How much are you paying for a tech rdx??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:39 PM
  #41  
CL6's Avatar
CL6
My only car is a Bus
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 1
From: Republik of Kalifornia
Every car a dealer has on its lot has holdback attached to it. The holdback generally comes at the end of the year, not when the car is sold. The purpose of getting more cars is not just to get more holdback.

Holdback is generally said to 'keep the lights on' in the dealership.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:41 PM
  #42  
boosted_dc2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by CL6
Every car a dealer has on its lot has holdback attached to it. The holdback generally comes at the end of the year, not when the car is sold. The purpose of getting more cars is not just to get more holdback.

Holdback is generally said to 'keep the lights on' in the dealership.
is it safe to say that a dealer that sells 500 acuras a year gets more holdback than a dealer that sells 250?

Landon
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:20 AM
  #43  
jtm1631's Avatar
5th Gear
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ArthurKnight
Hi Scott,

I bought mine at Sierra Acura in Alhambra. They did not mark up the price nor did they try to push accessories. If you read my earlier posts in this thread you'll see how much I paid. According to some it seems I paid too much but according to Acura's website it seems right in line with the lease calculator.
Sorry if you thought my post implied that you specifically paid too much for an RDX. That is not what I meant at all. I just feel that with the demand for this car right now, the money factor and residual that is being offered is a benefit to Acura because they are in the driver's seat on this car. The current lease payments are higher than other cars in the same price range such as the Audi A4 and the BMW X3. The problem with the other cars is that they are an Audi A4 and a BMW X3 and not the RDX. When demand falls off (whenever that may be), perhaps Acura will get more aggressive on their lease rates. Until than, each of us makes a personal decision on what we are willing to pay to be behind the wheel of an RDX.

And as others have correctly pointed out, you are currently enjoying a great new RDX at a price you obviously are happy with and I am dreaming of the day I can turn in my TL when the lease is up in a couple months and get into an RDX.

If lease rates stay the same, I would be more inclined to purchase the RDX vs. lease.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:29 AM
  #44  
CL6's Avatar
CL6
My only car is a Bus
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,254
Likes: 1
From: Republik of Kalifornia
As I said, every new Acura on a dealer's lot has holdback attached to it.


Originally Posted by boosted_dc2
is it safe to say that a dealer that sells 500 acuras a year gets more holdback than a dealer that sells 250?

Landon
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:38 AM
  #45  
chyllintsx's Avatar
Missin my TSX =(
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
From: Fresh Meadows, NY
i paid 29990 for my tsx/navi in 03 and just got the rdx at 39000 with tech, side moldings and auto dim mirrors ... both first year cars haha... sucks for me
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:56 AM
  #46  
snorton48's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
what's your

Originally Posted by ArthurKnight
After all was said and done, I paid just under $39300 for mine, leased over 48 months, with roof rack, moon roof visor, auto dimming mirror, and lojack. I put $7000 down and my monthly payments are $520.
what's your residual?
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:10 PM
  #47  
Inbox7's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Boosted...where did you buy from?
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:45 PM
  #48  
schuchmn's Avatar
Dennis
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by snowboard1
There is someone on here that said they got it $1200 under MSRP with a deal on accessories too.
Yeah, that was me, but I haven't got the vehicle yet. It's due in around 9/19 or so. I'll let you know how it goes.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:03 PM
  #49  
ArthurKnight's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by snorton48
what's your residual?
$17840
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:23 PM
  #50  
crazymjb's Avatar
Suzuka Master
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,438
Likes: 1
Just through online quote requests(I think all in MA, haha) I have gotten a few dealers who are flexible to a few hundred off the MSRP, and one that may include up to 1K in accessories.

They said in spring prices should be down a fair amount. Hopefully we will buy in november becuase I am the only one with 4WD, and I need my truck.

Mike
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 09:58 PM
  #51  
boosted_dc2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by crazymjb
Just through online quote requests(I think all in MA, haha) I have gotten a few dealers who are flexible to a few hundred off the MSRP, and one that may include up to 1K in accessories.

They said in spring prices should be down a fair amount. Hopefully we will buy in november becuase I am the only one with 4WD, and I need my truck.

Mike

thats funny were both shopping the same area!!! dont give in yet!!!! what color are you looking for??

Landon
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:34 PM
  #52  
crazymjb's Avatar
Suzuka Master
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,438
Likes: 1
Well its for my mother, she wants white on black(leather). Fortunatly I think I can pursuade her to go with Silver, Carbon Grey, or Black, again, on black leather.

Where in MA are you?

Acura of Boston has at least 10 in the lot, at least that I saw, a handful in the fornamed color combo, but I don't know if they are tech or not. I would highly recomend them as they have been very good to us(in regard to the TL). If you do end up going with them before us, be sure to "drop" my name .

Mike
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:05 PM
  #53  
boosted_dc2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by crazymjb
Well its for my mother, she wants white on black(leather). Fortunatly I think I can pursuade her to go with Silver, Carbon Grey, or Black, again, on black leather.

Where in MA are you?

Acura of Boston has at least 10 in the lot, at least that I saw, a handful in the fornamed color combo, but I don't know if they are tech or not. I would highly recomend them as they have been very good to us(in regard to the TL). If you do end up going with them before us, be sure to "drop" my name .

Mike
im in portsmouth new hampshire but am shpping all the dealers from here to new yourk to vermont, with the intent to buy within 2 weeks provided i can reach a decent price. were looking for black on black, or white on black as a second choice. the lowest quote i recived so far is 36,495, so i forwarded that to every other dealer to see what happens. do you have a salesperson that is good to deal with, i would be more than happy to give them a shout.

Landon
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:12 PM
  #54  
Tonia's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: Metro Atlanta, GA
The quote we received is for $37,165 with the dealer prep package for no charge. Adding in the tax, tag, title, and admin fee, the final price would be $39,858.78. I found one other dealer who agreed to come $200 off MSRP, but that was the only offer below MSRP out of 5 dealerships.
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:29 PM
  #55  
timoc4's Avatar
10th Gear
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: new york, ny
hey guys,

avoid Paragon Acura in Queens, NY! I went there yesterday to drive the RDX with the tech package. Car was ok, but the pricing was B.S.

Guess what was the asking price : $42k.
Salesman said they have a 'market adjustment' for extra $2000.

And this is when I see 5 RDX in many colors sitting around the floor, probably with a few more off the lot.
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 01:10 PM
  #56  
amypinseattle's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 97
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by timoc4
hey guys,

avoid Paragon Acura in Queens, NY! I went there yesterday to drive the RDX with the tech package. Car was ok, but the pricing was B.S.

Guess what was the asking price : $42k.
Salesman said they have a 'market adjustment' for extra $2000.

And this is when I see 5 RDX in many colors sitting around the floor, probably with a few more off the lot.

Hopefully, no one will buy from them...and it won't take too long for them to figure out they are shooting themselves in the foot!
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:43 PM
  #57  
86legend's Avatar
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
why is paying the dealer a profit so bad?

i think paying more to deal locally and building a relationship with your dealer is worth it. you always want someone to have your back in case of a problem. my clients can use my car any time if they have theirs in the shop....
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 05:44 AM
  #58  
boosted_dc2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by 86legend
why is paying the dealer a profit so bad?

i think paying more to deal locally and building a relationship with your dealer is worth it. you always want someone to have your back in case of a problem. my clients can use my car any time if they have theirs in the shop....
i dont have a problem paying a pfofit, its just how much of one im willing to pay. and i dont like to be taken advantage of just because a car is new. unless you dont care about your money that you work for then go ahead and pay, if thats what it takes to "build a relationship".

ive given up on shopping for rdx's, on to striking a deal for a lexus now. Its funny though all these dealers in my area said that an rdx wont become available for 4 months, and what they have is all i can get. then within the last 3 days 4 dealers have called me saying that either of my color choices they have in stock and are both available. i dont think there selling as fast as everyone thinks. i havent seen one in my area yet. if i were going to get one id wait 6 months, i guarantee they are at least 2 thousand cheaper then they are now.

Landon
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 06:33 AM
  #59  
schuchmn's Avatar
Dennis
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by 86legend
why is paying the dealer a profit so bad?

i think paying more to deal locally and building a relationship with your dealer is worth it. you always want someone to have your back in case of a problem. my clients can use my car any time if they have theirs in the shop....
Nothing wrong with making a profit. But the dealer can make a profit by selling at MSRP and even below. $42K is just price gouging.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:41 AM
  #60  
ArthurKnight's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
There is this little thing called Supply and Demand. It allows gasoline companies (who have the supply) to sell gas at over $3.50 a gallon to us car-drivers (who have the demand).

Acura dealers have this new car called the RDX that is heavily hyped and (IMHO) very cool. They have the supply. Some drivers want this car really badly. Some of them have more money to spend than others and don't want to shop around. Others have shopped around and found that they'll have to wait for an RDX at some dealerships while at others they can just walk in and buy one. If they want to do the later, they may be willing to spend extra to do so (IE have it now instead of 2 months down the line). They have the demand.

So, if someone is willing to spend 2k more to have a car now rather than later, why shouldn't a dealership charge what they can? I wouldn't buy there. But someone will, otherwise they wouldn't and couldn't do it. And once there's a glut of RDX's available everywhere, they won't be able to do it. So they're just taking advantage of supply and demand.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:09 AM
  #61  
rmralston's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Originally Posted by druggist
I paid the suggested retail plus $615 for handling and delivery.
Acura today announced pricing of the all-new 2007 RDX 5-passenger luxury SUV. Making its debut at Acura dealerships on August 10, the 2007 RDX will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $32,995. The performance oriented RDX is poised to bring a new level of driving excitement and enjoyment to consumers seeking sports sedan performance in the growing entry premium SUV segment.

Featuring Acura's first-ever turbocharged and intercooled engine coupled with patented Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD)(TM) , the RDX blends the best in responsiveness, control and efficiency. The RDX is equipped with a 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve in-line four cylinder engine with i-VTEC valve control that produces 240 horsepower. By adding an innovative variable flow turbocharger, an exceptionally broad powerband with virtually no turbo lag is produced while providing an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/23 miles per gallon.

"The 2007 RDX illustrates Acura's passion for developing vehicles that can deliver the ultimate in performance, technology, safety and fuel efficiency," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president sales. "For drivers that want the utility of an SUV but demand a sporty driving experience, the RDX truly delivers."

In addition to an exhilarating driving experience, the RDX offers a comprehensive list of standard electronic and convenience features that serve to greatly enhance the ownership experience. The RDX is equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a 360-watt, 7-speaker Acura Premium Sound System with a multi-format 6-disc changer, XM(R) Satellite Radio and a convenient MP3/auxiliary input jack for connecting popular portable audio devices such as an iPod(R).

The RDX's inherent performance and technology compliments its state of the art safety features. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure helps protect passengers by distributing collision loads through the body structure, leaving the passenger cabin more intact for improved occupant protection while also making the RDX more compatible with smaller vehicles in the event of a vehicle-to-vehicle frontal collision. Finally, a specially engineered hood and other components help reduce the chances of pedestrian injury in the event of a collision with the vehicle. Inside the RDX, a full complement of passive safety features are found, such as the latest generation of dual-stage, dual-threshold airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags for the driver and front passenger and side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor for all outboard occupants.

While the RDX is generously equipped right from the start, it is also available with an optional Technology Package. Priced at $36,495, the RDX with Technology Package enhances the driving experience by adding a 10-speaker, 410-watt, Acura/ELS Surround(R) Premium Sound System designed by legendary recording engineer Elliot Scheiner to create an unmatched listening experience. In addition, the Technology Package also includes several visual and audio communications features such as the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) and rearview camera, the HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface, and the AcuraLink(TM) Satellite Communication System with Real Time Traffic.

The destination and handling charge for all 2007 Acura vehicles is $615

They wouldn't budge on pricing or financing - I couldn't even get a hat out of the salesman. Good luck on negotiating.
Hello Tom,

I've got the hat for you. Give me a call or shoot me an email when you get the chance.

Regards,
Rob
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
visiter555
2G RDX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
8
Apr 9, 2016 12:56 PM
govtcheez
2G RDX (2013-2018)
4
Oct 1, 2015 12:21 AM
Barb Jackson
2G RDX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
11
Sep 15, 2015 02:27 PM
Type-S RPh
3G RLX (2013+)
4
Sep 13, 2015 01:20 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:06 PM.