TL-S Trade?!?!?! Financial Advice too!
09-07-2007, 06:55 AM
#81
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Philadelphia Burbs
Age: 41
Posts: 1,727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by amadeus303
Jig... I was going to initially do the same... the following is what got me to consider possibly going into something now:
1) As much as I want AWD, I really don't think the TSX will get it in the next gen at all... and if it does, it'll probably be a Type-S version in 2011.
2) AWD would add so much weight, and I don't think the next gen TSX will produce enough power (turbo'd or not) to give it the kind of acceleration numbers that the TL-S has. Besides, I don't think Acura wants to market to buyers who would cross shop a Subie or Mitsu since they're trying to go more upscale.
3) As much as I'd love a turbo'd 4, getting a whole week in the TL-S really showed me how effortless it is to get the power out of a V6. I still love my TSX, but it feels a little out of breath when I get up on the speedometer.
4) I can't stand the Sports Concept 4 OR the spy shots of the alleged new TL car.
5) The TL-S seems to handle better than my modded TSX.
It's really weird because I had no interest in the TL-S until I borrowed my pop's car for the week. That gave me a chance to really put it through its paces and see what I did (e.g., 5.7s to 60mph
) and didn't (e.g., rear seats don't fold down) like about it. I also considered a CPO RL, but the lack of a stick was a big downer for me despite all the add'l creature comforts. If I end up keeping the TSX, I won't be upset --- I've spent a lot of time (and $) on it, and out of all the vehicles I've owned, it's been my favorite by far.
I always look at cars no matter how happy I am with what I have --- it's a real problem
Unfortunately, it's the ridiculous discounting that has me going...
1) As much as I want AWD, I really don't think the TSX will get it in the next gen at all... and if it does, it'll probably be a Type-S version in 2011.
2) AWD would add so much weight, and I don't think the next gen TSX will produce enough power (turbo'd or not) to give it the kind of acceleration numbers that the TL-S has. Besides, I don't think Acura wants to market to buyers who would cross shop a Subie or Mitsu since they're trying to go more upscale.
3) As much as I'd love a turbo'd 4, getting a whole week in the TL-S really showed me how effortless it is to get the power out of a V6. I still love my TSX, but it feels a little out of breath when I get up on the speedometer.
4) I can't stand the Sports Concept 4 OR the spy shots of the alleged new TL car.
5) The TL-S seems to handle better than my modded TSX.
It's really weird because I had no interest in the TL-S until I borrowed my pop's car for the week. That gave me a chance to really put it through its paces and see what I did (e.g., 5.7s to 60mph
) and didn't (e.g., rear seats don't fold down) like about it. I also considered a CPO RL, but the lack of a stick was a big downer for me despite all the add'l creature comforts. If I end up keeping the TSX, I won't be upset --- I've spent a lot of time (and $) on it, and out of all the vehicles I've owned, it's been my favorite by far.I always look at cars no matter how happy I am with what I have --- it's a real problem
Unfortunately, it's the ridiculous discounting that has me going...Let us know if they find you a 6MT Mike!!!
09-07-2007, 07:54 PM
#88
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NY
Age: 45
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd keep the TSX. As for paying off the student loans, those are the best type of debt to have. I would pay off the loan on the TSX and then put the rest of the money into investments. I wouldnt pay the student loans off early although I am sure it is tempting to not have any debt. I know I love that feeling since my TSX is paid off and I have no student loans thankfully.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MetalGearTypeS
3G TL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
6
08-29-2016 08:28 PM
soupi
2G TSX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
14
11-15-2015 11:15 AM
LogicWavelength
3G TL Photograph Gallery
33
11-01-2015 09:38 AM