First time buyer interested in buying 2012 SH-AWD Tech Pkg...
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First time buyer interested in buying 2012 SH-AWD Tech Pkg...
Hi everybody!,
I've just stumbled across this forum and I have to say you guys seem very friendly. I've read a few threads since this morning and has me convinced that Acura is the car for my family. Some backstory first, my parents have been leasing with Mercedes-Benz since the 90's and I always hear them complaining about the problems they have with those cars. I think Acura is the total complete package when it comes to value, reliability, and looks. But being this is my first time ever dealing with buying a car I feel like I'm in the dark. I've driven Acura's before and have fell in love with them ever since. My parents have put their trust in me to choose the next family car and I think that the 2012 TL SH-AWD is the one. My parents have shown interest and I have a few questions. How do I find the right TL when dealer inventories do not have the one I want? Do you think any dealerships would help me find one? What I'm looking for is:
A CPO 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD w/ Tech Pkg
Crystal Black Pearl Exterior
Ebony Interior
Around 20k miles
TLDR; First time in car buying process. Parents want a new car. I think TL is the way to go. How do I go about this process?
Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions. Thank you.
-NNRRGG
I've just stumbled across this forum and I have to say you guys seem very friendly. I've read a few threads since this morning and has me convinced that Acura is the car for my family. Some backstory first, my parents have been leasing with Mercedes-Benz since the 90's and I always hear them complaining about the problems they have with those cars. I think Acura is the total complete package when it comes to value, reliability, and looks. But being this is my first time ever dealing with buying a car I feel like I'm in the dark. I've driven Acura's before and have fell in love with them ever since. My parents have put their trust in me to choose the next family car and I think that the 2012 TL SH-AWD is the one. My parents have shown interest and I have a few questions. How do I find the right TL when dealer inventories do not have the one I want? Do you think any dealerships would help me find one? What I'm looking for is:
A CPO 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD w/ Tech Pkg
Crystal Black Pearl Exterior
Ebony Interior
Around 20k miles
TLDR; First time in car buying process. Parents want a new car. I think TL is the way to go. How do I go about this process?
Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions. Thank you.
-NNRRGG
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First, welcome to AcuraZine.
Second, dollar for dollar-pound for pound, you'll be hard pressed to find a car better than an Acura TL.
Third, I would also check Cars.com and AutoTrader.com for what you're looking for.
Second, dollar for dollar-pound for pound, you'll be hard pressed to find a car better than an Acura TL.
Third, I would also check Cars.com and AutoTrader.com for what you're looking for.
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I also agree that the TL just beats the crap out of the competition with their package. I've continued my search online and hopefully I'll manage to find one. Got some help from PyroDave and got me directed towards some recommended dealerships around NYC.
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I agree. We had a 2000 S500 and traded it for a new 10 TL Tech for my wife. 10 months later I bought a 12 TL SH-AWD Advance for myself. Love them both. I do miss the S500 very much, but not the maintenance cost. If you go with the TL, you/they will have made a great choice, but your parents may miss the cushy ride of a Benz. What Benz do they normally drive?
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I agree. We had a 2000 S500 and traded it for a new 10 TL Tech for my wife. 10 months later I bought a 12 TL SH-AWD Advance for myself. Love them both. I do miss the S500 very much, but not the maintenance cost. If you go with the TL, you/they will have made a great choice, but your parents may miss the cushy ride of a Benz. What Benz do they normally drive?
#7
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Is there a reason why you're looking for a '12? You may can get a deal on a new TL since a '12 CPO TL with ~20K miles or less will cost just a few thousand less (not sure how much at the moment, can't pull it up for you) than a new TL @ invoice pricing. Sometimes it's better to go and buy new instead of getting a 1 yr old car of the same model. I know this holds true with the TSX. I've seen many used TSX's with ~20K miles going for almost the same price as invoice on a new one. Not sure about the TL. Acura has great resale.
The best I can tell you is to compare dealers, look online, and compare values in your region. That'll give you insight on what direction you should take. Good luck with your search, and the other replies in this thread was great as well.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Look on cars.com, autotrader.com, KBB.com, edmunds.com etc etc. I like to look at values on edmunds.com you can also see invoice pricing (I can't get to the site at the moment). They seem to be more realistic for my area.
The best I can tell you is to compare dealers, look online, and compare values in your region. That'll give you insight on what direction you should take. Good luck with your search, and the other replies in this thread was great as well.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Look on cars.com, autotrader.com, KBB.com, edmunds.com etc etc. I like to look at values on edmunds.com you can also see invoice pricing (I can't get to the site at the moment). They seem to be more realistic for my area.
Last edited by Acura_Dude; 07-19-2013 at 10:32 AM.
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Is there a reason why you're looking for a '12? You may can get a deal on a new TL since a '12 CPO TL with ~20K miles or less will cost just a few thousand less (not sure how much at the moment, can't pull it up for you) than a new TL @ invoice pricing. Sometimes it's better to go and buy new instead of getting a 1 yr old car of the same model. I know this holds true with the TSX. I've seen many used TSX's with ~20K miles going for almost the same price as invoice on a new one. Not sure about the TL. Acura has great resale.
The best I can tell you is to compare dealers, look online, and compare values in your region. That'll give you insight on what direction you should take. Good luck with your search, and the other replies in this thread was great as well.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Look on cars.com, autotrader.com, KBB.com, edmunds.com etc etc. I like to look at values on edmunds.com you can also see invoice pricing (I can't get to the site at the moment). They seem to be more realistic for my area.
The best I can tell you is to compare dealers, look online, and compare values in your region. That'll give you insight on what direction you should take. Good luck with your search, and the other replies in this thread was great as well.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Look on cars.com, autotrader.com, KBB.com, edmunds.com etc etc. I like to look at values on edmunds.com you can also see invoice pricing (I can't get to the site at the moment). They seem to be more realistic for my area.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Update!
I've narrowed it down to 3 cars all being CPO. I have scheduled visits to all 3 dealers this week and I hope it goes well for me.
1. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (CBP) - 14k miles $32,400
2. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (CBP) - 22k miles $31,847
3. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (GLM) -6.5k miles $36,995
I got a price quote for an all new 2013 TL for $39,345 so no go for me on the new car buy front. Let me know what you guys think!
I've narrowed it down to 3 cars all being CPO. I have scheduled visits to all 3 dealers this week and I hope it goes well for me.
1. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (CBP) - 14k miles $32,400
2. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (CBP) - 22k miles $31,847
3. 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Auto (GLM) -6.5k miles $36,995
I got a price quote for an all new 2013 TL for $39,345 so no go for me on the new car buy front. Let me know what you guys think!
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Suzuka Master
Are you financing or paying cash? I ask because if financing most banks charge a higher interest rate for a used car. Also if you shop around interest rates on new cars are super low right now. I understand everyone has financial limitations, but getting a new 13 for that price is a great deal. Otherwise I like your option #3 since it has the least miles.
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