Who's buying their off-lease RDX?
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Who's buying their off-lease RDX?
In eight short months, we will be at the end of our 36-month lease on the '13 RDX FWD Tech. Mileage will be close, but likely a couple thousand over. DW scraped the right front bumper pretty good along with some paint damage to the hatch and right rear door-guard-molding. In other words, unless we lease another Acura and enjoy some 'forgiveness', we will probably be out some $$$ if we turn in the RDX. I'm thinking we might buy it for the residual and hang on for an extra year or so until we find something(maybe another RDX?) else. Could be we keep it much longer; but that's not our MO for the last 14 years of car purchasing.![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
I know we have the option of continuing our lease as well; but with used car rates ~2% as a guess, we might finance the balance and see what comes along, rather than continue 'renting' and still having to deal with the ding at the time of turn-in.
Hmmm...
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I know we have the option of continuing our lease as well; but with used car rates ~2% as a guess, we might finance the balance and see what comes along, rather than continue 'renting' and still having to deal with the ding at the time of turn-in.
Hmmm...
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In eight short months, we will be at the end of our 36-month lease on the '13 RDX FWD Tech. Mileage will be close, but likely a couple thousand over. DW scraped the right front bumper pretty good along with some paint damage to the hatch and right rear door-guard-molding. In other words, unless we lease another Acura and enjoy some 'forgiveness', we will probably be out some $$$ if we turn in the RDX. I'm thinking we might buy it for the residual and hang on for an extra year or so until we find something(maybe another RDX?) else. Could be we keep it much longer; but that's not our MO for the last 14 years of car purchasing.![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
I know we have the option of continuing our lease as well; but with used car rates ~2% as a guess, we might finance the balance and see what comes along, rather than continue 'renting' and still having to deal with the ding at the time of turn-in.
Hmmm...
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
I know we have the option of continuing our lease as well; but with used car rates ~2% as a guess, we might finance the balance and see what comes along, rather than continue 'renting' and still having to deal with the ding at the time of turn-in.
Hmmm...
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Just wondering if anyone was so smitten that they purchased at lease end.
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Honestly not sure I like it enough to get another one that will likely be almost identical. Nothing wrong with it; but we could go smaller and be OK...along the lines of the NX...or cheaper like the CRV or similar.
Just wondering if anyone was so smitten that they purchased at lease end.
Just wondering if anyone was so smitten that they purchased at lease end.
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You and I have been paying sales tax already. Factored into the lease payment. Would seem reasonable to pay tax on the residual...just as another buyer would pay on the balance. No free lunch as they say.
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I'll give this thread a little bump, if you don't mind...now that more of us are approaching the end of our 3-year leases of the '13 RDX. The more I hear about potential new entries into the market AND the potential of a significant change to the RDX, the more I feel a need to do 'something' for a few months after our lease is up in August. That 'something' could be to extend our lease for a few months OR buy the RDX outright in anticipation of trading toward something brand new. There is still the possibility that we would purchase the RDX for long term(although we have not driven a new vehicle significantly out of warranty in over a 14 years of new car purchases).
A few factors are at play...A) DW customized the front bumper by dragging it along the garage door framing, resulting in a likely significant penalty at lease turn-in...not something I'm compelled to restore IF we end up buying the vehicle as it is strictly cosmetic. 2) We will likely be 2-3k miles over our lease terms at the scheduled turn-in. I'm guessing Acura would overlook that IF we re-lease and some of it would be forgiven any way. C) We could very well do with a smaller CUV-type vehicle for the next go-round...we are the perfect target customer for the newest generation of cute-utes, given that the back seats are used about twice a year and most 'hauling' is limited to a single bicycle. Fuel economy is a minor concern as I don't anticipate finding something with decent performance that will return much more than the 23-25mpg overall that we've gotten with the RDX. 4) Things get a little more interesting upkeep-wise as we pass the 36K mile mark and head toward ~50K miles in the next year or so...tires are a concern, as would any significant scheduled maintenance AND the expiration of the factory warranty...all factors to consider.
Plenty to think about over the next few months, I reckon
A few factors are at play...A) DW customized the front bumper by dragging it along the garage door framing, resulting in a likely significant penalty at lease turn-in...not something I'm compelled to restore IF we end up buying the vehicle as it is strictly cosmetic. 2) We will likely be 2-3k miles over our lease terms at the scheduled turn-in. I'm guessing Acura would overlook that IF we re-lease and some of it would be forgiven any way. C) We could very well do with a smaller CUV-type vehicle for the next go-round...we are the perfect target customer for the newest generation of cute-utes, given that the back seats are used about twice a year and most 'hauling' is limited to a single bicycle. Fuel economy is a minor concern as I don't anticipate finding something with decent performance that will return much more than the 23-25mpg overall that we've gotten with the RDX. 4) Things get a little more interesting upkeep-wise as we pass the 36K mile mark and head toward ~50K miles in the next year or so...tires are a concern, as would any significant scheduled maintenance AND the expiration of the factory warranty...all factors to consider.
Plenty to think about over the next few months, I reckon
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You might want to go to a good bodyshop and get a quote on the repair. You might be surprised and that might increase your negotiating power with Acura on lease turn in. I recently had some similar damage repaired on my mom's RX300 and a full bumper respray (including a bit of filler) was $300. I can't tell the difference and neither will your dealer as you can't paint meter a plastic bumper.
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The point of a residual is to be fixed, not vary. With your RDX, you should be in a good spot, and be able to buy your car still for less than its current market value.
If you're not ready for something new, buy it out and then you can still trade it when the time comes you do want something...best of both worlds.
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There's no such thing, and you cannot negotiate a residual in any way shape or form, especially if you leased properly through Acura Financial Services and not a 3rd party bank.
The point of a residual is to be fixed, not vary. With your RDX, you should be in a good spot, and be able to buy your car still for less than its current market value.
If you're not ready for something new, buy it out and then you can still trade it when the time comes you do want something...best of both worlds.
The point of a residual is to be fixed, not vary. With your RDX, you should be in a good spot, and be able to buy your car still for less than its current market value.
If you're not ready for something new, buy it out and then you can still trade it when the time comes you do want something...best of both worlds.
While "Acura doesn't do that" may be the rule, I've successfully negotiated a better price on lease turn-in with Acura twice.
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Not getting the damage repaired "might" be an advantage in negotiation but you'll need to know exactly what the repair will cost you.
Acura wants a car that they can turn around quickly. You can make that easier for them.
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IF the car is worth more at lease end than the residual, then it will be hard to negotiate, but if the car is worth less, then your in a better position.
Not getting the damage repaired "might" be an advantage in negotiation but you'll need to know exactly what the repair will cost you.
Acura wants a car that they can turn around quickly. You can make that easier for them.
Not getting the damage repaired "might" be an advantage in negotiation but you'll need to know exactly what the repair will cost you.
Acura wants a car that they can turn around quickly. You can make that easier for them.
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Interesting call today...from a new sales guy at the dealership(the two fellows with whom I worked my current RDX deal are no longer with the dealer). I reckon he was just fishing, since he didn't have any offer to make for an early check-out. He did say they expect the first '16 RDX in 2-3 weeks...naturally to be made available for inspection. We shall see.
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Well, we are down to the wire...made the last payment on the 3 year lease on the '13 RDX FWD Tech and it's time to decide...
For $23,350, I can own 'my' RDX outright...Depending on which site you use, that's about the trade value of the vehicle and a bit less than it would go for on a lot...in other words, a decent price for what it is...not spectacular, but I have to consider the 'dings' I would take if I just turn it in...needs about $700 worth of body repair to take care of the 'customizing' my DW performed on the right front bumper cover. Also, we are just under 3000 miles over our allotment at the mid-August turn-in date. SO.....to turn it in would cost a bit...to re-lease with Acura, I reckon all would be forgiven. Problem is...Acura doesn't have a vehicle for us...we really want to go cheaper and smaller, BUT still with the elevated ride height and electronic gizmos for My Darling. Enter the CRV or CX5...I don't relish the idea of leaving 80-100 horsepower on the table; but from all accounts, those two 4cyl drivetrains are pretty cool and economical to boot.
It would be interesting if Honda Finance would treat me as a continuing customer and apply the 'Forgiveness' I would receive if swapping for another Acura. I'd be most interested in a completely loaded FWD CRV. Sure would reduce headaches if I didn't have to deal with the repairs to the RDX(of course, I can wait IF I decide to purchase it outright); but I'm not interested in a loaded RDX...still thinking smaller and cheaper and more efficient. We could make a mid-August swap for the CRV and I could whimper about the horsepower later(remember, the other vehicle is the Volvo C70, so plenty of 'fun' still in the garage). As we get older, perhaps my desire for extra horsepower will wane. The CRV is no slug; but I surely do enjoy the couple times a day I put my foot into the RDX throttle
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Dang, this being on a budget stuff is for the birds!!!
For $23,350, I can own 'my' RDX outright...Depending on which site you use, that's about the trade value of the vehicle and a bit less than it would go for on a lot...in other words, a decent price for what it is...not spectacular, but I have to consider the 'dings' I would take if I just turn it in...needs about $700 worth of body repair to take care of the 'customizing' my DW performed on the right front bumper cover. Also, we are just under 3000 miles over our allotment at the mid-August turn-in date. SO.....to turn it in would cost a bit...to re-lease with Acura, I reckon all would be forgiven. Problem is...Acura doesn't have a vehicle for us...we really want to go cheaper and smaller, BUT still with the elevated ride height and electronic gizmos for My Darling. Enter the CRV or CX5...I don't relish the idea of leaving 80-100 horsepower on the table; but from all accounts, those two 4cyl drivetrains are pretty cool and economical to boot.
It would be interesting if Honda Finance would treat me as a continuing customer and apply the 'Forgiveness' I would receive if swapping for another Acura. I'd be most interested in a completely loaded FWD CRV. Sure would reduce headaches if I didn't have to deal with the repairs to the RDX(of course, I can wait IF I decide to purchase it outright); but I'm not interested in a loaded RDX...still thinking smaller and cheaper and more efficient. We could make a mid-August swap for the CRV and I could whimper about the horsepower later(remember, the other vehicle is the Volvo C70, so plenty of 'fun' still in the garage). As we get older, perhaps my desire for extra horsepower will wane. The CRV is no slug; but I surely do enjoy the couple times a day I put my foot into the RDX throttle
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Dang, this being on a budget stuff is for the birds!!!
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Well, we are down to the wire...made the last payment on the 3 year lease on the '13 RDX FWD Tech and it's time to decide...
For $23,350, I can own 'my' RDX outright...Depending on which site you use, that's about the trade value of the vehicle and a bit less than it would go for on a lot...in other words, a decent price for what it is...not spectacular, but I have to consider the 'dings' I would take if I just turn it in...needs about $700 worth of body repair to take care of the 'customizing' my DW performed on the right front bumper cover. Also, we are just under 3000 miles over our allotment at the mid-August turn-in date. SO.....to turn it in would cost a bit...to re-lease with Acura, I reckon all would be forgiven. Problem is...Acura doesn't have a vehicle for us...we really want to go cheaper and smaller, BUT still with the elevated ride height and electronic gizmos for My Darling. Enter the CRV or CX5...I don't relish the idea of leaving 80-100 horsepower on the table; but from all accounts, those two 4cyl drivetrains are pretty cool and economical to boot.
It would be interesting if Honda Finance would treat me as a continuing customer and apply the 'Forgiveness' I would receive if swapping for another Acura. I'd be most interested in a completely loaded FWD CRV. Sure would reduce headaches if I didn't have to deal with the repairs to the RDX(of course, I can wait IF I decide to purchase it outright); but I'm not interested in a loaded RDX...still thinking smaller and cheaper and more efficient. We could make a mid-August swap for the CRV and I could whimper about the horsepower later(remember, the other vehicle is the Volvo C70, so plenty of 'fun' still in the garage). As we get older, perhaps my desire for extra horsepower will wane. The CRV is no slug; but I surely do enjoy the couple times a day I put my foot into the RDX throttle
.
Dang, this being on a budget stuff is for the birds!!!![Annoyed](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/annoyed.gif)
For $23,350, I can own 'my' RDX outright...Depending on which site you use, that's about the trade value of the vehicle and a bit less than it would go for on a lot...in other words, a decent price for what it is...not spectacular, but I have to consider the 'dings' I would take if I just turn it in...needs about $700 worth of body repair to take care of the 'customizing' my DW performed on the right front bumper cover. Also, we are just under 3000 miles over our allotment at the mid-August turn-in date. SO.....to turn it in would cost a bit...to re-lease with Acura, I reckon all would be forgiven. Problem is...Acura doesn't have a vehicle for us...we really want to go cheaper and smaller, BUT still with the elevated ride height and electronic gizmos for My Darling. Enter the CRV or CX5...I don't relish the idea of leaving 80-100 horsepower on the table; but from all accounts, those two 4cyl drivetrains are pretty cool and economical to boot.
It would be interesting if Honda Finance would treat me as a continuing customer and apply the 'Forgiveness' I would receive if swapping for another Acura. I'd be most interested in a completely loaded FWD CRV. Sure would reduce headaches if I didn't have to deal with the repairs to the RDX(of course, I can wait IF I decide to purchase it outright); but I'm not interested in a loaded RDX...still thinking smaller and cheaper and more efficient. We could make a mid-August swap for the CRV and I could whimper about the horsepower later(remember, the other vehicle is the Volvo C70, so plenty of 'fun' still in the garage). As we get older, perhaps my desire for extra horsepower will wane. The CRV is no slug; but I surely do enjoy the couple times a day I put my foot into the RDX throttle
![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Dang, this being on a budget stuff is for the birds!!!
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I need to spend a bit of time in the CX5 before I get too frisky about paying full boat for a CRV. Seems the CRV and CX5 have some trade-offs with neither having a distinct advantage over the other(that isn't balanced by some DISadvantage ). I'm thinking I should just buy the RDX and drive it until I find a fair deal on something more compact(actually the CRV and CX5 don't offer a giant step in that direction except for MPG and perhaps handling...the darned footprints are near the same
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Perhaps, eventually, the sub-compact Acura will make it to market in the US or MAYBE the Volvo XC40 with the 240-ish HP engine.
I have no doubt that the Acura dealer would shoot me a deal to stay in the family...it's just that the commitment to a NEW RDX with the bells and whistles we want just beats the heck out of the budget...by a good $8-10K .
Dang!
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Spoke with a Honda rep on Friday...says there is no bridge between the two marques from a consumer finance perspective. I'm sure they would trade my RDX toward a CRV; but the huge dealer I went to is selling every one they get in(often in advance) at full sticker...zero discount. Not promising, especially considering these are 2015 models(with the 2016 a few weeks out). Interestingly, the HRV is even hotter according to sales dude...pretty sure NONE have even hit the sales floor!
I need to spend a bit of time in the CX5 before I get too frisky about paying full boat for a CRV. Seems the CRV and CX5 have some trade-offs with neither having a distinct advantage over the other(that isn't balanced by some DISadvantage ). I'm thinking I should just buy the RDX and drive it until I find a fair deal on something more compact(actually the CRV and CX5 don't offer a giant step in that direction except for MPG and perhaps handling...the darned footprints are near the same
).
Perhaps, eventually, the sub-compact Acura will make it to market in the US or MAYBE the Volvo XC40 with the 240-ish HP engine.
I have no doubt that the Acura dealer would shoot me a deal to stay in the family...it's just that the commitment to a NEW RDX with the bells and whistles we want just beats the heck out of the budget...by a good $8-10K .
Dang!
I need to spend a bit of time in the CX5 before I get too frisky about paying full boat for a CRV. Seems the CRV and CX5 have some trade-offs with neither having a distinct advantage over the other(that isn't balanced by some DISadvantage ). I'm thinking I should just buy the RDX and drive it until I find a fair deal on something more compact(actually the CRV and CX5 don't offer a giant step in that direction except for MPG and perhaps handling...the darned footprints are near the same
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Perhaps, eventually, the sub-compact Acura will make it to market in the US or MAYBE the Volvo XC40 with the 240-ish HP engine.
I have no doubt that the Acura dealer would shoot me a deal to stay in the family...it's just that the commitment to a NEW RDX with the bells and whistles we want just beats the heck out of the budget...by a good $8-10K .
Dang!
One of our "mistakes" when we look at replacing cars is comparing apples to oranges. We compare the price of our current car to the latest and greatest with all the bells and whistles and are surprised at the $$ difference. Try comparing your current car to the new one with similar options and that price gap gets narrower.
You'll also want to look at resale when looking at other cars. There is a reason why the Honda/Acura family holds the values and why the command close to list.
I get new car fever every couple of years but recently have been pretty good at getting over it. I ask myself "what am I getting with the new car?" Often the answer is "very little" and the trade-offs are often pretty huge. I've invested in winter tires on wheels, OptiCoat and a clear bra, an extended warranty and routine maintenance package, mats, liners and a bunch of other stuff. There is nothing wrong with my car so why do I want another car? That usually talks me off the ledge for a half year or so.
Ask yourself what you really want in a new car. Do you really want or need those new features? Ever since I learned to adjust my mirrors properly I never had any "blind spot close calls" so that feature is probably more annoying than useful. An upgraded nav? My co-pilot uses the cell phone to identify POI and the nav finds them. No current built in system (with the exception of the Google based system in Tesla)can update POI as quickly as they change. Apple's CarPlay and the Android equivalent may one day do that but right now neither system really works.
Is your new car going to be as reliable as the RDX? We complain about minor issues but nothing that leaves you stranded.
Make a list and check it twice. Then decide.
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I get new car fever every couple of years but recently have been pretty good at getting over it. I ask myself "what am I getting with the new car?" Often the answer is "very little" and the trade-offs are often pretty huge. I've invested in winter tires on wheels, OptiCoat and a clear bra, an extended warranty and routine maintenance package, mats, liners and a bunch of other stuff. There is nothing wrong with my car so why do I want another car? That usually talks me off the ledge for a half year or so..
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It HAS been tough to leave one very nicely appointed vehicle just to get something new and shiny...ever since we started doing so around 2002. Lots of Volvos in the mix, all turbos and all great road cars...some appointed with real wood trim, beautiful leather, killer paint and seats that can't be beat! Guess we're a little spoiled, a far cry from the 1991 Miata with manual windows, no brake or steering assist and manual tranny.
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As much as I don't care for the 'nanny gizmos' we had on the XC60 and will be available on the CRV, DW is perhaps a bit more 'confident' with those little helpers in place...so we are likely to include them on the next vehicle...our RDX has none save the back up camera. Right now, she has come out of retirement and re-joined the workforce, unfortunately with a 50-mile round trip commute
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Thanks for your very reasonable response...I doubt I'll "miss out" on any major deals if I cool my jets for a few weeks/months until something outstanding comes along. I'd love to find something like the $13K I got off sticker when I got the last blue C70 I could find a couple of years ago! I'm not expecting to catch that sort of break this time!
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Dang...bringing up LOGIC in this emotional discussion!![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
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It HAS been tough to leave one very nicely appointed vehicle just to get something new and shiny...ever since we started doing so around 2002. Lots of Volvos in the mix, all turbos and all great road cars...some appointed with real wood trim, beautiful leather, killer paint and seats that can't be beat! Guess we're a little spoiled, a far cry from the 1991 Miata with manual windows, no brake or steering assist and manual tranny.![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
As much as I don't care for the 'nanny gizmos' we had on the XC60 and will be available on the CRV, DW is perhaps a bit more 'confident' with those little helpers in place...so we are likely to include them on the next vehicle...our RDX has none save the back up camera. Right now, she has come out of retirement and re-joined the workforce, unfortunately with a 50-mile round trip commute
. I'd like for her to be as safe and comfy as possible, short of my driving her to work each day! I know she shouldn't rely on gizmos to keep her safe; but if BLIS or lane-holding goodies will make her commute less stressful, then I reckon that's why they include them.
Thanks for your very reasonable response...I doubt I'll "miss out" on any major deals if I cool my jets for a few weeks/months until something outstanding comes along. I'd love to find something like the $13K I got off sticker when I got the last blue C70 I could find a couple of years ago! I'm not expecting to catch that sort of break this time!
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
It HAS been tough to leave one very nicely appointed vehicle just to get something new and shiny...ever since we started doing so around 2002. Lots of Volvos in the mix, all turbos and all great road cars...some appointed with real wood trim, beautiful leather, killer paint and seats that can't be beat! Guess we're a little spoiled, a far cry from the 1991 Miata with manual windows, no brake or steering assist and manual tranny.
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
As much as I don't care for the 'nanny gizmos' we had on the XC60 and will be available on the CRV, DW is perhaps a bit more 'confident' with those little helpers in place...so we are likely to include them on the next vehicle...our RDX has none save the back up camera. Right now, she has come out of retirement and re-joined the workforce, unfortunately with a 50-mile round trip commute
![Yuck](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yuck.gif)
Thanks for your very reasonable response...I doubt I'll "miss out" on any major deals if I cool my jets for a few weeks/months until something outstanding comes along. I'd love to find something like the $13K I got off sticker when I got the last blue C70 I could find a couple of years ago! I'm not expecting to catch that sort of break this time!
Go to a dealer where you have no intention of buying a car and pick out what DW wants.
Then, whichever of you is the better negotiator, go alone to the dealer of your choice making clear that you've got plenty of time but are willing to buy now at the right price. This only works if you know exactly what you want, the dealer has it, you know what you are willing to pay and are ready to walk away.
Why go alone? It is easier to stay emotionally detached and you can aways say "I have to check with XYZ".
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Spoke with a Honda rep on Friday...says there is no bridge between the two marques from a consumer finance perspective. I'm sure they would trade my RDX toward a CRV; but the huge dealer I went to is selling every one they get in(often in advance) at full sticker...zero discount. Not promising, especially considering these are 2015 models(with the 2016 a few weeks out). Interestingly, the HRV is even hotter according to sales dude...pretty sure NONE have even hit the sales floor!
I need to spend a bit of time in the CX5 before I get too frisky about paying full boat for a CRV. Seems the CRV and CX5 have some trade-offs with neither having a distinct advantage over the other(that isn't balanced by some DISadvantage ). I'm thinking I should just buy the RDX and drive it until I find a fair deal on something more compact(actually the CRV and CX5 don't offer a giant step in that direction except for MPG and perhaps handling...the darned footprints are near the same
).
I need to spend a bit of time in the CX5 before I get too frisky about paying full boat for a CRV. Seems the CRV and CX5 have some trade-offs with neither having a distinct advantage over the other(that isn't balanced by some DISadvantage ). I'm thinking I should just buy the RDX and drive it until I find a fair deal on something more compact(actually the CRV and CX5 don't offer a giant step in that direction except for MPG and perhaps handling...the darned footprints are near the same
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Between the CRV, CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, the Tucson would be an easy choice for me.
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CRV demand may have been relatively high, but it's recently taken a nose dive. I think it probably has to do with the 2016 Hyundai Tucson getting ready to be released. You can get a fully loaded CRV for $3K off MSRP in my area (Atlanta, GA).
Between the CRV, CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, the Tucson would be an easy choice for me.
Between the CRV, CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, the Tucson would be an easy choice for me.
I'll dig a bit more for performance info on the Tucson...looks like it would be $33.5K with FWD and most of the bells and whistles. What would draw you to it over the Honda or Mazda, given no real price advantage?
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Ah, Atlanta...the southeastern automobile headquarters!!! Yep, spent 25 years there. When looking for a Camry for Mom, I found THIRTEEN Toyota dealers in the metro area!!! FOUR Volvo dealers and as many(or more now) Lexus dealers! Made finding a buying a vehicle much easier, even before instant internet information. Even the Lexus dealer spotted me $6K when we got our RX330 back in '06. Not quite as easy out here...Deepinthehearta, Texas; although, I'm willing to work a bit to make sure I don't get hammered on a deal. It doesn't have to be fantastic, just fair.
I'll dig a bit more for performance info on the Tucson...looks like it would be $33.5K with FWD and most of the bells and whistles. What would draw you to it over the Honda or Mazda, given no real price advantage?
I'll dig a bit more for performance info on the Tucson...looks like it would be $33.5K with FWD and most of the bells and whistles. What would draw you to it over the Honda or Mazda, given no real price advantage?
Interior styling: CX-5 (see above). I like the interior of the CRV, but it's a close 2nd to the Tucson. Of course, I haven't seen the Hyundai in person, so I'll have to go to a dealership and actually see and feel the craftsmanship. Based on the reviews, I'm leaning towards the Tucson again.
Engine: Honda CRV dead last due to the CVT engine and rattling/vibrating issues. Toss up between CX-5 and the Tucson. Again, I'd have to test drive it.
Goodies: I think this is where the Tucson is going to be one of its selling points. I don't think any other model in its class offers ventilated front seats or heated rear seats. The Tucson has both. The Tucson will also have Android Auto compatibility. Huge bonus. I think the Tucson has a couple of other features not available from the competition, but the ventilated front seats and Android Auto would be a huge selling point for me.
That being said, I'm a little torn between the 2016 RDX Advance and the Tucson. The V6 smooth engine, exterior styling, and premium interior on the RDX are the selling points for me. Even though it'll cost $8K+ more than the Tucson, I'm still leaning heavily on the RDX. It'll take one hell of a test drive to sway me towards the Hyundai Tucson.
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Exterior styling: Tucson wins. I like the CRV except the huge tumor growing out of its back. The CX-5 is nice, but I've driven the Mazda3 hatchback for the last 5 years. I just feel like I'd be driving the same car on stilts. Tucson has a fresh new design which attracts my attention.
Interior styling: CX-5 (see above). I like the interior of the CRV, but it's a close 2nd to the Tucson. Of course, I haven't seen the Hyundai in person, so I'll have to go to a dealership and actually see and feel the craftsmanship. Based on the reviews, I'm leaning towards the Tucson again.
Engine: Honda CRV dead last due to the CVT engine and rattling/vibrating issues. Toss up between CX-5 and the Tucson. Again, I'd have to test drive it.
Goodies: I think this is where the Tucson is going to be one of its selling points. I don't think any other model in its class offers ventilated front seats or heated rear seats. The Tucson has both. The Tucson will also have Android Auto compatibility. Huge bonus. I think the Tucson has a couple of other features not available from the competition, but the ventilated front seats and Android Auto would be a huge selling point for me.
That being said, I'm a little torn between the 2016 RDX Advance and the Tucson. The V6 smooth engine, exterior styling, and premium interior on the RDX are the selling points for me. Even though it'll cost $8K+ more than the Tucson, I'm still leaning heavily on the RDX. It'll take one hell of a test drive to sway me towards the Hyundai Tucson.
Interior styling: CX-5 (see above). I like the interior of the CRV, but it's a close 2nd to the Tucson. Of course, I haven't seen the Hyundai in person, so I'll have to go to a dealership and actually see and feel the craftsmanship. Based on the reviews, I'm leaning towards the Tucson again.
Engine: Honda CRV dead last due to the CVT engine and rattling/vibrating issues. Toss up between CX-5 and the Tucson. Again, I'd have to test drive it.
Goodies: I think this is where the Tucson is going to be one of its selling points. I don't think any other model in its class offers ventilated front seats or heated rear seats. The Tucson has both. The Tucson will also have Android Auto compatibility. Huge bonus. I think the Tucson has a couple of other features not available from the competition, but the ventilated front seats and Android Auto would be a huge selling point for me.
That being said, I'm a little torn between the 2016 RDX Advance and the Tucson. The V6 smooth engine, exterior styling, and premium interior on the RDX are the selling points for me. Even though it'll cost $8K+ more than the Tucson, I'm still leaning heavily on the RDX. It'll take one hell of a test drive to sway me towards the Hyundai Tucson.
Hyundai's main problem remains perception and resale value. Both are very subjective and hopefully that will continue to change since the quality of the cars are quite good. They are also good value for money new and great value on the secondary market.
You may want to consider shopping in a larger Metro area where there is more competition.
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Well, kids...we can lock this thread! We went so far off the reservation, our vehicle transaction yesterday is leaving most of us scratching our heads.![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
We now own a brand spanking new FIAT 500L(that's the little wagon for those not keeping score). My Darling loves it, realizes the tiny little engine will be tougher to drive...BUT, she really likes the smaller foot print, the BEATS sound system, the visibility and so far...all the quirks. (I don't mind the 29mpg so far)
Don't expect to keep this more than a year or two...unless she still loves it for her 50 mile/day commute(2-4 days a week) and we get used to driving a vehicle that cost us $23K(vs the $27K ++ sticker). By then, maybe Acura will have their sub-compact ute and the Volvo XC40 might hit our shores.
We shall see how good that 4yr/48K mile warranty is.(Hope not
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Told you we are scratching our heads![Tongue](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
. Guess I'll be driving the Volvo C70 more and more!
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We now own a brand spanking new FIAT 500L(that's the little wagon for those not keeping score). My Darling loves it, realizes the tiny little engine will be tougher to drive...BUT, she really likes the smaller foot print, the BEATS sound system, the visibility and so far...all the quirks. (I don't mind the 29mpg so far)
Don't expect to keep this more than a year or two...unless she still loves it for her 50 mile/day commute(2-4 days a week) and we get used to driving a vehicle that cost us $23K(vs the $27K ++ sticker). By then, maybe Acura will have their sub-compact ute and the Volvo XC40 might hit our shores.
We shall see how good that 4yr/48K mile warranty is.(Hope not
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One of the quirks is the key...It HAS a key
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We've had keyless, no button pushing entry and keyless start for at least the last six vehicles. I actually have to insert the key into the ignition and TURN IT !!! Talk about RETRO !!!
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