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As the saying goes,,,"beauty is only skin deep!",,,
I was quoted $40,582 + TTL by a fleet manager here in the L.A. area today. We didn't talk colors or accessories. There is a trade involved so that always complicates things.
I bought my 04 TL non-navi from them a couple of years ago. Agree with posts on the 2006 RL board that the TL is a fine value but a bit harsh and rattly for me. Also lusting for the satellite traffic. Hate to pay 6% interest though. Might wait to get a tech 07RL w/o PAX around Memorial Day for lower APR on newer vehicle. No one really mentions the issue of depreciation...an 06 is a year older and if only keeping it a few years, there is a hit when it comes time to sell.
Any opinions on this deal? (Assuming reasonable trade of course.) :confuse:
I just drove the 2006 RL in San Diego today, and the price quote from the fleet manager was $45,549+ tax and license! I was told that inventory is very low and this was his best offer. Guess I'd better make some calls to Orange County and LA.
I have a 2001 TL that I like a lot, so I also drove the TL today. While I liked it, I much prefer the RL--for all the reasons mentioned in recent posts.
Any advice on getting a better price would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Now to decide if this is indeed the car I want and what color, based on what's left.
That said, the fleet manager came up with even more compelling pricing, well into the holdback. Could start to get a bit infatuated here...
Second and major problem: lousy trade-in offer on the TL that is about $3K south of Edmunds' trade-in TMV. We are way too far apart. CarMax next??? Don't want to sell it in the classifieds.
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This dealer wsa eager to deal, and this was their last 2006. I hadn't planned to buy yet, but Acura of Escondido had a color I liked (Lakeshore Silver w/taupe interior) and the price was terrific ($41K; I had a quote of $40,7000 from a dealer in Orange County, but he offered much less on the trade in so it wsan't worth the drive).
The overall buying experience was excellent, too--especially after the first dealer in San Diego I visited quoted a price that was $4,500 higher. I did not go back to him because when I asked if that was his best price, he said yes. He had his chance! Although he was great at explaining the car's features and spent a lot of time with me, he didn't seem willing to negotiate.
I've never bought a car so quickly!
Enjoy your new RL!!
I happened to notice that in the 2007s without the nav system, Acura is using fake wood--that is pretty chintzy, if you ask me! :confuse: Also to charge for the cargo net, which was included on my 2001 TL. May see if I can get one that fits at Kragen rather than having to schlep back to the dealer..
Sorry you can't get a better trade-in on your TL, Acurat. Would you sell it yourself? I'd think it would be an easy sell.
$41,000+TTL but it includes free Backup camera($770), splash guard($135),trunk mat($99), and wheel locks($82).
GS300(2006) is great as well but wanted more bells and whistles and worried some complaints about sway and drift of GS300.
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General Question to the RL Owners: Would you buy it again or make a different choice?
Would I buy again? You bet! Lots of car for the money. (I was also looking at the Lexus ES 350 and Infiniti M35.)
My one beef with Acura--the other luxury car dealers provide free oil changes, loaners etc. Don't know if it is just the policy of my local dealaers or this is a national policy.
My dealer offers both - for as long as I own my RL.
Sweet!!!
Additionally, there have been problems with items purchased within the sale contract and I've requested help from Acura on clearing up the situation. There's been NO RESPONSE at all from them.
There has been no "new car buyer" follow-up at all. The silence is quite odd.
In the new year, I will take the car in one day at a time for each problem. It's a real drag on my time but I have to do things right. This was supposed to be a luxury car from a luxury brand?? For now, the car sits in the garage while I use my Nissan Maxima.
From my brief experience, the Dealer, Chevy Chase Acura in Maryland seems somewhat inept. In view of the problems, I'm hesitant to trust them.
As for loaner cars (mentioned in some messages), the Dealer verbally promised to provide one on each and every service including oil changes that can't be done quickly. Needless to say, I'm hesitant to trust them on this promise.
My feeling: From my experience, don't automatically trust Acura dealers to follow through on anything and don't expect much from Honda North America (Acura) when you contact them. The manufacturer is trying for an upscale market position while delivering low scale service. They certainly don't screen their franchise holders close enough.
That's only part of my experience so far on a new Acura. :confuse:
Hope your dealer shapes up....there are other better dealers in your area, I believe; a friend who lives in DC bought from Rosenthal Acura in Gaithersburg and has been pleased.
2007 Tech Pac, CMBS Pax $54,369, Tax 1631.07, Title 379.00, Tag 69.00. Total Price 56,448,07
36 month lease w/10k miles/yr (always had 12k),1st payment due at signing 1059, no security deposit. Money Factor 3.1%,Residual on lease 52% (28,012).I have a very high credit rating. Is this the best they can do?
By my calculations I am paying 36,000 for 30,000 miles or 1.26 a mile.???
I have not seen the sticker or the car yet. This does not seem right right.
PLEASE HELP ME...I KNOW THEY SEE ME COMING.
If your dealer doesn't take care of you I am sure my dealer can ship you one for alot less.
Also for "badbuy" I had horrible experiences with Chevy Chase Acura. They offered me a unbelievable pricing thru the internet and when I got their it was just pure BS. They didn't even have the car instock! So I went to Rosenthal Acura and had a great buying experience. I paid a little bit ($500)they asked for profit which was half of there incentive, I thought it was fair. My credit wasn't perfect either and the finance manager "bumped" up to the best financing too even if I didn't qualify for it. Also the maintenance wasn't included at Rosenthal but from my experience with Chevy Chase it would be safe to say there service probably reflects there sales staff.
I have since bought 2 cars from Rosenthal Acura and they even reffered me to another salesman who helped buy my Honda S2000 at Herson's. :shades: Goodluck with everything the both you.
Acura RLs are heavily discounted. I'm not sure of the lease program, or your tax rate, etc.., but any payment over $800 would be very suspect.. (and, I wouldn't pay that much either...)
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Whats a fair CASH PRICE?
If I buy thru American Honda Finance what is a good interest rate? I have an extremely good credit rating.Would the price of the car change?
There you can price out your car and get a reasonable price you should offer to buy it for. The defacto standard around here is $1,000 above invoice. But with how much discounting is being done on the RL, I'd probably offer maybe $700 over invoice if not invoice itself.
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Nevermind. Invoice price isn't even listed. Again, based on what others are paying for this car, if you pay more than $44K, you paid too much. (That's U.S. dollars, by the way.)
What was the total price before taxes?
Thanks!
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Total before taxes was $50,000.
I pretty much was looking for the same car. 07 RL with Tech package and spoilers and wood know/wheel, ipod link, all seaon mats. 12K miles. I told him I would prob lease.
The guy gave me some of the worst pricing I think I've ever heard. He said the car was approx 56K with everything...
offered me a lease for 42 months, nothing down, taxes/everything into the lease payment, $949 per month.
Seems CRAZY, looking for another dealer ship... What do you think the invoice should be on that car???
Local independent car lot (good reputation) has a 2005 RL with 22K miles, clean CarFax report, excellent condition.
Priced at $35K. Titled in Oct. 04, so warranty will expire at 50K miles or in Oct. 08. I put about 15K a year on car.
I have NEVER bought pre-owned before (and I'm no spring chicken!), so am a bit nervous.
Does this scream bad deal or should I consider it?
Thanks!
Given that... $35K sounds a little steep for an '05 model that is already over two years old.. You'll only have 21 months of warranty..
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If there are any more '06s out there anywhere, you'd be better off buying new. Got my '06 with Tech package last month at dead cost (invoice less $4000 incentive less $1600 holdback). Turned out to be right around $11,500 under MSRP. By summer there should be substantial incentives on the '07s if you are not in a hurry.
Note that the '06 and '07 models have a 6 year/70K mile powertrain warranty in addition to the 4 year/50K bumper-to-bumper. SH-AWD is covered under the longer warranty.
$599/mo. sounds good... but, 42 months.. and I think $3000 due at signing?
Just average..
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