| New Sport, $3300 off MSRP in Houston
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| efenska |
I pulled the trigger over the weekend and bought the Sport - Black/Ebony. I did the email attack, and played 4 the dealers in Houston off of each other. One refused to quote a price in email, and one would only quote over the phone. The other 2 gave me written prices, both around $2k off MSRP. I then emailed all of the dealers back with my lowest price and within an afternoon I had almost $3k off. I took that to my preferred dealer (I have bought 4 Acuras previously from them), and asked them what they could do for a 'loyal customer' and they beat it by another $500 and threw in pinstriping and window tint for free. They also gave me Acura's MSRP on accessories - no installation charges. I got the Sport running boards, roof rails, crossbars, day/night mirror, cargo tray and wheel locks added. Sticker: $47,800 My price: $44,500 :)
There were plenty on the lot at all 4 dealers too. I think the discounting has begun... nobody quoted me MSRP.
Now, if only it would stop raining here I could take some pics :( |
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| phins2rt |
| Excellent deal!! :29: |
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| sobrien1087 |
| Congratulations! Well done! :fatyo: |
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| SullyC5er |
| Sounds like a good deal! You gotta love the Internet...it has changed car buying!!! |
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| sobrien1087 |
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Originally posted by SullyC5er
Sounds like a good deal! You gotta love the Internet...
Especially open forums like this! |
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
| So how much is that over invoice? Show me your masterful ways! I want to pull the trigger so bad, would you mind giving me a rundown of your numbers? You can reply here or PM me. Thanks! |
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| efenska |
quote:
So how much is that over invoice? Show me your masterful ways! I want to pull the trigger so bad, would you mind giving me a rundown of your numbers? You can reply here or PM me. Thanks!
Internet buying used to be easier; when I picked up my '03 CL-S it was too easy - out the door $6k off sticker with a bunch of free accessories. These days they make it a little more difficult. Many won't quote prices via email, but all you really need is one to get the ball rolling.
I found the Internet Manager's email address on 1 dealer's site, and I had a business card from my preferred dealer - the other 2 I had to play the "Request a Quote" game. Fine by me, they tried to call me but I ignored the phone calls as I put in the Comments to email me a quote. Eventually, they all sent email. One wouldn't quote a price in email - he "didn't want the other Houston dealers knowing what a great discount he could offer me (he followed up via phone and offered me $1200 off MSRP). Another would only reply "I can beat any deal by $500." The other 2 dealers actually listed prices as I requested.
I forwarded the lowest quote I got ($2k off sticker) to one of the two who did not quote a price in email, got him to beat it by $300 and give me the accessories at Acura's MSRP (check list/installed prices for accessories on Honda's eStore!). Then I forwarded that to the "beat any deal by $500" guy - which he did. I forwarded that email to my preferred dealer and he beat that by $500. Below are the numbers from round #1:
- $46,265 - 2007 MDX-Sport Black w/Parchment (including destination)
- *All the accessories mentioned below include the labor to install, otherwise they will be at the price you've researched
- $ 324 - Roof Rails
- $ 245 - Cross Bars
- $ 335 - Auto Day/Night Mirror
- $ 142 - Cargo Tray
- $ 665 - Sport Running Boards
- $ 112 - Wheel Locks
- $ 1,823 - Total Installed Accessory Price
- $46,265 - 2007 MDX-Sport Black/Ebony(includes Destination)
- $48,088 - Total Vehicle Price
- $46,088 - Total Vehicle Selling Price
I think invoice is $41,773 with dest., plus $1508 in accessories = $43,281. Since I paid $44,500, it looks like I got it for $1,200 over invoice - plus free window tint and hand pinstriping. I have to mention that I purchased 4 Acuras from the same dealership over the last 15 years, and I was not shy about making sure they knew I was a loyal customer. I am sure that probably helped a lot. The Manager at Gillman Acura did not want me telling folks what I got the MDX for! |
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
| I got a quote for 43,500 with no accessories plus tax for mdx sport. Good? |
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| efenska |
| I think so... if you want accessories installed by the dealer, check out Acura's eStore. I found much better prices than the dealer will quote you (mine wanted over $1k for Sport running boards... WTF?), and it shows the installed price BY YOUR DEALER. Or DIY and save even more! There's more I want to add and I'll go to hondacuraworld or eBay for those. |
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| Fabvsix |
Check out this dealership response to my email asking them why they were listing an 07 MDX Sport/Entertainment/Bourdeaux for $50K??????????????????????? He is the idiots answer:
Well the reason I'm trying to "fetch 50 grand" is that i have also
included a protection package with the vehicle, such as cargo
tray, mud guards, and a first place finish that go's along with the
4year 50k mile warranty. 2nd if you had met the reserve, I would
be open to negotiation. Does that answer your question? |
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| efenska |
| What... no gold-plated third-row seats? What is "a first place finish" anyway? oh, right... car wax and Armor-All. I can't believe you passed on that deal :rolleyes: |
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| hammermdx |
quote:
Originally posted by efenska
I pulled the trigger over the weekend and bought the Sport - Black/Ebony. I did the email attack, and played 4 the dealers in Houston off of each other. One refused to quote a price in email, and one would only quote over the phone. The other 2 gave me written prices, both around $2k off MSRP. I then emailed all of the dealers back with my lowest price and within an afternoon I had almost $3k off. I took that to my preferred dealer (I have bought 4 Acuras previously from them), and asked them what they could do for a 'loyal customer' and they beat it by another $500 and threw in pinstriping and window tint for free. They also gave me Acura's MSRP on accessories - no installation charges. I got the Sport running boards, roof rails, crossbars, day/night mirror, cargo tray and wheel locks added. Sticker: $47,800 My price: $44,500 :)
There were plenty on the lot at all 4 dealers too. I think the discounting has begun... nobody quoted me MSRP.
Now, if only it would stop raining here I could take some pics :(
Congrats and welcome to the family!!! :7: |
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| hammermdx |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
Check out this dealership response to my email asking them why they were listing an 07 MDX Sport/Entertainment/Bourdeaux for $50K??????????????????????? He is the idiots answer:
Well the reason I'm trying to "fetch 50 grand" is that i have also
included a protection package with the vehicle, such as cargo
tray, mud guards, and a first place finish that go's along with the
4year 50k mile warranty. 2nd if you had met the reserve, I would
be open to negotiation. Does that answer your question?
Anothr dirtbag dealer!:9: |
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| kysondang |
Hi Efenska,
What dealer gave you a good deal. I am planning to get the top X 07.
Thank you. |
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| efenska |
| Gillman Acura in North Houston. Ask for Paul Thomas. |
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