I had called in advance and requested a specific p...

I had called in advance and requested a specific price for a specific model and trim level. Sales person said "let me check with my manager" and texted me (I have the texts), "I have two I can sell you at that price", and sent me photos. One was orange and one was black.

I told the salesperson that I do not tolerate changing the price after I arrive, I indicated I am giving fair warning, that I'm not accusing them of being underhanded, but I've had this treatment at dealerships in the past and I walk if that happens. She indicated that she understood.

I arrived to test drive, we drove in a similar model but NOT either of the ones she'd indicated (which I find fishy now that I consider it). Test drive was adequate. I then asked to see the two cars she'd indicated. The orange one was a demo. This was NOT discussed by phone, and in fact, the "deal" was for new. The orange demo unit had been detailed. OK, I asked to see the black one. I preferred the look of the black one better and said "I'll take that one".

We went back to the showroom, she came back in a minute and said, "My manager said if you want the brand new one it's going to be $300 more". I said that is "underhanded" and I am thinking it is actually dishonest. She said well, "let me talk to my manager" and went in for a couple of minutes.

I realized I was literally the target of a bait and switch, instead of new, they wanted to sell me a demo. I let them know I was leaving. They called back and continued to push the demo (Why was this not the one we were test driving? Is there something wrong with it?) and did not apologize for the bait and switch. They tried to make it sound like it was a "miscommunication between the sales person and the manager" but it was not, they knew full well EXACTLY what I had requested and what they had offered - again, I have the texts to prove it.

At this point, even if they agreed to sell the new one for the price we'd agreed upon I will not do business with these people. In fact since this is the closest Honda dealer and since if I buy a Honda anywhere, this is probably where I'd have it serviced, I am not going to buy a Honda, which is way too bad.

It's too bad that a dishonest dealership has soured me on a wonderful vehicle option, but that's the bottom line. And for what? I know how dealerships work, and I know that $300 is like pocket change to them that the "invoice price" is meaningless because of kickbacks. If you look almost all dealers sell the cars for "invoice" or below. haha. Anyway. I recommend avoiding this dealer.