A4 freak looking long and hard at TL-S (long)
 

Hey all, I'm looking to buy a new car sometime around end summer/early fall and have a few questions for you TLS owners. Basically I've been fiending after the '02 3.0 A4 coming out 3Q/4Q, but several things (25% of the paint not matching the rest of the car, higher price) have really made me notice the TL-S. My one major gripe with the TL-S was no manual but now it looks like maybe even that will be changed later this year. So:

1. It looks like adding the body trim on the acura site on the pricing thing doesn't include labor? Are all the options installed at the dealer? Has anyone on here gotten a TL-S with the rear/front spoilers and side trim? If so how much was it out the door?

2. I heard that the TL is more "luxury" than "sport". Does that remain true with the TL-S or is its handling more "sport" as well?

3. How are insurance rates approximate for under 25/clean driving record?

4. Any more information about the supposed manual TL-S later this year?

Thanks ahead of time!

My front/side/rear spoiler were added by the dealer before I picked the car up. This added $2060 to the list price....

:-jon



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TL-S with springs is still more luxury that sport. But it's the fastest automatic I've been in besides a Typhoon.

You don't drive it like an integra, but it's still FUN to drive. My lowered accord with suspension and 19's felt better in turns. But always lacked in the power. Now I have the power, I don't really miss the slightly better cornering feel.

The TL still corners like a madman. Just doesn't feel sporty doing it, it feels comfortable.