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I am looking for a TSX Auto, w/ Navi, Carbon Grey Ext, Ebony Int.
The lowest I have been quoted is $27200 incl destination. That is from South Bay. However, no one has my specific color/feature combo exactly. As I am not in a hurry to buy a car, I am holding out for exactly what I want.
Any dealerships provide a particularly positive experience? Also, any other advice?
Thanks
Besides, the difference in speed rating is only 19 mph, all above 149 mph! The doggone car won't even go fast enough to exceed the V-rated tire's rating.
All extended warranties are profit centers for dealers, and a way for the underpaid F&I officers to get some extra commission. Why buy something when the car is new that you won't use until the (free) factory warranty is up, four years later? They have your money (and the interest it earns) for four years and you get nada in all that time for your money!
Sorry. You got ripped.
Or are you? Instead of getting 215/55's, you could opt for what I call "plus one-half" tires. 225/50's will give you a rolling radius within 5 mm of the OE tires, and there are 17 tire listed at the Tire Rack in that size, including the terrific Bridgestone Turanza LS-V, the top-rated premium touring tire.
You also get the benefit of a slight bulge in the sidewall that helps protect those expensive alloy wheels from curb scuffs.
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In any event we haven't been ripped yet, because we have 60 days to change our minds. In my experience, extended warranties on autos have always more than paid for themselves even with Toyotas and Hondas. In this case we are buying a first year model with expensive electronics built in. The extended warranty, in my opinion, is probably worth purchasing.
I had thought about the interest on the money for the next four years while the car is still under warranty. Of course it is possible that the price will be higher in 4 years or that the standard $1995 price will not be negotiable at that point. Depending on what you think you can make in interest determines whether or not it's worth taking your chances on waiting the 4 years before purchasing.
I appreciate your input and will continue to analyze my decision for the 60 day period during which I can cancel both policies with no penalty.
regards,
kyfdx
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You can definitely buy them elsewhere and install them very easily. It's just a replacement for one lug nut per wheel that requires a special tool to put it on or take it off.
You can view them and purchase them from this website for $29.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/tsx.html
Waited for 2 weeks for white color with wood trim
and navi, on May 7th my car has arrived.
$27,650, traded my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo for $9,000
(very happy -exact match from KBB -for excellent quality)
$19,000 total out of the door (all taxes and fees are included)
3.5% 5 years finance from Acura.
Also own Honda Accord 2003 EX w/navi
So far extremely happy with both cars.
Did not buy extended warranty and never will.
Here is how it worked; The MSRP for TSX w/navi is $29,025.
My price was 27,650 - 9,450 (Trade) = 18,250 +NJ tax (1,095)+ fee (145.00) = 19,490 out of the door.
I could get $11K for my old truck, but as you can see there would be almost no difference because of the partial tax that you are paying when you have a trade + no self selling headaches.
Good luck.
I live in Southwest Florida and contacted about 7 different dealers from around the state by e-mail after google searching Acura Dealerships.
From the posts on this message board, it appeared that most were paying in the neighborhood of $25,200-25,500 without NAV. Several dealers said that they would match the $25,200 and others added the "Dealer Fee" which was usually around $500.
I ended up working a deal with Scanlon Acura in Fort Myers for $24,900 plus taxes. There was no hassle and no dealer fees attached. I decided to add tinted windows for $125 - dealer cost - and the dealership also threw in tire locks for free.
I ended up getting what I wanted-- Carbon Gray/Black Ebony, and as luck would have it, the car was being shipped directly to the dealership about the time I wanted to pick it up. Went to the dealership, signed my papers, and was out the door in less than 30 minutes.
So for those of you who shop around, there are deals to be made. I think that the summer is slow for a lot of dealerships, especially here in Florida and inventory may be high. They have to get rid of their 2004 cars before the 2005s come in.
I really don't think its unreasonable to try to get invoice plus destination = $25,700 at this time of year.
Is 25200 a decent price for the TSX, if so, do you think that I can haggle a little more (this is my first car purchasing experience and I want to make sure I do this right.) Thanks for all your help. Based on driving dynamics, i can not decide on the two vehicles.
I have not seen anything in the Central plains, however, I could see them doing it over the 4th
Johnny
1. Is there anyway I can renig w/o penalty or minimal penalty on a purchase agreement? I stupidly put down $2000.00 at Honda. I think at this point I would rather buy the Acura.
2. What would you guys choose for a $600 difference out the door? The Honda Accord EX V6 engine or the Acura TSX (both with navigation)???
Personally I liked the roomier Honda and the slightly speedier pickup of the V6 engine .. but The Acura seems to be the winner on all the other categories.
Seeking Advice. Maybe it's too late for me. ???
Second, nobody can tell which car to buy. Both models are excellent, each with its own particular strengths. If your gut feeling tells you to buy the Honda, get the Honda, and same goes for the TSX.
What I can tell you is that, after almost seven months of ownership, I'm very happy with my TSX. It's a lot of fun to drive, and I've had zero problems. Absolutely flawless.
Good luck.
Johnny
My suggestion is, back out of the honda deal, and rethink it. If you still want the honda, then go back in and get a better deal than that. There should not be 600 difference between the two. I would think there's gotta be at least 3000 difference if you got a good deal for both cars.
I really would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
-S
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I m looking for non navigator sys
thanks
Lemme know if anyone has had experience in Nashville, Knoxville, Chatanooga, Memphis, Huntsville, Atlanta Louisville or Lexington.
Thanx
I live in Sacramento, and we have two Acura dealerships, Niello Acura and Lasher Acura. On Friday night 7/16, I sent out quote requests to those dealers plus several others in Stockton and the Bay Area.
I included Acura of Los Gatos due to the positive feedback elsewhere this forum and wasn't disappointed: they were prompt in replying, no pressure, and oh so helpful.
I was looking for Arctic Blue (auto w/navi), and the Internet manager there found that there were none on hers or any other Northern California lots, but she went so far as to discover that there was an Arctic Blue one en route to Niello by the end of July that was available! I thanked her profusely for her honest and helpful service that in my opinion went above and beyond the call of duty, then I contacted Niello.
I received a quote of $27,752 via e-mail. I countered with $27,300. Niello today agreed to a price of $27,482, not including tax, title and document fees, but DID include splash guards and trunk tray at my request.
Niello was low key, low-pressure, eager to please and had everything wrapped up in about an hour and a half.
I decided to purchase an extended warranty. The 7-yr, 100,000 mile Acura factory extended warranty has zero deductible and was offered at $1,250.
I got it for $1,040. The business office rep swore that warranty costs them $940, and he showed me a list that he stated showed the prices the dealer paid for the warranties. After looking at the apparent $940 dealer cost, I looked straight at him and asked directly if there were any other incentives, promotions, or ANYTHING that lowered his purchase cost for the warranty, and he said no - he'd be happy to make just $100 on it. So I went with $1,040.
Could I have successfully dickered further? I'm not sure, but I have heard plenty of tales of buyers of other brands paying $1,600+ for their extended warranties, so $1,040 for an Acura factory extended warranty with zero deductible sounded pretty good.
I've been through expensive car repairs before, and I know how something like a bad window motor can chew through $400 in nothing flat. The Acura has several computers in it, and you don't want to be paying retail for those pups. So for me, the warranty made sense and was not overpriced in my opinion, because somewhere within 7 yrs/100,000 miles, it's likely that there will be more than $1,000 in repair expenses.
Kind of longwinded, but that's my experience! The car will arrive at the dealership for us to pick up at the end of July.
Hope this info helps someone out there! And if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to give Los Gatos Acura a shot at your quote! They sure impressed me with their responsiveness, helpfulness, honesty and prompt, no-gimmicks follow-through.
-K. Shearer in Sacramento, CA
the dealer offered it for $24,900 destination charge included. I would have to pay the high sales tax of 8.625% for NY and the TT. but the only thing I'm not so sure is the interest rate of 5.9% Apr. that they are offering for financing, did anyone get a lower rate from another dealer in the NY area?
This morning my wife and I went outside and just gazed at it. We kept saying "Man, that is a pretty car."
Gary Force was good to deal with, but wouldn't go below $25400. I tried to get it for $25,200. I am still very happy with the price.
I did not buy the extended warranty, but the guy was willing to go $1080 for it just by teling him that I knew how much it costs them.
Have fun with your TSX's...I know we will!!