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Special APR Rates for Certified 2014-2019 Acura RDXs and TLXs We now have special APR financing available for all Certified 2014 - 2019 Acura RDXs and Acura TLXs. If you are thinking of buying a certified Acura RDX or TLX, now is the time. If you are planning on financing for up to 36 months, we are offering 1.49% financing. If you are thinking about financing for 37-60 months, we are offering 3.49% APR, and 4.49% for 61-72 months. Hurry in - this offer ends 04/01/2019! *APR offer valid on approved credit through Acura Financial Services, DBA American Honda Finance Corp., on all 2014-2019 Acura Certified Pre-Owned RDX vehicles 02/15/2019 through 04/01/2019, for well-qualified buyers.

Presidents' Day Sale If you have been thinking of purchasing a different vehicle, t hen now is the time to buy! Now until February 23rd, we are offering an extra $500 bonus bucks toward your trade when you purchase or lease from us. Not sure what your trade is worth? Bring it in for your no-obligation quote! Please let us know if you have any further questions, or would like to come in and view some of our vehicles!   *Trade-in must be worth $5,000 or more. Must take delivery of your vehicle by February 23 rd, 2019. See dealer for details.

Here at Buerkle Acura, our Acura Certified Pre-Owned program offers customers a great option with plenty of benefits. When you purchase an Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you can expect the same uncompromising standards of a brand-new Acura. Choosing a certified used vehicle, like our best-selling Acura MDX or RDX, will give you peace of mind and reliability without the "new car" price tag. Acura Certified Every Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is meticulously inspected, inside and out, to create the ultimate luxury experience. All Certified Acura's Include: Technician Certified From the engine to the door locks, our vehicles are checked and serviced to meet precise specifications, and a thorough appearance inspection scrutinizes inside and out to ensure that every vehicle upholds the luxury and sophistication of the Acura name. Warranty Drive with peace of mind, thanks to our limited warranties. During the first 12 months/12,000 miles, Acura will repair or replace any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. All repairs or replacements under this limited warranty will be made free of charge with no deductible. Low Mileage To give you an unsurpassed ownership experience, only vehicles with under 80,000 miles are accepted into the program. Roadside Assistance We happily provide emergency towing, fuel delivery, and more. Acura’s Roadside Assistance program covers emergency fuel delivery, battery jump-start, emergency lockout assistance, flat tire changes, and, if your vehicle is mechanically disabled, emergency towing to the nearest Acura dealership or qualified repair facility. Under 6 Years Old Bring home one of the latest and greatest Acura has to offer. Every vehicle in the Acura Certified Pre-Owned Program is less than 6 years old, to ensure that you have the best and most luxurious ownership experience possible. Concierge Service Acura is happy to provide urgent-message relaying, shipment of personal items, 24-hour weather information, insurance claims assistance, auto glass replacement referral, and more at no cost. View Our Acura Certified Vehicles

Lease Your Next Acura View our Current Acura Lease Specials here! Leasing an Acura is one of the easiest and most affordable ways for drivers to enjoy the performance, features, style, and dependability that the current Acura lineup has to offer. If you’re coming to the end of your current lease offer, you have many options that you can start to explore, along with a few steps that need to be taken. Below you will find some options that you can explore, or you may simply call us at any time to help answer your questions. DRIVE A NEW Acura MORE OFTEN: Now you don't have to wait nearly as long to get behind the wheel of a new Acura. When you lease, you have the flexibility to upgrade more often, meaning you can stay at the cutting edge of automotive technology, style and performance. LOW UP-FRONT AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS: That’s right, both your payment up front and every month could be less. So you get to drive a sleek, new Acura and still afford to show it off during a night out on the town. CHOICE OF FLEXIBLE LEASE TERMS With term choices from 24-60 months, you can control how much you pay monthly and how long your lease runs. Drive a new Acura more often with the 24-month lease, or pay less every month with terms up to 60 months. Choose a term that matches your lifestyle. MILEAGE FLEXIBILITY THANKS TO Acura LOYALTY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM: Don’t stress over every extra mile on your lease! Whether you are over or under your miles, the Acura Loyalty Advantage program allows you to live your life unrestricted. Plus, you can receive 1,000 additional miles just for leasing with Acura Financial Services. FACTORY WARRANTY WHEN LEASING A NEW Acura: With the incredible warranties offered by Acura, paired with the Acura’s renowned reliability, you can drive with peace of mind. New Acura vehicles are usually covered under a factory-limited warranty for the first 4 years/50,000 miles. ACCIDENT AND THEFT GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION (GAP) INSURANCE COVERAGE IS INCLUDED: Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is just one more level of security for your lease. In many cases, GAP pays the difference between what you owe on the vehicle and what your vehicle insurance covers if your Acura is stolen or deemed a total loss after an accident. $750 EXCESSIVE WEAR AND USE OR DAMAGE WAIVER INCLUDED: Acura Luxury Lease includes a $750 excessive wear or damage waiver. Loyal clients who purchase or lease their next Acura vehicle may qualify for an additional $750 waiver on the vehicle they are turning in and may be eligible to get their turn-in fee waived. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE SAME AS STATE MINIMUMS: Acura Luxury Leases have insurance requirements that are consistent with state minimums. This may help lower your insurance payments and make leasing more affordable. YOU'VE GOT END OF LEASE OPTIONS: We’re all about the options. When your lease is up, you may extend it, purchase your current Acura, or slip behind the wheel of a brand-new Acura vehicle with a new lease. END OF LEASE PURCHASE PRICE GUARANTEE: No last-minute purchase-price surprises! If you make the choice to buy your Acura, the price you were quoted at the beginning of your lease is the price you will pay at the end of your lease. View our Current Acura Lease Specials here!

Resolutions to keep your car i n great shape all year long When the clock strikes midnight, it’s the official start of a new year, which means you have 12 months to fulfill your New Year’s resolutions. Your go-to resolutions might involve improving your physical health, making advances in your career or focusing on a new hobby. But the thing that keeps your life and plans running is your car. Why not resolve to keep it performing well all year long? Check-in consistently A resolution to keep your car in great shape requires consistent attention. One oil change, tire pressure check or walk-around will not be enough to fulfill your car care goals for the year. Instead, you have to make a plan to regularly check the health of your tires, the condition of your windshield wipers, the existence of paint scratches, spots or cracks and the strength of the bulbs in your car’s headlights, taillights, turn signals and cabin. Seek assistance from the experts The best maintenance guide you can use is your vehicle’s owner’s manual. It outlines everything you need to know about your car. It provides problem-solving tips and maintenance schedules designed to keep every facet of your vehicle in working order. Once you’ve reviewed the instructions in the manual, it’s probably a good time to get a second opinion. A maintenance check with a trained automotive professional will reveal the true health of your vehicle and uncover potential problems. A small fix now could save you from dealing with and paying for a huge problem in the future. Slow down Even if your vehicle boasts incredible fuel economy, your driving behaviors can negate your car’s efficiency. Speed demon tendencies and aggressive driving behaviors are unhealthy and potentially unsafe for you and others on the road, and can also cost you money. According to Natural Resources Canada, aggressive driving and speeding can increase your fuel consumption by as much as 35 percent. Declutter and shine It’s easy for your car to become a messy catchall of food trash, sports gear, mud, dirt and forgotten homework. But the clutter you carry is more than just an eyesore. An overstuffed trunk can impede your vehicle’s performance, and a cluttered cabin can damage your upholstery. To help protect your car’s performance and the look of your interior, it’s important to declutter and vacuum the interior regularly. Just as easily as the inside can get out of control, the exterior of your vehicle takes a beating every day. Your car’s paint is vulnerable to all weather from sunshine and rain to wind and snow, and its effects can scratch, chip or damage the paint. To protect your car’s exterior, wash and wax your car regularly. It’s especially important to thoroughly remove snow, ice and road salt from the undercarriage of your car to prevent corrosion. Make your car a priority when you make your New Year resolutions. By committing to a care and maintenance schedule, you’ll help improve your driving life throughout the year.

The 2019 Acura ILX The ILX Wows with Performace, Connectivity, AcuraWatch and More Bold, alluring and extensively redesigned, the 2019 ILX is a high-style, highly engaging advanced performance car and an even more enticing gateway to Precision Crafted Performance. TURN HEADS WITH SLEEK DESIGN AND FOUR NEW PAINT OPTIONS Acura’s new design language is aggressive and sculpted, led by the new, signature Diamond Pentagon Grille, accented by Jewel Eye ® LED lighting and striking new paint options. New colors include Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl and Canyon Bronze Metallic. Exclusive to the ILX A-Spec: stunning Apex Blue Pearl. This head turner tells the world you’ve arrived – with style and speed. PUNCHY PERFORMANCE WITH A REFINED RIDE Crack the throttle, and revel in the snappy response of the ILX’s high-revving, 2.4-liter direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine. Transmission updates let you zing through the Sequential SportShift Dual Clutch Transmission’s eight gears like a racer, or apply a soft touch for a refined motoring experience with seamlessly smooth shifts. YOUR TUNES, YOUR WAY – AVAILABLE APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO INTEGRATION Access your messaging, maps, music and more with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration using Acura’s next-generation On Demand Multi-Use Display™ touchscreen, available with the ILX Premium Package and the ILX Technology Package. Be the DJ and immerse yourself in glorious, 10-speaker audio with the optional Acura/ELS Studio ® Premium Audio System ACURAWATCH ADVANCED SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE IS STANDARD The AcuraWatch™ suite of class-leading safety and driver assistance technologies is an ILX standard feature. A front-facing camera, sensors and radar provide enhanced situational awareness and reduced driver workload – and in some cases, can prevent collisions or reduce their severity. TAKE CURVES LIKE A PRO WITH NEW SPORT SEATS The ILX is a driver’s car, with sport seats inspired by the NSX supercar, generously bolstered to hold you in place during spirited cornering, with ergonomically shaped lumbar support for more comfort and reduced fatigue. Redesigned rear seats improve passenger comfort and, with the A-Spec Package, vibrant red becomes an interior option. CLASS-LEADING QUALITY: THAT’S ACURA PRECISION CRAFTED The ILX topped its class in 2018 – the most recent model to be evaluated – earning an Initial Quality Power Circle Rating of five out of five. The ILX also garnered a quality award in the Small Premium Car segment in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).

Happy New Year from Buerkle Acura It is hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close. As Buerkle Acura looks back on the year, we are very grateful to every one of you. Whether you visited our dealership to buy or lease a brand new vehicle, to check out our aggressively priced certified vehicles, to have your Acura serviced, or just stopped in and said hi- thank you. Buerkle Rewards 2018 will go down in the books as one of the best years for us here at Buerkle Acura. First of all, the dealership implemented a Buerkle Rewards program, a program that starts giving back to our loyal customers. Not only do you receive a great deal on each and every vehicle purchased here, you now will receive a few extra perks. Starting in July, every vehicle purchased will receive 2 free oil changes, 2 free tire rotations, $100 Paintless Dent Repair on your Acura, and much more. (Excludes as is vehicles). To top it off,  service members will start to receive 5% back for every dollar spent here! In the past twelve months, the customers at the three Buerkle dealerships have redeemed over $60,000 in Buerkle Rewards points! Learn more about the program here: https://www.buerkleacura.com/buerkle-rewards.html The Redesigned Acura RDX Another milestone for us was the release of the redesigned 2019 Acura RDX. The RDX has: Earned the highest Possible IIHS safety ratings among all compact luxury SUVs Achieved retail best-selling title following six-consecutive record months On pace to surpass 60,000 units, setting a new all-time record.* Above all, our customer are really what made 2018 wonderful. As the year comes to an end, our staff at Buerkle Acura would like to say thank you. We hope the new year brings you much happiness, and we look forward to seeing you in 2019! *source: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/2019-acura-rdx-americas-best-selling-compact-luxury-suv-earns-highest-possible-2019-safety-award-from-iihs/

Buerkle Acura Part's Department Introducing the Buerkle Acura Parts Department! These guys play an important role here at Buerkle Acura, and keep their department running smoothly. From left to right we have: Corbin: Corbin was promoted to the Parts Manager back in the Spring and has been a great addition to the team!  Before this, he was over at Buerkle Honda for ten years. A little unknown fact about Corbin is he is a big movie buff, with his favorite being John Carpenter’s “The Thing”. Tom: Tom has been with Buerkle Acura for almost 25 years! When he isn’t selling parts at Buerkle Acura, he likes to go out and play golf. He even travels to Georgia to watch the Augusta tournament! That’s dedication. Shawn: Shawn is another employee who has been with us for over two decades (almost 26 years, to be exact)! When he isn’t working at the dealership, he likes to go and enjoy nature in his camper at beautiful Clear Lake. Tommy: Tommy has been with the Buerkle Acura dealership for 18 years. Tommy says he spends more time here than anywhere else, but when he can sneak away he enjoys reading. His favorite genre’s range from non-fiction to police thrillers; his favorite author is the great John Sanford. Greg: Greg has been with the parts department for 10 years, and plays a vital role here at Buerkle Acura. When he isn’t at the parts counter, he is cooking up something tasty in his kitchen. Just this week he cooked a phenomenal Pecan Chicken, and his new thing is making different types of bread. If you need a new recipe, Greg is your guy! And Last but not least, we have Mel! You might have seen Mel driving our delivery truck around town, which he has been doing for the last 12 years! When he isn’t cruising around town, Mel writes music. In fact, he has been writing music for the last 30 years! He started playing music on his bass (and was even in a band!) but can play the drums, keyboard, and more. What a talent! Thank you Buerkle Acura Parts Department for all the work you do!

Buerkle Acura Black Friday Sale The 2018 Black Friday Sales Event is going strong at Buerkle Acura! On Friday, Saturday, and Monday following Thanksgiving, you can take advantage of extra savings on your favorite new Acuras. We’re offering exclusive lease specials, and great finance and purchase offers on our new and used inventory. View New Vehicle Specials here! Bonus Buerkle Rewards Exclusively at Buerkle Acura, we’re also offering $250.00 in Buerkle Rewards for extended warranties and environmental protection packages with each purchase, lease or trade-in. Double that to $500 if you purchase and trade in! Bonus to Buerkle Rewards is only valid Friday (11/23/18), Saturday (11/24/18), and Monday (11/26/18).

2019 Acura RDX vs. the Lexus RX 350 The redesigned Acura RDX has many competitors in its segment. One main one is the Lexus RX 350. If you're going back between the two, below you will find some key benefits that the RDX has over the RX 350. Wheels: Lexus RX 350 has standard 18-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options. RDX's 19-inch alloy wheels perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic new styling. Headlights Conventional LED headlights are standard on Lexus RX 350. Acura RDX’s all-new Jewel Eye™ headlights boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving. Display Lexus RX 350's 8-inch display screen is accessible with conventional touchpad control. RDX features the industry’s most intuitive audio and information control system with True Touchpad Interface™ and 10.2-inch display. Console Lexus RX 350 features a conventional console area with expected storage options. A high-deck floating center console in the new Acura RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities. And so much more! Learn more about the difference on our website here.

Labor Day Weekend in Minneapolis No plans for the Labor Day Weekend yet? Here are some ideas to get you started! 1. Head out to the Great Minnesota Get Together! This end-of-summer tradition is always held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day. Come here and enjoy countless activities; from eating anything and everything on a stick, petting barn yarn animals, or even attend a concert! (I hear Hairball is playing at the Grandstand this Saturday!) 2. Visit the Minnesota Zoo! Enjoy the day outdoors visiting farm animals and wild animals in their beautiful habitats. Have a picnic, see a movie in IMAX, and so much more! This is a great option for a nice family outing! 3.  Visit the Minnesota Renaissance So many of us are preoccupied with the State Fair, we forget that the Minnesota Renaissance is going on, too! This weekend's theme will be "Bold North Adventure", where they have a Bocce Ball Tournament, Tattoo Competition, Uff Da Hot Dish Eating Contest, and so much more! Dress up or go in jeans, the Renaissance is great fun for the whole family (including your four-legged pup!) 4. Go to the beach! Let's cross our fingers and hope the weather permits. If so, grab your beach towel, some snacks, and head out to the beach! We found a great article on the best beaches in Minnesota! View them here! 5. Test drive an Acura! If you have been thinking about buying a new or used car, this weekend would be a perfect time. On Friday, Saturday, and Monday, Buerkle Acura is offering up to $500 in Buerkle Reward Dollars toward Zurich Shield, Simoniz Glasscoat, and Service Contracts. Contact us for more details or schedule your test drive here! What are you going to be doing this Labor Day Weekend? Comment below!