Canada ordering

[SierraOne]

Yeah the rates aren't very flexible unless you can qualify for discounts, which is really on a case by case basis. Loyalty is obviously the easiest, if you're coming from an existing Acura. That *may* also apply if you're coming from a vehicle purchased in the same dealer network, but YMMV. I know I've definitely taken advantage of that in the past.

And while it's not the financing/lease rate, if you're bringing in a trade, you can push for a higher trade-in value, which was used in one of my previous transactions to essentially bring down the payments to the equivalent of the discounted rate I wanted. IRRC it was actually a lease return that I got equity on (technically a trade-in, I guess), even though I was over mileage and returning early.

 

[RUNN1N]

And while it's not the financing/lease rate, if you're bringing in a trade, you can push for a higher trade-in value, which was used in one of my previous transactions to essentially bring down the payments to the equivalent of the discounted rate I wanted.

I agree with this recommendation to negotiate an advantageous trade-in value--if they're not willing to value your trade-in at a value that you agree with, you could always try to negotiate in discounted/free accessories.

Just keep in mind, if the dealer says they're not willing to negotiate because the next person will likely buy it with no negotiations... they're probably not wrong. So be realistic, and stick to what you will/will not agree to before sitting down at the table.

 

[AC22]

Yeah the rates aren't very flexible unless you can qualify for discounts, which is really on a case by case basis. Loyalty is obviously the easiest, if you're coming from an existing Acura. That *may* also apply if you're coming from a vehicle purchased in the same dealer network, but YMMV. I know I've definitely taken advantage of that in the past.

And while it's not the financing/lease rate, if you're bringing in a trade, you can push for a higher trade-in value, which was used in one of my previous transactions to essentially bring down the payments to the equivalent of the discounted rate I wanted. IRRC it was actually a lease return that I got equity on (technically a trade-in, I guess), even though I was over mileage and returning early.

I was hoping for the loyalty rate reduction as I am trading in my Honda but it looks like all type S models are excluded from this. This was also the case when I was trying to get a FK8 a couple of years ago.

 

[SierraOne]

I was hoping for the loyalty rate reduction as I am trading in my Honda but it looks like all type S models are excluded from this. This was also the case when I was trying to get a FK8 a couple of years ago.

Hmm. Looks like that means my loyalty rate reduction was a dealer network reduction, not an Acura reduction. Interesting...

 

[AC22]

Hmm. Looks like that means my loyalty rate reduction was a dealer network reduction, not an Acura reduction. Interesting...

Wow, that`s lucky! Especially since we`re in the same city. I pushed back a little to try and get it and they showed me the fine print on the official docs. All-in-all I just count myself lucky to have an allocated unit as I was pretty late to the party.

 

[Negitoro7]

Surprising and disappointing that Type S models are excluded from the loyalty rate reduction if possibly trading in a Honda/Acura. I could’ve sworn the FK8 that I was considering a few years ago, was eligible for the loyalty rate reduction however.

 

[SierraOne]

Wow, that`s lucky! Especially since we`re in the same city. I pushed back a little to try and get it and they showed me the fine print on the official docs. All-in-all I just count myself lucky to have an allocated unit as I was pretty late to the party.

Honestly I think he was just trying to sweeten the deal because the dealer network fumbled the ball on my other car's delivery (took 6 months instead of 1, and then spent 3 weeks transiting from Halifax to Vaughan to Aurora...). Also, I'm more likely than not getting another vehicle with them within the next 3 months, so it may have just been customer retention tactics lol.

 

[AC22]

Surprising and disappointing that Type S models are excluded from the loyalty rate reduction if possibly trading in a Honda/Acura. I could’ve sworn the FK8 that I was considering a few years ago, was eligible for the loyalty rate reduction however.

It’s definitely possible with the FK8. My dealer experience wasn’t great and that was back in 2017. I ended up just getting a ST hatch elsewhere instead.

As SierraOne mentioned this seems like a YMMV thing regardless of what I was told/shown.

 

[Frenzal]

Got a call from my dealer. They received the black ITS, I'll go check it out this PM or tomorrow. The dates are still in the system for mine (white) at the end of the month. Hope it'll true.

 

[VtecKickedInYo]

Got a call from my dealer. They received the black ITS, I'll go check it out this PM or tomorrow. The dates are still in the system for mine (white) at the end of the month. Hope it'll true.

We probably have the same batch, my dealer Acura Centre Montreal already delivered the black one last week and is getting white at the end of the month

 

[Frenzal]

We probably have the same batch, my dealer Acura Centre Montreal already delivered the black one last week and is getting white at the end of the month

I only hope it's true this time (first delivery date I got was end of June, then it was delayed)! So tired of waiting...

 

[Fluffy]

I was interested in looking into purchasing this car and called Markham Acura only to be told that I'd be put on a year long wait list. Does that sound about right to you guys? That tiger eye pearl looks so beautiful

 

[SierraOne]

I was interested in looking into purchasing this car and called Markham Acura only to be told that I'd be put on a year long wait list. Does that sound about right to you guys? That tiger eye pearl looks so beautiful

That's basically the gist of it. The allocations for 2023 are definitely gone, and unless a whole slew of people cancel, it'll basically be next year for sure.

 

[slo_its]

Just picked up mine today from Erin Mills Acura. I have to echo others in saying that photos don't do justice for this color.

I didn't realize it but they give free lifetime synthetic oil changes (looks to be OEM Acura synthetic). I plan on using my own oil for track in the summer and then have them put in theirs in the fall.

They have a white one to sell right now. Mine had 5k of add-ons but otherwise pretty smooth. At least add-ons are not completely useless in the form of 8yr 200k warranty and ceramic coat with, 10 year appearance protection. Also there's a thing they give in case your car is stolen within 5 years, they give 8k credit on a new car.

Their addon has unfortunately gone up to 7k, but I did have a really great experience with Simon there if anyone's still looking and don't mind the extras. It took 3 weeks between putting down deposit and getting the car.

 

[SierraOne]

I didn't realize it but they give free lifetime synthetic oil changes (looks to be OEM Acura synthetic). I plan on using my own oil for track in the summer and then have them put in theirs in the fall.

Is this an Erin Mills thing?