I'll start actively shopping for an Exige in the next few weeks. With the economy in the toilet, the credit market tight and 09s on the way, any thoughts about what kind of discount from the approx. $70K MSRP I can reasonable hope for?
Informed opinions are appreciated, although half-baked speculation will also be considered.
'09's being on the way will probably have little/no impact. Most dealers probably won't order any for inventory...most will be by order only.
As for '08's, you can get discounts on the leftovers, which they all are. It really all depends on how motivated the dealer is to get it/them out of inventory.
Don't know that it's comparable, last summer I got a leftover 07 S, brand new, from a dealer for about 25% off MSRP, and got a stage II and first service thrown in. That dealer has no leftover 08 Exiges, and does have a couple 08 Elise's, I believe.
You probably can't get too picky on color/options if you want them to deal, taking what's on the lot will always get you the biggest concessions. Otherwise your dealer will have to do some horsetrading with other dealers to find you a car you want.
good luck!