Fatty Tuna

Yes, he wants to charge me $100 to cover driver costs! So basically you're telling me I'm getting ripped? Thx for the info.

G36

Your warranty starts when you pick the car up,regardlees what the mileage says, it starts from that mileage. Dealer trades are very common, they are trying to get the cars U want as soon as they can for U. I wouldn't let that be a deal breaker because no dealer around the No Cal area will sell it to U for 500 over! Something to think about!

Fatty Tuna

The warranty mileage thing was actually the salesperson's idea so I figure I'd pass that one along. After all, it depends on what they write on the paper?

Yeah, I won't let it be a deal breaker... just trying to get the same treatment as everyone else, you know?

G36

Cool!


I'm just glad this whole thing worked out and everything went well and everyone will get what they want at a decent price! That's what this was all about! And I think we all had fun doing it! It took some work and alot of hours on the computer and phone, but was worth it!

murphjuice

Thank you very much for your effort. It is much appreciated.

murphjuice

Did anyone in the group buy make a deposit for your car. If you did, did you do it before or after you received the paper work? I just spoke to the dealer yesterday, and he basically said my word was good enough to secure the car. I'm always one to be skeptical, so your input would be valued.

By the way, Fatty Tuna, if you have time and don't want to mess with the dealer trades and the protection pack, have them order your car or wait until they get one in inventory (if they already have one like yours on the way from Japan). It could possibly hold you up until February or March, but if you want to cut through the bullshit and you have time, it may be worth it to you. I personally am indifferent about a dealer trade, but I wouldn’t want to pay extra money for my car to get extra miles on it up front.

G36

Murphjuice

I'm trying to straighten out my paper work here, I nee to match up your name to your screen name, could U please E-Mail me your name,

Thanks

LDRedding@charter.net.

Thanks again.

G36

I found it!

SF_TSX

It's confirmed that my car is a dealer trade. It is coming from the bay area and I have to drive up there and bring the car back to bay area.

Fatty Tuna

Did they charge you extra for the cost of the driver who transported the car from the bay area???

G36

No problem and thanks!


Did you buy one yet or put a deposit down?

emperuman

Has anyone picked up their car without providing insurance papers? S#^t looks like my car is in today/tomm but I cant reach my insurance agent, being a weekend. Is there any workaround for this?

SF_TSX

No, they didn't. But even they do, I gonna refuse to pay it. They never mention it is a dealer trade.

G36

If you have existing ins. in place, U should be covered in most cases for 30 days till U add it to your policy. At least that's the way AAA handles it. Just show them your existing ins. card. That should be fine!

WillTSX

I just got my purchase contract. No deposit needed. They want a single check in full amount.
It listed the car as 10 miles with VIN #. No mention of color or package.
Is there somewhere on the internet that I can look up the status and config. of my car with the VIN?
I've been very happy with my contact from the dealership. No extra trade add-on nor unwanted care package.
This is the best car shopping experience thus far. I'll stop now before I jinx myself.

emperuman

I second that. My contract had the exact same info. The salesguy has been very calm and not pushy at all.

One question on the Sales Tax. I have to pay Sales Tax based on where I live rite?? Not based on where I pick up the car.

murphjuice

I haven't put a deposit down yet. As I said earlier, I offered but the dealer just said my word was good enough. I thought that was strange.

It'll be a while before I get mine though because I want ABP/6MT/Navi. He's supposed to get back with me this week to tell me if they have one on the way or if it'll need to be ordered. Maybe once that's ironed out a deposit will be in order??

WillTSX

I just did a search on VIN number.
Use this post to decipher your build.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=vin+number

G36

My understanding is, if U were to have the car delivered in your area that would be the sales tax imposed. Otherwise it's taxed in the city/county where U buy or pick up at!

Fatty Tuna

You guys are so lucky to be getting in your cars so soon!!!!

I think this dealer trade with the MT/Navi combo is b0rking things up a little for me. But yes, the salesperson is a pretty nice guy. It's the dealership that has the car I want that is throwing a moneky wrench into things.

So... first person to get their TSX buys the first round of drinks for everyone at the meet?

G36

The thing is, the MT are hard to get for now, not produced like the Autos. If you really it, I would wait for one ear marked for U or do the dealer trade. BUT,, the MT WILL take longer to get. If I wanted it that bad, I would rather wait to get what I want! Just my opinion!

emperuman

So no one has got their cars yet?? I am getting mine tomorrow. Picking it up at 1pm.

keichan82

Lucky!!

Congrats!!

Did he call you?
I'm still waiting for mine. Just a couple more days....
or more... 15th - 25th.. ahhhh.. sooo long...

G36

We more than likely won't see ours till Jan.

keichan82

awww... why?

G36

Just not here yet, maybe by the end of Dec if we are lucky. Spoke to the dealer today about it. They go out the door as fast as they come in

G36

It was nice meeting you today! Enjoy that beautiful car you just picked up!

It is NICE!

I'm sure you enjoyed the ride home

tsxforme2005

Emperuman,

Did the dealer give you your $500 rebate when you picked up your car?

Fatty Tuna

Emperuman... pics!!!!! We wanna see some pics!!!!!

emperuman

Yes I got it . I just came back home. It was a long day of going there by bus and coming back in the sweet ride. There was an accident on I80 and I was stuck in traffic close to 3 hours. Damn, I did a 159 mile trip in 7 hours. Can u believe that? (well that includes brunch and dinner time too )

I will post some pics tomorrow guys without fail. Havent got my digicam with me, just the SLR.

emperuman

He said he needs 6 cars off the lot and all the 6 transactions should be clean (like someone not giving him a bounced cheque or something), before he sends us the rebate.

emperuman

It was nice meeting u too. And hey, thanks for setting this up for all of us. Its greatly appreciated. The drive back home was hell.

It was only the last 30 miles or so, that I really stretched the machine's legs a bit. Took the rpms upto 6K for a couple of secs. It was fun. Cant wait to complete the breakin period.

G36

Fatty Tuna

Congrats on the new car!!!

Hey, I'd prefer to be stuck in traffic with a TSX than not having a TSX!!!

Johnny76

It looks like youre it at the get together! hahah

In a seriousness Emperuman, congrats on the ride!! Can't wait to see those pics!!

G36

Jonhhy 76

Are you still in on the buy? U can't pass this one up, price is to good.

Johnny76

Yes, I'm still on the buy. Hopefully I can make it down this weekend to make my deposit.

murphjuice

so everyone is putting down a deposit? i'm still puzzled that the dealer didn't want me to put a deposit down when i talked to him and told him what car i want. do we not do so until we fill out the paperwork?

G36

Murphjuice

He didn't take one from me either. Guess they really don't need to. If someone drops out, it's not like they would have a hard time selling these things!

The thing is, you have to take advantage of this deal because the dealers are allocated so many each delivery and are a little hard to get sometimes. This is why it takes so long to get one! Japan isn't producing many yet!

Johnny76

So basically we just have to call or go down there, tell them who we are on the list for the group buy, and place our order? I plan on being in the dealerships area this weekend, thats why I was planning on dropping by.