A girl and her car...a love story
04-27-2006, 10:48 PM
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A girl and her car...a love story
Picture it: the Milwaukee Auto Show, January 2003. I am just starting to think about a new car. My love for my Honda Accord leads me to look at an Acura TL. I pick up a brochure for the Acura line. On the way home, I flip through and there it is--the TSX. It's love at first sight. 
Forces of nature have kept us apart for 3 long years until just yesterday.
Yes, it's true. I finally, finally bought a TSX. I'm thinking of sending out engraved announcements.
I'm "officially" a member, now. 
I got the Nighthawk Black MT with Navi and black interior. Before I get the "useless w/o pics" --let me say that the car is on a truck somewhere, on it's way to me. Then it will be getting a spoiler and a tint job before I take her home. Believe me, I'll have more pics than a new mother.
If anyone's interested in the details, I'll spill that. First of all, thanks be to my pal, Mr. Chad for all his good advice, as usual.
We have only one Acura dealer here in southeastern WI. I didn't know how to get a good deal if there's no one to shop. He suggested emailing dealers in IL to get offers and to find the combo I wanted. This was the most fun I've ever had buying a car. I basically shopped for it on my butt while the dealer fought for my business. How cool is that?
My first offer was from a dealer in IL who had the black with parch. interior that I orginally wanted. They offered $500 over invoice right off the line. My dealer here in Wisconsin promptly called and asked why the heck I wasn't coming over there to look. I told him what I wanted and he said they couldn't get the parch, but had a black with black interior on it's way in. They matched the price, but what were they gonna give me for taking my second choice in color, I asked. They threw in tint for free and the spoiler at cost. All in all, I paid $28,800 for the car, including $615 destination and another $595 for the spoiler. We also got to take advantage of the special Acura financing of 4.9% for 60mo.
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am and I can't wait to have my black beauty in the driveway. Thanks also to all the members--I'll be continuing to appreciate the wealth of knowledge here.
The only other thing I can say is --Milwaukee Meet this summer!!! (Party to celebrate my long quest to follow. 
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Forces of nature have kept us apart for 3 long years until just yesterday. Yes, it's true. I finally, finally bought a TSX. I'm thinking of sending out engraved announcements.
I'm "officially" a member, now. I got the Nighthawk Black MT with Navi and black interior. Before I get the "useless w/o pics" --let me say that the car is on a truck somewhere, on it's way to me. Then it will be getting a spoiler and a tint job before I take her home. Believe me, I'll have more pics than a new mother.
If anyone's interested in the details, I'll spill that. First of all, thanks be to my pal, Mr. Chad for all his good advice, as usual.
We have only one Acura dealer here in southeastern WI. I didn't know how to get a good deal if there's no one to shop. He suggested emailing dealers in IL to get offers and to find the combo I wanted. This was the most fun I've ever had buying a car. I basically shopped for it on my butt while the dealer fought for my business. How cool is that? My first offer was from a dealer in IL who had the black with parch. interior that I orginally wanted. They offered $500 over invoice right off the line. My dealer here in Wisconsin promptly called and asked why the heck I wasn't coming over there to look. I told him what I wanted and he said they couldn't get the parch, but had a black with black interior on it's way in. They matched the price, but what were they gonna give me for taking my second choice in color, I asked. They threw in tint for free and the spoiler at cost. All in all, I paid $28,800 for the car, including $615 destination and another $595 for the spoiler. We also got to take advantage of the special Acura financing of 4.9% for 60mo.
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am and I can't wait to have my black beauty in the driveway. Thanks also to all the members--I'll be continuing to appreciate the wealth of knowledge here.
The only other thing I can say is --Milwaukee Meet this summer!!! (Party to celebrate my long quest to follow.
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04-27-2006, 10:56 PM
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Wow. That's a great story! That's almost a 3 year wait Congrats 
You've been a member for a long time now, so that's awesome that you finally ended up getting one. Looking forward to see the pics. Enjoy!
You've been a member for a long time now, so that's awesome that you finally ended up getting one. Looking forward to see the pics. Enjoy!
J/K congrats on the black on black beauty... 
04-27-2006, 11:18 PM
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Awesome write-up, and congratulations on the new car! I agree about the advice on this forum...this is definitely an excellent site.
Black/black is a stunning combo. We were this close to driving home in a black/parchment car, but my wife really wanted the royal blue. Congrats again!
Black/black is a stunning combo. We were this close to driving home in a black/parchment car, but my wife really wanted the royal blue. Congrats again!
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04-27-2006, 11:25 PM
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Great story, almost brings a tear to my eyes. Seriously though, great looking combo and great price! Congrats!!
04-27-2006, 11:29 PM
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wow 3 years!
i am at 1 year of dreaming of this car and it's not going good. I was in a Lamborghini Gallardo today, a friend got one and took me for a ride. and as we were driving i did the double look when a TSX passed by. dunno how you did it, but...
Congrats!
i am at 1 year of dreaming of this car and it's not going good. I was in a Lamborghini Gallardo today, a friend got one and took me for a ride. and as we were driving i did the double look when a TSX passed by. dunno how you did it, but...
Congrats!
04-27-2006, 11:39 PM
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Finally you cheaky monkey...
SaraWI I have some ideas for a WI meet, send me a note.
So when was this thing showing up? And when do you plan to learn to drive stick?
Sara and I may be the only folks left on this forum from the inagural Chicagoland meet
We had dualing Accords...
SaraWI I have some ideas for a WI meet, send me a note.
So when was this thing showing up? And when do you plan to learn to drive stick?
Sara and I may be the only folks left on this forum from the inagural Chicagoland meet
We had dualing Accords...
04-28-2006, 12:03 AM
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haha I remeber seeing sarawi on this board when I first joined. I always assumed you already had the car. I've had mine for almost 3 years now. and im down for a wisconsin meet too although mine is completely stock 04 
and im down for a wisconsin meet too although mine is completely stock 04
Congratulations.
04-28-2006, 12:43 AM
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Congrats, definately sound like a woman of great taste 6mt navi...ah yess
Don't worry, i think you're going to like the black on black more than black on parch, the interior of the car is simply stunning...
Don't worry, i think you're going to like the black on black more than black on parch, the interior of the car is simply stunning...
04-28-2006, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by acn684
Congrats, definately sound like a woman of great taste 6mt navi...ah yess
My boy just sold his 600RR and the guy that got it wrecked it in a week and called him back up to tell him the sad news.
04-28-2006, 01:38 AM
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Wow, great story! Congrats!!
04-28-2006, 01:43 AM
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SWEET! Congrats on a nice combo colored car!
By the way... you're not official until you sign the
"owners sign in thread".
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17063
By the way... you're not official until you sign the
"owners sign in thread".
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17063
04-28-2006, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
how come your story was so much better than mine 
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I just walked in, sit in her...and said, I WILL TAKE IT!
.......I just walked in, sit in her...and said, I WILL TAKE IT!
04-28-2006, 08:06 AM
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Hey finally SaraWI got a TSX, woohoo! You've been a member longer than me :P
Now what are you going to do with your 6th Gen Accord coupe?
Now I know the reason why whenever I drive to WI there are not a lot of Acuras there. j/k :P
Now what are you going to do with your 6th Gen Accord coupe?
Now I know the reason why whenever I drive to WI there are not a lot of Acuras there. j/k :P
04-28-2006, 09:11 AM
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Congrats!!!
My wife forced me to check out the TSX, when I did I fell in love with it. You'll love it for sure, a blast to drive and really refined in terms of build and interior at a bargain price!
My wife forced me to check out the TSX, when I did I fell in love with it. You'll love it for sure, a blast to drive and really refined in terms of build and interior at a bargain price!
04-28-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
awww...don't be hating because you still don't have a TSX
sowy, i think i am now the only person left in this forum who comes here often and still doesnt own a TSX. starting to feel lonely
04-28-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tintin
sowy, i think i am now the only person left in this forum who comes here often and still doesnt own a TSX. starting to feel lonely
04-28-2006, 08:01 PM
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That sounds a little like my story too. I did also want the TL, but price and the fact that it is worse on mileage and doesn't corner as well as the TSX alluded me to instead choose the TSX. I wanted also the NBP with 6MT and Navi, and would not settle for anything else. I dealt also with the internet however we only have two dealerships in Sacramento and each is a good distance away from each other, with the closest wanted way too much. No combos as the way I wanted it was around also at the time except for one. That one was also on a delievery truck when the dealer trade happened on a Friday and in fact had to wait till Monday, on I think it was Martin Luther King's B-day, to purchase mine because the car hadn't gone through PDI at the time. The thing I didn't like however was that the individual drove my car around 100+ miles for the dealer trade and I wish they would have just transported via truck to the dealership.
Congrats 