Zen S14

Hey just wanted to say hi. I am currently shopping for a White RDX AWD w/tech. Hopefully will find a deal as I am waiting on my wife's hand me down V6 Rav4 as my own daily driver.

I am hoping tomorrow's test drive will make her happy as she likes quiet, smooth ride and acceleration on par with her V6 Rav4. The Rav4 kind of got her used to more power and she specifically told me to rule out any vehicle slower than the Rav4 v6 when it comes to acceleration and passing power. Our size, price, and power limitations as set between us pointed us towards the RDX out of the few on the list as the best overall choice.

Anyways we will know by tomorrow if we are absolutely going with the RDX.

dc5k20z1

Good luck, I think you will love the RDX. Quiet, smooth, and peppy. Listen for any rear suspension clunking over sudden dips at moderate speeds 25-49mph such as manhole covers, ect...

hopefully in the furture there will be a TSB to address the issue.

Zen S14

Test drive went ok. Seems our decided color is not readily available at our local dealerships. If we ask for one from somewhere else in nearby state they plan to drive it over. I for one am not interested in a hired driver breaking in my new car for the first few miles on a highway trip.

That being said pricing offered from dealer we went to is $36,950 for AWD w/TECH. Not too bad imo, but we have skipped on white twice already with past vehicles because of the same availability reason. As a result I am inclined to find a way to get the color we want this time.

Wife asked about other car options too because of the lack of white RDXs in the area but I am pushing to stick it out for a white RDX rather than going with something else.

Domm

They drive the car over? When we wanted a car at a different dealership, we had it brought over by a carrier. No additional miles added. Ask them if they have any white RDXs coming in within the month.

Zen S14

I know they can ship it. We negotiated a white AWD tech tonight that worked out. Looking forward to the ownership experience. I am already looking into venture shield and opticoat.

SoccerCat

Did you get your Rdx? May I ask what state you are in where you are getting that price for the AWD with Tech? I'm in Southern California and haven't been able to get the price that low..I am in the market for one too. Thanks!

masterrdx

36950 for AWD/Tech....that seems to be a very good price. That means getting about 5k off the MSRP?

Zen S14

It was the price a dealer in NJ agreed to. The dealer sales person was complaining that it is almost below invoice but that with the end of the month incentives they wanted the business and did the deal.

masterrdx

Does that RDx is not selling well and thus pricing below invoice? Doesn't bode well???

weather

Have you been seeing the sales number for the 2G RDX?!?! It is one of Acura's best seller now...shattering records since the days its been out. Acura hit a home run on this one. The fact that some dealers are heavily discounting them is not a reflection on the vehicle itself but rather, either the poor performance of the dealer or the sales person and their desperation to make a sale.

My 2 cents

geocord

An AWD Tech version has a MSRP of about $40,315. Doing the math this price is about $3300 under MSRP.....not $5k. Still a very good price if no trade, outlandish dealer fees or exhorbitant finance charges are involved. Sometimes dealer fees of $300-$500 make a deal not so grand. If a trade is involved than it is very hard to judge because the purchaser may take a hit on the trade while getting a good deal off MSRP on the RDX. It's all in the details.

And yes, the RDX is selling very good for Acura but supply has caught to demand to a certain degree. It is January/February timeframe so deals are sometimes easier to make during the dead of winter.

Zen S14

I do not believe I took a major beating on the deal. There was no trade in but I did buy the Gap ins and a 3 yr extended factory warranty from them out of all the stuff they try to push on you at the end. I am sure profits are in those items aplenty even with the discount I negotiated from their initial offered price.

Bottom line I am happy with our purchase and rather than dwell upon what few more dollars I could have saved out of this I'd rather see my wife enjoying her car, which she is very happy with so far.

weather

...and we all know what it means to have a happy wife You lucky man

Zen S14

Thanks. Here is a photo of the new ride.

weather

^^^ Oh wow...my first time seeing a white RDX with the steps. Looks sexy if I can say so myself.

Dutchml

Hey masterrdx, when you finally get a command of the English language and are not supported by an Acura competitor, come on back and try to contribute something that adds a bit of intelligence to the conversation. Is that seriously the best you can do?

masterrdx

Are you on Steroids or retarded or out of this world that you dare write like that...we are entitled to write on this forum and I did not bash anybody's post here. Just my simple awe at the pricing Zen14 got. I understand there was a typo in my first post and I think we can make mistakes. Nobody funds my car and I buy them with my own money......perhaps, unlike you

Do us a favor...tame your harmones down and then talk about English language and intelligence....and I know how good your English is and how intelligent folks like you're who talk trash like this.

Moderator, please do not allow such RUDE comments on this forum. I come here to learn and share something with all gentleman and ladies here. I would beg pardon from all if I mis-spoke anything on the forum and yes I was angry after a seeing a belittling post like this.Thanks

CoachRick

That thing got a HEMI ???

danmangto

Good price, that is about what I paid from a NJ dealer in early January. The salesperson told me it was under their cost, but they would make some $$ on the financing...

Zen S14

Just wanted to update a bit. We love the Acura so far. Its quiet and comfortable on trips around town and on the highway. Only things I find slightly annoying are the lack of ability to adjust the rear seat backs and how easy the interior shows dirt and scuffs. No issues mechanically. We both have a heavy foot so gas Milage average is 17.1mpg according to the OBC with about 85% local driving.

Mike_TX

Wow, 17mpg? I'm a pretty "peppy" driver myself, and I'm getting 21-22 around town (with practically no freeway). I can make a 20 minute run on the freeway and the mileage jumps up to 25. Mine is not AWD, though, if that's a factor.

Glad you're enjoying the vehicle. I have only about 700 miles on mine so far, but I'm really enjoying mine.

pistol champ

If you did not buy the RDX what was your second choice?

Zen S14

Lexus RX350 most likely would have risen to the 2nd choice spot after the RDX but would come in close to 50k

Audi Q5 3.2 with the new motor upgrade and the Mercedes GLK350 with the new motor were both possibilities too but would have cost me another 15k specced the way I like.