[Nick Gosline]

Hi everyone, i just wanted to make sure that it is clear the hrv will still be released and in production by spring. people have been saying stuff about this embargo thing, is that just for the car reviews? on the honda hrv official page they say its still spring? please give me some information on the release date.

 

[Bicepeak]

Hi everyone, i just wanted to make sure that it is clear the hrv will still be released and in production by spring. people have been saying stuff about this embargo thing, is that just for the car reviews? on the honda hrv official page they say its still spring? please give me some information on the release date.

Even though I don't trust dealers generally about information, the one I do trust says they expect deliveries to arrive around April 20th. My guess is that they want to have inventory ready for when the embargo ends and sales begin.

 

[idearat]

The press embargo ends April 30, which suggests it goes on sale very shortly after... hopefully May 1!

 

[Bicepeak]

The press embargo ends April 30, which suggests it goes on sale very shortly after... hopefully May 1!

That would be my dream.

I also hope the dealer comes through and keeps their promise to let me view an early example if one comes in before that.

 

[BerryJo]

I've talked to 2 dealerships. One will take my $$$ non refundable and the other promised (grain of salt time) to keep me updated & let me know when I might see it. The second dealership is gigantic...I'm tempted to put my $$ down since I will buy a Honda of some sort...might do so if I don't hear from dealer 1. I don't want to wait another 6 months for what it seems will be a hot car. One indicated they'd get an initial inventory and then 5-6 per month after that. Does that seem normal? I just don't know.

Oh yeah - and they said there'll be no room for negotiation on the price. If it comes in under 25 I might be ok with that. Pricing will be key for sure.

 

[Bicepeak]

I've talked to 2 dealerships. One will take my $$$ non refundable and the other promised (grain of salt time) to keep me updated & let me know when I might see it. The second dealership is gigantic...I'm tempted to put my $$ down since I will buy a Honda of some sort...might go so if I don't hear from dealer 1. I don't want to wait another 6 months for what it seems will be a hot car. One indicated they'd get an initial inventory and then 5-6 per month after that. Does that seem normal? I just don't know.

Don't know what normal is,but 5 or 6 doesn't sound right. Sounds like they are trying to rush you into buying by trying to scare you about availability

 

[BerryJo]

That sounded strange to me too, but it might be the size of the dealership. Who knows.

 

[Dammit]

I've talked to 2 dealerships. Oh yeah - and they said there'll be no room for negotiation on the price.

That is like saying there is no chance the sky will be blue today. Sure, if you're in Seattle in winter, maybe the odds are slim. But, unless they are a 'one price' dealer and EVERY car they sell is at the same price, then I'd run, not walk, to the next dealer. Price is always negotiable.

And the 5-6 month deal is just smoke and mirrors. The reason we're all waiting now is Honda is building an inventory to (hopefully) meet initial demand. Once they get going they'll keep a reasonable supply on hand at each dealer. At least we won't have to wait for parts to arrive and pass through the strike on the west coast docks.

 

[ratboy]

I've talked to 2 dealerships. One will take my $$$ non refundable and the other promised (grain of salt time) to keep me updated & let me know when I might see it. The second dealership is gigantic...I'm tempted to put my $$ down since I will buy a Honda of some sort...might do so if I don't hear from dealer 1. I don't want to wait another 6 months for what it seems will be a hot car. One indicated they'd get an initial inventory and then 5-6 per month after that. Does that seem normal? I just don't know.

Oh yeah - and they said there'll be no room for negotiation on the price. If it comes in under 25 I might be ok with that. Pricing will be key for sure.

Nonrefundable deposit and no negotiation? I'd look for different dealers...

 

[Bicepeak]

That is like saying there is no chance the sky will be blue today. Sure, if you're in Seattle in winter, maybe the odds are slim. But, unless they are a 'one price' dealer and EVERY car they sell is at the same price, then I'd run, not walk, to the next dealer. Price is always negotiable.

And the 5-6 month deal is just smoke and mirrors. The reason we're all waiting now is Honda is building an inventory to (hopefully) meet initial demand. Once they get going they'll keep a reasonable supply on hand at each dealer. At least we won't have to wait for parts to arrive and pass through the strike on the west coast docks.

I agree. I hate when dealers pressure and jerk you around.

 

[Kanban]

i wouldnt be surprised if cars are at the dealers before launch. most of the intiail deliveries will likely be spoken for i would imagine...

 

[Bicepeak]

i wouldnt be surprised if cars are at the dealers before launch. most of the intiail deliveries will likely be spoken for i would imagine...

I don't have any inside information,of course,but the way Honda has been handling the rollout makes me think they want sufficient quantities in place before sales start.