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Re: Extended warranty and Low Jack [new2cars] by kennyg8
Feb 22, 2007 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: new2cars (Feb 22, 2007 12:47 pm)

I bought my TL in 06 and did not get an extended warranty. I think the TL is quite reliable and the few miles I put on it in a year (about 5 to 6k) do not justify the extra expense. If you frequently drive or park in a high crime area and don't have a garage, you should think about having Low Jack. It will also reduce your theft insurance premium.
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Re: Extended warranty and Low Jack [kennyg8] by vicnation
Feb 22, 2007 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: kennyg8 (Feb 22, 2007 6:59 pm)

With the Nav system screen running the air conditioning and the audio system, one failure to any of those could cost over $2,000 to repair. I'm unwilling to take a chance on that especially when you think about what the Nav system will cost to replace in 5 years. I know they are dependable cars but the electronics are very expensive and prone to eventually fail. Even a screen that becomes de-sensitized to the touch would be covered. It just gives me some peace of mind.
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Re: Extended warranty and Low Jack [vicnation] by kennyg8
Feb 22, 2007 (8:37 pm)
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Replying to: vicnation (Feb 22, 2007 7:47 pm)

Your nav screen can control the AC? Are we talking about the same car? The nav screen does control some of the audio system's functions, but so do the remote button controls on the steering wheel, the audio buttons on the center stack, the voice recognition system, as well as the audio info display above the nav screen. So, even if the nav screen fails, you can still operate and control your AC and audio system independently.
 
I agree with you that electronics can get finicky, but so do many mechanical components, and as I said, the TL has a good history and reputation for being reliable. The standard warranty is 4 yrs/50k miles, and the extended warranty typically costs in excess of $1.5k. Depending on your tolerance for risk, the extended warranty does give you more peace of mind, but it has to be bought upfront, at a not-so-nominal cost. For those of us who intend to keep the car for a long time, an extended warranty may well be worth it. For me, I usually get a new car in 4 years, and let my wife drive my old car (usually with less than 25k miles) for a few more years. Since my wife is not tech savvy and does not care much about luxury items - she does not even listen to CD or use the heated seats or sun roof - the myriad of electronics in the TL will likely be uselss to her or appeal to her senses, other than the BT handsfree phone, which she finds practical and user friendly.
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Re: 2007 Acura TL [chkntony] by jvette
Feb 23, 2007 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: chkntony (Feb 22, 2007 5:29 pm)

I am wondering about some of these prices. I have been working on a TL deal with Navi for a couple of weeks now and I don't see anything close to these numbers listed on here. I have worked a 100 mile radius of my town. I am getting ready to fax some offers today. Most everyone I have talked to has wanted from $1500 to $2000 over invoice and then add dealer fees tax and lic. I offered one dealer $34,700 + tax for a 07 with Navi and he won't even return my calls.
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Re: Extended warranty and Low Jack [vicnation] by new2cars
Feb 23, 2007 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: vicnation (Feb 22, 2007 6:08 pm)

Hi,
 
Forgive me but like my screen name indicates, I'm new to cars. What is the factory warranty on the nav? So the extended warranty covers the nav? Do extended warranty prices vary from state to state?
 
Vicnation-
Your OTD price is unreal. What state do you live in? I wonder if the dealerships here in So. Cal. will laugh at me if I even ask for that amount.
 
What is a good price for Low Jack?
 
Thanks for everyone's advice!
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Re: Extended warranty and Low Jack [new2cars] by vicnation
Feb 23, 2007 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: new2cars (Feb 23, 2007 10:27 am)

The factory warranty ends at 4 years/50k miles. The extended warranty does cover the nav. It doesn't cover wear items on the car. Extended warranties are not state specific. Any Acura dealership can sell the AcuraCare warranty for any amount they wish. I paid $100 over cost by bringing in an internet quote and having them match it.
 
I live in NC and my local dealership didn't want to work with me at all. I called several other dealerships and asked if they would sell the car for $35,120 OTD and one took me up on it. Funny thing, they had to travel 6 hours with a flatbed to get it because they didn't have the colors I wanted in stock. Dealerships outside of the town you live will be more willing to deal with you because they don't have to pay the advertising costs to get you in the door...especially dealerships in small towns. It's a freebie for them.
 
I didn't haggle at all with them because I didn't want to play the game. The more you talk price with a salesperson, the more likely your set price will go up. It's a game each salesperson learns. I worked at a dealership for many years and know the game.
 
Salespeople are more willing to bend at the end of the month when they are trying to meet their monthly goals. You have to let the dealership make something on the car. I gave them the holdback fee and the doc fees. I figured that was enough profit for them. Others have even done better. Tax here is 3% so take that in consideration. Your tax is probably higher.
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Re: 2007 Acura TL [jvette] by chkntony
Feb 23, 2007 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: jvette (Feb 23, 2007 9:17 am)

It depends where you buy the car.
I'm here at Maryland, the lowest quote I got was 34,000 +tax. Some dealers I called said they will beat that price.
I'm going into dealer tomorrow, so probably get some more info.
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Achievable? '07 TL base w/ nav in Mass. by sbonnewcar
Feb 24, 2007 (8:32 am)
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Hello- I'm new to this great resource. I've done my research and I'm wondering if this is achievable:
 
Willing to pay: $34,000 (what I'm prepared to offer dealers for haggle-free business)
 
• Excludes MA state tax
• Includes ALL charges & fees:
   o Destination/delivery
   o Documentation (including MA registration & title)
   o Dealer augments
   o Dealer preparation
   o Advertising
   o etc.
 
Also includes these accessories:
 
• Wheel locks
• Splash guards
• All season floor mats
• Trunk tray
 
I believe this to be a fair offer - the dealer will earn full holdback. Accessories + MA reg & title will be a wash.
 
Thanks for your input!
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Re: Achievable? '07 TL base w/ nav in Mass. [sbonnewcar] by vicnation
Feb 24, 2007 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: sbonnewcar (Feb 24, 2007 8:32 am)

You can probably do it with the wheel locks and trunk tray. They will probably add the all season floor mats and the splash guards to the price. Remember, there are two different types of splash guards; painted and black rubber. Painted ones retail for about $135 and the black ones under $100 (prices without installation).
 
Tell them you want them to match the best price you found and I'm sure they'll bite especially towards the end of the month. Figure out what your tax will be and calculate your out-the-door price. Use that final price to deal.
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Re: Achievable? '07 TL base w/ nav in Mass. [vicnation] by jvette
Feb 24, 2007 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: vicnation (Feb 24, 2007 9:48 am)

Here is a break down of my best deal to date. I am still looking because I pretty much got the take or leave it attitude.
Sticker for 07 TL Navi $36,795.00 The out the door before sales tax and tags is $35,777.45. This dealer likes to play with the number 7. Then you add sales tax and tag to that number. They also like to play with finance numbers and quote you at a 8.50% rate so the lease looks better even though it has some extra money added into the figure. What is it about some dealers who think you are stupid and can't do simple math. I know how to figure a lease so if they add to the numbers I can find it. Funny thing is they never understand the numbers themselves because the computer did it.

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