Picking up my TL Navi tomorrow. Anybody have a good checklist I should go through to ensure the latest equipment/revisions and what extras I should be walking out with? All help appreciated

John

 

What did you get? Which dealership did you go to?

 

black/black 5A w/Nav. Working with Open Road in Wayne

 

- Demo DVD
- Acura pen
- EL42s (new formula)

JMHO, but I recommend you ask them to scotch-tape the temporary NJ license paper to your back window. The regular adhesive is pretty strong and I was worried it would mess up the rear defog or antennae.

 

How do I know the "new formula"? Markings? Could I tell by vin?

 

You can tell by markings and VIN - do a search on "replacement" "EL42" or "TSB" - there are lots of helpful posts. I'd say odds are pretty good that you'll get the new ones.

Also, if you plan on using Zaino, you might want to tell the dealer not to wax the car because you'll have to take it off anyway.

 

1) Bring a calculator
2) Bring someone else with you, get a different view
3) Bring in writing the deal that was offered, if you were told verbally then write it down

Any problems that you have with the car are covered by warranty so do not spend a lot of time on that, that is exactly what the dealer wants you to do. Any mistakes on the contract are final as soon as you sign.

 

J Winter:
I bought mine there as well.
Make sure you get the front plate plugs in case you want to remove the plate. It looks much better..
The DVDA Demo
The cover for the emergency shift lock if it's auto.
Who is your salesman?

 

We're picking up my car next week. My husband feels that we have to check out car cosmetically wise (scratches, chips, etc.) cause they could say they happened after we took car off lot.

 

Salesman is Chuck Smith. What did you get?

 

True, but the best way to find any defects in the paint is while you are waxing the car. You will be going over inch and will definately see something at that time.

 

Whats the shift lock cover?

 

Check this, #3 post by Ron A, http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75094

 

It's a little (less than 1") rectangular cap that covers the hole to the top left of the gear selector so you can get it out of park without the key. They ship it in a little zip lock crack bag separately. Don't smoke it!

 

Mike Raferty

 

Picking it up later today with the new springs.

 

And if you are picking up in the daytime, test all of the lights (fogs, too) with someone standing outside.

A few other comments on picking up your new TL:

- budget enough time. It took almost 2 hours for us to go through the whole process with the sales rep, business manager, etc. Also, when we pick up our new MDX in June, and we're going to leave our kids with grandma and grandpa. You don't want them melting down while the business manager is going through stuff that you really need to pay attention to.

- Read the owner's manual when you get home. My sales rep (@ DCH Montclair) was very helpful. And because he used to be a Parts Manager, I found he knew more than most sales reps do. But even he got some things wrong, especially with the MID, and how to program settings for Driver 1 vs. Driver 2. The manual, and even the quick-start guide, map them out pretty clearly - it will be time well spent.

 

Hey jwinter,
Please let me know if you get the DVD Audio demo disc when you pick up your new baby (congratulations). A friend of mine bought his TL at DCH Montclair in Feb. and was not given one. I told him to call his salesman and he did but was told there were none to be had. I recommended he call ACS and ask about having one mailed to him. Don't think he did that.

Does anyone on this forum know if I can burn him a copy from my demo disc?

 

What were your costs at Open Road and Montclair? Test drove one at Montclair today and will likely buy. Any feedback on either dealer's service dept?

 

TL Navi was $33,800 at Open Road after some work.

 

did you get any extra accessories?

 

trunk mat, pen

 

Since there's been more than a few complaints here about rattles, and other build-quality issues, I'd spend some time carefully inspecting the car I'm about to purchase before accepting it. I also have always insisted on an extended test-drive by myself in the actual car I'm purchasing before I accept it. If you find rattles or other issues, you can either pick a different car, or have it repaired before you take possesion. The dealer has much more incentive to fix the problems when you haven't taken possesion of the car yet.

I did this when I bought my Accord EXV6 in 2000. I'll do it again when I go to buy a TL later this year. (Thinking about waiting for the '05's - hoping they'll boost production of NAVi models so I can get a better discount.)