- #1879 of 2099
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Re: April money factor? [alliecat1]
by ksopher
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Apr 10, 2009 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: alliecat1 (Apr 09, 2009 11:55 am)
Thank you alliecat1. Taking delivery on Monday - FWD w/Tech. Can't wait! Still need to settle on a color though. Have it narrowed down to PMM, Palladium, Black, Grigio, or Borealis Blue...decisions, decisions... 
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- #1880 of 2099
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Re: April money factor? [ksopher]
by seatoyotasales
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Apr 10, 2009 (12:59 pm)
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Replying to: ksopher (Apr 10, 2009 9:14 am)
I too am having a hard time picking a color. Had black...several cars, never again, silver or white are my choices right now. The light blue looks horrible in my opinion...kind of a weak baby blue. Grigio has a hint of green in it. Polished metal would be my probably 3rd choice. But if you like maintaining a paint job then go for the black but EVERY scratch will show. Also, down the road for resale value your "staple" colors will sell better--white, silver, grey, black.
Just my .02 cents for you.
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- #1881 of 2099
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Re: April money factor? [seatoyotasales]
by ksopher
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Apr 14, 2009 (12:35 am)
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Replying to: seatoyotasales (Apr 10, 2009 12:59 pm)
And the winner is... Grigio with Ebony interior. The dealer (Norris Acura - Ellicott City MD) happened to have all the ones I was interested in lined up on the lot, so it was easy to stand back and compare. Borealis was way too blue - old ladies only need apply. The black is too flat, and my wife's flat black MDX shows every scratch, so that was out. I liked the ebony interior - it always looks clean no matter what my kids do in the car (they're 10 and 12) - which helped to eliminate the Palladium and PMM. Both are really sharp colors, but the dark interior is very visible in the car, which overpowered the silver and light gray exteriors (window tinting could help). Also, the PMM was lighter gray than my Volvo, which is already a mid-line gray. So it was an easy decision for me to go with the Grigio. Funny, my wife swears the Grigio looked more straight "charcoal gray" but the PMM had a hint of blue in it. Guess it may be the lighting when you look at them, or what you had for lunch. We were outside on a partly cloudy day. Either way, it's a solid roundup of colors to choose from. Lucky to have the problem. Took delivery this afternoon and LOVE it. It's supposed to rain the next two days so I guess I'll leave it in the garage and wait to return the off-lease Volvo after the weather clears up.
Thanks all to the posts in this group and specifically replies to my messages.
Now a proud poppa of a 09 TL FWD w/Tech Package, Grigio w/Ebony
If you're buying in the Baltimore, Hartford, Frederick, or Montgomery areas of central Maryland, I can't recommend Norris Accura more highly (Route 40 off of I-29 at the I-70 interchange). This is our third Acura, second from Norris, and it's been top-knotch in every way. Call and ask for the internet group guys - If you did your homework ahead of time they'll get you to your price. If you're going out to Frankel, from Owings Mills, Pikesville or Towson, it's only and extra 2-5 miles to Norris and well worth the experiene.
Keep up the good work and thanks again.
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- #1882 of 2099
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April Residual & MF for SH-AWD Tech
by jrayer
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Apr 15, 2009 (3:39 pm)
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Dear Car_man,
Can you please give me the April residual and MF (36 months and 12,000 per) for the 2009 TL SH-AWD Tech? Thanks in advance.
Jeff
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- #1883 of 2099
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Re: March 18,2009 New Money Factors on Acura's [luk4my09tltek]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (2:57 am)
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Replying to: luk4my09tltek (Mar 26, 2009 7:01 am)
Congratulations on getting your new TL, luk4my09tltek. Thanks for taking the time to let us all know how everything turned out. If you'd like, you can stop by the Dealer Ratings & Reviews discussion to share your thoughts on your recent dealer experience as well. Enjoy your new ride  !
Car_man
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- #1884 of 2099
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Re: TL 3.5 Tech [bluevaliant]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (3:03 am)
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Replying to: bluevaliant (Mar 28, 2009 5:42 pm)
Welcome bluevaliant. You definitely should have the dealer spell out exactly what is included in the amount that is due at lease signing before getting to the point of looking at the contract. I always advise consumers to put as little money as possible down when leasing. Those who make large down payments risk losing part or all if them if their vehicle is totaled in an accndent or stolen and never recovered. Even though it means that your monthly payment will be higher, it is much saver to go with a zero down lease.
Dealers in New Jersey have to add sales tax to cars' monthly payments, but it is impossible for me to know whether this has already been done on the $425 payment that you were quoted. Make sure to find out if it already includes sales tax before proceeding.
Car_man
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- #1885 of 2099
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Re: dealer incentive [squared1]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (3:05 am)
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Replying to: squared1 (Mar 31, 2009 3:17 am)
Yes, squared1, The dealer cash, $1,000 on base models & $2,000 on models with Tech, is still available in April.
Car_man
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- #1886 of 2099
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Re: dealer incentive [mespres]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (3:09 am)
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Replying to: mespres (Mar 31, 2009 5:50 am)
The Acura TL's special lease money factor is exactly the same in April as it was in March.
Car_man
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- #1887 of 2099
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Re: Request for April lease terms for 2009 TL SH-AWD w/ tech package [sam_k]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (3:12 am)
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Replying to: sam_k (Apr 02, 2009 3:06 am)
I'd be happy to help you out, Sam. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2009 Acura TL AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00237 and 65%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00237 and 59%. The money factor for a 39 month lease jumps to a less attractive ,00300.
All of the above money factors are for consumers who qualify for Honda Finance's top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Its 10,000 mile per year residual values are 1% higher.
Car_man
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- #1888 of 2099
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Re: April money factor? [ksopher]
by Car_man HOST
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Apr 17, 2009 (3:17 am)
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Replying to: ksopher (Apr 14, 2009 12:35 am)
Congratulations on getting your new TL, ksopher. It certainly sounds like you had a pleasant dealer experience. Make sure to stop by the Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of Edmunds.com to share your thoughts on this dealer with others. Enjoy your new ride !
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