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Re: new tsx [bodble2]
by bvdj84
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Jan 15, 2009 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 15, 2009 9:32 am)
I know, that will help me out too, because I am wanting to either get the TSX or the Accord. But, I am stuck with an 08 GM car. It will be 1 year this spring on my lease, so perhaps I will see some light and be able to deal on getting out. Yes, I know the drill of leasing...lol. I always trade early, but a GM car, well that is a whole other animal. They may want my business enough to work a deal out. Worst comes to worse, I'll wait longer into the lease. I am growing to like the car, but really I am a Honda guy.
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Re: new tsx [bvdj84]
by bodble2
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Jan 15, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 15, 2009 9:45 am)
"Yes, I know the drill of leasing...lol. I always trade early..."
You mean you go into every lease with the prior intention of getting out early?  The only model that I can think of where that might not cost you an arm and a leg is the MINI.
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Re: new tsx [bodble2]
by fedlawman
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Jan 15, 2009 (9:19 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 15, 2009 6:27 pm)
I did it with my 2004 TSX. Dealer gave me $2200 cash to turn it in 1 year early (3 year lease).
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- #292 of 364
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman]
by bodble2
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Jan 16, 2009 (1:40 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 15, 2009 9:19 pm)
Hmm...that's almost unheard of. I didn't think the TSX was ever in short supply. Maybe you had a particular color and/or configuration for which they had a waiting buyer? Anything unusual about the lease? Super-low residual? Or was it part of a deal to sell you another car, so they had some accounting leeway as to which side of the transaction to stick the $2200?
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman]
by bvdj84
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Jan 16, 2009 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 15, 2009 9:19 pm)
When I lease a car, I usually don't go into it knowing that I'll be getting out before the term. But, with this GM car, I didn't want it, I had to choose a GM car last spring though. So I have an 08 Pontiac G6. I have grown to like it. Though, I want my Accord back. When I can get out without minimal problems, then I will do it. If it comes down to the last year of the lease to be able to do it, then so be it. Or, I do have a few that would be interested in taking it over. Although, the more garbage I hear about GM, I want out even more, why support them, when they are not willing to change.
When the economy was in better shape, and if I had kept my mileage lower on my 06 Accord, I would have gotten some cash to roll into the new lease deal. Doing that now would not be as possible. After 1yr or so, I was able to walk away from my accord without owing anything.
It just makes me a little irritated that I am not able to get my Honda back now, because the deals are quite attractive.
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Re: new tsx [bodble2]
by fedlawman
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Jan 16, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 16, 2009 1:40 am)
Just like normal financing, it all boils down to how much the car is worth vs. how much was still owed on the lease. The TSX held it's value very well and after 2 years, it was still worth around $22,000 (MSRP was $27,000).
I did not buy another car from them either. I just drove in cold and asked them if they wanted to buy my car. I bought it from them new and it was serviced by them exclusively, so they knew the car.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman]
by biker4
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Jan 17, 2009 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 16, 2009 7:14 am)
That was then and this now - more specifically there's virtually no car today with which you could do that. And this is even more so for any domestic product.
But back to the TSX - in the DC area you can regularly see 08 TSXs w/10k miles from a dealer at $21K - the wholesale on those is like 16-17K. Honda/Acura will be very lucky to get the current 60% residual on today's leases.
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redesign models
by iwantone
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Jan 19, 2009 (7:01 am)
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Is there really a danger in buying a first year redesign model? I just figured there's no perfect car so it really wouldn't matter. What are some of the pitfall for buying a first year redesign? Have 09 tsx buyers had consistent complaints? I know I hear a lot of people complaining about the 08 honda accord vcm , are they a lot of complaints like that for the 09 tsx?
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- #297 of 364
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Re: redesign models [iwantone]
by bvdj84
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Jan 19, 2009 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Jan 19, 2009 7:01 am)
If there were any car that I would feel more confident about buying within its first year, it would be a Honda product. The engine is the same as before, but slightly revised. Different body, and there will be a few issues with a few cars that will need to be recalled and fixed. The TSX has been out for awhile though. I believe they came out last spring. I have thought the same thing, we all think this way. But, I would have no problem buying a honda on its first design. Though, they have had issues with the Accord VCM, however, it does not mean it is the "norm" of the Accord. Apparently they have worked to getting that resolved for the 09. Now, if it is a Chrysler or a GM product on its first year, well, I would be a little hesitant to do that.
There is no perfect car, try looking at the forums here about the new TSX. Read about what others have experienced, this will make you feel better. If there are issues, they certainly will post it. Just do your research, drive it. If you are like me, I take forever making decisions, its bad...lol. Everyone is like... just make a decision already..lol
I think you picking a Honda product is a step in the right direction. You will love it!
I loved my Accord!! Unfortunately forced into a GM product now. I would love to get an Accord or TSX.
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Re: redesign models [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Jan 19, 2009 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Jan 19, 2009 7:01 am)
Well, one known issue with the TSX is the design of the plastic pane that covers the nav screen. Under sunlight, it reflects the pattern of the surrounding dash, making the nav display all but illegible. Most people would probably not consider this a major defect, but it is a flaw nonetheless, and it is an example of a 1st-year issue that would likely be rectified later in the model cycle.
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