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- "add-ons at cost" - i never knew the dealer cost of accesories + installation but if you do, you'll probably be doing everybody a favor and listing the dealer cost of these accesories.
- while it's absolutely a matter of taste, it seems like you're loading up the mdx to be a personal tank minus the turret and 50 caliber machine gun. i think this car looks much better sleek and streamlined. nevertheless, it'll still look 10x better than a civic hatchback with 5 foot steel spoiler on the roof. :P
I assumed that as long as I qualify from a credit perspective, I would be able to get the 2.9% financing. Is this not true??
Thanks.
I don't think you need moon roof visor or wind deflector as the car rides very quiet (especially if you have the stereo on, but it is a personal perference). Remote starter is great if you live in near zero temperture area. I would however recommend the backup sensors if you do a lot of parallel parking in metro area often like I do and parking spaces are always too small (San Francisco Bay Area).
Good luck, :shades:
Vehicle: $41847
Black Running Boards: 636.00 (More practical than Sport?)
Roof Rack: 303.00
Body Side Molding: 255
Tint (Front): 85.00
Visor for Moon Roof: 142
Tow Pkg: 876
Cargo Net: 43
Cargo: Cover: 140
Cargo Tray: 126
All Season Mats: 126
Hood Deflector: 202
Wheel Locks: 89.00
Sub Total 44870.00
Tax (3%) 1346.10
Reg Fee 65.00
Doc Fee 280
Total OTD: 46521
2.9% Financing for 60 months
The add ons are at cost and include installation. The installation costs may vary by area/dealer
What do you think?
I sign the papers in a few hours...
I have a 4 year old and a 15 month old boy. Does it make sense to get the black standard running boards or can I get away with the sport. I am being told that the standard running boards are more practical and the sport running boards are more for looks. Sport Running boards cost less.
Thanks for your feedback
1. plain black running boards
2. sport running boards (they look like the plain black except it has an aluminum finish
3. Side steps (this is probably what you're calling sport running boards). - this is what i was considering at first but i went with #2.
if you have kids, #2 is the best combo, looks real good and is actually functional for small kids and short ladies (4 yearold niece and 4'10 wife). i personally hate running boards b/c it just gets in my way and i'm only 5'10.
and btw, i highly doubt your "dealer cost" is accurate - it's just way too high. i bought my sport running boards from e-bay for $439 (from an acura dealer and i'm sure they're not selling them at cost - true cost for them is probably much less). sent these to a dealer near my place and had them install for $50.
You're probably a busy person and if you just want the dealership to take care of stuff, that's fine. just know that they're laughing to the bank with what they've presented as "dealer cost with installation" - they're making back a good amount of change.
with 2 kids, i definitely would recommend you go to target, buy a can of scotchguard and layer that carpet as well as buying meguairs leather cleaner/conditioning wipes. btw, doritos and seatbelts while similar in color, don't go well together - so no eating chips in the car :P
Do you recommend the back up sensor even though there is a back up camera?
I was thinking that the wind deflectors are not only functional but look better.
I tried extremely hard to get more from the dealers (3) but they wouldn’t move if I got the 2.9% financing. I had one at 40,900 - but I would have to get my own financing. I did get 2 free oil changes and an additional 50.00 off - before add-ons the cost is $41847
Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Makhna
Running board there is for 464.80..and I am sure they are making money on it.....
Also you might want to check out weathertec floor liners as oppose to Acura all weather floor mats.... Floor liners have positive retention to catch dirt.
In large scale of things all these are minor stuff.
You are going to love the car...I know I do and I dont have sport package
Sanjay
You now have to take a deep breath, exhale and say: this is the best quote i've gotten in my area, i think i've done my best negotiating, i know the options i've chosen are probably not the best price but i feel they are worth the no-hassle dealer install before i pick up my car, i've got a price i'm happy with and can afford.
if all this is true, pull the trigger. join the sport club - just the seats are worth it
Thought about Ent package but could not justify the added cost...and the thought that kids would be hooked to idiotbox on the drive to school..:-)
Loved the drive of sport pkg on the hills but again for MY drive style could not justify added cost plus complexity & little more "stiff" (subjective) ride.
I generally keep my cars for a long time... MDX was a replacement for a 1995 Infiniti (13 year old car). So I figured 3K amortized over 13 year is not that much... Moreover after 10yr/100K all trims are pretty much worth the same.
So yes Base gives you most bang for buck... buy what will make you happy.
In my mind you "buy a car" not a "buy a deal"
Which dealer in new jersey gave you $32,500? I'm in central Jersey and the only dealer around me is Acura of Ocean which gave me a quote of $33500 a week ago.
Thanks
Thought about Ent package but could not justify the added cost...and the thought that kids would be hooked to idiotbox on the drive to school..:-)
Loved the drive of sport pkg on the hills but again for MY drive style could not justify added cost plus complexity & little more "stiff" (subjective) ride.
I generally keep my cars for a long time... MDX was a replacement for a 1995 Infiniti (13 year old car). So I figured 3K amortized over 13 year is not that much... Moreover after 10yr/100K all trims are pretty much worth the same.
So yes Base gives you most bang for buck... buy what will make you happy.
In my mind you "buy a car" not a "buy a deal"
We closed the deal last night. We also made changes to the original Configuration:
Sport Running Boards
Roof Rack
Cross Bars for Roof Rack
Body Side Molding
Tint (Front):
Visor for Moon Roof
Cargo Net
Cargo: Cover
Cargo Tray
All Season Mats: Free
Hood Deflector
2.9% Financing for 60 months
Color: Dark Cherry Pearl
Mileage: 4 (Show Room Vehicle)
Tax was 3%
Doc Fees were approx 240
Total OTD: 45614.89
Overall we are satisfied. I hope this information helps anyone looking to negotiate for this Trim. I'd love to hear how we did.
A dealer in a near by state said they would beat the dealt 41347 with the 2.9%. However, they added a 400.00 Clear coat and another 400.00 (Approx) theft system. - I'm telling you this because he didn’t tell me about the add ons until I asked (My dealer told me to do this he said this is how they make up some of the profit)
Thanks for everyone's feedback. The dealer would budge more than the all season mats. Other dealers were calling me while I sat there. After I told them what I was getting, they said to go for it and that there is no way anyone was going to beat it. It sounds as though there are people here that have done better.
I actually signed the deal; $32450 + one free maintenance. I might have been able to get it down a couple of hundred bucks more if I kept negotiating through the end of the month but it didnt seem worth the hassle.
Good luck with your search. Let me know what price you get.
Has anyone seen how the Moon Roof Visor and the Wind deflector looks on the 08 MDX? I had the dealer add it - but now Im having second thoughts - I really like how the car looks now - Id hate to take away from it. I cant find pictures of the add-ons (Reasonable size)
Thanks!
How do you guys like the 2008/2009 compared to the previous generation ? Currently I have 2006 but looking at a trade
plus I am getting two! so lower the better
Also a bit off topic. how is the gas milage compared with the older generation ?
Here in the northwest, I wasn't able to get the same sort of deals that big city folks seem to be able to swing. Paid about $39.2 K with 0.9% financing at the end of August for Tech with power tail gate. That included the dreaded "pro pack" of all-weather mats, cargo liner, and wheel locks and a pinstripe.
I am getting $36703 for 08 MDX tech with PTG
Thanks
Can this be beat? Can I get them to throw in the 2.9% financing or TTL?
I didn't even have to work at that price, it was an email quote. I got a second quote about 500 more from a competitor which also didn't take much work. Should I jump on it? How much more room is there to play here?
Todd
I think SONS Acura has the best deal I have seen so far as well..
I got a quote for 36703 plus TTL for the 2008 MDX with Tech with PTG
Did they throw in the protection package as part of negotiations?
Any other tips from your negotiations?
Thanks
Thanks again for the help