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Replying to: bp333 (Aug 20, 2006 12:16 pm)
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Replying to: rfalk (Aug 20, 2006 2:48 pm) wiil do.
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| Anyone out there in the DFW area with any pricing experience in the last couple of weeks? I'm just starting to get dealer quotes on a 2006 Touring w/ Nav, adding side moldings, towing pkg, nose mask, and iPod link. Will be glad to post the quotes I get in return. | |
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Hi All, Thought I would share my purchase details since this forum was very helpful to me in making my own decision. We just bought a 2006 Touring w/Nav (188 model) for $35,800 including destination but not taxes and licenses at Stevens Creek Acura in Santa Clara, CA. I received two quotes, one at $36,497 (Los Gatos Acura) and the $35,800. Not sure what planet Los Gatos is on. I must confess that I didn't really negotiate the $35,800. I probably could have gotten in a bit lower (say $35,500) with some real back and forth, but the dealer had the exact car we wanted and we wanted it now  Based on what I read on this forum $35.8 w/destination seemed like a decent deal on a 188 relative to what others are paying as the dealer cost after rebates and holdbacks is $34.8K and destination is another $600 and change. BTW, OTD total was about $39,100 thanks to taxes and license fees; gotta love California. I contacted the internet sales guy via e-mail at noon on Friday, he called me back in 10 mins with a quote and I had the car by 7PM. Very efficient. The salesmen and everyone else at the dealer was experienced at dealing with "internet guys" and seemed to know that there was little use in any sales tactics as internet people had very good pricing information. There was no real pressure to buy accessories or service plans, but that said the all-in charges for the accessories (including installation) were kinda of crazy ($500 for rear deflector and well over $400 for iPod adapter!). It's pretty clear that they try to make a lot of their margin there. Partially because of the installation charges, but also because we weren't sure what we really needed we passed on any accessories up front. Seems like you can buy genuine OEM accessories on the Internet and get them installed for almost 50% less if/when you really want them. This particular dealer has 70 MDXs in stock so my guess is that they will have to be very aggressive to move all of them by the time the '07 starts taking orders. We did not get the version with the rear-seat entertainment system (the 189) because we plan on getting an aftermarket RES DVD system. If you want an overhead DVD system you can get a much better unit for less than $1000 vs. the $1500 mark up on the 189 (an equivalent 7" overhead system might only be $600) or you can get headrest DVDs for $1000-$1500 (a few models cost more). We think the headrests might be better for visibility and looks but will wait a couple weeks to decide. Good luck with your own purchase! |
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An update on Texas pricing on Touring w/ Nav (model 188). I've received two quotes, one from DFW area and one from Austin. Both around $38,500. A lot higher than the $35,800 I've seen mentioned a number of times in other areas. Are y'all having to negotiate down to that or are the Internet managers coming right out with that price? I can't imagine there's that big a difference based on geography.
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Replying to: rraby827 (Aug 21, 2006 11:59 am) |
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$32,300 + Dest., Ttl, TAX.... Is it good deal? Please advise.
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| The pricing previously posted for MDXs is real. I talked to a salesperson today and confirmed the price quoted here. Perhaps as November gets closer, they'll go down farther. | |
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I am looking for comments from anyone who has recently purchased an MDX w/Nav in or near Iowa. I currently have any offer of $37,300.00 but see many posts one to two thousand less than this, however, they are from TX, NJ, and CA. I need to purchase in the next 30 days. Thanks, |
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Replying to: rraby827 (Aug 21, 2006 11:59 am) Sounds like the other guy who bought there did a bunch of back and forth between several dealers and was able to get $35.6K from the same dealer. As I mentioned, I think with a little effort I could have gotten a bit lower, but we wanted that specific car that weekend. In terms of your quote for a 188, $38.5K seems way out of bounds for a 188 no matter where you are. You should tell them you know about the $2500 factory cash to dealer, perhaps they think you aren't wise to that. While pricing does depend somewhat on supply and demand, you could get a car professionally shipped from CA for well less than $1000, so that price just doesn't make any sense to me. I would tell them just that and see what happens to your quote. Also, make sure that they are quoting a 188 and not a 189 (the one with rear seat entertainment). $38.5 would still be high for a 189 though. Then again maybe your dealers are dyslexic and meant $35.8 instead of $38.5 all along.
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