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9746 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2008 at 9:23 PM
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Hello everyone, I just wanted to thank all the responses here as I have lurked on this site for about 2+ months. I just got a TL, anthracite with ebony, 6 sp w/navi for 33.5. I also had the dealer switch out the EL42s as I had read so many bad things about them, to the Bridgestone LS-Z for the included price. Also got the protection package thrown in. The Springfield Acura in MO was good to deal with, they are charging 195 in doc fees, I didn;t haggle too much as the above car is the only one I wanted and dealers in the midwest had only a few of these cars
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Replying to: tburn (Jun 18, 2004 7:06 pm) I would suggest you ask for the cap. cost, money factor and overall lease charge to determine how good your deal really is. Whenever I asked for that info from Acura, my sales person simply tried to divert the conversation to the monthly payment. I found they were consistently $80 to $100 more per month when compared to some online calculators or other car dealers for comparatively priced cars. They were even way off of what the calculator on Acura's web site figured. Take my advice, and stay away from talking about your monthly payment especially when it comes to leasing. There are a couple of good websites out there that can really be helpful when it comes to leasing. www.leasecompare.com www.leaseguide.com The 2nd site will let you calculate for free but also has a lease kit for $20 which gives you access to a multitude of valuable resources. I really learned a great deal about leasing and how to negotiate. Hopefully this stuff helps you. Good luck!
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Replying to: btp205 (Jun 18, 2004 7:30 pm)
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Replying to: mburlesn (Jun 18, 2004 9:18 pm) |
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| Back on June 8 I was asking for any information on Arizona dealerships. There are three dealerships in the Phoenix area, and one in Tucson. I would definitely appreciate any advice on who to avoid and why. I plan on making offers over the Internet. I have visited Tempe Acura, and the salesman was friendly on the test drive, but said the availability of 6sp TLs would be limited. They had several automatics on the lot, but he was talking 4-8 weeks for a 6spd. Has anyone out there purchased from an Arizona dealership of late? Do you have any advice that you would be willing to offer? | |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jun 19, 2004 4:15 am)
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I am looking to lease a 2004 TL. ALG shows a 52% 3 year residual value. Is this still correct? Has anyone had any luck negotiating a higher residual value?
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Replying to: wr_g (May 28, 2004 6:00 pm) |
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Replying to: btp205 (Jun 20, 2004 7:41 pm) Regarding the manual transmission, the combination of a somewhat grabby clutch and the drive by wire throttle take some getting used to. After 3 weeks and 1,400 miles, I'm not doing the herky jerky in 1-2 or 2-3 shifts as much as I used to, but it's still not as smooth as my 1995 Maxima 5-speed or former S2000 6-speed. The fact that the TL has all that power going to the front wheels doesn't help with smooth launches or shifts. But the short throw shifter and crisp feel is very good. I hopped into my Maxima the other day and was reminded how comparatively spongy its shifter is. Regarding the protection package, you got a good deal. I am planning on buying the trunk mat and splash guards from my dealer (at H & A prices), so we will be at almost identical net prices. P.S. Waxed the car for the first time this weekend. The anthracite really looks sharp with a lot more metallic look than when I first saw it in dim light. Our friends with a black TL are envious, since their's looks great clean but shows dirt as soon as they take it out of their garage. The anthracite is a lot more forgiving. On the other hand, the ebony interior of ours will be a bit more work than their camel one to keep looking clean. |
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Replying to: tdkeator (Jun 20, 2004 8:07 pm) regards, kyfdx |
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