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Replying to: akg4y (Jul 14, 2008 8:28 pm) I measured my garage, originally I was thinking of the Pilot Touring 2009 so I had done a lot of measurements. Due to the cost of the Pilot I decided to just get the MDX. I thought I had the proper measurements for the MDX, but after I made the deal on the Acura I reviewed it's measurements again and realized the Pilot and the MDX is the same width. So I ran back out to the garage to measure some more, as if the garage was going to grow bigger. So I start thinking this is going to be a tight fit in when it came to wdith. I got it home and for the first 3 or 4 days, I had to practice and sometimes I had to fold the side mirror in every now and then, but now I can whip it right it in and out with out any problems and without folding any mirrors. I have about 3 inches on each side with the mirrors out but it does take some adjustment and good judgement. The tailgate can also be opened manually, so when I first got it home, I drove it in the garage and opened the PTG manually to check for room, to my surprise it wasn't that bad, it depends on how far into the garage I park too; but for the most part if I'm in the garage and I must open the tail gate, I'll just do it manually, instead of using the remote to open it. I have control over it that way; but normally it's usually easier for me to unload the tailgate before I park in the garage, that's the way I did it with my last vehicle so I'm kind of use to unloading before I park in. The PTG is really convenient when shopping. At first they tried to tell me I didn't need PTG at the dealer, I told them, yes I do. I was thinking a luxury vehicle with out power tailgate what kind of deal is that; but now I understand why some people may not want it, so I guess it's good that it's an option. The only PTG concern I had was how sensitive it was and how easily it opens. The Town & Country remote was very sensitive, every time I turned around the doors and tailgate was open, it was too sensitive, you couldn't even put the keys in your purse without the doors and tailgate opening up behind your back. It was quite a challenge trying to keep it closed up when walking away from it.. I had the salesman show me how the Acura PTG opens and decided to take a chance on it and it works good, so far no open tailgate when I don't want it open, so I'm happy for that, because I really do love it. I can start that tail gate to open before I get to the car, throw my packages in and off I go. In the rain and snow I really appreciate it. |
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Replying to: hodog16 (Jul 13, 2008 4:58 pm)
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Replying to: nonamerequired (Jul 18, 2008 7:16 pm) |
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First of all, thanks to all for providing the detailed information on both quaility and pricing on my new MDX. Live north of Boston and have three dealers within about 1/2 hour. That is the key to get the best price and play them against each other. All dealers were great, low pressure had a very good knowledge base. But, each dealer has hundreds of MDX's sitting on their lots. The other car choice we almost purchased was the GMC Acadia, at the end no real price discount and dealers only have a few on lot. Purchased the base model with roof rack and rails, white with taupe and its been great. The last dealer I went to was Prime Motor (the old Ira motor group) in North Hampton, NH and within an hour, I was driving my new MDX out the door. (they told me I have the record) from negotiation, test driving my SUV to cleaning the new car less than an hour. They told be to bring in the check the next day. Great people and they really wanted to take the order from the other dealers. Maybe it was good timing. Traded in 2001 suburban that was beaten and more than a few dents or scratches. List price ($40,910). Final prices was $31,750 inlcuded the roof rack and rails installed ($6-700 option) all the destintion charges, prep fees and other dealer admin fees. Plus, an extended warranty from Acura that doubles the original warranty for $ 400.00 Not a big fan of these. but for $ 400 to get 8 years, 100,000 miles bumper to bumper was a no brainer. Prime guys where great, but my overall experiance at all three dealers was very pleasent experience. Once again thanks for all the information. |
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Replying to: akg4y (Jul 15, 2008 9:21 pm) |
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I noticed that only the base and Tech package really had any price flexibility. Sport, Ent, Sport + Ent, and the PTG all had pretty heafty premiums considering the difference in their MSRP or invoice pricing. Multiple Internet dealers in Fairfax VA quoted about the same price for a Tech pkg, which was invoice - $2,500 including 'processing fees' (ultimately labeled the infamous doc-fee). Negotiating the price seemed to bounce back because mysterious taxes/fees appeared which undid the negotiated dropped value. They're pretty clever though, because of the 5 separate papers that quoted the sale price, some included sales-tax, some included processing fees, etc, such that you couldn't get a clear listing of what the true underlying cost of the car was. When my wife and I unraveled it at, we found it was basically their original offer price. But still below invoice - $2,500 so we were ultimately happy. We wound up getting a 10yr 100K warranty with tire-replacements for 5 year (DC streets suck, and we don't plan on replacing the car). That pushed the total price (including sales tax) to $42k. For the avg person, the base warranties should be plenty. Note, apparently Tech + Ent is hard to come by these days - I couldn't even get a quote. |
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Replying to: mebuytoo (Jul 18, 2008 10:10 pm)
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I see Acura's web site for the MDX is all 2009's. Nice graphics, videos, etc. Does not appear to be many changes...looks like MSRP went up about $1,000...on Tech, but PTG is standard? Has anyone had any interaction on pricing with dealers? I assume it will just continue to put pressure on the 08. FYI, my experience shopping like a lot of others. Quoted about $1,800 below invoice on Tech Package w. no haggling. Once I am set, will worth towards the $2,500 below and/or the low 1.9% financing. |
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I think if you want a good quote take the invoice price of the car you want (without any options) and subtract $2500. Email one dealership and tell them you have an offer of $X with no other fees, plus tax & tags out the door, can they beat it? If they beat it, take that quote and email it to the next dealer, etc, or just be happy and take it. Once at the dealership to make the deal get them to throw in a couple of options for free. I found the entire process pretty painless.. I emailed probably 10 dealers and 3 of them came back with quotes basically at the price I was shooting for, which was $2500 below invoice. |
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