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Replying to: lexbar (Apr 29, 2007 10:10 am)  I am in the market for the exact model. Would you kindly email me your contact's name and number? If I finalized my deal with them, please let me know if you want me to mention your name. Thanks. PJ projectcao  gmail.com
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Replying to: cvista (Apr 30, 2007 7:16 am) Try to pull them for Two Free Oil Change Coupons but couldn't succeed. Are there any other requests that I need to put in front of the dealer before I can take the delivery of the vehicle? |
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Replying to: pvsaig949 (Apr 29, 2007 8:35 am) I think you're getting a very good deal. You're paying invoice price for the car and the accessories. I don't think it could get any better than that. The dealer must be desperate.  Shopping around my area, the current best price I get is $2500 above invoice.  I may as well just buy it out-of-state and ship it here. Shipping is about $1000. I still will save $1500.  Do you have the name and email of the salesperson you bought it from? Btw, what color did you get? |
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Replying to: cheapskate21 (Apr 30, 2007 11:32 am) I can, but let me ask them if they don't mind me sharing their name?
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Replying to: pvsaig949 (Apr 30, 2007 4:33 am) Wow that's 2% down from my original offer.
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Replying to: cvista (Apr 30, 2007 12:01 pm) |
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Replying to: cheapskate21 (Apr 30, 2007 11:32 am) Btw, did you try hitting the dealers in Austin and Houston? You could just fly there and drive the MDX back home if you get a good deal. Best wishes, - MS.
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Replying to: cvista (Apr 29, 2007 9:08 am) Base MDX 36 months 12K miles per year $522 + tax $1800 TOTAL drive off Opinion.... |
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Replying to: msindallas (Apr 30, 2007 1:16 pm) I only tried one dealer because it has the configuration I wanted. I will try the other 3 nearby dealers when they have the car I want. My advantage is I am not in a hurry. I am buying with cash ... Unless I get a very good deal, I would love to hold on to my $50k. On the top of that, maybe Acura will launch the 2008 version in Summer / Fall of this year (fingers crossed) .. That means some improvements over the current model, or some discount on the '07 model .. It's a win-win situation to wait, so why hurry? In my couple months researching and monitoring, the NE states (NJ, CT, MD, etc.) buyers got the best deal. CA is reasonable too. FL, WA and Dallas seem to be what's called a "dealer's market", I guess ... If it keeps going this way, I will seriously consider buying it out-of-state and make a point to dealers around this area. With the gas price soaring up, I don't think their sales will be improving. |
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In Arizona we are limited to four Acura dealers and good prices are hard to come by. I decided on an Acura MDX w/Tech package and started sending emails to 3 of the 4 Metro Phoenix dealers. Having purchased 2 previous vehicles from Scottsdale Acura they were my first choice and also the first to respond to my email. They offered a paltry $1,000 off MSRP. But my confidence was elevated because their email stated and I quote: “Once you have contacted me I guarantee that you will never pay a higher price then quoted and if circumstances allow me to sell at a lower price I will. If you can show me written proof of a lower price I will match it and include free oil changes for your first year of ownership. “ At the end of the day it is all about Truth Integrity and Honor. Scottsdale Acura also tried to protect me from deceptive tactics warning me about other dealers: 1. “they will quote you a selling price with an asterisk * - hiding something to make their price seem less 2. they will quote you a selling price not including the destination fee – again to make their price seem less 3. they will not include the mandatory dealer installed accessories that they add to every car that they will require you to pay for 4. dealerships will quote you on a lesser model then what you requested 5. dealerships will quote you on a car that they do not have or cannot get for you – whether equipment or color combination” The second email from Scottsdale Acura stated: "Let me know how I can help you. I am here to help you just let me know how. REMEMBER – I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD." The bolding was from the internet sales person not me. I then received correspondence from Acura of Peoria. They offered a price of $41,500 which included a cargo mat, window tinting, wheel locks and door edge guards. I was pleased with this price even though other parts of the country are getting the MDX at or near cost. Acura of Peoria had the Dark Cherry color I wanted. Armed with this information I thought my job would be simple given the previous emails from Scottsdale Acura that stated. “If you can show me written proof of a lower price I will match it and include free oil changes for your first year of ownership.” and "Let me know how I can help you. I am here to help you just let me know how. REMEMBER – I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD." I forwarded my (written proof) Email to Scottsdale Acura. Although they responded immediately to prior emails I had to send several and finally got the response: "The boss said he will pass. We are selling these cars at higher numbers." Scottsdale Acura is their own worst enemy; they are quick to warn against competitors but practice the same ethics they warn you about. So much for Truth, Integrity and Honor. But hey we are talking about a car salesman here. I was shocked that Scottsdale Acura would not honor their promise and end a relationship with a customer who had purchased two prior vehicles (dating back to the mid 80’s) and provided thousands to the Scottsdale Acura Service Department over the years. Why put false promises and guarantees in a written document if you are not going stand up to your word like a man? Enough about Scottsdale Acura and their lack of integrity. We found Acura of Peoria to be less stuffy than Scottsdale Acura and genuinely interested in our business. They made the buying experience very easy and we were in and out in an hour and 15 minutes. No pressure, very professional and true to their word. If you are in the market for an Acura in Arizona I would highly recommend Acura of Peoria, because at the end of the day they stood by their word and conducted business in an honorable manner and they offered the vehicle I wanted for significantly less money. Scottsdale Acura left me feeling like a life-long friend who did something despicable which ended what had been a good relationship. Good relationships don’t just happen. Remain true to your word, honorable and conduct business with the same type of people. If you are in Arizona I would suggest you give Acura of Peoria a shot. |
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