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Great forum - on for the first time today. A few questions: We test drove a TL last weekend and fell in love. The only hesitation is that the model look will change a lot this summer as the 2009 is reportedly going to change significantly. We keep our vehicles 5 years or so (this will replace a 2003 Camry XLE that was loaded even nav back then). A little fear that this model will look real old in 2013 when we go to sell it. I am assuming the $2000 dealer incentive is because of the model change and the model change will be significantly more expensive (AWD, etc,). If it is a lot more money the new model will probably be out of our price range anyway. Is this a correct assumption or will their be dealer incentives this summer on the newer style? One of my thoughts is not to haggle on financing and just pay off the note within the first month or two. That way the dealer can make some margin on selling my note. Does anyone know if Acura financing has any pre-payment penalties? Are there any additional costs to create the finance paperwork. I realize a dealer has to make some money somewhere and I want to negotiate the cleanest deal I can - Then sell my Camry afterwards in the 30 days following (we get temp plates here in NH). Have sold many cars on Ebay and CL, etc so no fear there. My thought process is to attempt a deal for a TL with Nav at $2500 - $3000 under invoice (is this possible) and then to list the add-ons I want at the prices I have found online - from links provided here. I figure the lowest online price must still provide a profit for the seller and then consider them all installed for free (not sure if that is realistic). The accessories we want are: Wing Spoiler, Moonroof Visor, body side and door trim moldings, splash guards, trunk trays and wheel locks and an actual platinum warranty from Acura for 7 years, 100,000 miles (find this useful when reselling the car at the 5 year mark (camry has the typical 60K on it for example). Realistically - what charges after the below invoice deal can the dealer legitamately add to the price - destination? there is no tax in NH and the title is probably pretty inexpensive. Any thoughts on my approach? Will probably email it to the dealers in New England and see who bites...
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Replying to: pghaltima (Mar 20, 2008 5:20 pm) I know they ask more but I think their asking prices are a JOKE! I see USED TL-S listings asking for $35k or $36k on a car with 15k miles.... not just delusional private party ads, but dealers. dealers who took them in trade.. i mean a NEW one would sell at 32-33 MAX if you know what you're doing. trade in on a used TL-S is in the low low 20s. go try to trade in your TL-S and see what they offer you. i promise you it won't be 28k... kbb.com says trade in for an "excellent" 2007 TL-S with 15k is $22-26k. I've always foudn those figures to be way high...you usually get the BOTTOM on a trade...so a traded in TL-S is gonna net around 22k at best for a trade. maybe 23k...but no dealer is gonna give someone 26k on a trade with 15k when a NEW 08 sells at 32.... with the market going south...some dealer might just unload the car he got at wholesale. i've done it before. i'm gonna start lowball offerin on used TL-S to see what they say. I bet if you are ON THE LOT and tell them you will BUY IT NOW at $22500.... but not a cent more and then when they try to get you UP to a 28 or 29k and you say "goodbye".... they will either let you walk to say "ok". it all depends on how bad they want to move that car. \why apy 32 for a new one when i could pay 22 for an almost new one.
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I got a quote for a Base TL ( No NAV or Options) for $29,706 + TTL and Options in Dallas, TX. Is this a good deal? Edmunds.com listed the TVM of this car at 32K. I am in no hurry to buy one...thought I would start getting some quotes. Thanks
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Replying to: 23109vc (Mar 21, 2008 12:00 pm) |
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Replying to: xyz17 (Mar 21, 2008 2:21 pm) I have had 2 different dealers tell me that invoice is $34,132 so I am not sure if this is correct or if it really is 300 over invoice. Thanks |
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Replying to: erving6 (Mar 21, 2008 5:51 pm) |
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Replying to: erving6 (Mar 21, 2008 5:51 pm) ... also, are you sure it is a good time to buy TL right now - they had same body style for few years now... When is 09 coming? Did they show it at any car show yet?
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Replying to: spinecho1 (Mar 22, 2008 4:24 pm)
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Replying to: riorebel (Mar 22, 2008 4:26 pm) The dealer cash is currently set to expire on April 30th...does anyone thing they'll extend it? |
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Replying to: zoomer602 (Mar 21, 2008 5:19 am) We are waiting for the dealer to get our car in which should be in about 2 weeks. Good luck
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