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Keith
As far as worth it? My son uses them to climb in and out, the boards are curved at the end, so they sort of don't have a flat surface where you would put your foot down getting out of the rear doors. The steps probably don't have that issue, but my wife was concerned about kids hands and feet getting caught in the space around the steps. For kids I think they are worth it, adults it is a crap shoot. They do look nice.
We got silver. I saw a black one in the parking lot at work the other day, it was all cleaned up, it looked sweet. However...I have owned a black car before, clean there is nothing better, they get dirty fast. Our silver even manages to somewhat hide the green haze that has settled over everything in our neighborhood. I don't think the silver is as sharp as the black, but it looks 90% good all the time.
sbcooke "Acura MDX Owners: Accessories & Modifications" May 3, 2003 8:07am
I think this is just an average deal for MDX, but I was able to trade in my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for $9500. The Kelly blue book was $8600 for trade-in. They first offered me $7500 for the jeep. My Jeep has 2 major problems in Differential area and Transmission area. I went around for estimate, and the shops told me in order to fix both problems, I am looking at at least $1500, and I am sure they will find some more things wrong once they tear things apart. Due to these 2 problems, I am not comfortable to sell it to private party. That's why I need to trade-in. Well, they test-drived it and they didn't find the problems.
I guess the trick to the negotiation is be reasonable and be ready to leave if they don't come close to what you want.
Good luck to you all in getting a good deal. This board is very helpful.
I think this is just an average deal for MDX, but I was able to trade in my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for $9500. The Kelly blue book was $8600 for trade-in. They first offered me $7500 for the jeep. My Jeep has 2 major problems in Differential area and Transmission area. I went around for estimate, and the shops told me in order to fix both problems, I am looking at at least $1500, and I am sure they will find some more things wrong once they tear things apart. Due to these 2 problems, I am not comfortable to sell it to private party. That's why I need to trade-in. Well, they test-drived it and they didn't find the problems.
I guess the trick to the negotiation is be reasonable and be ready to leave if they don't come close to what you want.
Good luck to you all in getting a good deal. This board is very helpful.
Prices on bare-bones portable DVD players are under $350, and dropping fast.
Another thing to keep in mind, when you get the OEM DVD system with NAV they do not give you the indash CD player, it is moved to an under the seat unit.
I found one MDX that i like, i was just wondering whether this is a good price or not, any input would be appreciated.
2002 Acura MDX Touring
Mileage: 6 K
Color: Red
Price: 36,995
Thanks everyone
Brandon
$36K is about MSRP...$29K-$31K is more reasonable in my opinion.
I got my MDX > $1500 below MSRP at Pleasanton Acura. I checked with
others Acura dealers around, none of them could beat the deal.
I contacted the Internet sale agent, she got back, in writing, that they are having an Internet special and the price of the MDXs with touring pkg ~$1500 below MSRP. I went there and got the car.
Of course, there will be some negotiation with the accessories, so
be prepared, check out their prices (in hondacuraworld.com) first then negotiate accordingly.
Had good experiences with Acura of Pleasanton -
This added alcohol has caused major havoc on ACURA (not only MDX) engines! Once these owners switched to a different brand... the problems stopped!
I posted this information as an FYI at the end of March because I did and do believe it to be factual and as far as I'm concerned, my sales manager has nothing to gain by providing me with this information... while on the other hand, by not using BP (Amoco) gas in my MDX, I *will* not encounter any engine problems caused by the type of gasoline I use... especially in winter months!
This is NOT a "dealers LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to make up stories" situation as YOU have stated in your post!
Lidia
"Are you sure it's under the seat? I saw the brochure in which the
DVD player is in the front dash below the 12v power outlet. So the
picture it showed was the NAV screen AND the DVD player both in
the front dash. Is that false advertisement?"
NO, this is NOT false advertisement! However, there is some INCORRECT information being posted on this board by those pushing after-market installation.
My MDX has FACTORY installed DVD, CD changer and NAV system. The *DVD player* IS located just as you've stated, below the NAV screen and directly under the 12v power outlet and YES *in* the front dash! Further, if you purchase the factory installed DVD unit, you will also receive 3 auxiliary jacks which are very conveniently located INSIDE the 3rd row seat (passenger side) armrest... these can be used to add a VCR or electronic game systems such as Nintendo or to plug in headphones for 3rd row passengers.
What is located under the front passenger seat IS the NAVIGATION system unit!
Also, the *in-dash* CD player allows me to play single CD's... The 6 disk CD changer is located under the driver's seat and very easy to access.
Lidia
Put simply, EVERY state has an department assigned to monitor the quality of gasoline, some do an excellent thorough job, others a barely adequate job, but there is NO possible way that ANY brand of gasoline is uniformly BAD. Even considering JUST the FREEZING issue, this is simply a scientific impossibility. First, gasoline has a freezing point WELL BELOW an temperature that would be encountered in any normally habited region on earth,well below -40 Celsius. Second, alcohol COSTS MONEY, much more than gasoline. It would make ZERO economic sense for BP (or any other fuel seller) to add MORE alcohol to gasoline. And if freezing is the problem, then how much alcohol is "enough". The freezing pt of ethanol is -114 Celsius. {if the problem were WATER in the fuel how would that effect ALL stations that sold a brand, how would the UNDERGROUND tank EVER fall to < -40 Celsius???} Third, there are FEDERAL REGULATIONS that be would violated by adding more alcohol than specified to gasoline.
Is it POSSIBLE that a specific brand of gasoline caused some specific performance problem? In the theoretical sense, it may be {though ALL fuel companies have a staff that researches formulations to ensure that they perform well with ALL vehicle brands...}. More likely, ONE STATION may have gotten some contaminated fuel, and QUICKLY resolved that issue.
Is it LIKELY that a specific brand of gasoline can CONTINUE to cause performance problems? NO! That company would soon be out of business.
Have you heard of the "power of suggestion"? Scenario: Driver A takes vehicle in for service. Techs can't find a specific issue but believe problem may have been fuel related. Service writer asks if driver A remembers what kind of gas purchased. Responses is "BP". (NOTE: driver A may NOT have purchased BP at all, just that they remembered BP, maybe from their frequent ads...) Similar thing happens with driver B. When it gets to driver C, service writer is NOW asking "Do you use BP gas?" Driver C (and D and subsequent...) are now all going along with service writer...
Don't feel bad, I AM NOT ATTACKING YOU! I am however DEFINITELY going to stick by my "dealers LOVE to make up stories"! If the car dealer had ANY REAL evidence they should a) contact the LEGAL AUTHORITIES to verify that brand is selling altered fuel b) contact the MEDIA who be happy to launch an EXPOSE c) contact a LAW FIRM who be happy to begin the process of certifying a harmed class for as class action lawsuit!
BTW I am BP shareholder and they have had RECORD sales & profits of late...
The MDX is great. Can't wait to get one, but I heard a rumor that a new one will be coming out soon for 2004. I'm waiting to see what kind of improvements they have.
I did not get any free throw ins but did not pay the ridiculous mark up prices for the accessories either.
I am looking for a 03 MDX Touring w/Nav in the Midwest...I would just like to know where the best deals are...I would like to be 2K or below on MSRP...Where are the best deals in the Midwest??? Thanks...
I dont disagree with you at all...I truly think that Acura/Honda has purposely shorted supply to increase demand...They did the same thing with the CRV...But the trick is finding a dealer out there in the US who is willing to deal...How do you find them??? Let me know your thoughts...
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For the accessories we took a quote from the internet and they matched it .
Had a very pleasant experience dealing with them.
Lidia
I'm not planning on buying an '03 MDX. I think there are still room for improvements. I mean look at the Honda Accord V6 with NAV. The leather is not perforated. The Steering wheel is telescopic with better and more control buttons. The instrument panel is self-illuminating like the Lexus LS430. And last but not least, the Honda Accord V6 w/NAV comes with side-curtain airbags for both rows. I hope the new MDX will have airbags for all three rows. And then look at the new Acura RL's front grill. There's more chrome. But that's my game plan for buying the MDX. I believe someone has already bought one for $3K off MSRP in Ohio--look at previous posts. Have you heard of the new Toyota Sienna? It's brand new model and hardly any dealers are selling them for any less than MSRP. But I know one person who was able to buy one for OVER $4K under MSRP. How did he do it? He used the emailing game I mentioned. He lives in San Diego and he ended up emailing about 30 different dealers around the country. So for us to get the best deal on the MDX, we must be persistant and not take "No" for an answer. I truely believe that I can get $4K under MSRP for a brand new MDX. But just for fun, I emailed just one dealer in OKC and got an offer for $2K under MSRP already. The point is, even if these dealers sell the MDX for invoice (or 2% over invoice), they are making at least $2K in profits from the dealer hold back and from the bonus for selling a certain numbers of vehicles. Wouldn't you feel a little upset if you had bought one for $2K under MSRP and then later seeing my post that I got my MDX for $4K under MSRP? That's my thoughts.
We bought Moonroof visor , side steps and roof rack (took the internet price . they matched it ).i.e. no insallation cost .and they gave us all
season floor mats , cargo tray and 2 oil changes free. We got our car within 4 days (although they did not have it in stock !)
Wishing you luck .
That's only $700 off MSRP and you should get at least $2K off MSRP for an MDX w/DVD RES. That's my opinion.
Did you get $1800 off from more than 1 dealership? Can you tell more your deal either post here or email me at svalley8@yahoo.com? $1800 might not be the best deal in the country, but with the tax credit(~7%) on my trade-in, it will become close to 3.5K off out of state purchase.
Thanks in advanced.
I also live in the Chicago area. After talking to 4 dealers around here, $1800 sounds great. Can you please post your dealer contact info here, or just email me directly at qudrathm@yahoo.com. I'll be sure to mention your name to them so that you can get something for referring me. Thanks!
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Does anybody know what's the going price for
the running board. I can't find them on the net.
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Today I purchased an Acura MDX 2003, Touring Package+Running boards+All weather floor mats+ Wheels locks for 41k exactly including TAX and DMV fees. Can someone let me know if this was a good deal. Purchased it from Stevens Creek Acura, Santa clara, CA.
Thanks in advance!
2003 Acura MDX Touring with DVD Entertainment system (YD187)
Color-Satin Silver
MSRP-$40,300
Sales Price-$37,300+ttl
48month lease/12,000mi per year with $649 down, residual 53% using tax credits
Pmt = $499/month
Money factor used was approx. 0.0023.