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I vote for writing the check for $19K and buying the car... Especially, if you have the financial ability to do that...
You've never leased before, and you aren't sure about it.... No reason to start leasing now...
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I finally leased one today & I guess its a very good rate ;-)
36m/15k
$610.79
$1500+ down (incl all + first month payment)
The wonderful Sales Mgr got me some goodies for free --> floor mats, wheel locks & a great smile!
Happy 4th of July!
#346 of 366 RL purchase details by rlsteve Jun 23, 2005 (4:56 pm)
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum. The information saved me a ton of money by letting me know what "real" deals were being done.
I bought my new Opulent Blue Pearl RL last night from Tustin Acura in SoCal for $43,000, + $601 for the wood steering wheel and +151 for wheel locks & trunk tray. I was able to get a VIN number > 20000 with only 4 miles on it, it had just arrived this week!
BTW, I had three dealers at this price (Tustin Acura, Cerritos Acura, and Power Acura of South Bay). Gosh, it's good to live in an area with so many competing dealers!
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the bay area and unable to find anything below invoice. By any chance, were you be able to find below invoice? If so, how much?
Thanks for your help.
Robin
Call/email the internet departments of a few dealers in your area, say you have a $43000 quote from another dealer, will they match it, you want to buy this weekend. FYI, the dealers in my area at $43000 were Tustin Acura, Power Acura of South Bay, Cerritos Acura, Weir Canyon Acura.
Thanks for the suggestions!!
I'm trying to wait until the 2006 models arrive and then negotiate hard for a leftover 2005.
Does anyone know when the 2006 model will hit the showroom?
Thanks
Does this seem like a decent deal to you? I'm very interested in the RL, although I have loved the TL thus far as well.
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Also, can anyone give suggestions for dealerships with good prices in Northern New Jersey?
Thanks!
I do not think there is any authoritative list of '06 changes. Most are speculating minor tweaks and '05 issue corrections. I do have a very reliable source that says expect the '06 to be in dealer showrooms the first week in October.
2005 Black/black RL with 15 miles ODO (no trade)
36 mo lease, 18K mi/yr
payment 569 + tax (620 total)
due at signing: 1673 (includes 1st payment)
Wound up purchasing at Ardmore Acura - nicest buying experience I've ever had. No 'mistakes', totally satisfying experience. In and out.
Feel like I could have driven price even lower if I had the time - was in a rush.
Good luck out there!
I'm planning on going to take a test drive this weekend, but not really ready to buy at this time.
Mileage: 14
VIN over 14k
Wheel locks
Coming Off: 1993 Lexus SC300 (156k miles)
Considered: Lexus GS300AWD, Audi A6 3.2Q, and Infiniti M35X
Dealer: Rosenthal Acura (cross-shopped: Tischer and Chevy Chase)
Deal: 36 month / 15k miles ($.15/mile over)
MSRP: 49670
Price: 41684 ($100 under invoice after taking all $2500 July mfr. to dealer cash)
Acq fee: 595
"Doc Fee:" 95
Gov't Fees (in MD): 236
Taxes (5%): 2088.95
All fees and taxes rolled into leasehold. No cap cost reductions.
Money Factor: .00245 (.00235 if pay security deposit)
Residual %: 57
Lease Payment: $634.22
First Payment: $634.22
Since there were 7 Lakeshore/Taupes on the lot at Rosenthal, I imagine excellent deals can be made in the next 4-6 weeks prior to introduction of 2006 model. Good luck, and thanks to other posters!
TIA
Vehicle: 2005 RL
Nighthawk Black/Parchment Interior
Dealer demo w/ 4880 miles
Rear Spoiler
Wood Shift Knob
All Season Mats
Chrome Wheels
MSRP $49,470
Purchase $41500
Acquisition/Bank fee $595
City Tax $3.26
Title/License $332.00
CA Tire Tax $8.75
Doc Fee $45.00
1st Month $608.89
No Security deposit
Total Drive Off $997.90
Monthly Payments $608.89 (includes tax)
I was initially concerned since the car had almost 5k miles on it. But after factoring all the options with this car (i.e. chrome wheels), I thought, oh what the heck?!? Especially since this is a lease and not a purchase. Other than that, I've asked for a thorough inspection and updates for the latest technical service bulletins. Money factor came to .00245 with no security deposit. I think it would have been .00235 if I paid one. Residual is $27,823.5 (56%). I haven't signed anything yet, what do you guys think?
So, you are rolling just the Acq/Bank fee into the lease? So your cap cost is technically $41,500 + $595 ($42,095)? What tax rate are you using?
I dont mind a few miles on a vehicle, provided its checked out and is in great shape. It probably allowed for the original owner/dealer to take care of some of the misc. issues already and the car is probably good to go at this point.
Personally, I've just started to search for my vehicle. I'm comparing BMW, Audi, Infiniti, Acura and Lexus models---trying to wait until October but the itch seems to be getting the best of me. I'm leaning for the deal on the RL since it has some great features and is sorta "under the radar." It's a little much when you pull up to a client site in a Mercedes...so pulling up in an Acura is less in the face, but still right there in quality and features etc...
In any case, I am seeking to lease an RL out the door at $600 or less tax included---with no more than $1500 out of pocket to get going (which would include the first payment and some misc. items). Your deal seems fine to me, do you think my deal is realistic? If so, then you have to weigh that against what you are offered and make a decision between them.
Either way, $600 or so, for a flagship vehicle with all the bells and whistles is good by my estimatation, provided that little money out of pocket up front, enough miles are included and the little intangible items are covered.
Let me know your thoughts on my question/comments above...I'll check the posts. Everyone else please chime in with insight.
Jeremy
I wonder if that $599 includes tax? From the previous posts that Acura had a $2500 incentive through July I am guessing that the dealers were just pocketing that and selling the vehicle at the lowest price that I've seen around $44,500.
I really just want to lease, but know that October and the new models are around the corner so am keeping my fingers crossed that either Acura will offer another incentive, with spice up their current incentive or that the dealers will want to move their cars in late August September. A lot of people say that there will be less selection the closer you get to the new model...I agree to a point, but that seems to also be the best deals and I've had really good luck in finding my exact model then too.
Does anybody know exactly when the 2006 RL's are supposed to arrive? That would be great information to know.
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