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Also I’d reach out to some of the brokers from leasehackr.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
I thought about it, but I am so close that the $500 fee would almost make it even. I’m only 800-900 from my target.
The broker deals sit at 20% discount. The one I talked to today was a touch better discount but with a bumped MF.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
if you didn't hate the car, worth going to another dealer to get a better look.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@tjc78 - sounds like you’ll get there at some point on the S60. Exciting!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
jmonroe
@breld
Yes, getting close. May call it quits this week and resume next week.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
@28firefighter, that sounds like my experience trying to buy a used G37x from my local Lexus dealer. I posted a horrible review online, which they didn't bother to respond to. I will never darken their door again.
Aesthetically, I love the look of the TLX A-Spec. Everything about it, really. If I had to quibble, it would be the fake 4” dual exhausts which, if you look inside, are just covering a normal exhaust. Nothing more or less. I love how it looks, especially the white example I drove.
The interior of the car is outstanding. The seats are some of the best I’ve ever sat in - you could put serious time in them and be very comfortable (In seattle that means covering 5 miles in an hour because of traffic). The car has lots of soft touch plastic and stitched surfaces and overall feels very upscale. I especially enjoyed the the auto climate controlled seats that were both heated and cooled. The sound system is outstanding as well, which we already knew. Navigation screen is outdated and looks almost exactly like the Acura Nav from 6 years ago. Not a big deal since you have carplay. I also happened to be a fan if the dual screen setup though I’m a bit confused as to why carplay shows on the big screen when it’d be better with a touchscreen experience.
The drive. Now as I said, I did not get a long test drive and it was only on fairly busy surface streets. I did drive it in Sport+. The car handling with the AWD is very fun - it’s well planted and even taking turns at speed, it just pulls you through. Steering is also very good with excellent feedback and a nice weight to it. Engine has a nice growl to it. The car feels like it wants to be fast, with the HP and TQ? but the transmission feels like it is holding it back. Even holding the gears longer in Sport+, it just felt like it was hunting all the time. When it did shift it was harsh. Maybe it’s just this car, but it felt like with either a dual clutch or, *gasp*, a CVT the car would be in its sweet spot more often. I did not get a chance to see VTEC in action - just wasn’t safe.
I got back in the 17 year old Viggen with a throttle body that’s on its way out and felt like this just wasn’t the right fit for me. The look and feel are important, but if the drive isn’t doing it for me, then it’s not worth it.
I can absolutely see why those here love their TLX. It does A LOT of things right.
I also never qualified a customer by the way that they dressed. Some wealthy people deliberately dress down to see how they will be treated. And anyway, why not be gracious to everyone? Even f they can't afford a new or used BMW today they may well be able to in the future.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
The 4-cylinder TLX probably isn't fast enough for you, but the Acura-built 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with unique torque-converter is a good transmission that has a nice shift quality. You should put it in "Sport" or "Sport+" if you test drive it. Here's Acura's 2-minute promo video on the 4-cylinder engine and 8-speed DCT combo from the introduction of the car c.5 years ago....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=susQPG-a7Wg
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
No way you could get a “feel” for any car after only driving it in a 1 mile test.
Shame, because they really are great cars.
In Sport Plus, the trans tries to mimic what a manual would feel like if you were shifting gears. Kinda hokey. I usually stay in Sport, which smooths things out significantly without giving up the performance. The V6 will run...and will pull....hard....it’s very smooth, too.
Again, a brief test drive just won’t do the car justice. I think I’d call the GM of the dealership and let him know how you were treated.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
The issue is, the next closest Acura dealers are going to be an hour + away with traffic. I don't mind that when I'm ready to buy, but for a test drive its a schlep. Plus, since I'd have to service at this dealer, I'm not particularly excited about needing to give them any business.
I have no doubt that it is a great car and with a longer test drive I could probably be sold on it - but the dealer has really soured the experience.
jmonroe
I badly need a trip back to Pittsburgh.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Who can resist? Besides, the dealer experience could not possibly be any worse.
I also have 6 32nds left on the tires so it's likely I'll have to do something before next September. I'm thinking of getting a used set now and remounting the original tires near less turn in.
If only you could buy a car directly from a manufacturer...
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For the tires, unless the used ones are better quality, why bother? Use up what you got. If it doesn't pass turn in inspection next year, get the used tires then.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
jmonroe
Most of my driving is against and across traffic during the week (since S only goes to school 10-15 minutes away from here) and we have the Subaru for our longer family jaunts on the weekend.
But, I seem to recall O Fry grease has a pretty strong staying power on your hands after you finish eating...
Hey ti, you've probably already posted this somewhere, but how do you like your Model 3? I've been thinking about those cars more lately. They seem pretty impressive.