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#5 of 7343 Dealers by automophile Sep 09, 2000 (3:49 am)
I have seen this and witnessed this many times. I have always had a positive experience at Lexus, and bought one a while back. Service was even better - I looked forward to it! While I am interested in an RL, we've had 2 Acuras, and the dealer experience wasn't even close - sales OR service, and it makes me hesitate.
#6 of 7343 Dealers by mamika Sep 10, 2000 (9:13 pm)
Thank you for your comment. I even had an experience that one of dealers was cheating me. They were trying to sell me used RL at higher price than published price at yahoo classified telling me that was wrong when I visited the dealership after searched on the classified. Acura / Honda should know about these.
#7 of 7343 Acura dealer by nicke1 Sep 11, 2000 (8:23 pm)
My experince at my local (Annapolis) Lexus dealer was dismal. I felt pressured and humiliated for not having caved into the sales manager (a very large guy) for not buying a Lexus. Went to Acura and was treated like a king. Frankly I liked the LS400 alot more than the RL I bought but the price difference was difficult to ignore.
#8 of 7343 Car Dealers by rumor Sep 12, 2000 (12:20 pm)
Before I purchased my RL is visited the Lexus showroom. I arrived in my F-250 4x4 truck in jeans/t-shirt/work boots. Stood outside in the parking lot for 15 mins then finally walked in the showroom and remained ignored. This the same dealership I purchased a new 92 LS400 at. (Of course none of the original sales staff was there any longer). Lexus does have a great product, and they know it! but I just can't get past the "L" attitude. Maybe its me but most people, not all, buy Lexus to be seen in a Lexus, period. Thank goodness for Acura. Great cars, can be bought at reasonable prices and last a long time. I also like the fact you don't see one on every street corner.
#9 of 7343 Pricing for Acura RL by thepearl Sep 16, 2000 (3:12 pm)
I will purchase an Acura RL before year end. The lowest price I have been given by the dealer is $38,800 for the RL without the navigation package. On this board, I've seen some posts of prices between $37,200 and $37,800. Two questions: 1) Is the $38,800 price a good one? 2) How does this compare to the price you were quoted or paid? Thanks for your help.
#10 of 7343 thepearl by jccssc Sep 18, 2000 (4:36 am)
depends on where you are located. In So. Cal, there are so many competitions out here that I am sure you'll get a good deal. $37,800 sounds like a fair deal (without checking any invoice $) Tell your dealer this is all you're offering and see if they budge. My guess is they probably will since RL is not moving as quickly as the dealers want them to.
#11 of 7343 Extended Warranty by aaronmattison Sep 19, 2000 (4:54 pm)
We just bought our 96 3.5 RL Premium yesterday, but due to an error in the paperwork we have to go back today. The car has 73,000 miles, and the dealership is offering a 2 year, 24,000(?) mi. warranty for an additional $1,100 or so. These cars are supposed to be reliable, but parts aren't cheap. Would anyone here recommend taking or leaving the warranty. Please contact me ASAP. Thanks, Aaron
#12 of 7343 aaronmattison by marsha7 Sep 20, 2000 (1:59 am)
I am a firm believer in extended warr just because one major repair (engine, heads, transmission, computer, air cond, etc.) can wipe you out. ESPECIALLY on a car with 73K miles, and you never really know how well it was taken care of. At 73K, on a Honda, you may be approaching the time to change the timing belt and water pump, a $400-500 job, I believe. On my Hondas, the manual recommends timing belt at 60K, but the mechanics all said can go to 75K, but no more.
#13 of 7343 Extended Warranty by aaronmattison Sep 20, 2000 (2:37 pm)
Unfortunately, I checked on that (timing belt) specifically. It is a covered part, but only as a repair, not as a maintenance item. If it is suggested to be replaced at 75,000, then I would still have to pay for it regardless. The same would go for other maintenance issues as well. How many others here have had engine, transmission, or other expensive repair work done to your Acura/Honda before 100K miles.
#14 of 7343 new tires by nicke1 Sep 20, 2000 (7:14 pm)
I need to replace my Bridgestone original equipment tires (at 54,000 miles). I am looking at the Dulop SP5000 at $464 per set or the Micheling MXv4+Energy at $660.00 a set. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks

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