Need advice on 2019/2020 Acura RDX please
#81
But it doesn't have that large a range so if you typically park blocks away, then it's sort of pointless. Also, it goes without saying, but don't start a car in an enclosed garage. The remote start will only last for 10 minutes and then the car will automatically shut off.
#82
2019 BMW X3 M40i
#83
Sounds good guy. I think I will drop the deal.
At the same price range is what I would get a base RDX at 38K, would you guys recommend that brand new instead then? OR should I just wait it out on the RDX over all?
I see a few issues being reported here and there?
At the same price range is what I would get a base RDX at 38K, would you guys recommend that brand new instead then? OR should I just wait it out on the RDX over all?
I see a few issues being reported here and there?
#84
Also, I demand that you go back to this guy and offer him $20,000 and tell us his reaction.
#86
This is what is happening as of now, I was just waiting on my finance work and he is expecting to see me today after work, and I am not going.
#87
Also, yeah if they’re not providing you a carfax easily they’re being shady. At least my dealer provided the carfax upfront on their website before I even came in to take a look at the car.
Is the car even certified preowned? If not I would be very wary as the car could have prior damage.
#88
If you're going to get a base RDX, I think it's totally fine, but make sure you know what you are and are not getting and that you are OK with it. "Base" means it's FWD, not AWD. Definitely test drive both to see if you think there's a handling difference that would bother you. Also, the sound system is not the ELS that is getting great reviews and there's no 360 backup camera (but there is a standard backup camera). Stuff like that. I wouldn't go to that same dealer, either, since you know that they're rip-offs, so probably they will do the same thing on a new purchase. As I said, you could also look on Acura's website for higher-end trims that are used in your price-point. But the base model is totally fine.
Also, I demand that you go back to this guy and offer him $20,000 and tell us his reaction.
Also, I demand that you go back to this guy and offer him $20,000 and tell us his reaction.
Although yes it would be nice to have the looks of A Spec, it is not totally required I guess. Or I just wait it out for more used RDX in the market.
#89
Are they offering 1.9 percent for 60 months?
Also, yeah if they’re not providing you a carfax easily they’re being shady. At least my dealer provided the carfax upfront on their website before I even came in to take a look at the car.
Is the car even certified preowned? If not I would be very wary as the car could have prior damage.
Also, yeah if they’re not providing you a carfax easily they’re being shady. At least my dealer provided the carfax upfront on their website before I even came in to take a look at the car.
Is the car even certified preowned? If not I would be very wary as the car could have prior damage.
The record is clean. It is not certified for some reason.
https://www.hughwhitehonda.net/certi...7601d598e6.htm
#90
Okay .... something must be shady on this one. He literally dint hear from me for a day and reduced it by $200 already ?
He did try to convince me saying that this first owner was his good best friend etc.
He did try to convince me saying that this first owner was his good best friend etc.
#91
#92
I think you better double check that because the base model is FWD AFAIK. You can see it on the website. You always need to add $2000 for AWD. Also, I think the parking sensors are not standard and I really need those. Like I said, the front of the RDX is weird and I can't get a good feel for where it ends.
#93
Yes sorry I dint mean that. They do have car fax. I thought I mentioned this, maybe not.
The record is clean. It is not certified for some reason.
https://www.hughwhitehonda.net/certi...7601d598e6.htm
The record is clean. It is not certified for some reason.
https://www.hughwhitehonda.net/certi...7601d598e6.htm
#95
To certify a vehicle, the Acura dealership needs to pay a fee to submit the certification paperwork to corporate. Therefore, CPO vehicles cost more because of that extended warranty they get.
#97
Correct, my apologies for a couple of things. Thanks for your help, or else I was excited for the price.
You are right I added AWD option to the base and was getting that for $38 and I got the aspec used for $38.8 so I was kinda excited, but good thing I decided to get on here before doing anything stupid.
You are right I added AWD option to the base and was getting that for $38 and I got the aspec used for $38.8 so I was kinda excited, but good thing I decided to get on here before doing anything stupid.
#99
The other safer options I was considering are Mazda CX5 and Subaru Outback. I dint really like the Rav4. It did not seem worth it. I guess this would not be the right forum to talk about other brands lol just wanted to see if anyone owned any of those in the past. Although I did like Acura, it seems over budget now if I want to add a few cool things lol and I am scared of running into issues after spending that much.
#100
Correct, my apologies for a couple of things. Thanks for your help, or else I was excited for the price.
You are right I added AWD option to the base and was getting that for $38 and I got the aspec used for $38.8 so I was kinda excited, but good thing I decided to get on here before doing anything stupid.
You are right I added AWD option to the base and was getting that for $38 and I got the aspec used for $38.8 so I was kinda excited, but good thing I decided to get on here before doing anything stupid.
I'm just saying, that pricing is not super atrocious for a A-SPEC AWD model, especially a new one that costs $46k.
#101
The other safer options I was considering are Mazda CX5 and Subaru Outback. I dint really like the Rav4. It did not seem worth it. I guess this would not be the right forum to talk about other brands lol just wanted to see if anyone owned any of those in the past. Although I did like Acura, it seems over budget now if I want to add a few cool things lol and I am scared of running into issues after spending that much.
#102
The other safer options I was considering are Mazda CX5 and Subaru Outback. I dint really like the Rav4. It did not seem worth it. I guess this would not be the right forum to talk about other brands lol just wanted to see if anyone owned any of those in the past. Although I did like Acura, it seems over budget now if I want to add a few cool things lol and I am scared of running into issues after spending that much.
#103
Honestly, I feel like that 37.8k pricing you got is probably $1k higher than what would be considered a good deal. Like I said, I paid $41800 (which was too much IMO) for my advance AWD model with 12k miles with longer warranty, running boards, all weather mats, and a possible remote engine start installed. However, getting that extended warranty alone would've cost me almost $2k through AcuraCare.
I'm just saying, that pricing is not super atrocious for a A-SPEC AWD model, especially a new one that costs $46k.
I'm just saying, that pricing is not super atrocious for a A-SPEC AWD model, especially a new one that costs $46k.
#105
What's the other fees they're adding onto the cost? You said it would cost around $42k after taxes and fees? What's the interest rate they're offering for financing?
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#107
Personally, I think so. Ask them to throw in AcuraCare for free. Do some research on the costs of AcuraCare factory extended warranty. Also, the pictures are of low quality on the site. It's hard to tell if there are any damage.
What's the other fees they're adding onto the cost? You said it would cost around $42k after taxes and fees? What's the interest rate they're offering for financing?
What's the other fees they're adding onto the cost? You said it would cost around $42k after taxes and fees? What's the interest rate they're offering for financing?
I did my own finances 3.99 pre approved.
#108
The dealer gave me 1.99% for 60 months, which is what sold me. They also gave me an extra couple hundred on my trade compared to other places.
#110
Brakes squeaking and infotainment issues were the only things he told me that were issues from the previous owners and like I said, the brakes were squeaking when I drove it too.
#111
My car had 12k miles and it was delivered to the dealer in October last year, which means in 7 months 12k miles was put on the vehicle. I mean yeah, it's a lot of miles, but my dad's Honda is 12 years old with 250k miles with no problems mechanically. All he did was regular maintenance like oil changes.
#112
My car had 12k miles and it was delivered to the dealer in October last year, which means in 7 months 12k miles was put on the vehicle. I mean yeah, it's a lot of miles, but my dad's Honda is 12 years old with 250k miles with no problems mechanically. All he did was regular maintenance like oil changes.
I was just a bit skeptical on the engine dilution and all I had been reading about but again that is not for every single car I guess. And I believe that can be fixed with software update.
#115
#116
So there is time for this, this had to be done before the 50,000 miles mark right?
#117
Looking at the Carfax, I'm a little suspicious, because there's no service records until when it was received by the dealership selling the car. You have no idea when the oil was last changed. If it was running the same oil for 17k miles, I would be wary, especially because the car is turbo'd.
#118
Correct. Before 4 years from the in service date or 50k miles, whichever comes first.
Looking at the Carfax, I'm a little suspicious, because there's no service records until when it was received by the dealership selling the car. You have no idea when the oil was last changed. If it was running the same oil for 17k miles, I would be wary, especially because the car is turbo'd.
Looking at the Carfax, I'm a little suspicious, because there's no service records until when it was received by the dealership selling the car. You have no idea when the oil was last changed. If it was running the same oil for 17k miles, I would be wary, especially because the car is turbo'd.
Like I said they contacted the original owner and he did say he got it serviced at an acura.
My dealership guy then called that acura and gave them the VIN number and got them to pull out the records. I just dont have that record, they said they could give me that towards the end only. But it looks like it was done 2 times in between. So over all it seemed ok to me. More over they were giving me a good trade in offer. $1K over other places.
#119
I was worried too, I raised that concern.
Like I said they contacted the original owner and he did say he got it serviced at an acura.
My dealership guy then called that acura and gave them the VIN number and got them to pull out the records. I just dont have that record, they said they could give me that towards the end only. But it looks like it was done 2 times in between. So over all it seemed ok to me. More over they were giving me a good trade in offer. $1K over other places.
Like I said they contacted the original owner and he did say he got it serviced at an acura.
My dealership guy then called that acura and gave them the VIN number and got them to pull out the records. I just dont have that record, they said they could give me that towards the end only. But it looks like it was done 2 times in between. So over all it seemed ok to me. More over they were giving me a good trade in offer. $1K over other places.
My car when they showed me the CarFax showed 7 service history records, all done at Acura by the 12k miles. (Of course this is expected as it was a dealer loaner.)
#120
I was worried too, I raised that concern.
Like I said they contacted the original owner and he did say he got it serviced at an acura.
My dealership guy then called that acura and gave them the VIN number and got them to pull out the records. I just dont have that record, they said they could give me that towards the end only. But it looks like it was done 2 times in between. So over all it seemed ok to me. More over they were giving me a good trade in offer. $1K over other places.
Like I said they contacted the original owner and he did say he got it serviced at an acura.
My dealership guy then called that acura and gave them the VIN number and got them to pull out the records. I just dont have that record, they said they could give me that towards the end only. But it looks like it was done 2 times in between. So over all it seemed ok to me. More over they were giving me a good trade in offer. $1K over other places.