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I live in Atlanta as well and have been looking for the sagebrush/quartz color myself. Please let me know when you find one in Atlanta area. Likewise...
The quartz interior that has the darker quartz is NOT 'black', it is lighter than the ebony interior -- I looked at 'em side by side. It is a "smokier" quartz, kinda along the lines of "medium charcoal grey" and the lighter portions are more along the lines of "heather mist flannel grey"...
If you look REAL close you'll see that even ebony is kinda sorta two tone, as the instrument panel surround and such is a different hue (though in truth as these pieces are still 'black' in quartz & saddle interiors, that would make them "tri-tone"...)
Someone said it wasn't far from an Odyssey quartz interior so perhaps you could look at one?
Just saw the sage and quartz MDX, I loved it very
nice. I have ebony in my TL. Like the quartz much better. The Sage was very sharp.
They were very professional and didn't pressure us to buy the extended warranty or Lojack that they offered.
INVOICE MSRP FAT BASE $32,162 $35,700 $3,538 TOUR $34,502 $38,300 $3,798 RES $35,852 $39,800 $3,948 NAVI $36,482 $40,500 $4,018 TRN $37,832 $42,000 $4,168
Just how much "fat"? Well here is the same info for the TL:
TL BASE $26,413 $28,980 $2,567 NAV $28,371 $31,130 $2,759 S $28,553 $31,330 $2,777 S-NAV $30,510 $33,480 $2,970
And when one considers that currenty the Edmunds TMV for the MDX is STILL above MSRP and the TMV for the TL is BELOW MSRP, it is pretty clear that unless the dealer is doing something FAR different that what Edmunds suggests they are licking their chops after every MDX deal -- it is roughly TWICE as tasty as a TL sale...
I wouldn't pay more than MSRP unless you have money to burn.
Pros:
More equipment (some of which we don't really want/need)
100,000 mile warranty
Cons:
Wife isn't thrilled with white (but definitely wants Saddle interior)
622 miles on car - ???
What do you folks think? Any ideas on resale value in 4-5 years? Obviously, having the RES adds value, but is white harder to sell later? What about the fact that we are buying 'used'?
Would you wait for the Midnight Blue, or jump on this?
Matt
PS MDXs' are still going for MSRP in my area.
I went to East Brunswick Acura in NJ and the dope started the conversation by telling me
"You know you have to pay over sticker if you want one" - I told him I dont work that way- and will never pay over sticker to any car dealer- which ended our conversation
I want the car but will not be held up to get it- Any suggestions?
I might also SHOUT LOUDLY, "This lying cheat thinks they can get away ripping me off TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS! They probably ROLL BACK ODOMETERS TOO!"
If that didn't get the dealership's "leadership" quickly to their feet as I search for my my car keys I would NOT trust ever setting foot in their store! TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS! That it'd be like dropping the vehicle off for an oil change and finding out they decided you should pay for a new short block!
No question about that with my dealer in Tulsa
INKY
There were no dealers selling MDXs at MSRP last year at this time - it was all 3000 over and all dealers installed running boards etc, so we gave up on an MDX. Market is softer now, and found a good dealer who didn't mandate extras, and put our name on a list should anyone not claim their shipment. Got a call same day, and put a deposit on a vehicle coming in, but it didn't arrive after two days, and were getting worried as financing is only good through 1/2, then got an ASAP call from the dealer that a family didn't want their ordered vehicle, so we went to see it as soon as we got the call.
We got our first choice color, sandstone metallic, and it came with both nav.and DVD, for MSRP ($42,500). The people who ordered it had cargo mats and liner, shifter and gauge cover wood, and running boards/splash guards added - the dealer sold these to us at what he said was cost ($1000). We are going to get 5 year paint and interior protection ($495) and bought a 6 year/100,000 mile warranty from the dealer (not Acura) for $1600 -this is a fully refundable warranty - if not used over a small amount (they said this would be a few hundred dollars) can get the full amount back at expiration.
The reason the family that ordered this MDX didn't take it was color - they reordered a silver MDX. We are delighted with the color, which is a grey/brown addition to gold, and with the metallic, is a true desert tone. We love the look of the wood (or plood) on the saddle interior, and can confirm that dirt doesn't show on this color (we picked up alot of mud on the hour trip home in the rain).
The dealership (Hopkins in Fairfield) was great - no pressure, very friendly and pleasant and professional. The manager (Tom) and our salesperson (Steve) stayed well after closing to complete our sale since we lived out of area. Tom gave us the second highest offer on our trade in and came through on all the prices we negotiated on the phone, with no complaints. When we come back this weekend to get protection done, the service manager offered us a car to use while we are in the area, without us asking. A superior, and stress free experience! While we may have payed a little more on some extras, the dealer experience made it worthwhile.
We feel that, despite the relatively high price tag, this vehicle is so superior that it is almost a bargain for what it offers. It is amazing that demand still exceeds availability several years after introduction, and it is an even better deal with the 03 enhanced acceleration, increased quietness of ride, and tech. additions. We appreciate having read the info. from this board pre-purchase to help us.
Happy New Year to all!
much from the advices given in the mdx boards and
would like to do things for others in return.)
We chosed the touring based on the positive opinion of wmquqm. We have been driving it for two weeks and love driving the 03 --- a chore becomes a driving pleasure. I found all the positive things the experts said in mdx message boards to be true. There is some tire noise, however.
http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=32746&acode=USB30ACS111A0&restore=false
The base model MSRP is 36200 (for central Florida)and they priced it at 35700. One of my local dealer offered 750.00 off MSRP.
Yes, all four DFW Acura dealers have various MDX inventory, but they are all base or touring models. My feeling is that with no accesory, one can get $1000 off msrp for the Navigation-equiped MDX. Probably a little more ($1100-1200) for the base model.
I have just had a pretty heated conversation with Acura dealers in our area. What a bunch of crooks! It is awful that because of popularity of the car they can charge whatever price they are pleased and people pay it! Here is the information I found on the Internet:
http://www.car-prices-costs.com/2003-Acura-MDX.html
When they charge MSRP they make on average around $3800 which is about 11% of the price they paid for the car not counting hold-back (another cool $1,000 to $1,300 depending on the model). Is it fair ??? I understand that the car is hot, but is it because of dealers? As we know none of that money go to the guy behind the drawing board! Why such a treat??? What did those dealers do for us? Brought a cup of coffee??? From my perspective if GM cars go for $300-$500 over invoice price, then $1,500 is more than enough for Acura dealers.
From my perspective it is ridiculous what they do! If I need to pay money for smart design or good features, I'd rather give it to the manufacturer! Thank you Acura for allowing dealers to rip us off !
Well, sorry for wining !
Curry Acura is a prime example!
Spoke to a dealer rep today and said they only offer the MDX with added accessories only! What if you don't want the accessories at all?
They are charging MSRP plus $2,200 added for Accessories
I told him I can get them for half the price from HondaAcuraworld.com
and install them myself!
I hope I have better luck looking for an '03 Touring w/ Nav elsewhere?
2) The mark-up on MDXs is quite high. I am SHOCKED that so many folks seem OK with this. I suppose it is partly because the MDX really does quite have quite a bit in its favor when looking at "similar" competitors. Biggest midsize SUV. Most fuel efficient 7 seat SUV. Highest level of standard equipment in any luxury SUV. Frankly the ONLY vehicle on the horizon that might be a match for the MDX in the upcoming Cadillac SRX. The closest competitor "available today" is the Volvo XC90 -- dealers aren't giving any $$$ off of MSRP on those either... IF Honda/Acura could make more making a greater number of MDXs, they could bias production toward the MDX & away from the Pilot. That might cause the spread from invoice to MSRP to narrow. I guess the factory knows what they are doing...
3) YOU CAN get a pretty substantial chunk off MSRP. Dozens of folks have posted here & and at acuramdx.org with $1000 or more off. There is nothing that says you SHOULD put up with arrogant local dealers. Instead of walking into local stores and talking with a salesperson to whom every dime might be money out of his pocket I would suggest a FAX campaign. MANY Acura dealers post their inventory on the web. If you contact a dealer who has inventory that is starting to get stale they will be MUCH more cooperative. (no dealer EVER like to give up holdback money on stale inventory...)Similarly, if you send a fax to a dealer and that fax gets fielded by an internet manager whose compensation is not directly tied to "dollars over invoice" you are far more likely to get somewhere. If you really luck out, your fax will be handled by someone who is more interested in the 'strategic' position of the store...
We made the deal significantly under MSRP for a 2003 Touring, and I drove home my new vehicle 3 days later after no-cost side molding was applied. I can understand bad experiences at other Acura (or any other dealer) but I was so unexpectedly pleased with our dealer.
thanks
INKY
We are in the market looking for the 2003 Touring. Kindly advise how "significantly under MSRP" did you get on your purchase. Which dealership did you make your purchase?
Thank you in advance for your attention!