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Regarding the manual transmission, the combination of a somewhat grabby clutch and the drive by wire throttle take some getting used to. After 3 weeks and 1,400 miles, I'm not doing the herky jerky in 1-2 or 2-3 shifts as much as I used to, but it's still not as smooth as my 1995 Maxima 5-speed or former S2000 6-speed. The fact that the TL has all that power going to the front wheels doesn't help with smooth launches or shifts. But the short throw shifter and crisp feel is very good. I hopped into my Maxima the other day and was reminded how comparatively spongy its shifter is.
Regarding the protection package, you got a good deal. I am planning on buying the trunk mat and splash guards from my dealer (at H & A prices), so we will be at almost identical net prices.
P.S. Waxed the car for the first time this weekend. The anthracite really looks sharp with a lot more metallic look than when I first saw it in dim light. Our friends with a black TL are envious, since their's looks great clean but shows dirt as soon as they take it out of their garage. The anthracite is a lot more forgiving. On the other hand, the ebony interior of ours will be a bit more work than their camel one to keep looking clean.
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If you consider a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe, 6 cyl., call or email the internet sales person at West Side Honda, Knoxville, 37922.
For those that are curious, refer to msgs #602 and #1205. Or do a search in this topic for Appletree Acura.
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Hope this helps. Good luck.
So I bit the bullet after doing my homework for a week, went to a place that had one, and offered cash for the only 6-spd on the lot. I started at invoice, they countered with the Carsdirect.com price (32,200), I countered with 31,200, and we settled on 31,600. It is a 6 spd, non-nav with the high performance tires (HPT) and wheel locks and mud guards. Invoice is about $33,600 so that puts me 1,000 over invoice. Not bad -- I think both sides were pleased. All-in-all a pleasant experience, but there was a little good cop-bad cop, "this is a really hot car", "I am not making any money on this" but it all lasted about 10 minutes total. I just didn't respond to anything and just focused on the price in as professional a manner as possible.
If you live in a area with few Acura dealers, they can easily band together and demand a high price, which seems like price fixing to me!! Unless we buyers also band together, we will end up paying more than we should. I have no problem letting dealers make a reasonable profit, but we should not yield to those who demand MSRP.
automatic w/nav. I am in the Cincinnati, Oh area
with 2 dealers in town and one 50 miles north in
Dayton. Is this a good price? Edmunds TMV shows
a price of 34,973.00.
The automatics w/ nav are a lot more common than the 6-speeds, so I think you could do better shopping around a little more. Especially in Ohio, where Honda/Acura prices seem very competitive.
neither dealer had an auto with Nav
NOT SURE IF I SHOULD GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 1295.00 7 YR 100,000.00 THINKING OF KEEPING THE CAR FOR OVER 6 YRS FIN/ 3.89
So you think I could purchase the extended warranty 2 or 3 years later if I decide to keep the car longer. I looked up Acura Care
they offer extended warranties. I notice if you owned your car since 2000 you can extend your warranty 7 year 100,000.00 mile for $1500.00.
I have two ideas for you. #1, contact the dealers in DFW through the web and ask for the internet price. #2. Go outside DFW; I'm in Kansas City and our dealer in Lenexa has quoted me $30,869 over the web for an 04 Non Nav. TL with protection package. Fly into KC and break the car in going back to Dallas...