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2008 Sport Suspension - on hold?
by mandjb
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Dec 06, 2007 (5:18 pm)
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We ordered a 2008 with sport suspension and have been waiting now for nearly 2 months. Our sales guy says that the sport suspension models have been and still are on hold. Does anyone know why? Are they trying to fix the clunking noise that I read about on this forum? Having trouble getting parts? Just curious if anyone knows more than I do. Thanks.
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [mandjb]
by quality_freak
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Dec 06, 2007 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: mandjb (Dec 06, 2007 5:18 pm)
The clunking noise was due to bolts in the rear suspension (not being to specifications) there was a TSB on this.
I am not sure why the Sports are on hold...my dealer told me that the Sports are hard to come by and that Acura is not producing as many. Coming from a Manufacturing plant myself...this could be due to:
1. A design / manufacturing issue with the sport suspension (Active Damper) and Acura trying to minimize the Sports population.
2. Acura is having part availability problems with the active damper (or the leather that comes with the Sports package).
3. Acura is losing money on the Sports package.
Of course, these are all guesses...but are the reasons why we minimize production for the machines we sell. As you know...any companies main goal is to make money...if there is demand for a product, the companies usually increase production, not limit it.
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [quality_freak]
by skinnytony
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Dec 06, 2007 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: quality_freak (Dec 06, 2007 5:58 pm)
To add to this, I do think the Sport is by far the lowest demand MDX package. I think this because I have been shopping for leftover '07 MDX for the past few weeks. All the base and Tech packaged models quickly disappeared, but many dealers still have more than one '07 Sport model on their lots. Most people just aren't willing to pay the large premium to go from the Tech to the Sport. That's why I haven't pulled the trigger on a deal yet. Even deeply discounted due to being a leftover I'm still not sure I want to spend that much!
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [skinnytony]
by dms9
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Dec 07, 2007 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Dec 06, 2007 7:04 pm)
What a shame. I have the Sport and wouldn't buy anything else.
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [skinnytony]
by mandjb
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Dec 07, 2007 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Dec 06, 2007 7:04 pm)
After reading reviews and the fact that my husband wants something with great handling (he's driving a Corvette), we selected the Sport version. I know our local dealer has a few '07 Sports, too, so perhaps it is due to wanting those to clear out before building more. I'm really anxious to get it... and wonder once they start mfg again how long that ship takes. : )
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [mandjb]
by fabvsix
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Dec 10, 2007 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: mandjb (Dec 07, 2007 3:14 pm)
Has anyone heard of "Limited" ? Ever thought they are limited and first comes get the BEST. Sport RULES my friends, bottom line. Civic SI's are hard to come by esp. with NAVI, VERY "LIMITED" that word again......It's alway nice to have variety (base, tech, Sport). I wish I could have the top of line suit too ! Nice to look at though........
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [mandjb]
by skinnytony
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Dec 11, 2007 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: mandjb (Dec 07, 2007 3:14 pm)
mandjb, I assume from your post you bought an '08 Sport that you're waiting for. Out of curiosity, why didn't you buy a leftover '07? Not the right color combos you were looking for?
fabvsix, Sports are not that hard to come by or there wouldn't be '07's left on dealer lots. As I said in a previous post, while looking for an '07 leftover the base and Tech packages were quickly snapped up but the Sports are still available.
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [skinnytony]
by fabvsix
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Dec 11, 2007 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Dec 11, 2007 6:14 am)
Because most want the MOMMIE SUV version (Base-yawn & Sport wanna be-Tech) and not a "sporty" version. As I said there are always "top of line" expensive Armani suits available because NOT everyone can AFFORD the BEST ! Mommie with kids has no interest in "anything" sport.......Limited for a limited group of consumers ! What amazes me however, these folks are the first to voice "I'm not paying the extra $2000.00 for the sport, but 2 months out they are replacing the Tech rims with aftermarket thousand dollar rims and tires........
Now Did Acura's dealership properly sell or advertise the "Sport" model, HECK NO. Acura Marketing sucks ! No badge to distinguish the sport from the tech, other than the sport rims. I know plenty of buyers swapping out their Tech rims for Sport rims.....POOR marketing by Acura.....
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [skinnytony]
by mandjb
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Dec 11, 2007 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Dec 11, 2007 6:14 am)
Skinnytony - After reading reviews and repair notices, etc. and knowing that usually you shouldn't buy the first year model... thinking that the '08 will have features/fixes that the '07 didn't we decided to buy the '08. I know the literature sounds the same, but isn't it true that there are likely some improvements, even if unseen, that have been made? If it's truly the same car, we would be better off trying to find the color combo we want, but is it 100% the same?
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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [mandjb]
by skinnytony
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Dec 11, 2007 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: mandjb (Dec 11, 2007 8:20 am)
If the dealer has an '07 Sport you like find out what the build date is. If the build date is July or later you're probably safe assuming most/all of the fixes have been incorporated. And if you can save $2.5-3k it's a slam dunk, particularly if you're planning to hold for more than 5 years.
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