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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 28, 2008 7:59 am)
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm) thanks |
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm) 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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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 28, 2008 5:37 pm) 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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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 29, 2008 7:57 am) 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 Other then that NAV is not good...is outdated...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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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 29, 2008 8:29 am) |
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Replying to: billyk1 (Oct 29, 2008 5:00 pm)  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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Replying to: twokids4us (Oct 29, 2008 8:48 pm) 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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Replying to: twokids4us (Oct 29, 2008 8:48 pm) 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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Replying to: mdxrrrrr (Oct 30, 2008 8:20 am) I will keep on it but I'm not desperate. It's interesting about the options - I can get a BASE 08 MDX low 30K quote vs the Tech/Ent package is $36-38K price point. That tells me that the Navi and DVD are marked up on these vehicles by $4-6+K which seems crazy to me. Talking with my wife, I said I could get a BASE and then go get comparable after market Navi / DVD for a fraction of the cost. She's more about how the after market add-ons will be integrated in the car and she does have a point - I ain't into wires hanging all over the place and the portable DVD while convienent is klunky and can fall at times if you have a hard stop or something. The prices in Socal are not juicy enough for me to consider given the amount of time I'd have to invest... |
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