Dealer is making it hard for me to NOT buy a TL
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Dealer is making it hard for me to NOT buy a TL
So, I actually have a deposit on a 3-series right now. But, the local dealer is really starting to change my mind. The service I get here is just terrific. As an example, I bring my car in for a brake job the other day, and I arrive to pay the bill and find that the service guy had stapled a coupon to the invoice and dropped the price by 20%.
Anyway, everytime I've had any problem, Acura has been very responsive (I'm talking about both the dealer and the factory). Makes it hard to consider going to another make.
Anyway, everytime I've had any problem, Acura has been very responsive (I'm talking about both the dealer and the factory). Makes it hard to consider going to another make.
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Now, I'm not trying to convince you that Acura gives better service overall than BMW. I'm just saying that Acura in general, and Glendale Acura in particular, has been so good to me that I feel a bit hesitant about going with a different make.
Maybe it is worth putting up with the TL's beak and less-than-ideal size if that gives a really positive owner experience.
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How do you know they didn't jack up the prices & then slap 20% discount for you? I don't know the specifics but that kind of practice is common in service area .... did you do some compare shopping for your services ? People call them stealerships (in general) for a reason I guess ...
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darth, I'll tell ya....I owned a BMW 535i. It was a good looking car, classy too. But the damn thing nickeled and dimed me to DEATH! And you'll feel like you've got to fix everything on it, because it's a BMW. I really wanted to like BMW, but I was tired of paying $150 here and $300 there....it drove me crazy. It made driving the car not as much fun anymore.
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darth, I'll tell ya....I owned a BMW 535i. It was a good looking car, classy too. But the damn thing nickeled and dimed me to DEATH! And you'll feel like you've got to fix everything on it, because it's a BMW. I really wanted to like BMW, but I was tired of paying $150 here and $300 there....it drove me crazy. It made driving the car not as much fun anymore.
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darth, I'll tell ya....I owned a BMW 535i. It was a good looking car, classy too. But the damn thing nickeled and dimed me to DEATH! And you'll feel like you've got to fix everything on it, because it's a BMW. I really wanted to like BMW, but I was tired of paying $150 here and $300 there....it drove me crazy. It made driving the car not as much fun anymore.
Steve, I'm worried about this too. And, frankly, I badly wanted to be back in another Acura. Acura just doesn't offer much I like. I'd love something wagon-like, but the RDX is not my cup of tea. If I stayed in a more sedan like vehicle the new TSX has numb steering, the TL is too big, and RL too inefficient.
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How do you know they didn't jack up the prices & then slap 20% discount for you? I don't know the specifics but that kind of practice is common in service area .... did you do some compare shopping for your services ? People call them stealerships (in general) for a reason I guess ...
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Steve, I'm worried about this too. And, frankly, I badly wanted to be back in another Acura. Acura just doesn't offer much I like. I'd love something wagon-like, but the RDX is not my cup of tea. If I stayed in a more sedan like vehicle the new TSX has numb steering, the TL is too big, and RL too inefficient.
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I've enjoyed my TSX. My only real complaints are the stiffish ride and the fact that the four banger is a bit buzzy. But, it is a comfortable car, really easy to live with, and I still like the looks a lot.
And, yeah, Acura has been great to me. I'm extremely satisfied with the ownership experience. I've had such great experiences with both Acura national and my local dealer, that I'd choose an Acura over anything else - if all else was equal.
BTW, I've appreciated your input in this thread. Your comments are very helpful (as a vet owner of both BMW and Acura).
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I am in a similar deal. I own a 2005 TL. I am not thrilled about the cost of many other makes (Audi/BMW/VW) and not in love with the 09' TL. Acura has proven to me the lowest cost car I have ever owned and including my Accord just basic maintainence + tires/brakes. My service bills are cheap compared to what my friend pays with her 2004 Audi A4 OR another with his 330i. my Acura dealer has been great too.
My lease is up next month with no clear decision at hand. Cant decide to take up a 09' TL SHWD, or just buy out my 05' TL.
My lease is up next month with no clear decision at hand. Cant decide to take up a 09' TL SHWD, or just buy out my 05' TL.
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The numb steering is on the second generation TSX, which using electronic power steering. The first generation, which I drive, has decent road feel (not BMW-esq, mind you, but decent). I absolutely hate the new steering setup on the TSX.
I've enjoyed my TSX. My only real complaints are the stiffish ride and the fact that the four banger is a bit buzzy. But, it is a comfortable car, really easy to live with, and I still like the looks a lot.
And, yeah, Acura has been great to me. I'm extremely satisfied with the ownership experience. I've had such great experiences with both Acura national and my local dealer, that I'd choose an Acura over anything else - if all else was equal.
BTW, I've appreciated your input in this thread. Your comments are very helpful (as a vet owner of both BMW and Acura).
I've enjoyed my TSX. My only real complaints are the stiffish ride and the fact that the four banger is a bit buzzy. But, it is a comfortable car, really easy to live with, and I still like the looks a lot.
And, yeah, Acura has been great to me. I'm extremely satisfied with the ownership experience. I've had such great experiences with both Acura national and my local dealer, that I'd choose an Acura over anything else - if all else was equal.
BTW, I've appreciated your input in this thread. Your comments are very helpful (as a vet owner of both BMW and Acura).
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