Any idea what invoice is for 2002 LX and EX (4wd auto).
Sticker is 20.4 and 22.7K. I was hoping not to pay sticker but sales
people saying it might be this way for a while.
Does anyone think we say see some reductions by mid 02.
I need to buy buy March, so does anyone think it could be had at
lower than MSRP by then.

No idea on invoice - I'd sure like to find out. Our local
dealer just had the grand unveiling of the 2002 CR-V's yesterday. They
had 3 LX's and 2 EX's, all sold before the end of the day. The LX models
were Canadian $30,600 (converts to approx $19,000 U.S.) and the EX models
were $33,325 (approx $20,600), so it looks like we are maybe getting a
better deal here, except we also pay an additional sales+federal tax of
13%.

I liked most of everything new about the vehicle except
the roofline (don't like the raised rail along the edge), and how the engine
compartment is wide open to the outside where it meets the firewall (you
can see a lot of daylight behind the wheel wells from inside the engine
compartment - this is necessitated by the new steering system, which has
me a bit leery of buying a new one just yet - I'd like to see it prove
itself out first). The "creature comforts" of the new V's are vastly improved,
and I really like the location of the emergency brake, and how it is incorporated
into the design of the dash. The automatic shifter looks a bit awkward,
but it isn't as bad as it looks. I think Honda should seriously consider
going with a "push button" style automatic, like the old Chryslers had
back in the 60's, instead of the current set up. It would far better suit
the appearance of the dash.

Honda has introduced a lot of innovation into this vehicle,
and it looks like a winner. My guess would be that you will be able to
get them for less than sticker by February or March, once the initial frenzy
has passed.

-Rod