itsme27

Hi everyone:

I have posted here before, i am sorry if i get in trouble for posting about this subject so much. I am about to get a great deal on a:
2007 Acura Tsx
6 speed navigation
a-spec body kit

I live in new jersey and would have to drive all the way to virginia to pick up the car. Has anyone dealt with this dealership and thinks i should stay away? I am about to put a deposit down on the car and would really appreciate someone sharing any experience they have had with this dealer. Thank you!

itsme27

And yes I did search, and people seem to have good and bad experiences, but when you are about to spend a lot of money on something you get a little nervous about driving so far for a big headache. Thanks again!

nj2pa2nc

If you can get a good deal-go for it-I live in North Carolina and bought my 06 tsx 6spd/wnav from a dealer in PA. It was great driving my new car 700 miles home.

LuvMyTSX

I almost did the NJ to VA drive, but I think it was Radley instead of Pohanka. I've heard good things about Pohanka on here....I'd go for it if it's the best deal you can get. Obviously, if it's only $200 cheaper there, it's not a good enough deal to go through all that aggravation.

ASM07TSX

No personal experience with them, but they don't get such great marks on dealerrater

dwest1023

They are the number one Acura dealer in the DC Metro area. They are a high volume dealer as well as Radley's.

wndrlst

I bought my 2006 TSX from Pohanka...no major complaints. I liked my sales guy. If you've got the numbers hammered out before you make the drive, I see no reason not to do it. Good luck!

itsme27

Thanks guys I am trying to finalize the deal and i guess i might be driving to VA this sunday. I"ll keep you updated

Thrillington

I've bought my last 2 Acuras from Pohanka. Even drive 45 minutes for Pohanka service even though Radley is 10 minutes away. Great service.

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

From what I am reading no dealer does. I mean my dealer has horrible remarks and people around here seem to love them. I think thats just a site to go and complain if you dont like your dealer.

ASM07TSX

Yeah, people are much more likely to bother posting comments/ratings if they have complaints than if they are happy. People here seem to like them, so I'd trust that more.

SHYUperman

iTrader: (1)

I got my 07 TSX and my dad got his MDX from Pohanka. Overall, I really like their customer service and service department... as dwest said earlier, they're the #1 dealer in Northern VA. Since they're #1, they're pushing for good customer feedback. They were willing to give me a pretty good deal on my TSX as long as I gave them good feedback back to Acura.

During my purchase, I did stop by Radley of Falls Church and I had a horrible experience with the dealership. Given, I may have gotten a really bad sales person, but if I buy another Acura it'll be with Pohanka

Reach

Sales at Pohanka is great. I only take issue with their service department, and really, only the 1 guy who continually gets assigned to my service reqs anytime I go in there.

oldladydriver

I've never bought a car from Pohanka (got my TSX at Carmax), but I've been pleased with Pohanka's service department. They seem very honest and reliable, as far as I can tell.

itsme27

I actually got a call from them last night, that they had sold the pwp 6mt w/ navi. Doh! but they had a black on black 6mt w/ navi in stock so i think i have no choice but to go with that car. (if mods want to merge the other thread i started with this one, i feel bad i am cluttering up the message board.

Sally Albright

Me too. Radley is just over a mile away from my house and I still take my TSX out to Pohanka (30 miles away) for service. Had a great sales experience with them as well.

04rob

I've never dealt with their sales department, but have had nothing but good experiences with their service department.

alucardx

probably should get a clear bra installed..

driving that distance in a brand new car, you're going to find many imperfections by the time you get to your driveway.

itsme27

That is a mighty good idea, how much is a clear bra to install? alright alright i'll search

SHYUperman

iTrader: (1)

I paid 500$ after discount for a 3M bra... which included 1/3 of the hood, front bumper, side mirrors, and door edges

But I would suggest a leather bra for your trip back to NJ and doing the clear bra install back in NJ since the install takes about a day to do...

itsme27

ouch, damn $500 bucks if pretty hefty. (for me at least) Thanks for the advice, i'll see what i can do.

lilvinnyb

I go there regularly.

1. Love the service department.

2. Think the sales experience depends on the salesman. Mine was soo good I wrote the dealership a letter specifically commending my salesperson. We was excellent to deal with. I hears hes not there anymore.

TSeXy_Grl

i bought mine in radley but i also visited pohanka (since i live in fairfax). all the sales guys were very very very nice. of course i was wearing pretty tight clothes and a skirt. even if i didn't, i bet they would have been nice.

you can't go wrong with pohanka or radley. i've got a few friends who have bought their tsx or tl in both locations.

rb1

They sold the car you had put a deposit on?

Anyway, driving to get a car is no big deal, but note that steady Interstate cruising isn't recommended for engine break-in. If you can stand it, take the back-roads home. Avoid WOT, steady speeds and the cruise control.

itsme27

No I was being lazy and didnt call them back that night to put a deposit on it when they called me about the price. So they just sold it that very night.

Thanks for the info for the break in, just one question what is WOT?

nj2pa2nc

when I drove my new tsx from PA to NC I drove major highways. The speed limit varied from 55 to 70-no problems. The dealer that I bought my tsx from had to get the car from a dealer in NJ since I wanted a certain color so when I first drove it, it had 138 miles. In order to avoid paint chips you would have to put a clear bra on the whole thing. I have some chips near the sunroof. the rocks seem to hit the windshield and bounce off it. (700+ miles for that trip)

kiubowei

I got mine at Radley - no complaints. All of the folks there were nice and trustworthy.
I visited Pohanka too. They were nice, but Radley gave me a better deal.

Safe driving!

rb1

Sorry -- WOT = Wide Open Throttle.

There are umpteen theories on break-in, but moderation is the key. I think there are a few threads here on this board with more info. I'll see if I can dig one up.

rb1

^^^^^^^^^^ Here is a great thread on this with good instructions in the first post.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1443

CGTSX07

pohanka is supposed to be one of the better dealerships in the area. stay away from Radley.