That deal they've had on tv (in the US, in Los Angeles, specifically)
for an Accord LX, can't read the fine print but I think it's an
automatic, for about $2k down and $200/month for 36 month lease -
appears now to be over?

Friend suddenly needs a new car, I recommended he look into this LX
deal, and it now looks like $2600 at lease and $239/month.

I suppose this is somewhat negotiable, but ... ouch!

I guess with the 2005's out, everything is back to list price for a
while. Bad timing on my friend's part.

J.


http://eshopping.honda.com/AllSpecia...ctCookies=true

2005 Accord Special Featured AHFC Lease Terms
Special lease rates available on all new 2005 Accord models. FEATURED
SPECIAL LEASE* : 2005 Accord LX Automatic Transmission (Model
CM5645EW) for $239.00 per month for 36 months with a $1,499.00
capitalized cost reduction. $2,583.00 total due at lease signing
(includes first month’s payment, security deposit, upfront HFS
acquisition fee, and capitalized cost reduction; total net capitalized
cost and base monthly payment does not include tax, license,
registration, options and the like). Subject to limited availability.
*The specific featured lease listed is not available to New York
residents. New York residents should contact their dealer for New York
featured lease. Terms and conditions vary for New York Residents. In
addition, AHFC limits leasing terms to 39 months or less to residents
and dealers in the state of Rhode Island.