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Replying to: mikeshomes (Apr 03, 2007 1:23 pm) What dealer on the island quoted you that...we are looking on long island and that seems pretty good to me...thanks also: do others have a view?
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Black w/Parchment 07 with Tech/Ent. and added side body molding and roof rack with rails. $43,527 plus 599 dlr. fee, tax and tags  . This price was the first and only price given over the internet. I know we are not supposed to name names but it was Tony King. I wanted to give it out because I felt bad... I ended up using his figure to show Palm Beach Acura in order to get the car there. Without it they wouldnt even talk to me and insisted on 44,900. King was a great guy to talk to on the phone w/o a hassle. It was simply too far of a drive for me. The sales people at Acura, including the internet person, were typical salespeople plus some attitude. It killed me to do the deal with them, but money talks........
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| I just got new 2007 Tech/Ent. and added side body molding, roof rails, and step for 44k + tax, title, doc fee in PA. is this a good deal? | |
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What's a good deal to "you" is not necessarily a good deal to "me" or anyone else... and honestly this is such a foolish question I have to elaborate. If you want to know if you got a good deal find out what invoice (dealer cost) is on the vehicle and how much above or below that you paid. Market forces are different in different cities. Some people are lucky to get $500 off of sticker even if they ship many different vehicles because the vehicle is in demand in their market or the particular color combination they want is in high demand and sells more quickly at local dealerships. In other markets dealers have dozens of vehicles sitting on the lot costing them money that they need to move right away and are willing to bring down to invoice price almost immediately with some negotiation. A "good deal" is being happy with the price you paid for the vehicle you got. Are you happy with the price you paid? If yes then you got a good deal.
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 18, 2007 8:30 am) In the end, if you are willing to spend that much, what's another couple thousands to get what you really want. I would say a big congratz for all the buyers getting such a super car, regardless of the buying price. Now to the detail - Observing this forum, I notice NJ buyers got (close to) invoice price. In TX, a little (500-1k) below MSRP is the norm. West Coast - I see buyers getting midrange in between invoice and MSRP. The spread between invoice and MSRP is about 4k typically. I would say it's a reasonably good deal, if you get somewhere in the midrange (+1k to +3k) from invoice price. If you can sit and wait for the right car at the right price, try to get closer to the invoice. If you can't wait, then try to stay within that "+1 to +3" range. Just remember you're getting a really nice car (what's another thousand or two) I have learned a lot from this forum and can't pull the trigger yet (due to personal reason). Will post my buying price and experience when i get mine. Peace, 
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This whole "did I get a good deal" is obviously a bit of human nature but sometimes reminds me of SUV threads where owners obsess over whether they are getting 15-16 miles per gallon on a $40,000+ vehicle. If an extra $1,000 when you purchase a $40,000-$50,000 car is going to make or break you, buy a car you can really afford. Not too long ago in this thread another potential buyer was crying about how an MDX lease was $600-$700 a month when leases on other vehicles are in the $500 range. Keep in mind that "lease deals" are usually done by manufacturers on slow selling vehicles to get them leased (sold to the leasing company). In these cases the manufacturer eats some of the cost of selling the vehicle at a discounted price. While great deals, don't expect these "subtended leases" on new, hot vehicles that are selling well. These are luxury vehicles and your budget for them should appropriately reflect that. I think that the price thread is useful because it gives a barometer of what prices are like in different markets. |
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 18, 2007 10:28 am) "Now that it's too late and I've already bought it, did I get a good deal?" |
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Paid $41,780 for 2007 MDX w/tech package. Price equals kbb.com value of trade plus trade difference. Central Indiana MDX prices appear to be less competitive than mega-metropolitan areas, especially East coast, but better than some areas of the US. Thanks to all who post, the info was helpful! |
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I shopped for months, priced for weeks and we finally got our MDX! We bought a 2007 MDX TECH in Aberdeen Green/Parchment, it was a very difficult combination to find, but we love it. I live in the Orlando area, but traveled 2 hours North to Jacksonville to get out best deal. The dealer had to trade for the car with another dealer in Miami (6 hours South) and they still had the best price. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it. I contacted about 20 dealers in Florida by email and got a full range of quotes! Here are the details: 2007 MDX TECH price paid : $40,000.00 + $599.00 Dealer Fee + TTT = OTD at $43,225.77. We have only had it one day, but so far we love it! It did have a small problem with the center console/ change holder/ outlet that was damaged and not installed correctly, but the local Acura dealer is ordering the parts for us and they will be taking the new dash apart in a couple of weeks to fix it (OUCH!). All things considered we are pleased with our transaction as we look forward to many years of enjoyment from our new MDX! 
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 18, 2007 10:28 am) If an extra $1,000 when you purchase a $40,000-$50,000 car is going to make or break you, buy a car you can really afford. It is not a question of making or breaking, or how much we can afford. If we can pay $41K for a car, we could pay $43K, too (talking about MDX/Tech). The problem starts when the guy in the next cubicle at work starts boasting that he got the same vehicle for $39K - it makes me feel stupid and believe me, I can think of a bunch of ways to spend an extra $4K. Worse problem: when the wife points out a friend who got to pay $38K and tells me how I am no good at car shopping (and a lot of other things). This is a wonderful forum, and I am so grateful for all the insights. To that end - a question - If similarly equipped vehicles are selling for $41K in Dallas and $39K in NJ/NY area, I might consider flying out to NY and drive the MDX back home. If I do that, what are the tax implications? Do I pay sales tax to NY or TX? What if I buy it over the internet? Is there such a thing? I am planning to get one on 6/30/2007, will build the vehicle and start e-mailing the dealerships for their quotes on 5/15/2007. Lets see where it goes. Somehow cannot buy the car next month, for personal reasons. Oh well, will wait for one more month. Good wishes to y'all, - MS. |
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