just brought my car in for the recalls and...
#43
08 TL Type S A-Spec
When I took my 08 TL-S into the dealer for the A-Spec kit to be put on, they gave me a 2008 TL base. I never drove the base TL until that point, man........what a different car!! I never thought there was really that much differnce between the 2 models.
The TL-S has a totally "different" personality........for sure.
The TL-S has a totally "different" personality........for sure.
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I'm in my 30s now, but always thought it was BS that I had to pay extra for rentals when I was under 25 and couldn't even get a rental when I was under 21. I was more than willing to show them proof of my insurance, which covers the driver BTW, and yet if I wasn't the right age, I got the shaft.
Now that I don't have rental problems, the stealership won't even give out loaners/rentals unless the car needs more than 2 hours of service. I probably should've tried to negotiate something in my contract when I bought the car, but forgot as I was coming from BMW and they took care of everything. The first time I took the car in I asked for a loaner and they told me their policy. I asked how I was to get to work and they said it'll be done in an hour and they've got wi-fi in the waiting area. Too bad I didn't have my laptop since it took them 2 hours, not the 1 they claimed. What bunch of crap. Needless to say, I don't go there for service anymore.
Now that I don't have rental problems, the stealership won't even give out loaners/rentals unless the car needs more than 2 hours of service. I probably should've tried to negotiate something in my contract when I bought the car, but forgot as I was coming from BMW and they took care of everything. The first time I took the car in I asked for a loaner and they told me their policy. I asked how I was to get to work and they said it'll be done in an hour and they've got wi-fi in the waiting area. Too bad I didn't have my laptop since it took them 2 hours, not the 1 they claimed. What bunch of crap. Needless to say, I don't go there for service anymore.
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Originally Posted by blipszyc
I'm in my 30s now, but always thought it was BS that I had to pay extra for rentals when I was under 25 and couldn't even get a rental when I was under 21. I was more than willing to show them proof of my insurance, which covers the driver BTW, and yet if I wasn't the right age, I got the shaft.
Now that I don't have rental problems, the stealership won't even give out loaners/rentals unless the car needs more than 2 hours of service. I probably should've tried to negotiate something in my contract when I bought the car, but forgot as I was coming from BMW and they took care of everything. The first time I took the car in I asked for a loaner and they told me their policy. I asked how I was to get to work and they said it'll be done in an hour and they've got wi-fi in the waiting area. Too bad I didn't have my laptop since it took them 2 hours, not the 1 they claimed. What bunch of crap. Needless to say, I don't go there for service anymore.
Now that I don't have rental problems, the stealership won't even give out loaners/rentals unless the car needs more than 2 hours of service. I probably should've tried to negotiate something in my contract when I bought the car, but forgot as I was coming from BMW and they took care of everything. The first time I took the car in I asked for a loaner and they told me their policy. I asked how I was to get to work and they said it'll be done in an hour and they've got wi-fi in the waiting area. Too bad I didn't have my laptop since it took them 2 hours, not the 1 they claimed. What bunch of crap. Needless to say, I don't go there for service anymore.
young guys doing what young guys have done for decades
It hasn't changed for years and probably will never change...and the responsible ones pay for the others' poor decisions....
#47
Intermediate
I got stuck with a TSX when I brought my TL in for safety recall related issues. I was a little dissapointed that I was given a lower class model car than what I had purchased. To top it off They washed, but did not vacuum my car after the service. I made sure to note that on the survey, and I put a call into the service manager. He assured me that it would not happen again. I guess we will see next time.......
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Originally Posted by jokerman826
I think all of that 25 and older is BS. But i have not gone to a dealership that has had anything other that Acuras for loaners. I have mostly gotten TLs (all gold for some reason) one black TSX and a black RDX, both seemed so slow compared to the TL. I beat the hell out of all the cars though. I know i stripped a lot of rubber off the tires of the TLs, just because i was bored.
fucking cant stand people like you
I wish stupidity was painful
#49
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Here in toronto you gotta book your loaner far ahead of time (I am usually waiting on my car's service cuz the loaner booking is couple days later !)
Any who, you book, and the 3 times I've gotten a loaner its been a Acura CSX!
I'm sure you guys down south don't know about the CSX but its essentially the new civic re badged for Acura with a few standard options that hint it towards luxary.
Its exclusive for Canada as the civic and the csx is made in Aliston, ON (I actually went on a tour of the plant and the process of building a Civic, mind blowing experience!)
So ya, we give an RDX, we get a lil CSX! (although the car is peppy, im big and I find my self quite cramped)
CSX:
1.7EL:
1.6EL:
Any who, you book, and the 3 times I've gotten a loaner its been a Acura CSX!
I'm sure you guys down south don't know about the CSX but its essentially the new civic re badged for Acura with a few standard options that hint it towards luxary.
Its exclusive for Canada as the civic and the csx is made in Aliston, ON (I actually went on a tour of the plant and the process of building a Civic, mind blowing experience!)
So ya, we give an RDX, we get a lil CSX! (although the car is peppy, im big and I find my self quite cramped)
CSX:
1.7EL:
1.6EL:
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Originally Posted by trancemission
fucking cant stand people like you
I wish stupidity was painful
I wish stupidity was painful
You've got a way with words, E.
#51
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Originally Posted by trancemission
fucking cant stand people like you
I wish stupidity was painful
I wish stupidity was painful
Trance,
You really need to stop beating around the bush.. Open up - just tell us how you really feel....
:-) :-) :-)
Yes, you said what a lot of us were thinking.
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Originally Posted by trancemission
fucking cant stand people like you
I wish stupidity was painful
I wish stupidity was painful
Then they have the balls to bitch when they can't get a loaner.
#55
"Take it easy on the young man
They ain't got nothin' in the world these days
I said they ain't got nothin'!
They got sweet f**k-all!"
- Mose Allison (Young Man Blues)
They ain't got nothin' in the world these days
I said they ain't got nothin'!
They got sweet f**k-all!"
- Mose Allison (Young Man Blues)
#56
I've had my 04' TL in several times for warranty work and have gotten
1-TSX non navi
1-TSX navi
1-RDX navi
we'll see what I get on Thursday this week.
The dealership will meet me half way to pick up my car as well. (we both drive 45 minutes). Boyeland Acura of Appleton, WI has been great (other than a couple scratches from washing-I decline the wash now). Made an appointment today for the recall(s) and they will have a loaner for me. Also very good about working with me on returning the loaner if I can't get away from work for some reason. Don Graven is the service manager, he is a great guy that actually cares about his customers. I have given him plenty of chances to hate me. He has personally fixed rattles that I didn't even complain about (I didn't even hear two of them) I would buy from them if I was going to buy new.
1-TSX non navi
1-TSX navi
1-RDX navi
we'll see what I get on Thursday this week.
The dealership will meet me half way to pick up my car as well. (we both drive 45 minutes). Boyeland Acura of Appleton, WI has been great (other than a couple scratches from washing-I decline the wash now). Made an appointment today for the recall(s) and they will have a loaner for me. Also very good about working with me on returning the loaner if I can't get away from work for some reason. Don Graven is the service manager, he is a great guy that actually cares about his customers. I have given him plenty of chances to hate me. He has personally fixed rattles that I didn't even complain about (I didn't even hear two of them) I would buy from them if I was going to buy new.
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Originally Posted by jokerman826
I beat the hell out of all the cars though. I know i stripped a lot of rubber off the tires of the TLs, just because i was bored.
service gives you a loaner out of their own pocket. some make you fill the gas back up to the position it was prior to your rental.
i have no sympathy whatsoever if you go in for service and aren't given a loaner.
plan ahead.
#58
Hmm, i'm well old enough for a loaner and they gave me a rental: Chevy Cobalt
Course it they say it was something to do with my car being in the shop for over a week. Anyhow, I paid extra to check out the Chrysler 300m (this was about 1.5 years ago and it just came out). Was not impressed with that car at all.
I need to take mine in again soon, having problems with steering while the car isnt in motion, wheel turn is stiff so the pump must be losing pressure. I'm not going to settle for a crap car this time though.
Course it they say it was something to do with my car being in the shop for over a week. Anyhow, I paid extra to check out the Chrysler 300m (this was about 1.5 years ago and it just came out). Was not impressed with that car at all.
I need to take mine in again soon, having problems with steering while the car isnt in motion, wheel turn is stiff so the pump must be losing pressure. I'm not going to settle for a crap car this time though.
#59
Wow, I've had good luck at that Dealership. I think, even at 21, if you can afford to buy a TL, they should not have thrown you into a beat up Honda after telling you that a braand new TSX would be your loaner.
But, they did supply a free loaner........
But, they did supply a free loaner........
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