Securing a Type-S
#121
Totally agreed! I just can't believe when people pay over MSRP. I know the auto-market is upside down. But I have really hard time to accept what the dealer is telling me to do. I often got a price discount and some freebies. Now it feels like they are doing me a favour to sell the car for $70K CAD (tax included). SMH
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Tony Pac (12-28-2021)
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One of my daughters is moving to booster seat and I went to discuss with my dealer the purchase of TYPE S for summer 2022. I am encountering three issues:
1. The dealer can't confirm the delivery date. As I am already in another lease term, so I need sometime to resolve it.
2. I put the car seats in the back and the booster is fine but my younger's car seat is tight and getting in and out is not fun.
3. There is no "ADM" but the dealer is kinda pushing me to get some accessories. Which I refuse to pay.
I am still undecided, I am not in rush and I have two almost brand new cars...Let's see how the world shapes up and car supplies and auto-market go back to normal or not.
*Btw - I test drove C43, BMW 340i and TYPE S to compare. ( I excluded A4 and G70 as I have ZERO interest in those two cars.) Although the 340 and C43 are amazing machines and superiors in certain areas compared to the TYPE S, but Acura fits my taste and budget.
1. The dealer can't confirm the delivery date. As I am already in another lease term, so I need sometime to resolve it.
2. I put the car seats in the back and the booster is fine but my younger's car seat is tight and getting in and out is not fun.
3. There is no "ADM" but the dealer is kinda pushing me to get some accessories. Which I refuse to pay.
I am still undecided, I am not in rush and I have two almost brand new cars...Let's see how the world shapes up and car supplies and auto-market go back to normal or not.
*Btw - I test drove C43, BMW 340i and TYPE S to compare. ( I excluded A4 and G70 as I have ZERO interest in those two cars.) Although the 340 and C43 are amazing machines and superiors in certain areas compared to the TYPE S, but Acura fits my taste and budget.
I paid MSRP for my Type S back when they launched and was still grinding my teeth as I have owned many Acuras and the dealer always took care of me without having to haggle on pricing. However, they are hurting bad now. Only few cars on the lot and a lot of people on leave as they can't make payroll. This chip shortage will have an impact for years amd may change the whole buying process. Expect paying MSRP with some markups or add ons for some time.
Unfortunately I think that the old way of buying cars, at least new ones, is gone and going forward they will keep inventory tighter and we will see more of a the price is the price model (MSRP).
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I paid MSRP for my Type S back when they launched and was still grinding my teeth as I have owned many Acuras and the dealer always took care of me without having to haggle on pricing. However, they are hurting bad now. Only few cars on the lot and a lot of people on leave as they can't make payroll. This chip shortage will have an impact for years amd may change the whole buying process. Expect paying MSRP with some markups or add ons for some time.
#124
6G TLX-S
Totally agreed! I just can't believe when people pay over MSRP. I know the auto-market is upside down. But I have really hard time to accept what the dealer is telling me to do. I often got a price discount and some freebies. Now it feels like they are doing me a favour to sell the car for $70K CAD (tax included). SMH
Unless the ADM is hefty, otherwise for a little more money (compared to the MSRP), one can pick up his/her favorite car/SUV with the shortest possible wait or even drive away on the same day; rather than waiting in line for months and months.
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I purchased my 2nd brand new 2021 Subaru STI Limited back in April for $2,700 under MSRP. Original window sticker was $44,500.00. I am getting my 22' TLX Type-S for MSRP. I hate dealer bait tactic or adding thousands over msrp. Keep in mind I purchased my Subaru during the "Pandemic".
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That's the issue. It will be a daily driver and I am scared that I will not enjoy due to space, especially in winter when it's cold and you have to bend to put the kids and buckle them. Overall sedan isn't fun lol. Morning drop off is my duty. Honestly, my CX-5 does a great job right now. I am really debating as to keep the Mazda for a little more and then change. I have my 2010 TL and I drive it here and there. love my 4th Gen.
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One of my daughters is moving to booster seat and I went to discuss with my dealer the purchase of TYPE S for summer 2022. I am encountering three issues:
1. The dealer can't confirm the delivery date. As I am already in another lease term, so I need sometime to resolve it.
2. I put the car seats in the back and the booster is fine but my younger's car seat is tight and getting in and out is not fun.
3. There is no "ADM" but the dealer is kinda pushing me to get some accessories. Which I refuse to pay.
I am still undecided, I am not in rush and I have two almost brand new cars...Let's see how the world shapes up and car supplies and auto-market go back to normal or not.
*Btw - I test drove C43, BMW 340i and TYPE S to compare. ( I excluded A4 and G70 as I have ZERO interest in those two cars.) Although the 340 and C43 are amazing machines and superiors in certain areas compared to the TYPE S, but Acura fits my taste and budget.
1. The dealer can't confirm the delivery date. As I am already in another lease term, so I need sometime to resolve it.
2. I put the car seats in the back and the booster is fine but my younger's car seat is tight and getting in and out is not fun.
3. There is no "ADM" but the dealer is kinda pushing me to get some accessories. Which I refuse to pay.
I am still undecided, I am not in rush and I have two almost brand new cars...Let's see how the world shapes up and car supplies and auto-market go back to normal or not.
*Btw - I test drove C43, BMW 340i and TYPE S to compare. ( I excluded A4 and G70 as I have ZERO interest in those two cars.) Although the 340 and C43 are amazing machines and superiors in certain areas compared to the TYPE S, but Acura fits my taste and budget.
once they are old enough for backless boosters, i can’t recommend these boosters enough…
i had much thicker seats before these that kept their feet too high and these worked perfect to lower their feet and have the seat belt cross their shoulders properly.
good luck.
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i drop off 3 kids at school everyday, and there is zero issue because they are all old enough to be in to backless boosters and one old enough to be in the front seat, there is plenty of space for 8/9+ year olds but younger then that will be a struggle. As weird as it sounds, due to the way the space is available it will be very ackward for younger kids to fit properly. Even once they are both in boosters, their legs need to be long enough to dangle deep in to the floor (especially during winter boot season) for them not to sit pigeon toed. As sad as it is to say if this is the car you are intent on getting you may want to wait a few more years for it to be functional. You can tell yourself its worth it because you will get the mmc upgrades lol.
once they are old enough for backless boosters, i can’t recommend these boosters enough…
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i had much thicker seats before these that kept their feet too high and these worked perfect to lower their feet and have the seat belt cross their shoulders properly.
good luck.
once they are old enough for backless boosters, i can’t recommend these boosters enough…
Graco RightGuide
i had much thicker seats before these that kept their feet too high and these worked perfect to lower their feet and have the seat belt cross their shoulders properly.
good luck.
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If I stay reasonable then I have to wait at least 18 months before I pull the trigger. Let's see!
#133
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So I called this dealership today in Ardmore Pennsylvania for this 2022 TLX Type-S.. they want $3,000 over MSRP for market adjustment lol
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All the manufacturers are doing the same thing. Scarce parts that fit across all the product lines are going to the high margin cars. Its just common sense. Change to keep the dealers happy to keep them in business.
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So I called this dealership today in Ardmore Pennsylvania for this 2022 TLX Type-S.. they want $3,000 over MSRP for market adjustment lol
https://www.piazzaacuraofardmore.com...edium=referral
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#137
Intermediate
Yeah here in the Philly area we have a lot of Acura dealerships but I have dealt with most and from my past experiences + the demographics here (we have some of the richest 'burbs in the country now) + market conditions, I can't imagine there will be any deals to be had on the Type-S.
#138
damn that’s where I got mine from. They had four at the time a couple weeks ago. Try Pauly in Highland Park and Ed Napleton in Elmhurst they show they have some.
#140
Intermediate
Anyone tried and had any luck with the Costco auto-buying program? Not sure if the Type-S is available through it, but we got our 21 Ford Explorer ST for $300 over invoice...no questions asked. However this was in May of 2021, before things were as bad as they are now with availability.
The Costco experience was so painless I was hoping to use it for my next car purchase as well, which I hope will be a Type-S in 2022.
The Costco experience was so painless I was hoping to use it for my next car purchase as well, which I hope will be a Type-S in 2022.
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Not the same case in Canada, especially in Montreal, which is a smaller market compared to Ontario and British Columbia. I checked both dealers that I know and nothing is available. I found one with 2,000KM in Quebec city. Someone bought it and a few weeks later passed away. I just didn't feel comfortable buying that car. Don't judge me but I am a bit superstitious lol!
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Cargurus gives current nationwide counts of Type S models available at 33 2022s and 27 2021s. The latest vin I could find for 2022 ended in 516. Apparently Acura is not yet building 2022 non-Type S TLX models since Cargurus shows none available nationwide.
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For the dealer license/tags bullshit, usually negotiate the "paperwork" charge totally out or split 50/50. Very few dealers would walk away from a $50,000 to $100,000 sale over that particular item. Then unless its cash buy you need to deal with the finance guy who is really an on commission salesman. He is selling the tire warranty, coatings, extended warranty etc. If financing through the manufacturer the interest rates are negotiable. If they use banks same deal they get a cut of the interest so you need to negotiate that.
Bottom line is the finance guy is the dealers last shot to get some more of your money.
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#147
If the people in penn looking for one are willing to drive to brooklyn it looks like there is a tiger eye available there…
Actually on ebay
Actually on ebay
#148
who cares, money is money. You either have it or you don’t. Get what you want, you only live once. Msrp, markup if u want it bad u gonna get it. Buy enjoy and move on.
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This. Get what you want. In this segment, rational thinking rarely makes sense and emotional thinking takes over.
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#151
Little off topic but ranting a bit here good luck those trying to secure these getting the options you want. Dealer contacted me today and informed me that Acura didn't fulfill any customer requests, what they sent is what they sent and all they can sell me is Black... on top of that they said they won't be able to sell the Y spoke rims now or for the foreseeable future and for the cherry on top they said their demo is sold so they are not offering test drives. I pushed back a bit saying Acura expected those demos to be drivable and he said all Acura only makes them hold them for sixty days they are not forced to let people drive them, pure greedy bullshit. They are still selling for MSRP so there is that but otherwise what a shit show.
#152
Burning Brakes
But if it was like $3000 (like I'm pretty sure I saw it was when TLX Type-S was first put online) ... they should have given you the old wheels (tires and rims) ... you could have likely used them in some way.
I run Bridgestone Potenza 255/35-R19-96Y summer-tires year-round.
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#153
If the original "Y-Spoke Rims and Tires" upgrade was only $800, that's cool.
But if it was like $3000 (like I'm pretty sure I saw it was when TLX Type-S was first put online) ... they should have given you the old wheels (tires and rims) ... you could have likely used them in some way.
I run Bridgestone Potenza 255/35-R19-96Y summer-tires year-round.
But if it was like $3000 (like I'm pretty sure I saw it was when TLX Type-S was first put online) ... they should have given you the old wheels (tires and rims) ... you could have likely used them in some way.
I run Bridgestone Potenza 255/35-R19-96Y summer-tires year-round.
#154
Burning Brakes
when you buy the car you have an option to get the performance wheels and tires I think they’re $800 more so I ended up getting those but additionally got another set of eyes folk from my snow tires and that whole set up was like a little over 3k. I don’t care about spending the extra money I’d rather have an extra set with dedicated winter tires as I had that on my previous TL.
How does it work with the (Active) TPMS sensors when the winter wheels are on the car? Or, is Acura using Passive-TPMS these days ?
#155
any tpms sensor set to the right mhz works fine. i have aftermarket sensors on my winter set, the car doesnt know the difference.
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#156
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<sigh> too true! Once I decided on a BMW instead of the new Type-S, all logic was overcome by lust and I quickly escalated to an M550i X-Drive with a handful of Individual options (paint, leather, dash)
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I just installed my winter set yesterday with new sensors and didn't even have to program/learn to system. Installed on car drove like a mile and the pressure adjusted to new wheels and tires.
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I put in an order for a 2022 TLX Type S a few weeks ago. The sales rep from the dealer called me today to tell me that Acura isn't currently making them with the premium wheel package that I had ordered and I need to change my order to the standard wheels or I'd have to cancel my order. Can anybody coroborate this? It was kind of an odd conversation honestly, he was pretty pushy about it.
#159
I put in an order for a 2022 TLX Type S a few weeks ago. The sales rep from the dealer called me today to tell me that Acura isn't currently making them with the premium wheel package that I had ordered and I need to change my order to the standard wheels or I'd have to cancel my order. Can anybody coroborate this? It was kind of an odd conversation honestly, he was pretty pushy about it.
the car is too awesome to miss out on just because of wheel choice
#160
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I put in an order for a 2022 TLX Type S a few weeks ago. The sales rep from the dealer called me today to tell me that Acura isn't currently making them with the premium wheel package that I had ordered and I need to change my order to the standard wheels or I'd have to cancel my order. Can anybody coroborate this? It was kind of an odd conversation honestly, he was pretty pushy about it.