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Today, I'm the happy owner of an '08 TL with navigation. I paid $32,700+title (with the truck tray, wheel locks, and all-season door mats that they threw in the deal). I haven't seen any other posts from the Portland Oregon area, so I'm curious what other people are getting deals for. I didn't get very good quotes over the phone, so I had to go into the dealership and negotiate. I had a good experience working with Acura of Portland. I don't consider myself a great negotiator, but having a some information helps a lot. Once I said I knew the invoice price was effectively $32k after the dealer incentative, we came to an agreement pretty quickly. I don't mind leaving $700 on the table, I think that leaves a good profit for the dealership and salesman. People have to make a living. Of coarse, they claimed to me that they are losing money on the deal, but you and I know better. This forum gave me some great information to negotiate with and make an informed choice. Before researching on Edmunds, I though I was looking at around $34k for this car, so I'm glad I did; this is a great web site . I just wanted to pass along my experience. Other people in Oregon should post too! |
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Replying to: chirocat (Feb 28, 2008 11:07 pm) if you think the TL-S is a sports car, then you haven't driven a real sports car. the TL-S is nice, i considered buying one, and still would if the price was right. but it sure as hell is NOT sporty and the stick sucks. period. go drive an S2000 or an RX8 and you'll see what a RWD stick shift is supposed to be like. the TL-S torque steers if you know how to drive right and you push it. yes, for drdiving to and from work, and the grocery store, it is fine and you won't notice it. which for most people is 95% of their driving. so in that regard you are correct. but if you want something that can go to work and the store AND the track, then don't get the TL-S
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Hi all I'm currently in the market to get a 08 TL and I'm wondering what's the incentive (if any) for the March 08. As far as I know, there was a dealer cash back 2000 in February and 2.99% APY for 36 - 60 months (I got different answer from different dealer and I'm kinda of confuse at the moment) It will be great if anyone can give me some hint about that... I also have another question regarding the dealer cash and speical APY, when I spoke with a dealer at NJ late last month, he mentioned that there is a dealer cash for 2000 AND 2.99 APY for the TL, however, when I talk to another dealer in NY Metro area, he said I can ONLY take the dealer cash OR the 2.99APY for 36 months (instead of 60 months) not both... so I'm wondering which is true.... Thanks for your help everyone! Alex
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Replying to: alaw0430 (Mar 03, 2008 9:07 am)
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Replying to: 23109vc (Mar 02, 2008 1:39 am) When you say the stick sucks, I assume you are referring to the torque steer, as the transmission is one of the best in the segment. I never said the TL-S doesn't torque steer. I can drive it right and I do encounter torque steer daily, it is still better than embarrassment of being seen with an auto trans. Driving to and from work is what 99% of us do with our cars, and 95% of those never even push it(so they can buy Camrys)  You are COMPLETELY RIGHT with the last sentence, if you want to get a daily driver that you can autocross or take to the track, the TL-S ain't it. That said, I have thought about taking mine to nearby track just for fun and to see what it will legally do. I know it won't match the CTS-V and M3(E46) that I have driven on the track, but I knew that when I bought it. Since I never really do make it to the track the way my life is right now, it made sense to compromise. I really did seriously consider a 07 Legacy B spec and a CTS-V, both of which have tons of tuner mods avail and would be tire/gas eating street monsters. I figured that since I want to build a new house this year, that it would be hard to justify the extra insurance, fuel and not to mention tires to the little lady, so I chose the compromise. You can still have fun with FWD tho, I have a circular park/traffic circle/skidpad in fromt of my office. Today I was having fun flooring it until I understeered, then lifting the throttle so it oversteered. Ok, I know it's not as fun as drifting.  Oh well, maybe when I build the house I will get a "playtoy" to take to the track. That's one reason to build a house now, I have no place to park a toy or it's parts anyway. I hope that clears the air. 
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I'm in the market for a TL but I was told that the back seats does not fold down and that only the center can fold. Can someone from this forum who owns the 08 confirm? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
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Replying to: nmsg (Mar 03, 2008 4:22 pm)
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Replying to: smack518 (Mar 03, 2008 2:15 pm) Thanks again AL |
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Replying to: slowcar (Mar 01, 2008 10:18 pm)
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Replying to: rootsradicals (Mar 04, 2008 7:01 am)
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