karenteix

Hi there,

My husband and I are looking at getting a 2002 CL-S. The only dealer invoice information I can find is U.S. The Canadian pricing is quite different ($40,000 Canadian), which is cheaper than the U.S. MSRP.

I'm curious from any Canadian CL-S owners how much they paid below MSRP?

Thanks

Karen

ruvz

You should be able to strike some pretty amazing deals on a 02 (Since the 03's are coming out with 6spd). I would say $36-37K on a CLS would be reasonable.

autophile1

Probably doesn't help too much but I live in Edmonton, Alberta and paid $40 100 which included everything (all taxes, freight/pdi, wheel locks, block heater, mud guards, floor mats)except GST (no PST here ) for my 2002 TL-S...

Bryan

Satin Slayer

I paid $38,800 back in July '00. If you shop around...or you have some connection in the industry(ie. used car dealer, car wholesaler, someone who works at Honda/Acura, etc.)...I wouldn't be surprised if you could get one for $36,000-$36,500

MilkBone

I paid MSRP @ $40,000 + freight/PDI + 17% tax [GST + PST + luxury tax] in February 2001.

From what SatinSlayer paid and when he did, I now know I paid a bit too much. *OUCH* However, I got the spoiler, mud guards, wheel locks AND a bottle of touch-up paint in the package, which probably doesn't count for much. Surprisingly, I did get $6700 trade-in for my 1994 Ford Probe GT with which I had a $13,000 accident.

I guess it all evens out in the end...


Regards.

Satin Slayer

MilkBone, I don't mean to upset you or anything like that, but prepare yourself for a rude awakening. I'm not quite sure, but I think some of the other Vancouver members paid even less than me...which leads me to believe that even I paid to much for that time. I think Got PSI paid the lowest for his...maybe he should reply here.

MilkBone

No worries, Satin. Yes, it hurts but I've thoroughly enjoyed my car since I've had it. In the long run, it doesn't amount to much. At least we still pay much less than our American counterparts after exchange... =]

What hurts most right now is the resale/trade-in value on these cars...


Regards.

karenteix

Thanks everyone!

We actually saw a 2001, brand new with a spoiler and the trunk tray thing, which was $36995 + PDI ($950). Thought it seemed like a good deal, as there are used 2001's with 15,000 km that are selling for more than this....

At least the luxury tax range has been increased so I don't have to concern myself with it.

We haven't even driven one yet - just decided to look as a comparison to a used (1998) Mercedes CLK or BMW 540. We've found an amazing amount of info on this board - you guys are amazing!

Karen

I do look forward to any more comments anyone has on this issue - thanks!

ruvz

Don't get a 2001...that car is 3 model years older...

Rock Dog

Lotta Hosers eh?

You'll find that most of these folks are more than willing to help and answer any questions you have, regardless of what you end up buying. We're glad you find the board useful. Most of us started out just like you. Now we're trapped in here.

Good luck on your search.

Type S

i am not a canadian but i bought my cls at vancouver bc..i paid msrp price...bought at aug 2000

ruvz

Hey,
A couple of miles up the river and you would have been a hoser too!

TypeS-Cgy

Just for your info: The MRSP of a 2002 CL Type S here in Alberta including GST is 40,950. The actual dealer cost for the vehicle including GST is 37,750.

TypeS-Cgy

PS: I'll be willing to part with my 2001 black CL Type S (27,000 kms, spoiler, nose bra, excellent condition) for 35,000. No GST or PST required!!

GOT PSI?

Hey SS, sup? Are you heading down to Seattle this Saturday? We should all meet up & head down together.

I don't know if I paid the lowest. I purchased my 01' CLS in June 01' for $37 000 (not incl. taxes etc.) with the "Sports Package" and a full nose included. I bought it at Richmond Acura.

astro

I got the first CL-S delivered in Canada...I paid MSRP at Acura Woodbine...

Satin Slayer

Yes, I'll be heading down to Seattle this Saturday. That would be a great idea if we could all meet before heading down...since I'm not too sure where the actual meet is.

Oh, I thought it was you that paid the lowest. There was a thread where everybody posted how much they paid for their CL-S and when. Somebody should find that thread and post a link to it

MilkBone

$37,000 is an awesome deal! Any less and I would have really felt ass-raped... Satin, you had me all worried all night, even though it's really no biggie and I can't do anything about it. I guess I can't pull your typical Vancouverite manouver and bring in my receipt for a price adjustment, huh? =]

I remember seeing the ads in the local papers here for quite a long run for the CL with Sports package - spoiler, moonroof visor, and blackwood guage cluster trim - offered for sticker.

GOT PSI, you seem to have the hook up. We're in the market for a 1.7 EL. Please let me know if you can provide me with a lead.

So there's a west coast meet? Count me in next time [if I am not intruding].


Regards.

Rock Dog

I'm a closet Hoser.

Now TAKE OFF! eh!

amir was here

i got my cl-s the second week it came out.

i paid msrp + tax

but i traded in, most my negotiations were done on the car i was trading in.

GOT PSI?

Milkbone, send a PM and we'll see what we can find for you!

IWuvMyCL-S

How's it goin, eh?

Hot damn, didn't know there were so many Canuckleheads on here.

I bought my used 2001 on Sept 11 (ya, weird coincidence...)
Paid $32K + taxes (that's about $500 American ), and it had about 20K km on it.

Speaking of Canadians -- does anybody know who owns the red CL-S that always parks on the street by Parker Place mall in Richmond? I wanna know what he/she's using for lowering springs... it looks great!

GOT PSI?

Most likely H&R Sport, as it looks awefully close to my ol' ride.

vancity cl-s

paid 32k + taxes w/ 25k.

seems like there's few west coast cl-s, wonderin if there's a meet
planned for the future?

GOT PSI?

Yes there is, its in Seattle this Saturday. Check out the "Club Events - NW Meet" section.