Since the 2013's are coming out I think I can get a pretty good deal on it.
A dealer around here (Los Angeles) has them for 30,081.
Maybe I can low ball them something around 29k?

Also anyone have experience with a FWD model?
I stay in california so it will NEVER see snow. lol
The primary driver will be my 50yr old mother.. upgrading from a 2001 sienna.

 

I don't think $29k is "lowballing" if the sticker is $30k.

 

So 29k sounds good right?
We were also looking at the CRV but were not totally sure yet.
Going to see after we test drive them.
Especially the crvs don't have the 0.9 financing right now..

 

Lowball them down to $26-27k. But doesn't the RDX get godawful MPG compared to the CRV?

 

Yeah it does.
19-24 for a FWD

the CRV i think gets like 32.. lol
The current sienna gets 16... so its still slightly better. haha
Were still letting the test drive decide but I think the RDX looks a little better than the CRV

 

The CRV is a much more useful crossover. Much more interior volume, feels more spacious, and the 2013 has all the toys if you get the loaded model. I didn't get the RDX because as a crossover, it was useless, and have been extremely happy with my 2009 EXL CRV. It is my wife's daily, and I drive a 2012 unlimited Wrangler, but it is still a phenomenal car. Plenty of pep, great on space, great on gas, well build (as long as you get a made in Japan model) and high resale.

 

I would rather have a loaded CRV than a RDX. I really think the motor in RDX is more suitable for TSX than a small SUV

 

In terms of styling I prefer the RDX.. the acura beak isn't that offensive and ugly to me.. I don't know why I'm probably use to it.
The CRV front looks really good to me but the rear just looks weird and needs some getting used to.
Getting the RDX for the price of a CRV seems like a pretty good deal to me.. maybe one with technology package.. well see how desperate they are to get them off the lot when we go for a test drive.
haha

 

I would choose a RDX vs a CR-V any day of the week. But you should make it a better low baller offer than 29K