I will play Devil's advocate here. (Please don't shoot me, I plan to buy one soon).

These were some of my thoughts about the TL-S. I was all over the map and narrowed choice to TL-S or Z06 Vette. (I know- apple versus orange). I decided to get the TL-S and wait for the Vette in another 4-5 years when I approach middle age.


1. I like the performance specs. However, styling is okay but pretty bland unless you buy add-ons. (See www.riceboypage.com). Don't you think it looks like another Honda? I justified lack of style by telling myself I have a fast sleeper car.

2. Depending how much I pay for modifications, I might as well buy a better/faster car.

3. Racing. Most of the of these racing stories were against older cars, 90's muscle cars for example. Also these racing stories are mostly straight-line races. I don't think a TL-S would do that great on a autocross track.

7. Don't forget that car uses premium fuel too.
Again, I hope not to offend anybody, my thoughts are subjective. I think the TL-S is the best car for me at this time. It's my nature to look at pros and cons. Fortunately, the pros outweight the cons.

 

This was done a few weeks ago. I believe Silver was the overwhelming winner, followed by Black. Search the archives.

 

Sorry, no negative comments are allowed here! You are hereby banished to a special place in hell we call Hyundai-Land!

Seriously, your comments are always welcome. We all know there are pluses and minuses to our cars, and most of us feel as you do, that the pros outweigh the cons on the TLS.

 

Ah yes...silver...Not a Type S, but just as nice.



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199 9 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• 18x8 Racing Hart C2s with 225/40ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000
• Comptech Springs, Sways, Exhaust, and Headers
• NEUSPEED Front Upper Strut Tie-Bar
• Red AEM CAI w/bypass valve
• A'PEXi Digital VTEC AFC
• Denso Iridium Plugs
• Custom Mugen Grill
• Inspire Tail Lights
• Factory Underbody Kit and Spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 Alarm w/SmartWindows II
• Alpine 6 disk CD Changer
• BEL 945i Cordless Radar Detector
• Burlwood Shift Knob & Trunk Tray
• 20% tint
• Rustoleum treatment
• Too many coats of Zaino to keep track

Fogs lights very soon

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don't bag on my hundai!!!!!!!!!

j/k

 

Stork,

Best of luck, and by the way, you should have included the four million ways and products to keep the baby washed and waxed!!!

Long before springs and kits, she'll need cleaning!

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S Dork or S Torque.

 

Buenafe-----

I'll have to remember that the TL-s wouldn't do so well at the "autocross track" the next time I stumble onto an autocross track in the course of driving my car. "Holy sh*t honey, were on a f**king autocross track again! How does this sh*t happen?"

 

Damn, you're too funny! But you may spoil it for me. I have my wife convinced we're always on an autocross track and that we're winning therefore it's entirely necessary to be driving so damn fast all the time. Hence my other problem (see other post regarding my many speeding tickets -- I don't know what the hell those cops are doing on the track or what the legallity is of giving me a ticket while I'm on it. I don't see Jeff Gordon or Michael Andretti getting pulled.).


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I am seriously addicted to this site! It is killing my productivity. I think that I have read every post ever recorded on this board. Even the ones with subjects I have absolutely no interest in. WTF? At any rate, I am a relative newbie and in an effort to summarize what the millions of other posts say (to prevent other newbies from having to read every post)I have created the following:

1. Everyone loves the styling and performance of the TL-S. If you are on the fence, you won't be disappointed.
2. Some people have modified their cars. You know, mostly Comptech stuff. Some people don't like modifications.
3. Because of the above, some people like to race other drivers. Usually they win. A win is called a "kill," or perhaps a "silly kill" if it was no contest. (be careful using "silly kill" as you will draw some doubters)
4. Some people paid MSRP for their TL-S, other people apparently walked into the dealership and were given a free TL-s. Regardless, they are all extremely happy.
5. Birds and rocks and sometimes other drivers will damage your TL-s. They are all A**Holes.
6. Some Tl-s' squeak and rattle and others do not.
7. Some people get 10 mpg., others are getting 45 mpg.

That's all I could think of for now. Hopefully, when I pick my BLK/BLK TL-S w/NAV up tomorrow, I won't feel the need to frequent the site so often, BUT I DOUBT IT!

Later.... Stork

 

You forgot to mention the debate over the best color to own (which is btw, blk/blk TL-S w nav included)

 

U mean Aegean Blue with navi included didnt you??



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"TL is an awesome car" VW dealer in Long Island.

 

I could have sworn you meant blk/parchment w/nav!

 

HAHAHA.. why don't we make a new topic and see which is the most popular color for TL-S?

 

I tell that to my girlfriend and she gives me this, "what if we have a baby in here and you are wipping him around, you will damage his brain and......."

My reply of, "But we don't have a baby in here, we don't even have a baby!" Gets me some beating from her.

Bottomline, take separate cars!

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Those who know, don't talk.

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This has been one of the most entertaining boards on this site. Actually laughed outloud a few times. That could be a caffine high though. You also forgot to mention that there is only 2002 ways to break-in a new TL and the all are gospel.

 

Picked up the car today. Love it. However, I now find myself back on this board. I guess you can't drive the car all the time. As much as I anxiously anticipated this day, I now realize that it has created a deep seated fear of something happening to the car. (ie scratches etc.) I've got problems man. I live in an apartment building with underground parking in downtown Cleveland and have to maneuver the car between to giant brick supports to park it. Took me 20 minutes tonight. I'm not kidding. I used to bounce my Grand Cherokee in there in about 3 seconds. This is ridiculous!!!!

Stork

 

You left out which dealerships treat you like a pawn in the game vs. which are willing and ready to strike a good, quick deal and how to do it.

Figured it's better to pick on the dealer than the car, in a grander carma sort of way

Stork, funny topic. One of the better, more enjoyable posts. Nice one!

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2002 TL-S, Aegean blue pearl
2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited, silver with charcoal leather interior, and rear a/c for the dogs

 

RedLined,

I am a firm believer in safe driving -- I always try to keep a safe distance ahead of the car behind me.

 

You forgot the pros and cons (and pros and cons and pros and cons, etc.) of the Navi system!

Of coure, black/black is STILL the best color........

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2002 TL Type S
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Black interior

 

Dont worry about it. My TLS is faster and gets better mileage since the rock no, asteroid hit my windshield!