DManz

Hey Gents,

New to the forum and second Acura TL. Just want to check my recent deal with the forum experts regarind the purchase of my new 2012 SH-AWD, AT, Advance, CBP/Umber.

The car was the only Advance in the South for sale with this color combo and it had to be trucked to DFW from San Antonio, 6 hours away.

I paid $43,096 - $1,000 DN PMT assistance= $42,096. The deal included the following accessories:

Window Tint
Splash Guards
Door Moldings
Door Edge Guards
Wheel Locks
All Weather Package, OEM rubber mats and trunk tray

I also traded my 2005 TL Navi with 50K on the clock. The car was in good condition with the body and interior consistent with a 2005 car. Also, the car had been in a fender bender, so it did not have a clean CarFax. After a painful negotiation, they gave me $13,500 for my TL. Other dealers offered me $11,000 to $11,500 MAX.

Your opinions on this deal are appreciated!

Dan

BigBunks

just picked up the same car. i paid $43k for CBP/ Umber Advance AWD, full underbody kit, side body moldings, trunk tray, all season mats, enviroguard 7 year interior/exterior protection, and 3M clear bra on the front bumper, hood, and mirrors. this price was after $1k acura loyalty cash as well.

gibbyisgibby

I think you got a good deal considering you got something close to the blue book value of the car and it did not have a clean carfax

DManz

Looks like a very similar deal. If I understand correctly, you paid abot $900 more, but received the under body kit and the 3M. That seems like a great deal including these accessories!

DManz

Thanks! The trade was a deal breaker. I walked their lot on Sunday and they had 2 other 2005's with 70K+ miles in the same condition with a sticker of $17K. I was not going to take less than $13K, but was able to convince them I would walk if i did not get $13.5.

They also had to transport the new TL 6 hours distance at their cost not mine. When the car arrived in DFW it had 9 miles. Overall I feel good about the deal, but value opinions for the next time I go to battle!

LawnPro

Congrats DManz! Sounds like you worked out a very good deal for your 2012 TL.

StHalcyon

Congrats and welcome! The deal doesn't sound too shabby. =)

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

i am glad you got more for your trade....the 43k was fair for the new car....