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It appears that the Sport model is difficult to find these days and I realize that Acura's doesn't make nearly as much as the non-Sport models. However, there is one dealer in CT I went to and although I didn't go through some serious negotiations after a quick test drive, they did present me with some "starting point" numbers. Their initial offer was $45,000 + $1,000 for body side moldings and sport running boards. This is not a good deal since, before adding accessories, this is only $1500 off sticker, thus yielding a dealer profit of $2,700 and that's BEFORE holdback. Apparently I was told that I can a better deal/discount on a regular tech because they had more of those in stock and the sales manager wanted to hold off to see if they can get takers at the price above. But I'd really prefer to get the Sport. By reading the previous posts, I should offer about 3% over invoice, so a fair offer would be around $43,575 ($42,306..invoice*1.03) before adding the accessories. Any recommendations??? Do you think I'll have to drive hundreds of miles to get a good deal? Thanks.
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Replying to: mrjackcoffee (Apr 21, 2008 11:11 am) When quoting "deals" in this thread you should be showing what you paid for the vehicle including destination charge, and then what you paid for any additional charges such as tax+title, taxes (if you feel the need to report that info), and extra dealer fees such as marketing charges, documentation fees, etc.
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Replying to: mechanic5 (Apr 21, 2008 11:38 am) When I went to Acura several days ago, there was zero activity at the dealership and a lot of new MDX's sitting around. By the time I'm ready for negotiating, which will be June through July, the MDX's should be ripe for the picking, as they get a chance to slowly roast in the lots from the intense Florida sun with premium gas at about $4 a gallon and very few MDX customers in sight. You put a great number up there. $1397 under invoice, OTD, pre-tax bears out what I have been saying: Nobody should be paying above invoice, pre-tax on an MDX.
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Replying to: hotch41 (Apr 21, 2008 12:55 pm) Ulitmately I think I may have been able to do a couple hundred dollars better but I've been very happy with the Sport. It is worth getting if you are considering.
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 21, 2008 1:00 pm)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 21, 2008 2:52 pm) I too live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and have been shopping around to lease the new MDX. My current MDX lease does not expire until July, I have been shopping around and have found the dealers in our area to be very willing to negotiate at 700-800 below invoice, although they are tacking on the destination charge and advertising fees to that number (which makes me come out at invoice). I agree with what you are saying about the dealerships being slow. However, I feel that the lease deals are really good right now and I am afraid of what will happen after 4-31. Maybe we can share information and help each other out. Let me know. Thanks, rajosmom
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Replying to: rajosmom (Apr 21, 2008 3:59 pm) The dealers should be treating you very well when July rolls around and those MDX's are beginning to pile up. Also, a few months down the road, they must make room for the 2009 MDX's. Everything sounds like it will be in your favor. I am looking for a base model and I most likely will lease. A 2 year lease sounds probable because I do want to turn it over and get the power lift gate base model. I would not pay more than $500 a month, after-taxes, no cap. cost reduction, just basic fees (acquisition fee) and security deposit up front.
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 21, 2008 5:17 pm) rajosmom
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Replying to: jks7 (Apr 21, 2008 3:33 pm)
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Replying to: rajosmom (Apr 21, 2008 8:32 pm) Well, we know Acura will be moving 2 MDX's this summer in Florida.
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