06-16-2015, 01:47 PM
Haha @ the Angry Bird. Thanks guys! Jake, 240hp/260tq stock, a tune with no other mods gives it an extra +26hp +33tq. Would probably be a seat of the pants improvement, and a lot of the reviews I read said it made the power range a little broader. And you're right those do look like the A-spec wheels!
The car itself actually made #1 on a multi-source journalism comparison for cars that will last until 250,000 miles. I hope that is the case with this one. I mentioned I liked the MDX more but I'm happy we compromised on this one...it's definitely more fun to drive and comfy although not quite as comfy.
I will say I was able to work out a great deal with Karen Radley dealership especially with the lease situation but most of the Acura dealers I spoke with weren't willing to really negotiate much which surprised me. I think it comes down to the fact that they hold their value so well and they sell SO many cars without having to budge much. The Hendrick Acura in Charlotte told me they sell 300 used cars alone every month, not sure about their new car sales.
The car itself actually made #1 on a multi-source journalism comparison for cars that will last until 250,000 miles. I hope that is the case with this one. I mentioned I liked the MDX more but I'm happy we compromised on this one...it's definitely more fun to drive and comfy although not quite as comfy.
I will say I was able to work out a great deal with Karen Radley dealership especially with the lease situation but most of the Acura dealers I spoke with weren't willing to really negotiate much which surprised me. I think it comes down to the fact that they hold their value so well and they sell SO many cars without having to budge much. The Hendrick Acura in Charlotte told me they sell 300 used cars alone every month, not sure about their new car sales.
Posting in the banalist of threads since 2004
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks