Newbie? Need help on Deal, Accessories

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Terpfan

Discussion Starter · Feb 9, 2005

I have been lurking on this forum for about a month now and am really looking forward to getting my TSX. I negotiated what I thought was a pretty good deal, $29,197 plus TTL for the car including the following accessories installed:

Gold Emblem kit
Fog Lights
Rear Wing Spoiler
Wheel Locks
Gold Caps
17" SF Hi-Polish Wheels
All-Season Mats
Trunk Tray
Metal Look Trim
Cargo Net

I put down a deposit on an '05 ABP w/Nav. 5 AT on 1/29/05 and my dealer claims that he is "actively" seeking to locate the car. He claims that these vehicles are available in the US and I just need to be patient unless I want them to "fly to Japan and build it for me themselves"! Well, that is fine with me, I just want to know how long I have to wait.

Anyway, sorry for the long preamble, now to my questions:

1. Seem like a good deal?
2. What is the availability of these vehicles in US in my desired configuration? My second choice would be CG, should I wait for ABP?
3. It is my understanding that these cars in ABP are not due for production in Japan until Mid-Late February, this would make delivery due in March. Is this accurate?
5. Is it unreasonable for me to ask the dealer to place the order with Japan now rather than continue efforts to source domestically?
6. Regarding the accessory list above, what do you think of the Gold Emblem Kit and Gold Caps on the wheels? I think the Gold Emblem Kit will look good on ABP, but an uncertain on the wheel accents. Don't want the car to look bad because of unattractive accessories.

I greatly appreciate any feedback on this and hope to put this issue to bed shortly. Although I really want the TSX, I don't want to wait forever for delivery. Therefore, I am considering looking at the Mazda 6s HB or Sedan as an alternative. I have read much on this comparison, but any additional insight would be welcome.

Thanks, I love the site!

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robert_tg

· #2 · Feb 9, 2005

Terpfan said:
I have been lurking on this forum for about a month now and am really looking forward to getting my TSX. I negotiated what I thought was a pretty good deal, $29,197 plus TTL for the car including the following accessories installed:

Gold Emblem kit
Fog Lights
Rear Wing Spoiler
Wheel Locks
Gold Caps
17" SF Hi-Polish Wheels
All-Season Mats
Trunk Tray
Metal Look Trim
Cargo Net

Welcome to the club :wavey:
1) Hmm, Don't think so. for $29,197 I better get full oem body kit or no deal.
2) Availability question like this is really hard to say...depends a lot on geography and just luck. CG has been a more demanded color - to my understanding
3) who told you THAT ? Never heard of production being tied to color
5) Not unreasonable - lots people have dealer placing order. You just have to wait a bit longer.
6) Too much bling, too loud - IMO, gold trimming doesn't look good on the TSX. to date I have seem only one single TSX with the gold package and only on picture.

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robert_tg

· #4 · Feb 9, 2005

I don't mean the price is not good. sorry I put it that way.
I guess I just put body kit above the other items you listed.

It affects ground clearance just a tiny bit. it's trivial, shouldn't let be your concern.

Think twice about the wing. it's extra weight. and there are peeps who regret getting them.
(IMO, looks odd to have wing but no body kit)

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robert_tg

· #6 · Feb 10, 2005

Yes, the price you got quoted is good for all that stuff

the kit is round US$900 excluding install
re the wing, some people regretted after they they added body kit or custom wheels or none and they just take a step back, looked at it and wished they didn't spend $ on that thing.
But mostly it is PERSONAL TASTE. it does add extra weight thou.

>> Any opinions on the Mazda 6 vs. TSX
Well, most peep regard the comparison as apple vs orange. Test drive both, take it all in and if you still think about M6 then maybe you should consider getting it then. But keep in mind it didn't win 10 Best 2004, 2005 like the TSX

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