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Replying to: vavavoom (Jul 15, 2008 2:07 pm) Does installing any of the following involve drilling? 1. Front/rear bumper garnish 2. Side Steps 3. Moonroof visor 4. Side body molding On a side note.. wasnt that live.com-ebay cashback deal great? I bought $2100 worth of stuff (DSLR lens & flash, HD camcorder, Xbox 360 w/controllers & games) for like $1400 with 35% back. I wish I had known I was buying this car so I could have bought all these accessories with another account!
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Replying to: akg4y (Jul 15, 2008 6:39 pm) I have not installed these accessories myself, but I have read how others have done it, so I think this is accurate (but if not somebody please correct me): 1. The garnishes require removal of the lower part of the bumper (unpainted) but I believe there are pre-drilled holes for them. 2. The side steps/running boards should have holes under the car ready for installation. The mudguard behind the front wheels do have to be removed though. 3. No idea, I doubt something like that would require drilling in the roof. 4. Molding is stuck on with 3M-type tape. Works well for most people but there are some who complain of it coming loose. My advice is to buy accessories from ebay (plenty of Acura dealers selling for less than MSRP) or google one of the dealers that sells it online. Then ask for quotes for surrounding dealers for installation fees or DIY. For simple things like wheel locks and all-weather mats, you can always ask for those to be thrown in if you and the dealer are separated by a few hundred bucks, which is what happened to me. |
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Replying to: hodog16 (Jul 15, 2008 7:53 pm) Im a bit bummed because I just got a quote from a dealer in Maryland for my asking price ($2500+ under invoice, plus Ebay prices for the $2k MSRP in accessories I wanted, including installation), but I live in VA so the 3% extra tax in MD costs me $1200 if I go with that dealer. Quite the disadvantage for them, and a bummer for me because now I have to convince one of my VA dealers to match that quote.
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Replying to: vavavoom (Jul 15, 2008 2:07 pm) If you have to finance the purchase, then perhaps taking the 1.99% is the way to go depending on the alternative financing costs. |
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Replying to: akg4y (Jul 15, 2008 9:21 pm) If not then use the OTD prices to compare MD versus VA. Even if a VA dealer doesn't match, it might be worth going that way so you can save a few hundred bucks or whatever the difference ends up being.
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Replying to: hodog16 (Jul 16, 2008 2:33 pm) The problem is they sold the color/package I want so now I either have to look further away to get the combination or settle for a different exterior color. Dang. |
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Replying to: jsp5 (Jun 24, 2008 6:36 am) 1. If you get a few quotes from the internet sales managers, then you select the dealer with the lowest quote to talk to them. At this point, is there any room for negotiation with this dealer who has offered the lowest quote? 2. jsp5: which dealer in NC did you get this quote from (if you don't mind sharing)? Thanks!!
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Replying to: jsp5 (Jun 24, 2008 7:36 am) I'm planning to buy a MDX base model in the next few weeks. A couple of questions hope you or anyone can help: 1. If you get a few quotes from the internet sales managers, then you select the dealer with the lowest quote to talk to them. At this point, is there any room for negotiation with this dealer who has offered the lowest quote? 2. jsp5: which dealer in NC did you get this quote from (if you don't mind sharing)? Thanks!! |
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Replying to: ccac (Jul 17, 2008 8:18 am) the only thing the lowest quote did for me is confirm my understanding of the ballpark figure i was shooting for. once i got a quote close enough, i went in negotiating with the confidence going a little below invoice+incentive as my opening price was do-able. I never did negotiate with the dealer who had the lowest quote b/c more likely than not, it'll be a dealer far in the boonies without the color combo you want. just picked up my sport ride today, nothing like that new car smell. 
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Replying to: 90mercsable (Jul 13, 2008 10:57 am) I have the MDX Sport w/ PTG and had no problem opening it in a very small garage. You should have no problem as long as you have a foot of space behind the car. The tailgate does not open higher than the car and therefore you can open the PTG if you can park the car in the garage. In addition, you can manually open the tailgate if you worry it will hit the top. I love the power tailgate when I have my 1 yr old in my arms and lot of thing to put in the back. Hope the information helps you decide. |
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