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Replying to: allrdy2go (Mar 24, 2008 7:50 pm) Good luck to you all. Enjoy your purchase. Scott |
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Bought a TL w/Nav today, central NJ; carbon bronze w/ ebony; to be delivered Monday. $32K incl destination plus (tax $2,247; doc fees $349 (oh well!); reg/title $354; all season mats $100; misc $13 - total of $35,063. Felt like I did okay. Got financing at 4.9%. Struggled a bit with color - I like silver but have two silver cars in driveway already - love black but have had it before and am weary of its issues; so am trying a different color than I would usually go for. Passed on road hazard warranty - any views on whether that's worth getting? Same thing with body side molding - any views on whether it really safeguards against parking lot dings?
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Replying to: dave1jess (Mar 29, 2008 9:41 pm) sc |
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This forum has been really helpful so far. Went to dealer yesterday and was offered 08 Base TL for 30,400 w/ 5.99% financing for 60 months or 32,400 w/ 2.99 for 60. They would not budge on the financing, but would consider invoice - 2000 if I signed deal that day. I said I would sign for 29,500 and told me he would be loosing money on the deal and that no one dips into holdback to sell these. He also said that I was so lucky because the 2.99 financing just came out today! When I mentioned this financing as been around for awhile he totally denied it and said I was lying. So unfortunately I do not have my TL yet; I know you have to play the game, but I hate when dealers lie. I also referenced this forum and he refused to except ppl buying for these prices - said everyone in the forums lie about getting good deals; ironically he didn't mind using TMV price reference, which also comes from ppl purchasing these cars...he had nothing to say to that. Oh well, on to the next dealer. Is anyone getting invoice -2000 w/ 2.9% financing? I'm located in CT. |
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| I would like to know if anyone has purchased an Acura TL /w Navi in Geogia in the Augusta area. If so how much did they spend. I will be returning from my deployment soon and would like to purchase a new car. I appreciate the help. thank you.l | |
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Replying to: cj69 (Mar 30, 2008 9:17 am)
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Replying to: mchalmers (Mar 30, 2008 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: cj69 (Mar 30, 2008 9:17 am) The 2.9 did just start back up on the TL. I think they had it at .9 or something for a bit and had 2.9 on other models, and then it went away, and it came back on Saturday morning. So they are accurate on the 2.9 just starting back up. Again, at least in our region. |
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I know this is the price forum but was curious to know if any TL owners tried one of those shady looking computer chips from eBay? They are dirt cheap, and about 5 sellers all have some negative feedback, but also lots of positive feedback. Can't see how a simple resistor could give all of these gains. Here is a simple one: Chip Here is one that has multiple settings: Chip 2 Anyone try one of these on their new TL's? I would be afraid to be the first to try it out, but am curious if any other daring souls have. Looks like a hoax chip to me... |
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I wrote a post to the TSX form a few years ago when I was buying my wife’s TSX. The title was “Lying, Cheating and Stealing”. Basically, I was purchasing in the DFW area and got several quotes from local dealers. The first gave me a quote but would not honor it when I got there (Lying); the second quoted me a price, but then said the quote did not include destination, or options (Cheating). The third, Vandergriff in Arlington, gave me a great quote, got the car in the color she wanted from Kansas, and I spent less then 1 hr in the dealership picking it up. (Stole it from them) I have purchased many Honda and Acura cars over the years, but am still amazed at the tricks they try to play. I guess that I feel they are good cars and the dealers should be respectful also. I picked up my 2008 TL Type S in CBP/ES this passed weekend in SoCal. I had used this form for research and get ideas on what to pay. It seemed that getting a CBP/ES was going to be difficult. I called 10 to 15 dealers trying to find one that was in stock but had no luck. I knew there was at least one, I got a deal going with CarsDirect and they would have one delivered to my house from the LA area. I did get a call from the Acura dealer in the Car County Carlsbad in San Diego stating that the car I had requested had just come in. After a few emails, they agreed to match the best price I could get from a dealer in LA, and I would not have to drive so far to get it. (Lying)  When I got to the dealer she tried to pull the bait and switch routine with me. They had a CBP/Taupe then tried to push me towards a Silver/ES TL. I had to laugh a little. When I told her that the color was wrong, she said, “I think the CBP/ES would clash really bad” I looked at her and said, “The folks at Acura who design cars for a living don’t think so”.  Then she said, “Black seat are hot, and the Taupe would be cooler”. I had to laugh at her again, and say the TL comes with heat-rejecting green-tinted glass so it wouldn’t make a difference. I guess they will say anything to sell a car. Then she claimed that I had requested the CBP/Taupe; but she had already confirmed in email that she understood. “I know you have a busy schedule, but I just want to stay in touch and say that I have not forgotten about your interest in a new 2008 Acura TL TypeS (carbon bronze/Ebony-silver interior). Please keep me informed when the time is right for you to take a closer look. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards,” I was nice to her even though it was a major inconvenience and just started walking out. She followed and kept asking what dealer was going to give me the price we had discussed. I just said one in LA. She was not happy, and rudely stated that I bet they don’t have what I wanted and I should give a deposit to ensure they would meet the deal. I then got a call from a dealer in Temecula. (Cheating) They stated they had the car I wanted, and I asked for a quote. They sent me a quote that was “A special Quote just for me” It seemed ridiculously low. It should have been. In the fine print, way at the bottom, it said this quote was for a 2006 TL. Not even close. So after just a few weeks of looking for a deal that was lower then the CarsDirect price in my back pocket, I had settled on getting the car from the dealer in LA. I didn’t get a super great deal, but didn’t have to haggle for it either; they passed the 2K under invoice on to me, including the standard wheel locks and mudguards. They also had to dealer trade for it, something others wouldn’t even try. I got it from Acura of Mission Viejo. The Internet guys were great. Gave me all the info I could have asked for, and worked with my schedule to pick it up.  The only part I disliked, was the time I had to spend in the dealership. They had the car and I had the cash, but it still took 2 or so hours to get out of there. Not that they pushed me to buy more stuff, just slow to process paperwork. I have to admit, the CBP and ES looks great. Love the car. Lots of things still to learn. The owners manual is thick. 
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