Mr.Tea

I found a 1 owner 2012 MDX Advance with 31,000 for $30,900? not certified but its from an Acura Dealer if that a good price should i be looking for wiggle room and if so how much would you offer, they said the price is firm...

Carpayment4life

Clean auction value, for a non-RES = $33,125 & average = $31,050
Full retail $36,475 & $33,675

For RES = $34,325 & average = $32,250
Full retail $37,700 & $35,050

Buy it and apply your $2,000 to $3,000 savings to the AcuraCare extended warranty.
You'll get, at least, your money back, when your electronic shocks go out, between 35,000 and 40,000 miles.

Mr.Tea

I have a question what is non-RES?

Carpayment4life

RES stands for Rear Entertainment System, and it is an option.

If the mdx does not have the video displays in the back seat, it is a non-RES.

Mr.Tea

Thanks for all your help Sir. its gladly appreciated.

-I made the deposit on the MDX Advance and hopeful will go test drive this week when i have time. it has a dealer inventory date of 09/03/2012 and sale date of 10/2012…does this mean i have until sept 2016 for the 4year/50k basic warranty to run out?
-Is there anything i need to be asking the dealer about the car differently from the CARFAX? It was a one owner lease vehicle.
-What other question should i be asking…How would i know if the shocks are going or have already gone…

mrgold35

You might have to call Acura warranty with the VIN to verify the exact date when the 4/50,000 expires. It sound like you have until 10/16 or 48 months after the sales date as long as you are under 50,000 miles for the basic warranty. As long as you are under the 4/50,000 deadline, you can purchase an Acura Car warranty local or on-line (no sales tax if you purchase online and out of state).

Depending on how long you will keep your MDX Adv, the Acura Care warranty is the only one I would go for compared to 3rd party. I rather do without an warranty on my MDX Adv compared to dealing with 3rd party vendors.

If you are still under the basic warranty, just schedule a routine oil change at Acura and have them give the MDX a bumper-to-bumper double-check for leaks, up-to-date maint, TSB, and suggested maint. I went ahead on my MDX in first few months and changed the powertrain fluids (engine/6at/transfer/sh-awd), new brake fluid, new cabin/engine filter, alignment/balance, and new wipers (front/rear).

Now would be the time to ask for any accessories (free or discounted price and/or labor) like hitch, running boards, roof rack, etc...

Mr.Tea

I did ask for discount in the Sport Running board and backup sensors.