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#27 of 283 Re: 2013 Acura RDX [njwilliam] by steve_ HOST

Apr 10, 2012 (11:23 am)

Replying to: njwilliam (Apr 10, 2012 10:19 am)
There's holdback. That's why dealers can sell cars for less than invoice.
 
There's also dealer incentives, both published (like dealer cash) and ones that we don't know about, like sales bonuses, spiffs, free training, deals on loaner cars and demos, cruises, extra ad money, who knows.
 
The owner of the dealership probably doesn't know the "true" cost until the accountants close the books at the end of the month or end of the quarter.

#28 of 283 Re: 2013 Acura RDX [carteach] by jg88

Apr 12, 2012 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: carteach (Apr 09, 2012 8:39 pm)
Having been through this with Acura before, it usually is about 6-9 months after a new model hits when supply starts to overcome ready demand. Figure next fall for getting a reduction from the msrp that is substantial enough for those who like to negotiate. Until then, I don't blame any dealers who want to get full price while they can.
 
Am disappointed there are no air ducts for the rear seat passengers as I live in a very warm climate. Was glad to see the awd mpg numbers though, they are really close to the new x3 with the turbo 4. Even though the former model was nice, the mpg and harsh ride made it a "no go" for me. I like what I'm reading about the tests for the softened ride and quieter cabin, am not buying an suv to hang with sports cars anyway. It sounds like it performs well enough yet cruises much better. Also, I don't mind the reduction of rear wheel power going from 70 to 50% with the new awd system, I prefer a front wheel drive bias for poor weather conditions.
 
Good to see early reports coming in -- I'm in the market for something late 2012 to early 2013, maybe the next version will add the rear ducts.

#29 of 283 Lease offers on 2013 RDX already on by lax2mia

Apr 16, 2012 (12:38 pm)

Lease offers for RDX started Friday. Would not have expected them that quicly.
 
http://www.acura.com/tools/shopping/CurrentOffersFinance.aspx?model=rdx&zip=3313- 8

#30 of 283 Re: Lease offers on 2013 RDX already on [lax2mia] by carteach

Apr 16, 2012 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: lax2mia (Apr 16, 2012 12:38 pm)
That link takes me to leases for the 2012.

#31 of 283 Re: Lease offers on 2013 RDX already on [carteach] by mck588

Apr 16, 2012 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: carteach (Apr 16, 2012 3:29 pm)
Go all the way to the bottom of the page to see 2013 lease deals.

#32 of 283 Back-up Sensors by rphwack

Apr 19, 2012 (11:22 am)

I was looking through the website and didn't see Back-up Sensors being offered like the 2012 RDX had. The product specialist at the NY Autoshow said that the dealer would be able to install it but I'm not so sure. i know that the 2013 RDX comes with a back-up camera but i like the sensors also. Anybody know about this?

#34 of 283 2013 RDX AWD- Just like the CRV's? by wasfan

Apr 19, 2012 (6:28 pm)

I know it's early but I'd like to know what the 2013 AWD is like compared to the CRV version, since the SH-AWD will no longer be available. I like most of what I'm seeing and hearing about the 2013 RDX. I would hope it handles better than the CRV. Since I've only driven first generation CRV's, did that AWD system ever get better in the latter generations of CRV's? I wasn't a big fan of it, I didn't think it did that much- our little, older Civic was better in the snow. I like the 6 cylinder and would just wish for manual transmission availability.

#35 of 283 2013 RDX AWD/TECH by cpapong

Apr 20, 2012 (11:39 am)

Went with wife to see RDX on lot Saturday after NW PA dealer was closed and then called them Monday. Only willing to come $400 off price even though my wife bought her 2003 CL-S from them. Parents just bought 2012 CR-V EXL AWD without navigation for $27,125 and it is a nice vehicle (back up camera is very nice!). However, my wife has waited ten years for a new car and will test drive the RDX when we get back from vacation. She is not happy that the Base RDX AWD does not have Zenon lights and a few other items that her 2003 CL-S has. I think the base TSX even has Zenon lights. Her major complaint though is the bundling of navigation with features she wants such as the Zenon lights and the power lift gate. Feels ACURA ripping her off by having to pay extra for the nav to get what she wants. I had warned her before she started looking that she will probably have to spend at least $40,000 to get all the features she wants no matter what car company she buys from. I may be wrong, but a 2012 MDX AWD without the tech package might only be 2k more than the RDX with the tech packge and the MDX has the Zenon lights.
 
I wish they kept the 2012 Super handling and had dual chrome exhauts for the rear. Cargo space of 8 more cubic feet to 35 or so would be nice also. The CV-R, which is about $10,000 cheaper has about 37! Of course vehicle stying has a lot to due with this. I will try to post what she eventually does.

#36 of 283 Re: 2013 RDX AWD- Just like the CRV's? [wasfan] by mcgoat

Apr 25, 2012 (7:33 am)

Replying to: wasfan (Apr 19, 2012 6:28 pm)
We test drove a CRV and while it looks good on paper, I felt that honda crammed too much into the vehicle at the expense of cutting corners in some critical areas, in effect cheapening the overall ride and appearance. For example, The right side passenger seat seemed short and was very uncomfortable. It appeared to me that they had shortened the seat to save weight. I can't imagine sitting in it for long trips. I also found the buttons surrounding the navi system were very small and confusing. Just several little things like that. I know the CRV has a strong track record, but we were concerned we would quickly have buyers remorse. We looked at least ten different vehicles before settling on the RDX. Granted it is 10k more expensive than the CRV, but it felt it. Solid, comfortable, quiet, functional.........we pick ours up this evening!

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