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Re: 08 Acura MDX in the New York Metro area [jarrettbo] by mdxrrrrr
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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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [mdxrrrrr] by billyk1
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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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1] by jacobm
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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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1] by kevin34
Oct 29, 2008 (5:55 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm)

I was on the phone with West. Acura yesterday and was told they have zero '08's in stock (all trims) just two demo models with miles that they won't let go for less than invoice.
 
Impossible to find an '08 base model in Westchester it seems. I'll wait until mid-november when the incentives start on the '09's.
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1] by mdxrrrrr
Oct 29, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm)

Billy, the way these options are tied into packages is frustrating. My wife wanted the PTG so to get that I had to buy the Tech package and so far in my opinion the top end Garmin Nuvi which is about $800 blows away the NAV you get with the Tech package.
Regarding your question: The only way to the rear entertainment system (DVD) you need to buy both the TECH package and the ENT package to get it. I struggled with this, we had a factory flipdown DVD in our last SUV....Didn't use it much...but nice to have on long trips.
Our new MDX w/Tech/PTG doesn't have DVD either. One dealership offered to install an aftermarket ceiling mounted flip down for $1000. I think they use an outside source to do install it. Something I am considering is a one of these portable units that comes with a strap so you can strap it around the front seat head rest. Saw a Panansonic unit the other day at Costco for under $200 which included two wireless head phones. Not has clean as the factory flip down, but the portablity gives you multiple uses for it. For as little as we use ours, it is a tempting solution. Good Luck with your negotiations!
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [mdxrrrrr] by sanjaysdca
Oct 29, 2008 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 29, 2008 7:57 am)

I agree with Billy here..
 
I ended up buying Tech to get Rear Camera & PTG early sept.
 
In my mind the PTG is the only useful option for which I shelled out 3K. The rear camera is not that useful...proximity sensor are in my mind a better option.
 
Other then that NAV is not good...is outdated...
lots of roads (> two years..not new roads) in my nbhd are not there.
The car pool lanes near downtown San Diego (Have been around for > 5 years) confuses the systems...
 
Very happy with the drive and other amenities. Probably the best driving seven seater out there...
 
however If I have to do it all over again I would buy a base MDX and get aftermarket proximity sensors from hondaacuraworld.com
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [sanjaysdca] by billyk1
Oct 29, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 29, 2008 8:29 am)

According to their web site http://www.acuraofwestchester.com/ and the e-mail I received yesterday, they have plenty of O8s in stock or available. You have to be careful. There is Acura of Westchester which is in Larchmont, and West Chester Acura which is over the border in Pennsylvania. If you type in Westchesteracura.com it will bring you to the Pennsylvania dealer web site.
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [billyk1] by twokids4us
Oct 29, 2008 (8:48 pm)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 29, 2008 5:00 pm)

Over here in Sunny CA (NorCal). Looking a MDX and I'm split between BASE vs Tech/Ent. The points you mention are very valid regarding pricing. I seem to be getting the run around with pricing so I'm wondering if I should head to SoCal or beyond...Any thoughts?
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [twokids4us] by sanjaysdca
Oct 30, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: twokids4us (Oct 29, 2008 8:48 pm)

SoCal...specially orange county and south LA (Cerritos) area Acura dealers seems to me very easy and upfront to deal with.
 
I had a most pleasurable buying experience about a month ago through internet dept of Acura of Mission Vijieo
 
Cerritos Acura was good too..they were within $100.00
 
Have you tried carsdirect.com?
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Re: CPO 08 mdx how much [twokids4us] by mdxrrrrr
Oct 30, 2008 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: twokids4us (Oct 29, 2008 8:48 pm)

twokids, I have seen other positive posts about the CA dealers. I would recommend you locate a color combination w/the pkg you want and work all your negotiations with their internet salesman. It helps keeps you from making an emotional decision or feeling like they are pressuring you into something. Be firm in your "email" (no phone) negotiations, they will work with you they need to move their '08's.
 
As far as if you buy from your local dealer, it doesn't matter regarding warranty. Warranty work is a profit center for all car dealers in today's market. The automakers reimburse them at their full shop rates. Any Acura dealer will gladly take care of any warranty work, you will still get the option of the free loaner, etc.
 
The only thing you may miss out on is any "free" service items (oil changes, etc), offered by distant dealer. But don't kid yourself, those "free" service items are included in your price when you buy from any dealer. Nothing is really "free".
So if you do start negotiating with a dealer in another neighboring town, and the salesperson starts promoting their "free" services included with every sale to justify his higher price. Remind them you will not be using those services, so they have more reason to accept your lower offer!

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