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Re: how much is acuralink [draz2]
by cebteb
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Jun 26, 2009 (11:15 am)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 25, 2009 6:12 am)
So the weather and traffic features on Acuralink are just as big a rip-off as is GM's OnStar service (which I currently have, at least for another 10 months)!
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- #10552 of 10990
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [disteach1]
by graphicguy
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Jun 26, 2009 (1:05 pm)
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Replying to: disteach1 (Jun 26, 2009 8:46 am)
disteach....so, by the look of things, the dealers are offering you about 20 cents per mile discount for the demo miles, given that a non-demo new one should run right around $34.5K Not a bad deal. I actually like those "demo car" deals like that. 3-5K miles are nothing on Hondas or Acuras.
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [graphicguy]
by acuraprice
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Jun 26, 2009 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jun 26, 2009 1:05 pm)
Looks like exactly $3,000 difference when you add SH-AWD to the TECH.
$34,500 TL w TECH
$37,500 TL w TECH & SH-AWD
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- #10554 of 10990
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [disteach1]
by acuraprice
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Jun 26, 2009 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: disteach1 (Jun 26, 2009 8:46 am)
I wouldn't give them a penny over $33,000. They wouldn't pay you that much for it either. 3800 miles is nothing for the engine, but it's a lot of in's and out's (getting in and out of the car). New smell is long gone, seats and carpet are starting to show break in. There have been a few folks that are getting them down to $34,000 brand new. Just MHO.
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [acuraprice]
by graphicguy
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:02 am)
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Replying to: acuraprice (Jun 26, 2009 2:32 pm)
I don't know that there's any extra factory money on a demo model. There may be, but I just don't know. 3K-4K worth of wear is nothing on a TL (if it's even noticeable, once a good detail is done). If you're really stuck, or stretching for a TL w/Tech, a demo model may well be the way to go. Just guessing, but I doubt $33K will get it done on that demo. You can try. All they can say is "no"! At $33K, they may let the OP walk.
We don't know if a $37.5K deal on a SH-AWD w/tech is a doable number, since we don't know the details of a trade-in, fees, etc. I haven't seen anyone give any of those details, yet.
My feeling? $33,888 is a pretty strong price, even on a demo.
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [graphicguy]
by Chasboy
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jun 27, 2009 5:02 am)
Dunno about factory influence on a demo, but bottom line is that it's a used car! and you have no knowledge of who or how it was driven. Its a 'cry the blues' tactic, but one of the few levers buyers have. 
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [Chasboy]
by disteach1
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Jun 27, 2009 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 27, 2009 5:18 am)
Well, now another dealership is offering $34.5 on a new TL with tech, and the interest rate is far better on a new car, than a used. My payment would actually be lower for a new!!
So, is 34.5 pretty good for a 2009 TL with tech?? Seems like, from what I've read here.
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Re: Pricing on 2009 TL with Tech? [disteach1]
by graphicguy
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Jun 27, 2009 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: disteach1 (Jun 27, 2009 11:56 am)
Chas....I hear 'ya. Still, there's not a whole lot that will break a TL. I usually don't worry too much about some demo miles. If it was something else, like a Mustang GT, or 'vette, or something of that ilk, I'd probably be a bit more cautious with a demo, however.
disteach....I think that's a good price on the TL w/Tech. Maybe, might, on a good day, with stars lined up correctly, perhaps might shave a $100 or so from that price, but it's still a good one.
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- #10559 of 10990
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Tl Tech-FWD or AWD?
by disteach1
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Jun 27, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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We are still looking at TL techs. Our best price now is 34.6 for TL tech, brand new. Is there an advantage to AWD or FWD? We live in California, so no snow, no big hills, etc.
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Re: Tl Tech-FWD or AWD? [disteach1]
by acuraprice
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Jun 27, 2009 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: disteach1 (Jun 27, 2009 12:34 pm)
The SH-AWD simply transfers torque between the front and rear axle in proportions of 70%-30% or 30%-70% depending on the driving conditions. The genius is found in the fact that it can transfer all (100%) of the 70% to the rear left or rear right wheel at one time. Reason #1 for this technology was to address complaints of "Torque Steer" (when an all front wheel drive car goes left or right on rapid acceleration), and reason #2 was to improve cornering (check slalom times).
As far as rainy weather, non-slip, muddy, and overall traction safety, I'm not sure how well it would do when compared to a conventional 4 wheel or all wheel drive car. I'm not really sure how well this technology does on this issue. Anyone?
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