Buh-bye TSX...Hello TL-S
08-12-2007, 12:49 PM
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Buh-bye TSX...Hello TL-S
Well, when you're offered a car like this for under invoice, its pretty hard to refuse. I picked up an 08 TL-S 6MT NHB on Saturday. I'm going to miss my TSX, but man, this thing flat out hauls. Here she is:
So, I'll be parting out some of the TSX stuff. Check black market soon.
It was fun hanging here for the 3+ years. Made some e-friends, some e-"enemies"
It was all in good fun. I'll be over on the TL boards mixing it up, so we'll see you guys around...
- That guy you love to hate,
joerockt
So, I'll be parting out some of the TSX stuff. Check black market soon.
It was fun hanging here for the 3+ years. Made some e-friends, some e-"enemies"
It was all in good fun. I'll be over on the TL boards mixing it up, so we'll see you guys around...- That guy you love to hate,
joerockt
08-12-2007, 01:08 PM
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it's a car-drive it
nice looking-congrats and many miles of safe motoring 2 U- they would have to come down alot for me to part with my tsx- love it but glad to see you have 6 spd. good luck
08-12-2007, 01:10 PM
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gaddamn, nice upgrade. IMO, the regular TL doesn't drive as well as the TSX, but I've never driven a TL-S. Must be pretty freakin sweet, judging from the reviews....I think it came in 2nd to the IS and placed ahead of the much beloved g35 sedan in a Road & Track review. Not bad for a 290-something FWD car.
Have fun on the TL boards, man....
Have fun on the TL boards, man....
08-12-2007, 02:14 PM
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Looks good. thats probably the exact one I would have chosen, options and colorwise.
It seems like you always win going with the manual trans...dealers have a harder time moving them because 95% of new car buyers don't like them, but they almost always make the car a hotter item on the used car market. (Look at any 90's japanese performance car for instance.)
It seems like you always win going with the manual trans...dealers have a harder time moving them because 95% of new car buyers don't like them, but they almost always make the car a hotter item on the used car market. (Look at any 90's japanese performance car for instance.)
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08-12-2007, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
gaddamn, nice upgrade. IMO, the regular TL doesn't drive as well as the TSX, but I've never driven a TL-S. Must be pretty freakin sweet, judging from the reviews....I think it came in 2nd to the IS and placed ahead of the much beloved g35 sedan in a Road & Track review. Not bad for a 290-something FWD car.
Have fun on the TL boards, man....
Have fun on the TL boards, man....
08-12-2007, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Reach
you fucktard, you can't trade your TSX!Its sad to see another oldtimer go. I'm sure you'll enjoy the new ride!
My thoughts exactly! I can't believe you did it, but congrats and enjoy the new ride, she looks hot!
08-12-2007, 03:00 PM
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WOW that is AWESOME looking? What percent tint is that? I think whatever it is makes the car look perfect not too black but just black enough. It makes the car look REALLY nice.
08-12-2007, 03:16 PM
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Welcome. to. The darkside.
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Seems awfully black to me, as if you're trying be invisible or understated to the ultra max, not allowing any wavelength of light to escape from the car to inform the outside world of your car's existance. I think a darker blue or burgundy would compliment the dark windows and wheels.
for getting a 6MT!
08-12-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by wackura
Seems awfully black to me, as if you're trying be invisible or understated to the ultra max, not allowing any wavelength of light to escape from the car to inform the outside world of your car's existance. I think a darker blue or burgundy would compliment the dark windows and wheels.
08-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
You fucktard. I'm gonna steal your centercaps.
Grats on the new ride Joe, stick around pro-dick, we need you around here anyway.
Grats on the new ride Joe, stick around pro-dick, we need you around here anyway.
I'll be around...Gotta keep the TSX fucktards in check...Heck, I havent even posted this on the TL board yet lol...
08-12-2007, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Trackruner228
WOW that is AWESOME looking? What percent tint is that? I think whatever it is makes the car look perfect not too black but just black enough. It makes the car look REALLY nice.
08-13-2007, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
So how did you happen across such a great deal? I did no realize the that the TL-S was already going for below invoice so clearly there is something more to this...
So, that's how we got to that price.
08-13-2007, 10:21 AM
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The paperwork is at home right now, but the final price was around the low 35's. So it wasnt by much. The other factor was that I kept pushing them on the fact that I can go and get an 07, which is the same exact car, for around $33.5 and kept threating to pack up and leave. Also, they brought the car in to the dealership on a dealer transfer, and I didnt tell them to, so they would have been stuck with a 6MT.
So, that's how we got to that price.
So, that's how we got to that price.
08-13-2007, 10:33 AM
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That's the car Darth Vader would drive. LoL
Nice pickup Joe. I feel sorry for the TL board, they're not gonna know what hit em.
Once you go black.....
Nice pickup Joe. I feel sorry for the TL board, they're not gonna know what hit em.
Once you go black.....
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Congrats on the bee-yoo-tee-ful new ride, Joe. I'd love to hear your driving impressions once you get a chance to shake her down a bit.
Don't be a stranger.
Don't be a stranger.
08-13-2007, 12:56 PM
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Should've known you were up to something when I saw your post on the TL board regarding dealer quotes.
Congrats. The TL-S definately has more gadgets, better leather, etc. Be prepared for your gas mileage to be in the teens.
While it's easy for me to say I prefer the 335i, the TL-S is tough to beat at around $35k.
Did you get it from Escondido Acura? I thought you pledged the G35s would be your TSX replacement?
Congrats. The TL-S definately has more gadgets, better leather, etc. Be prepared for your gas mileage to be in the teens.
While it's easy for me to say I prefer the 335i, the TL-S is tough to beat at around $35k. Did you get it from Escondido Acura? I thought you pledged the G35s would be your TSX replacement?
08-13-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Congrats fucktard, she's a beauty.
How's the torque steer?
How's the torque steer?
I don't think its as bad as some make it out to be. Though I wonder if the type S has a stiffer R&P to make up for it, because I've noticed that the steering wheel feels "heavy". I dont remember that with a loaner TL that I had for a few days.