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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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Re: 2008 Sport Suspension - on hold? [skinnytony]
by mandjb
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Dec 11, 2007 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Dec 11, 2007 10:21 am)
Thanks! I live in CA so emissions are different than other states, but I know my dealer can trade with any other dealer in the state if there's one out there with our specs. I appreciate the build date ck. 5 years goes by fast in our house, so that's not a problem I really appreciate all the info sharing on this board.
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MDX Sport suspension issue
by bhtran_62
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Jan 16, 2008 (11:50 pm)
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I just talked to one of the dealer. He mentioned that the MDX sport suspension (active damping system) experienced locking problem. Thus the inventory for sport package is very low.
I wonder if this issue is true. Or the salesman just wanted me to buy the car in their lot.
Any comments would be appreciated. BTW, we really want the Sport package.
Thanks,
Brian
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Re: MDX Sport suspension issue [bhtran_62]
by clembo
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Jan 17, 2008 (2:48 am)
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Replying to: bhtran_62 (Jan 16, 2008 11:50 pm)
The inventory of Sports are lower but don't believe your salesman. If it was what he is saying then a recall would be occurring. Wait for the Sport in the color you want, it is a great car.
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Re: MDX Sport suspension issue [bhtran_62]
by clembo
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Jan 17, 2008 (2:47 am)
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Replying to: bhtran_62 (Jan 16, 2008 11:50 pm)
The inventory of Sports are lower but don't believe your salesman. If it was what he is saying then a recall would be occurring.
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