Honda Finance has as 2.9% financing deal on several models that expires next week.

My son is out looking to make his first sole purchase of a new CRV. He's got pre-approval from Honda Finanance, Consumer Reports dealer cost breakdown, a fair trade-in of a 97 CRV with big miles (252,000) on it and is prepared to make a substantial down payment.

He's now on his way out to meet with dealers.

Has anybody got any tips that may make this purchase more favorable for him?