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Replying to: nomar (Jun 18, 2005 12:55 pm)
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Replying to: aap (Jun 19, 2005 6:55 am)
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Replying to: nomar (Jun 19, 2005 7:27 am)
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(the below is only my opinion, including all sterotypes, etc). Well, Here is my buying experience so far. I got an internet quote on a nonNav for $30.9K. Pretty good, I think, so I go to the dealership to test drive the car to make sure I like it. I take a NAV out for a spin. The car was pretty nice, but reminded me a bit of my old Accord (probably just in my head), and the power off the line was "ok," but did not rip my head off into the back seat. The mid range power was more noticeable. I know I would not need it that much, but the NAV was pretty neat (I'll come back to this), although probably not worth $2K. I'm actually paying cash for the car, so $2K is actually $2K to me (not $12 extra per month). Well, the car just did not have the "WOW" factor for me. I was a little disappointed. It is a fine car, the right decision overall I know, especially after about 50 hours of research. All I can say is that it was missing the wow factor. So I left the dealership without purchasing the car and went back to the drawing board. I considered, again, the G35X, the CTS, yadda, yadda. But the G35X gets bad gas mileage and does not look as good as the TL - again, no WOW factor. The CTS gets pretty pricey when comparably equipped as the TL, and no real WOW factor to me (just a "different" factor - which counts). Ok, so the only car in the $30-35K range with any WOW factor to me is the G35 Coupe. I love the look. I am 34 with one child and wife, so I worry a little bit about the "Giggalo" stereotype. I love the growl of the car and the James Bond/Lexus SC look in the gold and tan combination. I went to look at one today. There are no base models on the lot, so the car is actually a couple grand more than the TL. And I know the RWD will end up being a problem for me (snow, spin outs, fish tails into trees - I get pretty crazy occasionally). In addition, two doors and bad gas mileage is a factor for me. So more money for less practicality - I decide to pass on the car that I know I want and know I would end up regretting in the long run. So after all that where do I end up? Back at the TL - which is why I ended up there in the first place. It is the overall right answer. I finally figured out that any car with WOW factor is over $50K (M45, E350, GS430). Now I am consider the same TL (blue/camel), but with NAV. I know I won't need it much, but there is a little "WOW" to the screen and female voice speaking. I imagine I can get most of the cost back on resale value?? At least it makes the car a little less plain. Again, overall I think it is a fine car, and the one I am going to buy. I sent off again for internet quotes for NAV versions. The only thing making me hesitate now is wondering if the 06's will have AWD or 300HP or blinker mirrors? But then again, I won't come off my wallet for WOW factor, I probably won't for the "newest" model TL either at full price. So there you have it. If I get a $32.8K or less quote on the Auto NAV TL, Blue/Camel, then I'm doing it! The only thing else nice would be a wood shifter. I'm turning in my 02 Saab Viggen Convertible on lease soon and the car was awesome. It's a little faster than the TL and the convertible was awesome, but time for me to grow up a little. We never take my Saab anywhere as a family. The TL automatic is so smooth it seems slower than it is (sort of like the BMW), it's deceiving. So I am a bit disappointed that I am not more excited to plunk down $30-some thousand, but there is just nothing better for the money. Car prices are just plain crazy (now I know I'm getting old!). Todd
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Replying to: frisconick (Jun 19, 2005 11:03 am)
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Replying to: toddtodd (Jun 19, 2005 4:24 pm) 
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Replying to: nomar (Jun 19, 2005 6:20 pm)  The car is great and is selling very well so get yours while you can.
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Replying to: strokeoluck1 (Jun 16, 2005 4:09 pm) As another member inquired..where is Jay Wolfe? I know there is Acura of Cleveland, and MotorCars. I went to both, they didn't have what I wanted ( no navigation, silver metallic w/black leather) in stock. Motorcars is the worst- they do not deal AT ALL and the salesman was a JERK. I bought mine at Park Acura in Akron- right off the truck! Sales/service was excellent!! I got mine for $500 above invoice, and 60 months, 2.9% financing.I can't say enough about the service though...I have been car shoppping for many months in and out of VW, Audi, Jag, issan,Honda,you name it..nothing compares to Park Acura!!
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Replying to: jennifer6 (Jun 20, 2005 5:59 am) |
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Replying to: toddtodd (Jun 19, 2005 4:24 pm) Most buyers today will read 6/7/8 articles on certain vehicles, and then let them make-up their minds ... the best way to find out if a vehicle really works, is to get out and do some feely touchy stuff .... some feel bigger than the specs (some really are) some might hit the bumps and lumps harder than what the "editors" have printed, some might feel slower on the curves and some might not have the room that someone needs 350 days of the year .. and sometimes, the boss or the guy he plays golf with, or even the neighbor next door "might" change their mind, but unless they're making the payments their opinions are meaningless ... As much as I like Acura's, maybe it's just not your time, maybe the "you" vehicle hasn't been built yet - or perhaps you haven't driven it yet .......... Terry
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