I can't believe this is really going to happen, my first NEW car!
07-16-2008, 09:41 PM
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I can't believe this is really going to happen, my first NEW car!
Certified check will be written out tomorrow.
Papers will be signed Friday.
I drive in with my 1993 Camry, and i'll be driving out with my 2009 TSX.
Put down 15K, and with 5.39% APR over 60 months, my payments will be ~$265 a month.
I thank my parents and friends tremendously and will take no moment for granted!
Papers will be signed Friday.
I drive in with my 1993 Camry, and i'll be driving out with my 2009 TSX.
Put down 15K, and with 5.39% APR over 60 months, my payments will be ~$265 a month.
I thank my parents and friends tremendously and will take no moment for granted!
07-17-2008, 10:16 AM
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Welcome to the wide open arms of the Acura family!
07-17-2008, 02:23 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Congrats - that's a good deal. $265 x 60 months = $15,900 + $15,000 (down) = $30,900. They may be giving you a grand or two for your Camry to cover tax + license, but that's a great deal any way you slice it.
For that price, I'm assuming you're getting a base model (no Tech package). Base MSRP is $28,960 + $760 destination = $29,720.
The present value of a 60-month 5.39% $265/month loan is $13,910.45, which means that with your $15,000, you paid $28,910.45 total for the vehicle (this is even better if tax + license are factored in here).
So you approximately paid $809.55 ($29,720 - $28,910.45) under MSRP for your new 2009 TSX...not bad
For that price, I'm assuming you're getting a base model (no Tech package). Base MSRP is $28,960 + $760 destination = $29,720.
The present value of a 60-month 5.39% $265/month loan is $13,910.45, which means that with your $15,000, you paid $28,910.45 total for the vehicle (this is even better if tax + license are factored in here).
So you approximately paid $809.55 ($29,720 - $28,910.45) under MSRP for your new 2009 TSX...not bad
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07-17-2008, 03:42 PM
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Good choice in Acura, Very happy for you. Congrats on your first new car. My '06 TSX was my first new car and its a great car to have as your first new one. ENJOY!
07-17-2008, 06:19 PM
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thank you everyone! and nice analysis type34!
tmetcalf, car is bone stock, no tech or anything. i already have a garmin nuvi 260W (which i love)
the backup camera IS nice though to have
i am in love with the decklid spoiler so i will def have that added later, when i get some $$$.
clear bra + tints come first
and i think im one of the few here that likes the stock rims (puts flame suit on)
tmetcalf, car is bone stock, no tech or anything. i already have a garmin nuvi 260W (which i love)
the backup camera IS nice though to have
i am in love with the decklid spoiler so i will def have that added later, when i get some $$$.
clear bra + tints come first
and i think im one of the few here that likes the stock rims (puts flame suit on
)
07-18-2008, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
thanks!
everyone:
besides the obvious, is there anything i should test out on the car before i drive off with it?
everyone:
besides the obvious, is there anything i should test out on the car before i drive off with it?
I don't think the TSX has too much problem with reliability or initial quality. All of the cars come from the same plant in Japan. There isn't much reason to worry. But still, it's worth checking some of the minor details to make your particular car isn't plagued by quality problems.
07-18-2008, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mskchui
Dark Knight: how much are you paying for clear bra and tint? i'm thinking of getting those too.
what coverage of the clear bra do you get?
what coverage of the clear bra do you get?
for the clear bra i want front bumper / hood / mirrors / etc.. the 'usual' i guess?
07-18-2008, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by spurfan15
I would test the electronics to see that everything is in working order. Check gauges, power seats, power locks, buttons, lights, gas door release, lights, turn signals, etc. Also it's good to check fit and finish, listen for rattles, excessive squeaking, etc.
I don't think the TSX has too much problem with reliability or initial quality. All of the cars come from the same plant in Japan. There isn't much reason to worry. But still, it's worth checking some of the minor details to make your particular car isn't plagued by quality problems.
I don't think the TSX has too much problem with reliability or initial quality. All of the cars come from the same plant in Japan. There isn't much reason to worry. But still, it's worth checking some of the minor details to make your particular car isn't plagued by quality problems.
kind of like an FAQ / how-to on 'picking up your new car'
http://www.autoadvisor.com/features/pickup.php3?id=
07-18-2008, 08:06 AM
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Burning Brakes
Check the right side of the driver's lower seat cushion (up against the center console). On some cars including mine, the clip that holds the leather seat cover down is not clipped to the seat frame. There was a TSB issued for it so the dealer should have already checked it out but just keep an eye out for it.
There were also TSB's issued for the gas filler door not opening properly so play with the fuel door while you're there. Also check the cup holder door and make sure that opens smoothly.
There were also TSB's issued for the gas filler door not opening properly so play with the fuel door while you're there. Also check the cup holder door and make sure that opens smoothly.
07-18-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderbt3
Check the right side of the driver's lower seat cushion (up against the center console). On some cars including mine, the clip that holds the leather seat cover down is not clipped to the seat frame. There was a TSB issued for it so the dealer should have already checked it out but just keep an eye out for it.
There were also TSB's issued for the gas filler door not opening properly so play with the fuel door while you're there. Also check the cup holder door and make sure that opens smoothly.
There were also TSB's issued for the gas filler door not opening properly so play with the fuel door while you're there. Also check the cup holder door and make sure that opens smoothly.
07-18-2008, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
i was aware of the latter two TSBs, but not the leather one. thanks!
1. cupholder cover sticks
2. gas cap lid sticks (have to touch it to open anyway, yuk)
3. clip not secured on leather seat cover
and
4. many complaints of clearcoat flaking off in small areas
another complaint or two of very poor initial wax, causing "permenant" water spots.
07-18-2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MMsTSX
yeah, I was going to mention that.
1. cupholder cover sticks
2. gas cap lid sticks (have to touch it to open anyway, yuk)
3. clip not secured on leather seat cover
and
4. many complaints of clearcoat flaking off in small areas
another complaint or two of very poor initial wax, causing "permenant" water spots.
1. cupholder cover sticks
2. gas cap lid sticks (have to touch it to open anyway, yuk)
3. clip not secured on leather seat cover
and
4. many complaints of clearcoat flaking off in small areas
another complaint or two of very poor initial wax, causing "permenant" water spots.
2) works
3) didn't check, will do tomorrow morning
4) will continually check
and boy, do i not regret that i got PWP/Ebony! I'm loving it more every minute.
07-19-2008, 10:11 AM
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Good thing you guys pointed out those TSBs. My seat leather was indeed unclipped when I checked. My fuel door seems fine. It stuck like 1 time out of 10 times I tested it. It's really just a bad design - bring back the interior button to open it. No paint issues and my cupholder door is fine.
07-19-2008, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig-D
Good thing you guys pointed out those TSBs. My seat leather was indeed unclipped when I checked. My fuel door seems fine. It stuck like 1 time out of 10 times I tested it. It's really just a bad design - bring back the interior button to open it. No paint issues and my cupholder door is fine.
my fuel door opened 5 out of 5 times so i think im good
07-20-2008, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
how did ya fix the clip? just... clip it? lol
my fuel door opened 5 out of 5 times so i think im good
my fuel door opened 5 out of 5 times so i think im good
07-20-2008, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig-D
I just pulled on it really hard until I got it on the piece of metal it's intended to clip onto just beneath it. Takes a good amount of force and you feel like you're about to tear it off - but it holds.
i can only find the bulletins for the cup holder and gas lid
and for the life of me i dunno where to look under my drivers seat
(and i searched but i only found 2 threads relating to 'leather seat'... neither helped)
07-20-2008, 10:02 PM
#27
Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
forgive my ignorance, but can someone link me to TSB?
i can only find the bulletins for the cup holder and gas lid
and for the life of me i dunno where to look under my drivers seat
(and i searched but i only found 2 threads relating to 'leather seat'... neither helped)
i can only find the bulletins for the cup holder and gas lid
and for the life of me i dunno where to look under my drivers seat
(and i searched but i only found 2 threads relating to 'leather seat'... neither helped)
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
07-20-2008, 10:48 PM
#28
Originally Posted by Craig-D
I don't know where the links are either.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
i'll check it tomorrow morning
07-21-2008, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig-D
I don't know where the links are either.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
07-21-2008, 05:06 PM
#31
Originally Posted by ShadowTuner
I just checked mine and its not clipped in. So you just pull up on the bolster really hard and it pops in to place correct?
07-21-2008, 09:02 PM
#32
Originally Posted by Craig-D
I don't know where the links are either.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
If you're sitting in the seat if you look down to the left in between the seat and the console, that's where it is. You'll see a clearish-white piece of plastic sitting there if it's not clipped on. If you see nothing, that means the clip is in place in your car.
i don't see any plastic, but i do see a metal piece at the bottom
its like a miniature belt buckle
is that normal?
07-21-2008, 10:52 PM
#33
Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
just got back from my car
i don't see any plastic, but i do see a metal piece at the bottom
its like a miniature belt buckle
is that normal?
i don't see any plastic, but i do see a metal piece at the bottom
its like a miniature belt buckle
is that normal?
07-22-2008, 03:20 AM
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GRATZ!!!! Im happy for you man! New TSX is B......YOU....TEE FULL!
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