There is a white 2004 RL that has caught my interest. Going to take an extensive test drive tomorrow.. we'll see how that turns out. So expect a brief description of what I think Perhaps I'll buy it, probably not yet though.. I'm cheap

Worst case scenario, the '97 TL will go to my brother. Stay tuned.

 

Good luck, m8. The Legends make for some NICE VIP cars.

~Cheers~

 

Goodluck. My friend has one and it's an awesome car.

 

good luck with the new toy Ken... its just great that you are keeping it in the family...

 

Yeah, *cough*J*cough*, hehe. J/k.

~Cheers~

 

Well, I didnt buy it. It was a nice car but it immediately made me feel older and brought back the memories of when I got an older RL as a loaner. Think of a 1st gen 3.2 TL but without the fun.

Likes:

XM radio built in
2nd power plug in the center console for cell phone
LED Gauges
Smooth and quiet ride
Stereo sounded crisp
Visibility as good as 1st gen TL
VSA
Rear air vents

Dislikes:

Disconnected steering feel
Engine didnt feel terribly peppy


If anything the car just gave me some ideas on what I'd like to do with my car. With some additional sound insulation, LED gauges and XM I'd take it over the RL.

 

well ur third gen has that also...

 

And I find it quite useful.

 

Before my car was stolen, I had 4 plugs up front, two on either side of the console... Asshole ripped those out...

~Cheers~

 

Hope this isn't jacking your thread, but I was going to make a similar one and figured why waste it.

I was also thinking about getting a '04 TL for some reason they just look so good to me but I hate to leave my baby ( thinking of giving it to the wife tho ).

Has anyone test-driven it or know some of the pros and cons about it. Because Im REALLY leaning toward it.

 

I have a 2005 TL as well as a '97

Ask away!

 

well if u have it, its enuff said. (compliment intended, lol) I just basically wanted to know would it be a good deal in giving up my 1st gen (well giving it to the wife so it wont be too far)

Ya' kno its been so reliable over the years, just scared to let it go.
I want it so bad . I just wanted to know the basic pros and cons of the third gen as apposed to the 1st.. thanx.

p.s. Im kinda rushing now but I can come back with more specific questions if u'd like

 

Thats ok, take your time with any specific questions.

I'd take a test drive of one if you can, its much easier to give you a good comparison if you know what the car is like.

 

hey eric,

after driving another member's third gen there are the little tradeoffs u will find between the 1st gen and 3rd gen...

a quick example is that the 1st gen has virtually no blind spots (well very few) whereas the 3rd gen has some crazy blind spots...

of course since the 3rd gen is a much newer model, it has the perks of a stronger engine and more toys (bluetooth, if you get the navi, DVD-Audio) and most importantly a 6spd option...

but personally, i like my japanese built TL... i haven't had a single major problem on it (knocks on wood)... compared to my best friend's third gen that is having rattles and squeaky brakes after only 8k miles... but does this mean i would not get a newer TL because they are made in Ohio??? no, ill prob get another TL after mine dies... or revive it with a Type II like Ken...

 

on the blind spots in the 2004+ TL's. They're a bit disappointing.

 

when i took my TL in for service and they gave me a TSX loaner i also noticed it had some crazy blind spots... i was shocked because it is a 'smaller' car than the TL...

 

If you go this route, I would recommend using Second Skin Audio products. I am not affiliated with them, just have used them twice -- once for my 1997 TL audio install and now my 2000 Civic install. Their products are damn good and make a big impact. They cost a little more than the average price, but it is for a reason.

 

We got my wife a 2006 RSX and that thing has some blind spots too. She has to move the passenger seat forward to see the right-rear corner better.

 

thanx on the in-puts, I think I'll try to give it a test drive this weekend. Im dyin to know what it's like now.

 

my new es300 has some INSANE blind spots also! i have dwanes syndrome in my left eye (i can look to the left with the left eye, i gotta turn my whole head!) so i was like WTF!!!! HAHAHA! thats one of the things i loved in the TL.... i could see everything EVERYWHERE!