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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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Replying to: msindallas (Apr 12, 2007 12:26 pm) |
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You won't save $10K on an '07 MDX unless maybe you are in the upper Echelon at Acura. Best price people seem to be getting is invoice or slightly over, and that seems to be primarily in certain markets. Again, if you are in a hot market for the car it will be difficult or impossible to get it for invoice unless you have a month or two (at least) to negotiate with several different dealers. Even then you might find that $1000-$2000 off is the best you can do. As to others "boasting" of getting a better deal, well, what can I say, some people are better negotiators than others, but also, people LIE about the deals they get. All the time. As to your wife belittling you, can't help you there. I seriously question the wisdom of buying a $40K+ vehicle and driving it across country to save a couple of thousand bucks. Not only will some of those savings evaporate after buying a ticket and gasoline, but the number one taboo of engine break in is to avoid running the engine at constant RPM for the first several hundred miles (which is exactly what is going to happen if you drive it on the highway for a couple of days) This just goes to remind me why I pay more for a new car that I get to break in myself, rather than the huge savings of getting a two year old "peach" that is coming in from a lease return. |
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Replying to: msindallas (Apr 18, 2007 6:34 pm)  Buying out-of-state: instead of dealer taking care of all the paperwork (title, registration, license, etc.), you do it yourself. Tax is also paid when you register & apply for title (If you ever bought a used car from private party, you know how it's like). I don't think you can buy new car over the internet. You can however negotiate prices via email (... if you consider that buying over the internet.) I am interested on your posting because I am also planning to buy in the month of June. You'll probably get a better deal (..correction: get a deal you can justify..), if you buy car in stock. This will require quite a bit of emailing or calling around to find which dealer(s) has/have it. The best scenario is if a couple dealers have the car you want! You ping-pong the price between the 2 dealers and have them do "how low can you go", till one gives up (or until you give up ... ) Good luck and happy shopping ... or hunting.
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Hi, If you include an accessory such as side steps and side body moldings does dealer need to charge for installation fee or should that already be included in the accessory price? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.Great forum by the way! |
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