TLTrance

I'm about to pull the trigger on basically the largest purchase of my life so far, so obviously I want to get this right.. I've read hundreds of posts from all over the forum, including the 3G garage, but I still have a few questions:

Note that I'm looking to get a 5AT w/ Navi..

1. For those in the Bay Area (South Bay, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos area), what was your OTD price, NOT including any extended warranties? I live in San Jose and I'm getting offers of about $36,275. I think this is good, but I should be able to do better.. Is there a figure that I can offer, and get them to throw in all-season floor mats and trunk tray (and possibly splash guards)? I was thinking offering $35,750 OTD, including all-season floor mats and trunk tray.. Is that reasonable, or should I try lower?

2. This topic has been brought many times before, but if I can't get them to concede to a lower price, I think I should make it up by getting them to throw in lots of extras, like free oil changes, free service for X-number of times (occasions), etc. I would like to think that $36,000 is about my "break-even comfort price" but that price will have to include some of the interior accessories and some other goodies, like free carwashes (yeah I know I should be washing myself, so no lectures on this one, please.. :P), oil changes (ditto on this one.. hehe), etc. My question is, really, what is the best way to bring up these requests?

3. At this current time (near the end of the 1st quarter of 2005), I think dealers will want to hit their marks, which means they are a tiny bit more desperate to get the sales. I know I should use this to my advantage. Any tips on this one?

4. I can purchase an extended warranty directly from another dealer at a later time, yes? If so, is there a "maximum" time I can wait before they will want to inspect the car before selling me the extended warranty? What is a "reasonably low" price that I should try to aim for? I was thinking $800-900, if possible for a extended 7yr.

Grimnebulin

Don't have answers to your questions, but for what it's worth, my father-in-law's friend got a 5AT/Navi last week at Los Gatos Acura for $2K under MSRP (including destination charge, no accessories) but not including TTL - don't know if this helps you any since you wanted OTD. FYI - it was a factory order car and he's waiting for it - it will be a SSM/Blk - they didn't have that combo on the lot at the time. Hope this helps you out a bit.

TLTrance

This info definitely helps me out... I'm looking at $32,978 which includes destination, but not TTL or accessories (except wheel lock).

With that said, I just got a call from one of the dealerships I'm working with and they really want my business, so lets see what they can offer.. I told them I want $36,000 out the door, WITH the accessories.

Currently the best offer I have is $36,487 out-the-door.. So let's see if he can make it happen..

Grimnebulin

Good luck with the purchase.

I'm looking myself as my Acura 97 3.0 CL has over 140K and is starting to shows signs of age. If the new Lexus IS350 isn't too crazily priced when announced at the NY Auto Show on Wednesday, I'll be picking one up of those in October 2005 when first released. Speculation has the engine making over 300hp (315 to 325), 0-60 mid 5s, 1/4 mile around 14 flat - basically 330i territory. But we'll see what happens when the real details are revealed...if I can get one for about 35K, I'm all over it, if not, I'll probably be picking up TL in San Jose myself in the next few weeks...good luck again.

Fast Lavey

Anywhere under $36,700 OTD is a great price! Most Internet quotes are coming in at $37,500 to $38,000 OTD. Don't let them charge you extra (up to $600) for the mudgards, trunk tray, and wheel locks. Buy them after the fact, if you want them!

markdesign

what dealer did you go to for the $36,487 OTD price?

did you haggle much to get that price?.. and how did you decline that offer.. just walk out?

mark.

TLTrance

Markdesign,

You should be able to get this price at Los Gatos (that's where I'm getting mine).

Sunnyvale will match very close to that (should be spot on) and Stevens Creek offered $36,515, whis is only a $28 difference...

I decided to go with Los Gatos because they were more courteous and professional with me. Also, I got a lower price on accessories with them.

I didn't haggle much at all.. I was offered around $36,300 (give or take less than $100) without the accessories at the first shot, but then I asked them for a new OTD price including accessories..

Good luck!

TLTrance

Addendum:

I did all the negotiations via phone so far. I have not visited the dealerships yet, so I think I'm doing pretty good so far..

dramsey

My OTD price from Bonnie at Los Gatos Acura for my 2005 TL/5AT/navi was $36,546.00.

Tell her I sent you.

TLTrance

dramsey:

Jill Pryor (she's the Fleet Mgr) at Los Gatos gave it to me for $36,487 OTD, which includes all-season floor mats, trunk tray, and wheel locks. Only $60 lower than you, so I think we're both pretty close to as low as it gets around the area..

TLSpun

I am scheduleld to pick up my TL tomorrow from Sunnyvale Acura. I have been waiting for 3 months. What are all the extras you are adding to your car? The price seems high. Sunnyvale does strike me as slightly unprofessional but better than Mike Harvey in Burlingame. When I went to Stevens Creek, nobody would even talk to me. I'm hoping to have some leverage as it is the end of Q1 and the 2006 models will be out soon. Aren't the oil changes included? Thanks for your post!

TLTrance

$36,487 OTD isn't high at all, especially since this includes all-season floor mats, trunk tray, and wheel locks. Tax + TTL is around 10%, so take $36,487/1.1 = $33,170, including accessories, but without tax or TTL. This means that if you subtract off the cost of the accessories, which I was quoted for $192 (retail = $280), that means the car itself cost me $32,978. This is more than $2000 off of MSRP...

Jerky

I got mine for 34700 5AT Navi with Aspec Body Kit last sept at the last day of the month (i waited till end of year) at Stevens Creek Acura

Grimnebulin

Any update TLTrance?

May be getting closer to getting one for myself now...

da_bien1390

I went by Sierra Acura in Alhambra yesterday and the guy gave me $32750 including dest., trunk tray, wheel locks, splash guards.

i didn't buy it yet.

maybe this will help you

I will be going to various dealers today n negotiate a good price.

wish me luck! ;p

TLTrance

Yeah, I got mine at around $32,978+ which included dest, trunk tray, wheel locks, and all-season floor mats.. Pretty close I think.. I think you should pull the trigger.. I'm lovin it all.. Wooo!

Grimnebulin

Congrats! Nice deal too - which dealer did you go with? Me ---> lining up the ducks.

TLTrance

I got it from Los Gatos Acura.. $36,486.72 OTD.. This included all-season floor mats, trunk tray, and wheel locks.

Grimnebulin

Just got the same deal tonight - SSM/Ebony/5AT/NAV + Protection for $36.5K OTD - Serramonte Acura. Pick it up on Wednesday.

TLTrance

Congratulations Grimnebulin.. My god, you're going to have so much fun! Welcome!