2003 TL or TL-TypeS
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2003 TL or TL-TypeS
Hi everyone!!!
I am new here and I am currently looking at 03 TLs. I am between the regular TL or a Type S. Any preference on which to get? I am looking for the one that will be good for adding performance parts. I have found a TL type S 03-54,913 miles for 18,995 Certified. Is this a good price? More information the better.
Thanks
Scott
I am new here and I am currently looking at 03 TLs. I am between the regular TL or a Type S. Any preference on which to get? I am looking for the one that will be good for adding performance parts. I have found a TL type S 03-54,913 miles for 18,995 Certified. Is this a good price? More information the better.
Thanks
Scott
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I would go with the Type S. A lot of people mod the TL-P with TL-S parts for a reason...they like the Type S better. I am biased on this b/c I own a TL-S myself. That price seems pretty good but I would check kbb.com or edmunds.com and get an accurate pricing. Of course if that is the sticker price, you can always talk them down.
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Definitely a Type-S. I drove the TL-P as service loaners and they are is a big difference in the character of the car. If you are looking for performance and a sportier feel get the Type-S.
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Type S feels much more aggressive than the TLP. Everytime I drive my girl's car making turns is slushy compaired to mine, but hers takes bumps softer too due the different suspension... the ride is stiffer though. Go take them both for test drives... take them out for a good hour and you'll see which one you like better.
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Defintitely test drive both and you will be able to decide which one you like better. Most dealerships will let you take the car overnight as well. That will really give you a feel for it. I would test drive the TL-S first, but that's just me.
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Originally Posted by sbuswell
or you could buy t TL-P and mod to be as fast or faster than the type s like I did.
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Hey Scott ,,,look at it this way . Lets say you buy a TL-P and you're driv'in around and you see a Type - S go by and you start think'in , I should have bought one of those ,,,, Don't have those kind of regrets . Buy the Type-S , YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
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Originally Posted by ProvidenceLeaf
Or...just buy a Type-S mod it and make it even faster than a TL-P with mods!
haha. or be the first to put a AV6 SC on a TL-P and blow the doors off a modded tl-s. low compression ratio equals more power and greater potential from a blower!
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Originally Posted by sbuswell
haha. or be the first to put a AV6 SC on a TL-P and blow the doors off a modded tl-s. low compression ratio equals more power and greater potential from a blower!
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
or buy a tl-s and turbo it and make more power than the SC on a tl-p and blow the doors off the TL-p
or buy a tl-p, swap a cl-s 6 spd tranny and a tl-s engine and put a turbo on it and smoke the turbo'd tl-s 5AT. LOL, let's stop now please. Honestly if it were me buying a new car today I would buy the tl-s of course, it is a better car overall and it should be it is the highest trim for a 2G TL. I have seen certified tl-s in my area with similiar mileage going for 16,500-18,000.00 tops w/navi. look around more. check out autoweb.com, autotrader.com, craiglist.com, etc. and you'll find them.
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
that's not a bad price, most certified TL-S around here go for 20K
There is an 03 SSm CL-S 6spd w/navi for sale at Precision Acura down there! mmmmmm...6spd...yeah
Sorry back to the point. GET A TYPE-S IF YOU CAN.
Deal with them...they will lower the price. It's the asking price. Dealers aren't moving too many cars right now. You can also mention that you know about the well documented tranny problems. This should help you bargain a bit. I say you could get at least $2K off the $19K asking price. (maybe more)
Good luck!
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Buy my Type-S :-)
2002 WDP 62000KM (KM) original paint,show room condition,come with.....
Comptech headers
Comptech axle back exhaust
Tein SS coilover
Tein spring F10K R7K
Eibeach sway bar
Aem CAI
SSR GT7 18" Forged wheels(2 weeks old)
BFgoodrich kdw 235/40/18 (2 weeks old)
Denso plugs
8500K HID
ect.....
How much should i ask for??
2002 WDP 62000KM (KM) original paint,show room condition,come with.....
Comptech headers
Comptech axle back exhaust
Tein SS coilover
Tein spring F10K R7K
Eibeach sway bar
Aem CAI
SSR GT7 18" Forged wheels(2 weeks old)
BFgoodrich kdw 235/40/18 (2 weeks old)
Denso plugs
8500K HID
ect.....
How much should i ask for??
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Originally Posted by initialD
Buy my Type-S :-)
2002 WDP 62000KM (KM) original paint,show room condition,come with.....
Comptech headers
Comptech axle back exhaust
Tein SS coilover
Tein spring F10K R7K
Eibeach sway bar
Aem CAI
SSR GT7 18" Forged wheels(2 weeks old)
BFgoodrich kdw 235/40/18 (2 weeks old)
Denso plugs
8500K HID
ect.....
How much should i ask for??
2002 WDP 62000KM (KM) original paint,show room condition,come with.....
Comptech headers
Comptech axle back exhaust
Tein SS coilover
Tein spring F10K R7K
Eibeach sway bar
Aem CAI
SSR GT7 18" Forged wheels(2 weeks old)
BFgoodrich kdw 235/40/18 (2 weeks old)
Denso plugs
8500K HID
ect.....
How much should i ask for??
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Originally Posted by scottd21
Hi everyone!!!
I am new here and I am currently looking at 03 TLs. I am between the regular TL or a Type S. Any preference on which to get? I am looking for the one that will be good for adding performance parts. I have found a TL type S 03-54,913 miles for 18,995 Certified. Is this a good price? More information the better.
Thanks
Scott
I am new here and I am currently looking at 03 TLs. I am between the regular TL or a Type S. Any preference on which to get? I am looking for the one that will be good for adding performance parts. I have found a TL type S 03-54,913 miles for 18,995 Certified. Is this a good price? More information the better.
Thanks
Scott
I bought my TL-S in December with 34K for 17,995. Mine was at the dealership for 3 months and was originally listed at 20,995 so if you keep your eye on one specific car and notice it hasn't moved , they will most likely move the one that has been sitting on their lot the longest. Like previously stated get the vin number and go into Acura owner's link https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura and make sure youre specific 03 is covered under the 100k drivetrain warranty.
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