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Old 09-28-2015, 07:42 PM
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Hoping to score a TLX tomorrow morning!

Just stumbled upon this website and it looks like an amazing resource for TLX owners - I can't wait to spend some time reading it tonight.

Anyhow, I'll save the introduction for another post, but wanted to confirm that there really are some incredible deals out there right now, especially in the Atlanta metro where inventory is completely saturated.

I have a verbal confirmation from a dealer willing to do $30,500 for a 2.4 Tech in white with espresso interior. Absolutely gorgeous car with plenty of bells and whistles. If they come in at a fair price on my trade, I'll be driving her home by lunch time tomorrow. Wish me luck!

And good luck to the rest of you out there crafting your own deals on the leftover 2015s!
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Old 09-28-2015, 07:43 PM
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if i was you i wouldnt spend 40k on a acura...at least on tlx alot of problems going on
Old 09-29-2015, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pizokk1
if i was you i wouldnt spend 40k on a acura...at least on tlx alot of problems going on
Really solid post. Think I'll get rid of mine based on your expert opinion.
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Old 09-29-2015, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by pizokk1
if i was you i wouldnt spend 40k on a acura...at least on tlx alot of problems going on
Well, I wouldn't say the TLX is having a lot of problems. Mine, for instance, is problem free and I still enjoy every time I get in it. I will admit that some people are experiencing some problems, but I don't know to what extent it is affecting all cars.

If the OP does his research and does a very thorough test drive it should let him know how the car is and from there make his decision. It is still a "new" design and first model year so all of us who made the purchase were in effect Acura's guinea pigs.

He also said that he was getting the model at closer to 30k so that's a significant amount less than 40k
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Old 09-29-2015, 11:20 AM
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I had mine for almost 6 months, no problems , and enjoy driving everyday.
I only had a couple of scheduled maintenance, no repair or headaches.
Go for it!
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Originally Posted by Hoosier_TLX
Well, I wouldn't say the TLX is having a lot of problems. Mine, for instance, is problem free and I still enjoy every time I get in it. I will admit that some people are experiencing some problems, but I don't know to what extent it is affecting all cars.

If the OP does his research and does a very thorough test drive it should let him know how the car is and from there make his decision. It is still a "new" design and first model year so all of us who made the purchase were in effect Acura's guinea pigs.

He also said that he was getting the model at closer to 30k so that's a significant amount less than 40k
I would expect many more people are not having issues than are. People don't usually come here to report that they aren't having problems
Old 09-29-2015, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pizokk1
if i was you i wouldnt spend 40k on a acura...at least on tlx alot of problems going on
He is not planning on spending 40k. He is planning on spending 30k, on the 4 cyl model. Most of the serious problems reported (transmission shifting and vibration) appear to be limited to the 6 cyl models. It is interesting how no one recently has mentioned an early complaint - reflections from the silver vents.
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Good luck..Keep us posted. I absolutely love my TLX..
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Originally Posted by Jimmy_D
Just stumbled upon this website and it looks like an amazing resource for TLX owners - I can't wait to spend some time reading it tonight.

Anyhow, I'll save the introduction for another post, but wanted to confirm that there really are some incredible deals out there right now, especially in the Atlanta metro where inventory is completely saturated.

I have a verbal confirmation from a dealer willing to do $30,500 for a 2.4 Tech in white with espresso interior. Absolutely gorgeous car with plenty of bells and whistles. If they come in at a fair price on my trade, I'll be driving her home by lunch time tomorrow. Wish me luck!

And good luck to the rest of you out there crafting your own deals on the leftover 2015s!
Great color combo. Good luck!
Old 09-30-2015, 09:14 AM
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You guys aren't going to believe this, however I was rear-ended pretty severely ON THE WAY to the dealership to get the car yesterday! My soul was obviously crushed, however everyone involved is safe and sound, thankfully.

That said, I spent some time racking my brain coming up with a creative solution as to how I could still make the deal work and we're back on. I'm just going to have to finance most of the purchase price and sell my car, after repairs, private party. Who knows, might even come out ahead of the game that way.

Scheduled to purchase it one hour from now, god willing!
Old 09-30-2015, 12:50 PM
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Got the car without issue and I couldn't be more thrilled with it.

So glad I sprang for the tech package. I was originally on the fence about whether or not it was worth the upgrade, but after spending a few minutes driving back to the office and seeing how surprisingly good the navigation is, not to mention the blindspot and lane departure monitoring, there's no doubt it was worth it. Acura could do a much better job selling these features in my opinion.

Anyhow, I'm excited to now be part of the community and look forward to getting maximum enjoyment out of the car thanks to the wealth of information being shared here.
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Congrats on the new car!
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oh wow! glad you didnt get rear ended after you bought the car! btw, didnt that happen to a new TLX, I thought I read about that.

glad every one is safe and enjoy your new car!
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Congrats and welcome aboard!

$30,500 is a great deal for a 2.4 tech, I congratulate you on your savvy negotiation skills!
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Old 09-30-2015, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CheeseyPoofs McNut
Congrats and welcome aboard!

$30,500 is a great deal for a 2.4 tech, I congratulate you on your savvy negotiation skills!
Yeah, well done on that price. I paid around $33K before taxes and fees on mine around two months ago before the 16s hit the ground....and I work for a dealer network so my pricing was 'employee pricing'. Just goes to show you that how much can change incentive wise month to month. I love my car, I'm glad you like yours too!
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30.5k is awesome, some of the canadian civic si's cost that much...
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Congrats on the new car. Any pics?


Also are the 2016s at dealers already?
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The Honda press release says the on sale date is 9/24. There is a lot of 2015 inventory so maybe the dealers aren't pushing the 2016s yet. I'm curious to see what incentives October brings for the tlx.

http://hondanews.com/releases/2016-acura-tlx-hot-selling-luxury-sports-sedan-returns-with-unique-blend-of-athleticism-and-premium-luxury-refinement
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Old 09-30-2015, 08:51 PM
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Love that color combo.
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whatever the case with TLX having problems...

I am just glad that my TSX is made from Japan
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Originally Posted by cruiserchuck
He is not planning on spending 40k. He is planning on spending 30k, on the 4 cyl model. Most of the serious problems reported (transmission shifting and vibration) appear to be limited to the 6 cyl models. It is interesting how no one recently has mentioned an early complaint - reflections from the silver vents.
I was familiar with the reflection issue from my test drives. I'm more annoyed by the variable reflection on the mirror than the vents. But my brain is adapting.

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You guys aren't going to believe this, however I was rear-ended pretty severely ON THE WAY to the dealership to get the car yesterday! My soul was obviously crushed, however everyone involved is safe and sound, thankfully.

That said, I spent some time racking my brain coming up with a creative solution as to how I could still make the deal work and we're back on. I'm just going to have to finance most of the purchase price and sell my car, after repairs, private party. Who knows, might even come out ahead of the game that way.

Scheduled to purchase it one hour from now, god willing!
That really sucks! I was paranoid about the same thing on the way to the dealer, driving way conservative.

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Got the car without issue and I couldn't be more thrilled with it.

So glad I sprang for the tech package. I was originally on the fence about whether or not it was worth the upgrade, but after spending a few minutes driving back to the office and seeing how surprisingly good the navigation is, not to mention the blindspot and lane departure monitoring, there's no doubt it was worth it. Acura could do a much better job selling these features in my opinion.

Anyhow, I'm excited to now be part of the community and look forward to getting maximum enjoyment out of the car thanks to the wealth of information being shared here.
Great price on the car and congrats.
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Hey Jimmy,

Was that including delivery or no? I'm wanting to buy the same thing. Long time Integra owner upgrading. Your info would really help!
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Originally Posted by unchin
Hey Jimmy,

Was that including delivery or no? I'm wanting to buy the same thing. Long time Integra owner upgrading. Your info would really help!
The $30,500 was not inclusive of any fees or taxes, so I ended up financing a bit over $33,000 with zero down.

I'm a debt averse guy, but given my circumstances, this was really my only option to make the deal happen. I was able to get 1.84% for 60 months, buy in all likelihood, will probably pay it off out of savings in a couple months, after I sell my previous car.

Good luck and let me know if you need anything else.
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Congrats, Jimmy...
I'd love to see some pictures, especially of the interior...sounds like it is AWESOME
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Congrats, Jimmy...
I'd love to see some pictures, especially of the interior...sounds like it is AWESOME
Sure thing. If the weather cooperates this weekend, I'll make sure to get some pictures and post a few.
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Thanks Jimmy. I hope to get mine soon too
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Originally Posted by dwk331
whatever the case with TLX having problems...

I am just glad that my TSX is made from Japan
my TSX was made in japan too.....and spent most of it's time in the shop. nothing wrong with the TLX yet.
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what was it in the shop for?
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Originally Posted by Jimmy_D
The $30,500 was not inclusive of any fees or taxes, so I ended up financing a bit over $33,000 with zero down.

I'm a debt averse guy, but given my circumstances, this was really my only option to make the deal happen. I was able to get 1.84% for 60 months, buy in all likelihood, will probably pay it off out of savings in a couple months, after I sell my previous car.

Good luck and let me know if you need anything else.
Congrats on the car. IMHO.. paying on the loan for a few years will help your credit rating and not cost much in interest. Pay it off after a few years. That is what I plan to do.
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Great car, great colour combo, great price! Congrats!!
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