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Ok heres the deal. I Sold my Hybrid accord. I am currently hunting for a 2002, or 2003 Aegean Blue Pearl TL-S(under 30K). Finding one with nav is tougher than I thought, so although everyone recommends getting nav now, one I saw out of state is going for 27995 with 30K miles (2003) and also has the factory body kit.
My local stealership has 1 left with ~1075 miles on yet they want 27,499 (no nav). Should I go for one with less miles and no nav and maybe try to either bargain the price down with them, or see if they will throw in a factory body kit/moonroof visor etc, or since Im sure I can find a non-nav TLS cheaper, look elsewhere?
I could really use some suggestions as I start a new job on the 27th and I'll need to get a nice reliable car soon. Also I cant find a site that shows used 03s so I can judge the value of them.
So mainly what I need suggestions for are:
1) Should I buy the barely USED local(non-nav), and atrtempt to negotiate price options?
2) Should I look for more mileage (under 30K if possible) on a non- nav just because they are obviously cheaper.
3) Keep searching for the Navi, its worth it.
Ok heres the deal. I Sold my Hybrid accord. I am currently hunting for a 2002, or 2003 Aegean Blue Pearl TL-S(under 30K). Finding one with nav is tougher than I thought, so although everyone recommends getting nav now, one I saw out of state is going for 27995 with 30K miles (2003) and also has the factory body kit.
My local stealership has 1 left with ~1075 miles on yet they want 27,499 (no nav). Should I go for one with less miles and no nav and maybe try to either bargain the price down with them, or see if they will throw in a factory body kit/moonroof visor etc, or since Im sure I can find a non-nav TLS cheaper, look elsewhere?
I could really use some suggestions as I start a new job on the 27th and I'll need to get a nice reliable car soon. Also I cant find a site that shows used 03s so I can judge the value of them.
So mainly what I need suggestions for are:
1) Should I buy the barely USED local(non-nav), and atrtempt to negotiate price options?
2) Should I look for more mileage (under 30K if possible) on a non- nav just because they are obviously cheaper.
3) Keep searching for the Navi, its worth it.
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If I were you I would do option 1. For the same price and lower mileage is worth it. Sorry to say it but the oem nav aint all that IMO. Now if it had the voice activated navi like the TSX and the screen size that would be a different story. I would prefer an aftermarket (Alpine) unit. I doubt u drive out of town very much anyhow. Thats just my $.02
If I were you I would do option 1. For the same price and lower mileage is worth it. Sorry to say it but the oem nav aint all that IMO. Now if it had the voice activated navi like the TSX and the screen size that would be a different story. I would prefer an aftermarket (Alpine) unit. I doubt u drive out of town very much anyhow. Thats just my $.02
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Originally posted by benzo555
Sup Acclude.
If I were you I would do option 1. For the same price and lower mileage is worth it. Sorry to say it but the oem nav aint all that IMO. Now if it had the voice activated navi like the TSX and the screen size that would be a different story. I would prefer an aftermarket (Alpine) unit. I doubt u drive out of town very much anyhow. Thats just my $.02
Sup Acclude.
If I were you I would do option 1. For the same price and lower mileage is worth it. Sorry to say it but the oem nav aint all that IMO. Now if it had the voice activated navi like the TSX and the screen size that would be a different story. I would prefer an aftermarket (Alpine) unit. I doubt u drive out of town very much anyhow. Thats just my $.02
Thanks a lot for your opinion bro
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why not look for one with more mileage, and a 7yr 100K warranty, that way price will be a bit less, I can not put as much down and still buy a nav unit of some sort.
Do you *have* to lose the 6 CD changer with an aftermarket dvd/nav/mp3 player?
Do you *have* to lose the 6 CD changer with an aftermarket dvd/nav/mp3 player?
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Go all over the U.S., Find out how many dealers still have a 2003 TL-S w/ Nav in the blue color...
You will get it really cheap, so have it delivered to your house, or go there in a plane..
IT will be brand new and cheaper than a used one, cuz of the rebate incentives..
You will get it really cheap, so have it delivered to your house, or go there in a plane..
IT will be brand new and cheaper than a used one, cuz of the rebate incentives..
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why not look for one with more mileage, and a 7yr 100K warranty, that way price will be a bit less, I can not put as much down and still buy a nav unit of some sort.
Do you *have* to lose the 6 CD changer with an aftermarket dvd/nav/mp3 player?
why not look for one with more mileage, and a 7yr 100K warranty, that way price will be a bit less, I can not put as much down and still buy a nav unit of some sort.
Do you *have* to lose the 6 CD changer with an aftermarket dvd/nav/mp3 player?
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just look around dude and pin dealers against eachother if possible do what i did one place says 400 a mounth u go to another and say do it for 390 they say ok go to the other and say 380 i may work ofcourse u look like ur gonna finace so just go back and fouth askin for 1000 off or 500 u def find something if u shop around and def go for the pinnin the dealerships against eachother peace and good luck
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so do I just goto acura.com and start picking dealerships @ random or is there a quicker way of going about doing this. This will be my first purchased car so Im kind of clueless in this area
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2002 3.2TL Type-S with Navigation System
Price: $25,495.00
Mileage: 29,772
Transmission: Automatic Transmission
Exterior Color: Aegean Blue Pearl
Interior Color: Ebony
VIN: 19UUA56902A042152
Dealer Stock #: P7111
Dealer - Installed Accessories: No information available
Standard Features
found it in state
can anyone run a carfax for me? :x:
Price: $25,495.00
Mileage: 29,772
Transmission: Automatic Transmission
Exterior Color: Aegean Blue Pearl
Interior Color: Ebony
VIN: 19UUA56902A042152
Dealer Stock #: P7111
Dealer - Installed Accessories: No information available
Standard Features
found it in state
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I ran a check on your car its good to go its acura certified on the 11 oct and had only one owner and it was bought in 2001. no fraud what so ever, but you could just ask the dealer to run a check for you also.
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Originally posted by lx4life
I ran a check on your car its good to go its acura certified on the 11 oct and had only one owner and it was bought in 2001. no fraud what so ever, but you could just ask the dealer to run a check for you also.
I ran a check on your car its good to go its acura certified on the 11 oct and had only one owner and it was bought in 2001. no fraud what so ever, but you could just ask the dealer to run a check for you also.
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Originally posted by axeman
I'm sorry, but why should this be a sticky???
I'm sorry, but why should this be a sticky???
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Originally posted by Mr
I was at the my dealer and I was told left over brand new 03 TL-S 28k out the door and 30k w/navi
Get a new one....
I was at the my dealer and I was told left over brand new 03 TL-S 28k out the door and 30k w/navi
Get a new one....
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Originally posted by dtpjigzer
that is true!! my dealership are throwing them away at 28k w/out nav and 30k w/nav
that is true!! my dealership are throwing them away at 28k w/out nav and 30k w/nav
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