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doing the deal by musicman220
Jun 26, 2006 (2:53 pm)
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Well, I've had a black car the last seven years and am about to lay down a deposit on a Black TL Manual with Nav, with Parchment interior. I live in Dallas, and have survived so far with a black car, and I like the look, so there you go.
 
Washing the car more than usual and using a California duster bestween washes is helpful with a black car. I admit that white would be cooler (tempwise) but I prefer the look of black.
 
I got a good quote from Vandergriff Acura in Arlington, TX for $32,560 (including all fees including tinting and wheel locks) plus TTL. I guess they are going to trade for the car at Mac Churchill Acura in Fort Worth that Mac Churchill didn't want to let go of for less than $33, 643....I go to lay down a $500 deposit tomorrow at Vandergriff.
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Re: Black or White? [rusti1] by laurasdada
Jun 26, 2006 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: rusti1 (Jun 26, 2006 10:46 am)

If you get as depressed as I do when your car is not clean and shiny, and can't wash it a couple of times a week, well, Black will make you sad. I've got an Abyss Blue TL, winter drives me nuts, because there's just no way to keep it clean and shiny during a New England winter for any lenght of time. This is my first darker color in quite some time and I'm not sure I'm emotionally equipped to handle another dark color...
 
Evil wife's Lexus is white, it just looks cleaner. Even when it's not.
 
If you do go Black, zainostore.com. It'll help...
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TL Price: how do they do it? by bartalk3
Jun 26, 2006 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Jun 26, 2006 7:09 pm)

Many people on this board claim they are getting new TLs with NAVI for around $32,600, plus or minus a few bucks. That's just about invoice. How do dealers and salesmen make money on that? Ok, they probably have a holdback, about 3% or so, but what about the salesman's commission? There's not a lot of room there for much profit. So what gives?
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Re: TL Price: how do they do it? [bartalk3] by musicman220
Jun 26, 2006 (9:08 pm)
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Jun 26, 2006 8:12 pm)

I don't know, bartalk. My other two quotes were both above 33,600. I think part of it was that I got a very low internet quote from one of the dealers as a response to a query that I submitted through pricequotes.com. Only one dealer in my area participated in their program, and they immediately sent me a great quote that my salesman had to honor.
 
Also, this is the last week of the month, so allocation time is fast approaching. I also suspect that the invoice price they quote is higher than the actual invoice price, based on the invoice price I saw on a pricing report from Consumer Reports that I purchased for the Acura TL.
 
Here is the link to the appropriate price quotes page:
 
http://www.pricequotes.com/cars/newcars.html?source=gl&keyword=price+quotes
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TL Color Choices? by justalaguy
Jun 26, 2006 (9:20 pm)
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Been reading posts about the black vs white color. Two things:
 
1. What do the readers think about the Burgundy color? Acura calls it Redondo Red Pearl. It is the first TL my wife and I test drove and fell in love with. Had parchment interior and was "rich looking" with the wood trim. Yet, we started looking at other colors and are undecided as to which color. Any thoughts on the Redondo Red Pearl?
 
2. Thought I saw like a grayish green TL, wasn't sure if it was a 2005 (last year's color) or not. Anyone seen this color?
 
Thanks for all the posts. I enjoy reading them and hope to join the TL community soon.
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Re: TL Price: how do they do it? [bartalk3] by justalaguy
Jun 26, 2006 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Jun 26, 2006 8:12 pm)

I agree with musicman. As much as I respect the dealers, and their wanting to make a profit, I think they are making more profit than they lead us to believe. In other words, the "invoice price" the dealer supposedly paid, is probably less than what they actually pay to the manufacturer. Throw in the holdback and the dealer does well (my opinion).
 
Afterall, you see very few car dealerships that go out of business. So they must be making more money somehow. Some dealers want us to "think" by us trying to buy a car for the lowest price, we are ruining them.
 
Just my two cents worth.
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No sales tax by dsalt1999
Jun 27, 2006 (8:42 am)
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I am interested in purchasing a new TL w/ nav from a state with no sales tax. This could be either Delaware or Oregon both of which I travel to a couple of times each year. I live in Florida and would save 6.5% tax, around $2400.00 Does anyone know if this is legal in Florida or would I have to pay tax when registering the car in FL? Has anyone from Florida on this forum done this recently?
 
Thanks for the input
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Re: No sales tax [dsalt1999] by kyfdx HOST
Jun 27, 2006 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: dsalt1999 (Jun 27, 2006 8:42 am)

You will have to pay Florida state sales tax when you register your car there... no way around it..
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Re: TL Color Choices? [justalaguy] by rickwjenn
Jun 27, 2006 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: justalaguy (Jun 26, 2006 9:20 pm)

I went for the Anthracite in the TL and bought my wife an Accord EXL with the Redondo Red - it is beautiful. We like the quartz/grey interior and thus didn't go with Redondo Red on the TL.
 
You are right - no green for the 06 TL - must of been previous year.
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paid 30,700 in Houston by riship
Jun 28, 2006 (12:30 am)
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Was quoted 31,100 at Gillman. 31,200 at Champion and 31,300 and John Eagle. Told Eagle of Gillman's price and got 31K. Then Told Champion that I was planning on visiting Sterling McCall as that is where I test drove and they are nearest to my house, but if that did not work out then I would go to the dealer giving me the best quote. Said that at 30,800 They would be my first alternative. At 30,500 I would go straight there and buy with no negotiation. They came back with 30,800 and two years free oil changes. Since that was not 30,500 I went into Sterling McCall. Offered 30,500 but was turned down immediately. Finally told them of my champion offer and they said it couldn't be done. They even called Champion. Finally after me insisting that they at least match, they gave me 30,800 and mud gaurds instead of oil changes. At this point I accepted since nobody seemed to want to go lower. While I was doing this Champion left a message on my cell saying that General Manager would make it worth my while to leave Sterling McCall. Since I had already agreed, I didn't follow up. I figure 30,700 as mud guards are worth a hundred.

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