I've been working with a Peter from Pacific Honda in San Diego. My experience with many dealers left me ready to never purchase a Honda for the rest of my life. They would quote in writing a price for a new HCH-II with NAVI for which I extend a deposit and then later, the price would change by thousands. The prevailing excuse was something to the effect of either: a) the written quote was good for that day only (full well knowing the car was back-ordered 6 weeks) but not specifying the limitations verbally or disclaimed, or b) $1k worth of "standard" features were added on (when they earlier would pride themselves for now putting into the car what you didn't ask for).

Peter, with Pacific Honda, is the only one of about 30 California dealers I've attempted to do business with that seems reasonable. The MSRP has indeed increased to about $24,300 since I laid down my deposit (at $23,900) but he is honoring his written agreement. He's the only dealer that will put a Sunroof on the vehicle, not only that, but quoting me $850 (not the usual $1,500 others will quote) -- I just hope its a quality install. I'll have to verify the warranty coverage, thanks for reminding me.

In all, I'm going to pay for the car in a few days but won't pick it up until 10 days later. Just paying earlier to lock my 5% APR on my loan since it will be 40 days since I originally applied and APR has increased since then.

There's not a single other Honda dealer in California I will do business with, not now, not ever. Hopefully Peter turns out okay or I really will go somewhere else.

You might try calling him, I can give you his direct cell if you don't mind. I got him by referral before. He's a fleet manager, not salesman, and I don't know if you won't normally get to him if you call Pacific Honda directly. There's a nother phone number that he gave me through Pacific Honda that gets to his office be he rarely is there. Always his cell. Let me know. He's a really nice and direct person.

Thanks,
Shawn