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New to forum. Can you elaborate on what OTD means. I'm also looking. Was yours the base or Tyoe S?
Thanks
Jeff
Two items: one, I'd like to echo previous comments on how people are posting info to this forum, and then two, I'll tell you about the deal that I just made.
First off, please read Post #9567 above. I really get the feeling that nobody here is really using this as a tool...everyone just wants to get on and spout off their two cents without reading what's already been posted. This is really a waste of time for everyone involved.
For example, Post #9568 doesn't even tell us what type of car it is! How can we tell you if it's a good deal or not if we don't know what you're buying? Based on MSRP, I'd have to surmise that it's a TL w/ Navi, but it would help everyone to know all the details of a particular transaction.
If we all take a little more time to read before we post, we can probably avoid the standard "Is this a good deal" question where no one provides any details. Also, with a little bit of legwork on our own outside of this forum, each of us should be able to come to some decent conclusions about prices.
Second...
If anyone has made it this far in my post, I will report to that I've recently closed on a deal for a TL Type-S (black/black) for $33,500. This purchase price included delivery fees, a clear bra, wheel locks, mud (splash) guards, trunk tray, and all-weather mats. It did NOT include dealer handling fees (a disappointingly high $589) or TTL. Since taxes vary from state-to-state and city-to-city, all I'll say is that it's 3% here in NM. I did not take the 0.9% financing offer...I opted for as much of the cash back as I could get (which was awful close to the $3500). A local credit union in Colorado Springs had a 4.9% financing offer which I took them up on.
After much research, I came to the personal conclusion that I would not come across a better deal (a) at this time, and (b) in my part of the country. Please read my Post #9549 for more information on why I came to this conclusion. My hunches were basically correct, as I essentially got the car for $32,700 + destination charges (I had predicted that I could go as low as $32,200, but I got some extras (listed previously) on top of that). If one wanted to wait a few more weeks (I'm thinking into Oct), the incentives should change, and you can probably get a better deal. Also, if you're in a densely populated area with multiple dealerships, this will probably help a bit as well.
I will also say that I had a very good experience dealing with Justin at Pikes Peak Acura. If you're in NM, it may be worth your time to call him.
I purchased an '08 w/Navi here in St. Louis from Mungenast in West County for $31,800 about a month ago. The price included splash guards, trunk mat, 4 floor mats, and 8 free oil changes. I took the $2,500 rebate and not the financing deal, as we got 4.9% through Honda financial. Taxes were paid this week which came to $1,852 with title and license included (we had a sales tax credit from a totaled vehicle). All-in was $33,652. I checked prices with Leta in South County as well as dealers in Chicago, Kansas City, and Virginia. The prices out of St. Louis were a little lower but by the time you figured in travel costs and time, it wasn't worth it in my opinion.
Thanks for the assist
The $31,800 included the $2,500 rebate and all the dealer fees.
1. I've read that if you use the "Metallic" type film it can interfere with the nav system accuracy. True?
2. Will tinting the back window interfere with my radio reception?(when I tinted my 99' Galant back window the reception totally went dead)
Thanks!
$27,801 TL
$95 Doc fees
$881 Tax
$20 Lic
Live in Richmond VA, purchased in S. Maryland (2 hours away).
Thanks for all the great info in this post. I'm finalizing a deal & picking up my new TL next week for $31,700 which includes the following:
Blk/Blk 08 TL with Nav
3M Clear Guard ($329 retail)
All Season Mats ($149 Retail)
Splash Guards ($229 Retail)
Trunk Mat ($109 Retail)
Doc Fee ($50)
Destination Fee ($740)
I will need to pay in addition to the $31,700 the Tax and Lic fees. I was told that color combo makes a difference in the flexibility of the dealer in passing on more incentives however, Blk/Blk is in high demand. I could have gotten a better deal on diff color combo but I opted not to. I am located in MN with only 3 local dealers. I got a much better price in Chicago but it's 7.5 hrs of drive or $500 to get the car shipped!! So, is my local deal a good one? I'd like to hear your comments please and thx in advance.
Final price BEFORE tax, tags, DOC fee, and trade in----$29,998. Traded a 2006 Accord for $18,000. Received every thing that I ask, and them some.
It took over a month to receive my price. "Patience is a virtue."
The only down side is that supplies are limited. It's probably that way all over.
TL was purchase at Boardwalk Acura Pleasantville, NJ
I'd appreciate any advise on dealerships and/or prices . . . .
they all want $27500 for the TL and $29999 for the TL w/Nav
you would think they'd want those cars off their lots with the '09s coming in this week.
For real ? A 2008 ? My best quote is $28900 for the base TL no Nav
How are they doing that ? Why did you not buy
Scott, VB
You're all over this forum, doesn't matter which vehicle. You offer no buying experiences or prices paid.
Do you ever leave your home ?
The entire process took 1 week thanks to help from this forum.
Regards,
Johnny
mr. car-man, can you offer your insight on the rebate level in october? thanks!
Matt
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If I were you I will make a move now while I have some choices. It is anyway a depreciating asset... If incentive increase by, lets say $500.00.. Then you have traded a sparkling red with parchment interior WITH brown with vomit-yellow that no one wants for $500.00. Your call.
The new TL's design is very polar... that doesn't bode well for buyers of old TL
Good luck
Joe
2008 TL w/ Navigation
CASH Price (after $3,500 cash-back incentive)
$29,997.00
FINANCE Price (APR pricing)
$33,497.00
Salesman says only additional fees are Tax & DMV fees.
From what I've read here, this pricing seems rock bottom. It's the starting price in our discussion, so I'm thinking I have wiggle room -- maybe not on price, but on add-ons.
The lot seemed packed with 08 TLs last week. Website lists 30 in stock today. Don't know if that's a lot or a little...
What say ye?
1 told me it was a good price and I should take it.
1 said he could beat it (I haven't called back yet).
4 no reply yet.
1st guy didn't budge when I asked for extras (mats, tray trunk, etc.). So I may be looking at his bottom price.
I assume sales guys troll this site: Yo, Internet Sales Managers! If you're in the Bay Area, you got my email in your inbox. I want to pay cash & no trade in! Give me some love (or at least some floor mats).
I'll post how it is progressing. We're traveling from South Bay up to Sonoma this weekend, which means we will be driving past every Acura dealership within 100 miles.
Has anyone compared this to the 2008 Accord V6 with NAV?
Thanks.
Here is the information from my deal; hopefully it will help you in your negotiations to get your best deal.
Acura TL-S (no add ons) - negotiated price $32,194
Dealer Conveyance Fee - $399
DMV Fees $103
Net cost of car without trade in or tax = $32,696
Declined Dealer Profits include- Vin Etch, Extended Warranty and ResistAll Paint Protection (over priced insurance according to Google Searches).
Trade in - 03' Accord EX-L V6 - $10,500
Offered 5% financing interest rate on balance - declined will pay balance due in full upon pick up.
I emailed 6 dealers, 2 did not reply with pricing, 4 did - it took patience, patience, patience to get my price and colors - I recommend as others have to be patient and grab a deal while the selection is still good. The dealers were selling 08 TL's, not sure about the 09's as they were just released and I did not care for the styling and extra large size, but do like the new navigation 40 GB hard drive which is tied into the radio.
Hope this helps other's obtain a great deal on a TL and I appreciate the posting of others on the board which allowed me to stand firm on my offer of $3700 below "posted" invoice.
I think the decision to take the financing or the rebate is a personal one that has to be decided on a person by person basis - it would depend on the amount financed, the persons FICO score / credit rating, and so on... I'd be willing to bet if you do a google search on financing calculators you'll be able to run the numbers relevant to your situation and come up with the best decision of whether to take the financing or the rebate.
All the best,
Mike