Well gang, after lurking here for a few months and doing my research, I finally pulled the trigger today on an '05 Anthracite Metallic 5AT w/nav and lip spoiler. Dealer says it's part of their regular alotment that should arrive in 2-3 weeks. Can't wait!

Shopped around several dealers, a third party leasing company and internet brokers - but I got the best deal from Erin Mills Acura - $1000 over invoice, and they threw in winter mats and wheel locks.

 

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Keep us posted, and don't forget to sign in when you get your car.

 

Congrats I have the exact same car

 

Thanks guys. vikrampatel, how long have you had it and how do you like it so far?

 

I bought mine the very end of November. I have had numerous problems with the car - althought it is typical with my luck. The car is the best car for the money - can't beat it.

If it wern't for the annoying rattles I have had - it is excellent. If you want to go after the sports handling - get the a-spec suspension. Also, save yourself hassle and get a new set of tires on the car the day you pick it up (falken ziex 512's are what I have) and sell the OEM tires on ebay for a couple hundred bucks.

You will love it

 

congrats on the new car....i'm heading out in a couple weeks to do my shopping as well. What was the dealers invoice price?

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vikrampatel - what tires came stock with yours? I believe mine will have Michelin (MXV4+ ?) - at least that is what the dealer told me and what were on the car in the showroom.

oliverd - Dealer invoice for 5AT w/nav is $40,756 - MSRP is $44,300. If you plan to shop at Erin Mills, see Charlie Strazzeri - he's a good guy, not a high-pressure type.

 

Yes, the MXM44 or something like that came with them. OEM tires are never as good as a good set of all seasons or one season (summer/winter).... I bought the falken 512s and I love them for all season tires - they work well. I know specific winter and summer tires would be better, but I did not want to have to change my tires a couple times a year.

 

Congrats my friend you are gonna enjoy the car it is a very, very nice ride, I got mine about two weeks ago!!! Just out of curiosity how much did you pay?? I paid 43, with navi--also included the wheel locks, first two services, tank of gas, Acura keychain and coffee mug!!!

 

Congrats on your new acquisition and welcome to the TL family.. Safe driving and enjoy the ride!!!!

 

$1000 over invoice, so you paid $41,756? Does that include all the miscellaneous charges like frieight and PDI?

 

Hippo - yes, $41,756 for the 5AT with nav. To that I added the trunk lip spoiler. Dealer threw in winter mats and wheel locks at no charge. F&PDI is extra.