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Acura RDX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#560 of 2028 Re: 2008 RDX w tech/nav price [westindian] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 08, 2008 (9:51 am)

Replying to: westindian (Jun 07, 2008 1:14 pm)
At this time, I am pleased to quote the 2008 Acura RDX Tech at: $31,750.00 plus tax, title, license plates, destination charge and any options you choose to add to the vehicle. This price includes the $1,500.00 factory cash back, in lieu of the special financing.
 
It always drives me nuts when they quote a price that doesn't include destination... Like that's a separate fee that isn't normally part of the price of the car.. ..and... oh yeah.. it's just another $800..

#561 of 2028 Re: 2008 RDX w tech/nav price [dcomber] by westindian

Jun 08, 2008 (1:27 pm)

Replying to: dcomber (Jun 07, 2008 11:11 pm)
Good guess Dcomber! We'll see how it plays out, I have him checking the numbers with his finance manager and he should be getting back to me tomorrow with the final #s. Just in case they don't work out, do you mind recommending to me who I should see at Acura Westmont? Its a great car! I'm looking forward to getting one, that is if they cut me the same deal. Thanks for the info and I'll be sure to post my results when it finally happens.
All the best with the new car!

#562 of 2028 New lease advertisement for McGrath Acura, Chicago by westindian

Jun 08, 2008 (2:43 pm)

I was just looking over the new specials advertised by this dealorship on their website, and the fine-print for the leases states:
 
"An extra charge may be imposed at the end of the lease where the lessee's liability 'if any' is based on the difference between the residual value of the leased property and the realized value at the end of the lease term."
 
Who decides if there is a difference? Isn't the residual value negotiated at the beginning of the lease binding?
 
Any comments would be much appreciated.
 
Thanks

#563 of 2028 Re: Bought the RDX with Tech Today! [dishwash42] by jtsaint72

Jun 08, 2008 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: dishwash42 (Jun 05, 2008 5:30 am)
Hey Dishwash42,
 
I thought this forum was for discussing deals and the quality of service. I don't see the point in telling someone they got "hosed" especially when they said they had good but not excellent credit. In addition, most rental car companies offer a portable nav for a couple extra bucks anyway. I simply find it cruel to try and make a person feel like the second largest purchase of their lives turned out to be a bad deal afterall.
 
Charletteman, you got a killer deal - now go forth and enjoy your RDX and your coolerbag because it is a great little accessory and by all means use that Tech Package daily and to the fullest!

#564 of 2028 Re: Bought the RDX with Tech Today! [jtsaint72] by dishwash42

Jun 08, 2008 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: jtsaint72 (Jun 08, 2008 4:23 pm)
son, this is america. we don't sugar coat our advice.

#565 of 2028 Re: New lease advertisement for McGrath Acura, Chicago [westindian] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 08, 2008 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: westindian (Jun 08, 2008 2:43 pm)
"An extra charge may be imposed at the end of the lease where the lessee's liability 'if any' is based on the difference between the residual value of the leased property and the realized value at the end of the lease term."
 
That describes an open-end lease (as opposed to the usual closed-end lease).. Now, you know why the prices are so low... Using an open-end lease for a consumer car purchase borders on the criminal.. Stay far away from this dealer..
 
regards,
kyfdx

#566 of 2028 Re: Bought the RDX with Tech Today! [dishwash42] by jtsaint72

Jun 09, 2008 (9:02 am)

Replying to: dishwash42 (Jun 08, 2008 4:32 pm)
Well then I would like to invite you to consider the following...
 
The amount of love and abundance you put out into the world is in direct proportion to the amount of love and abundance you get back.

#567 of 2028 Re: 2008 RDX w tech/nav price [westindian] by dcomber

Jun 09, 2008 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: westindian (Jun 08, 2008 1:27 pm)
If you go to McGrath Acura, speak to a sales rep named Sean (I dont want to give his last name per rules of the message board). He was very honest and friendly. There was some haggling, but of course he had to check with his GM in order to secure the pricing. He flat out told me I got a good deal (I had some time aside to discuss the deal outside the realm of the sales gig).
 
McGrath Acura seems to be a much better shop than Napleton (from what I saw). I was also very impressed with the finance manager (Nick) as he spent over an hour with me to itemize everything I inquired about and had no problem with me verifying his numbers to my calculations. I was able to get the best money factor (.00082 or 2%) and he even showed my credit report and notified me of an error on it. I didn't think he had to do that, but it was a nice touch.
 
I was very concerned because I was "trading in" my 2005 Accord that was leased and had one payment left. It was my first lease and I didn't know how the process worked in terms of them being able to make full payoff vs. making the final payment and completing the inspection. I was just making sure I didnt get any penalties or fines for doing the payoff route. He went over the process and assured me that I was free and clear of the Accord lease once AHFC received the payoff check in a few days. Everything he said matched what AHFC said.
 
I would definitely take any negotiated price from Napleton and go to McGrath to compare and possibly get a few hundred off the price. I did this and where most other dealerships get mad, they totally understood. Even another sales rep gave me insight to the car while my rep was busy getting the final price with the GM.
 
Also, McGrath seemed to have a far larger inventory on their lot(s) than Napleton did. I would use that in your favour.
 
Let me know how it turns out, but if you do buy/lease, you'll definitely love the car!

#568 of 2028 Re: Bought the RDX with Tech Today! [jtsaint72] by dishwash42

Jun 10, 2008 (3:13 am)

Replying to: jtsaint72 (Jun 09, 2008 9:02 am)
it's not about putting out love. this discussion is about getting honest answers. if we wanted love we would be posting on the 'puppy dogs and ice cream' board. but no, we want realistic advice about our rdx purchase.

#569 of 2028 Re: 2008 RDX w tech/nav price [dcomber] by foogle

Jun 10, 2008 (11:38 am)

Replying to: dcomber (Jun 09, 2008 8:44 pm)
Have you try to get a quote from overstock.com? It seems to give a very good price for both RDX and MDX in Chicago area. I am planning to buy a MDX, but curious if anyone use overstock before. The quote for a 08 RDX tech is $32,729 for any Chicago zip code. This price is including destination charge because the MSRP shown on overtock is $37,410 which is the same MSRP including destination from edmunds. I only got thru the final step (entered my contact info) for a MDX quote, it came back with Napleton as the dealer. So I guess Napleton might be the dealer for the RDX quote too.

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