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Re: 2008 MDX - Texas. Is it a good deal [suv66]
by mdxrrrrr
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Oct 22, 2008 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: suv66 (Oct 21, 2008 9:46 am)
Should be able to buy an '08 Tech/PTG for $36,000. plus tax and title. If the dealership charges more than $100 for the doc.fee. Just give the dealer a total price you are will to pay including the "doc/adm. fees) Let them write it up how ever they want, just tell them the max you are going to pay. It is ridiculous to pay a dealer $200-$300 even up to $500 for them to take your check, print out an invoice, and cash your check. If you are using their financing and are spending time with their Finance person, I can see paying a another $50-100 for their time, but paying an additional $200-$300 for them to fill out some finance papers??? Also, when you're talking to the salesman, tell them you want the car without any additional dealer options/accessories added. If they say they are already on the car, don't include them in your pricing. The dealers are adding these options to put more profit back into the car. There are some good acura on-line sites you can go to see how inexpensive you can buy most of the accessories for, www.acurapartssuperstore.com. So when your salesman tells you the bodyside molding is $350, you can say "that's odd, I saw where I can buy it on-line for $190 and install it myself" Good Luck.
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- #7319 of 9019
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'08 MDX in the Salt Lake City Area
by elgatowiggy
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Oct 22, 2008 (3:29 pm)
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I'm looking to buy either base '08 MDX or w/ tech in the Salt Lake City area. Does anyone have any buyer's experience or prices paid you want to share on any of the two area Acura dealers? Thanks.
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- #7320 of 9019
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CPO 08 mdx how much
by billyk1
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Oct 26, 2008 (11:02 am)
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I'm looking at two Certified Pre Owned 08 MDX's. The first is maroon w/tan interior and the tech package and 15k miles on it. I figure if new ones in this configuration are going for $36k then I should be looking at an extra 20% off. That would take it to $28800.
The second is 08 Base in black/black with 8800 miles on it. Dealer is asking $34K which is 2k more than I figure you can get a new 08 base for. Using the same formula, 20% off of the more realistic $32K asking price would take it down to $25600. Am I off in thinking that there should be a 20% depreciation based on the cars being used?
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- #7321 of 9019
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1]
by mdxrrrrr
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Oct 27, 2008 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 26, 2008 11:02 am)
Billyk1, IMHO how much the delaer is willing to come off that price depends on how the history of the car. Did he acquire it from his "loaner fleet" or from an "auction"? Almost all Acura dealers provide free "loaner" cars for service. Once they get 7-9K on them pull them from their loaner fleet, they are detailed, and sold as certified used cars. They really haven't made any revenue with them unless Acura (factory) credits them so much per mile. Which I don't know for sure. From what I have observed the dealer puts on a couple after market accessories and tries to use the additions to bump up the "list price" of the car. The reality is he may have just as much, if not more, into that certified car converted from his "loaner" fleet as he does in a new one.
On the other hand if he aquired it at an auction (off lease fleets, etc) he may not have as much in the car. If your looking at Carmax, they put about $2,500 profit in each car and they don't move off the prices.
I tried to buy a '08 with 8500 miles on it and came to the conclusion that MDX was going to be sold to some uneducated consumer. The Acura salesman would make him think he was getting a great deal compared to the list price of a new MDX.
If you can get it for under 30G I would be surprised. Good Luck.
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- #7322 of 9019
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [mdxrrrrr]
by billyk1
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 27, 2008 10:10 am)
mdxrrrrr, I think it is a fleet car. There are only a few Acura dealerships on Long Island. There is a good amount of inventory on new 08s. The 09s are parked right behind them. MDX sales were off 26% in September and are down 14% for the year. I'm positive that October will end up being absolutely brutal for all car makers. Carmax prices seemed out of whack with the current economic times. I don't think they are big in the northeast.
Thanks for your input. I'm going to swing by the dealership tomorrow and get the background on the car. Is there a way to tell how long a car has been at the dealership without asking the dealer?
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- #7323 of 9019
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1]
by mdxrrrrr
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Oct 28, 2008 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 27, 2008 6:32 pm)
Billy, I would just ask them how long they've had it. If they can't be honest with you about that??..then. I think I mentioned the aftermarket options/access. in my earlier post. If they added any of those; all weather mats, molding, running boards, undercoating, body sealer, etc. be sure you disregard those when your calculating your offer. Go to acurapartssuperstore.com and see what you can buy them for on line, the on-line stores are about 25% off list. Make it clear you aren't interested in any of the options, concentrate on the base value of the car. Most of these options take minutes for their technicians to install, far less than the amounts they show as values for them. You can always add their accessories into your offer, but never add more than the prices you can buy them for on-line, and don't be afraid to tell them that.
If it is a fleet car they moved from their loaner fleet, they should be getting the $4G factory money back on it, that amt. may have increased? If it is 4G, they should be able to go to near 32G for a new base & $36G for Tech/PTG, & $37.5G for Tech/Ent, including their Des. charges. Anything you pay for a car with miles on it should be well under that.
Also, remember the doc/adm fee dealers are charging is negotiable. Many dealers "preprint" these dealer charges right on their invoices when they quote you....like it is some kind of charge required by law! It is a charge the owner of the dealership tells his sales force he wants to make regardless of the deal. If it is a clean deal, esp. if you pay cash or get your financing elsewhere, they have no business in charging more than $50-100 to take your money and deposit it.
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- #7324 of 9019
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08 Acura MDX in the New York Metro area
by jarrettbo
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Oct 28, 2008 (10:23 am)
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Hi I am trying to find a base model 08 MDX in the New York/NJ area for about $32K. Does anyone know of a dealership that is selling for around that price?? I would be willing to drive some if need be also. Thanks!
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- #7325 of 9019
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Re: 08 Acura MDX in the New York Metro area [jarrettbo]
by mdxrrrrr
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Oct 28, 2008 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: jarrettbo (Oct 28, 2008 10:23 am)
The simplest way is to go on-line, find what your looking for. Send the dealership an email and confirm what they have in a Base 08 and color your looking for. If a couple color combinations are acceptable you'll have more bargaining power. Do not talk on the phone with them. Once you know what they have. Give them your offer over the internet. Removes all the sales tactics you have to deal with at the store. When you give them you offer, make sure you tell them your offer included their dealer doc/fees, and destination. You should be able to buy one for 32 (ish) plus your tax and tag.
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- #7326 of 9019
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [mdxrrrrr]
by billyk1
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Oct 28, 2008 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 28, 2008 7:59 am)
mdxrrrr, I think i'm moving towards buying a brand new 08 base mdx. I had one experience buying a demo model (99 volvo xc70) and it was not a good one. Westchester Acura has 56! 08 mdx's in stock and another 35 09s right behind them. Is it possible to get the rear seat entertainment package without having to get the tech/ent package. My subaru outback lease is up in February so i'm in no rush. I wonder if November is going to bring even better deals. I appreciate the helpful advice.
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- #7327 of 9019
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1]
by jacobm
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Oct 29, 2008 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm)
do you know the website of the westchester acura that has all that in stock? I am looking for 08 mdx with tech and pt. and having a hard time finding it.
thanks
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