Thinking About Selling My 1st Gen for a 2nd Gen.
02-22-2007, 04:22 PM
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Thinking About Selling My 1st Gen for a 2nd Gen.
I have a 98 2.5 TL and its a great car but I think its time for me to upgrade. I am looking to buy a Metallic Blue 2003 3.2 TL Type-S with the navigation system towards the end of the summer of 2007. I am posting because I would like some feedback from you guys and girls.
02-22-2007, 05:47 PM
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i like the original tl because it has that the luxury old school look. more boxy if you know what i mean. the second gen tl is nice but looks a little sporty for my liking. id much rather have a lexus ls or q45 or m45
02-22-2007, 07:26 PM
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19 years old, i would keep your money and wait a lil longer..you dont know what will be out. especially insurance might be high for you,2nd gen transmission is the most prob. ,if u do end up getting one ,make sure the transmission is good to drive at 100,000 miles and above other than that don't buy it.
02-22-2007, 07:43 PM
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I wouldnt. I owned a 2003 and IMO the interior wasnt as upscale. Get an '04 if you must get a newer TL
02-22-2007, 10:06 PM
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Wow, this feedback is priceless. Now that I am hearing about the 2nd Gen transmission problem, I should probably wait a little longer to get a new car. After all, my 1st gen isn't giving me any problems, it is truly a great car.
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02-23-2007, 08:27 AM
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If your first gen is running fine, save your money and drive it until the wheels fall off. Then duct tape them back on and keep rolling! Seriously, if you start putting aside a "car payment" every month (use an online calculator to figure the monthly payment on the 2G you're looking at) in a high yield savings account (HSBC and ING are decent choices), you could pay cash for the 2011 Type S.
02-26-2007, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
lol ray
anyway bro i say just modify our 1st gen, look at it like a rare gem...
how many 2nd and 3rd gens you see on the road?
now how many NICE 1g you see...
just mine right? i know i know
02-28-2007, 12:01 PM
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Hi folks.
Nice to know you're getting an upgrade.
However, if it was me, Id ditch the second gen and get the 3rd gen instead. My brother's 2nd gen TL transmission just went kaboom last week, and he is now getting it replaced by warranty.
I will be skeptic about his new replaced transmission because I have heard from other 2nd gen owners that the problem comes back. And they have to argue hard with the dealer to get it replaced again the second time under the warranty.
Its your money. Beware how you spend it.
Nice to know you're getting an upgrade.
However, if it was me, Id ditch the second gen and get the 3rd gen instead. My brother's 2nd gen TL transmission just went kaboom last week, and he is now getting it replaced by warranty.
I will be skeptic about his new replaced transmission because I have heard from other 2nd gen owners that the problem comes back. And they have to argue hard with the dealer to get it replaced again the second time under the warranty.
Its your money. Beware how you spend it.
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