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I first started looking for an MDX in late October 2001, at David McDavid acura in Plano, TX.
My first visit was just a few days before the official release date of the 2002 model MDX. I test drove a vehicle, and asked a few questions:
1. Is white an available color? I was told it was not. (This color was not available in 2001 model year, but was introduced in 2002)
2. What differences will there be in the 2002? Told "Nothing".
etc, etc.
I left that evening, did a bit of internet reading, and came back. I mentioned to the salesperson that the 2002s had a bit more soundproofing, different mirrors, etc. He said "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet." I mentioned this was all from the offical Honda Motors site...
In other words, it was clear that they'd lie to me to sell what they had in stock as opposed to giving me accurate information that would result in my getting what I desired.
Nonetheless, I visited again a few weeks later. I attempted to order a 2002... when I had a trade evaluated, I felt the price was super, super low. In fact, I took the same trade around to a carmax a few days later and had them eval it. They named a price nearly 25% higher... and I eventually traded the vehicle at a different Acura dealship for an even higher price.
So, my recommendation: Stay away from David McDavid in Plano, My experience indicates they have no interest in what YOU want, and will attempt to take financial advantage of the uninformed.
My first visit was just a few days before the official release date of the 2002 model MDX. I test drove a vehicle, and asked a few questions:
1. Is white an available color? I was told it was not. (This color was not available in 2001 model year, but was introduced in 2002)
2. What differences will there be in the 2002? Told "Nothing".
etc, etc.
I left that evening, did a bit of internet reading, and came back. I mentioned to the salesperson that the 2002s had a bit more soundproofing, different mirrors, etc. He said "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet." I mentioned this was all from the offical Honda Motors site...
In other words, it was clear that they'd lie to me to sell what they had in stock as opposed to giving me accurate information that would result in my getting what I desired.
Nonetheless, I visited again a few weeks later. I attempted to order a 2002... when I had a trade evaluated, I felt the price was super, super low. In fact, I took the same trade around to a carmax a few days later and had them eval it. They named a price nearly 25% higher... and I eventually traded the vehicle at a different Acura dealship for an even higher price.
So, my recommendation: Stay away from David McDavid in Plano, My experience indicates they have no interest in what YOU want, and will attempt to take financial advantage of the uninformed.
