27,500. Point being to check dealerships again and just talk to a different guy if the first salesman that you talked to wasn't working with you.
Also, you might want to talk to cbondhonda. He's a sponser here (at least I think he's still a sponser here) and he's an internet salesman for Gunn Honda here in Texas, but he's worked out deals with a few members here to have the car sent to the closest dealer to you. From what I've seen he does great deals so it's at least worth a shot.
Oh, and make 100% sure that this is the car that you want to buy. Read all the good and bad threads about it. If you plan to modify read up on the moss-magsun(sp) warranty act and see what you can do and what you might want to avoid. Read up on the transmission issues and contact members that have been able to get the recent TSB on the si tranny. Read about the people that have no problems whatsoever and have had their car dyno'd @ 187 stock, and read up about the people that have dyno'd at 167 stock. Go to
New Car Prices, Used Car Pricing, Car Reviews by Edmunds Car Buying Guide and check out the cost to own and the invoice/msrp so you have more negotiating power.
Basically, remember that this is one of the biggest investments that you'll ever make in your life and make for damn sure that you're doing something that will make you happy for years to come. Learn as much as you can before you even look in the direction of a dealership so you can have that knowledge on your side when it comes time to discuss prices. There are a lot of people here that are more than willing to help out, you just have to dig through threads and find out who can help you the most.
But most of all, Welcome to the site bud. We look forward to seeing what you can come up with.. Make sure and keep us updated.
