im stuck between the 1999 and 2000 TL is the 2000 worth the extra 3000-2000 dollars used over the 1999?? if you think yes... why? if you think no... why? thanks for helping me out.

 

Go with the 2000 Model. Some of us 99 owners feel somewhat cheated that we did not get the 5 speed autoshift and the side air bags with our cars, other than that, maybe Acura has made improvements to the 2000 year to get rid of any kinks from the initial model year.

If you have the money, go for a 2002 TL Type S ;-) Hope this helps.

 

I have a 99, and I am actually happier that there is only the four gears. If you are ever going to use the sport shift, the 2000 will automatically change from 1st to 2nd without your "permission." That to me is not true sport shift. Ask the 2000 owners about it.

And if you care about the side airbags, they are only slightly helpful in a side impact. If some jack-ass t-bones your car, you will be hurt whether or not there is an air bag there.

Just my $.02, and I am leasing not owning. Save the $3000 for crazy mods!!!

 

I would get the 2000 model.

Here's why,

1. It has 5 speeds.
2. The Navi(if you get the navi) uses DVD and covers the whole country plus it's more updated as well.
3. It has side impact airbags.
4. Higher resale value, when you sell it, that's a no brainer.

Other then that I really don't see much more differences between the two.

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2001 Acura 3.2TL w/ Navi Black ext. Ebony int., Sunroof Visor,
35% Smoke Metallic Tint, Burlwood Shiftknob, Alpine CHM-S620 6-disc cd-changer

In da works...
Video in my Navi Kit. & Playstation 2(Almost Done)
New Paint Job(Should be done this Wednesday)
JL Audio 12w6 Sub. & Audiobahn A1800E Amp.

 

Also people have said the 2000 is a little faster top end, plus comptech has dynoed a 1999 TL against a 2000 TL both with headers, and the 2000 produced more hp...

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2000 Satin Silver TL, 17x7.5 ATP wheels with Pirelli 215/50/17 P7000SS, H&R OE springs, OEM spoiler, K&N filter, Tint all Around. Inspire Foglight Switch, PIAA 1700X fogs, Polarg M-12 corners.

 

Also, less finger prints on the navi screen for 2000 and 2001