Be honest, any TL owners regret buying this car?
01-29-2002, 09:15 PM
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Be honest, any TL owners regret buying this car?
I'm still thinkin about a TLS w/ navi but a
fully loaded new maxima looks good,
the upcoming G35 looks good,
a moderately loaded 325 looks good,
even a IS300 entices me.
fully loaded new maxima looks good,
the upcoming G35 looks good,
a moderately loaded 325 looks good,
even a IS300 entices me.
01-29-2002, 09:25 PM
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There are other cars that are better, which are more pricier...But if you are looking for cars w/in the same price range...Go for the TLS, by far ahead of its league...Shyne
01-29-2002, 10:03 PM
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Re: Be honest, any TL owners regret buying this car?
Originally posted by vtectls
I'm still thinkin about a TLS w/ navi but a
fully loaded new maxima looks good,
the upcoming G35 looks good,
a moderately loaded 325 looks good,
even a IS300 entices me.
I'm still thinkin about a TLS w/ navi but a
fully loaded new maxima looks good,
the upcoming G35 looks good,
a moderately loaded 325 looks good,
even a IS300 entices me.
Did i regret buying this car?
NO! Because i got a DVD navi system where as other cars in the same price range do not have.
Good luck on choosing your new car and w/c to this acura-tl.com Newbie!
01-29-2002, 10:05 PM
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if you are sure this is what you want. i love the TL but i kind of want something smaller like a teg type R or GSR. just me though
dont get me wrong, the TL is great!
dont get me wrong, the TL is great!
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01-29-2002, 10:20 PM
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I don't regret buying this car at all... I'd still make the same decision even if the clock's turned back! If in any case that I'm "told" to change, I wouldn't pick anything at the same class. Perhaps at a BMW 330 or MB 320.
I love my TL-S...like red Hot TL said there is no manual, which would have been nice, but the SS is defintiely suffices.
01-29-2002, 11:19 PM
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I love My TL, i really have no complaints. My dealer has been great to me and deals with me in a great way. I never regret buying this car, but i'm also 20 so my next car will be a sports car. I have to live my boy hood fantasies before i start my family.
01-30-2002, 12:22 PM
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yes i do regret buying my car.
within the next few months the 30k car market has gotten real competitive,which will benifit us as the consumer. We have more options and bargaining power now. ex. altima, maxima, g35, i35, tl, GS300, etc....
if i had to do it over again,,,,G35 all the way!!! car kicks ass!!!
within the next few months the 30k car market has gotten real competitive,which will benifit us as the consumer. We have more options and bargaining power now. ex. altima, maxima, g35, i35, tl, GS300, etc....
if i had to do it over again,,,,G35 all the way!!! car kicks ass!!!
01-30-2002, 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by paultl
yes i do regret buying my car.
within the next few months the 30k car market has gotten real competitive,which will benifit us as the consumer. We have more options and bargaining power now. ex. altima, maxima, g35, i35, tl, GS300, etc....
if i had to do it over again,,,,G35 all the way!!! car kicks ass!!!
yes i do regret buying my car.
within the next few months the 30k car market has gotten real competitive,which will benifit us as the consumer. We have more options and bargaining power now. ex. altima, maxima, g35, i35, tl, GS300, etc....
if i had to do it over again,,,,G35 all the way!!! car kicks ass!!!
01-30-2002, 12:39 PM
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Oh well... buying a car is like buying a PC. You gotta bite when the price is right, and then grit your teeth as newer stuff come out months after you do. There's no stopping competition!
Oh well... buying a car is like buying a PC. You gotta bite when the price is right, and then grit your teeth as newer stuff come out months after you do. There's no stopping competition!
01-30-2002, 01:01 PM
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Right after I purchased INSPIRE rear sunshade, I kind a regreted because Infiniti I35 has powered rear sunshade as standard. On top of that, I35 has better looking NAV system(hiding on top of the dash) and Auto Roll Up Window on the front door.
But it's kind a expensive than TL though...
But it's kind a expensive than TL though...
01-30-2002, 02:08 PM
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I love my car also. The only thing I complain about is the seat. Somethings missin, I just can't get totally comfortable in it, and I'm a short guy. I sat in a TLS and the seats seemed more comfortable. My 01 just hit 25k miles today and she also 1 year old.
01-30-2002, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by fahoumh
or technology...:p Computer stuff becomes outdated a month after it comes out! Obsolete in 6 months....and it becomes an antique after a year!
or technology...:p Computer stuff becomes outdated a month after it comes out! Obsolete in 6 months....and it becomes an antique after a year!
01-30-2002, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by liutang
My antiques have been running just fine (with a couple mods)
My antiques have been running just fine (with a couple mods)
01-30-2002, 04:48 PM
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I'm SO GLAD NOT ONE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE TRANNY.
That is still a big issue for me.
I think if I turn away from the TLS its because
of the tranny issues. No question.
That is still a big issue for me.
I think if I turn away from the TLS its because
of the tranny issues. No question.
01-30-2002, 05:13 PM
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I don't regret buying this car not a bit.
I have had it for 2yrs & its been a joy when I got mine the choice was BMW 328 SEDAN or Lincoln LS V6. This would have been the price range. Other cars could not compete with the value for the money. This car came well loaded with features standard. The BMW was way to small & did not come with many features standard. The V6 Lincoln did not have featues like the options like the NAV & did not have the punch as the TL. The HID was also a huge factor also& sice I have had other new HONDA car why not get another.
I have had it for 2yrs & its been a joy when I got mine the choice was BMW 328 SEDAN or Lincoln LS V6. This would have been the price range. Other cars could not compete with the value for the money. This car came well loaded with features standard. The BMW was way to small & did not come with many features standard. The V6 Lincoln did not have featues like the options like the NAV & did not have the punch as the TL. The HID was also a huge factor also& sice I have had other new HONDA car why not get another.
01-30-2002, 05:23 PM
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FTM-1: Shame on you for even considering a Lincoln! I dismissed BMW 3 and the MB C series cause they were outrageously expensive when comparably equipped. And the Lincoln--well, it's a Lincoln!
I dismissed BMW 3 and the MB C series cause they were outrageously expensive when comparably equipped. And the Lincoln--well, it's a Lincoln!
01-30-2002, 05:24 PM
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No regrets here whatsoever. I like it better every day. Its also nice to see a thread without a lot of complaints on their car. That said if my tranny went bad, I would be bitter.
01-30-2002, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by daverman
FTM-1: Shame on you for even considering a Lincoln! I dismissed BMW 3 and the MB C series cause they were outrageously expensive when comparably equipped. And the Lincoln--well, it's a Lincoln!
FTM-1: Shame on you for even considering a Lincoln!
I dismissed BMW 3 and the MB C series cause they were outrageously expensive when comparably equipped. And the Lincoln--well, it's a Lincoln!
01-31-2002, 10:36 PM
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What liutang said, getting it w/o NAVI. Tl-S wasn't avail. in Feb. of '00, but I love this car more & more. I changed the tires, which help ALOT! TL-S in the near future???????
01-31-2002, 11:04 PM
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To tell you guys the truth, I did feel a little regret... especially how little problems pop up, and the willingness(or should I say, unwillingness, if there is such a word) of service department when dealing all the problems(Sales were great though, I might add).... and my 10 year old S-Class feels much tighter than TLS, structure-wise..... though the performance makes me forget all the drawbacks... if I get to choose again.... sorry, nothing but Europeans.... 
A fully loaded C-Class Coupe is about the same as TLS... sure it's not as fast as TLS, but it has better safety features, tighter chassis/body, and of course, I can always trust the service at my MB Dealer since ALL the service advisors are my personal friends, plus couple friends as sales and Sales/Service Managers....
Andy Kuo
A fully loaded C-Class Coupe is about the same as TLS... sure it's not as fast as TLS, but it has better safety features, tighter chassis/body, and of course, I can always trust the service at my MB Dealer since ALL the service advisors are my personal friends, plus couple friends as sales and Sales/Service Managers.... Andy Kuo
02-01-2002, 12:22 AM
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YES I DO!!!
the quality on my car is really just OKAY!!! I would rather pay a bit more for the IS300 or Bimmer for the extra safety.
Maybe if I have got the Type S, I would be happier with 6 disc CD, VSA and more power.
If you want value, go with the TL
The Infinity is not really my cup of tea.
If you want a more sporty car, get the IS300 or Bimmer. They got a better chasis. The build quality of IS300 is better then Bimmer IMHO. I wouldn't get the Bimmer unless it's a M car or 540.
I personally have driven all of them, and to be honest, the handling of the TL is damn good for a big car. Don't get the IS300/Bmmer without a manual tranny. You lost the fun and the sportiness
the quality on my car is really just OKAY!!! I would rather pay a bit more for the IS300 or Bimmer for the extra safety.
Maybe if I have got the Type S, I would be happier with 6 disc CD, VSA and more power.
If you want value, go with the TL
The Infinity is not really my cup of tea.
If you want a more sporty car, get the IS300 or Bimmer. They got a better chasis. The build quality of IS300 is better then Bimmer IMHO. I wouldn't get the Bimmer unless it's a M car or 540.
I personally have driven all of them, and to be honest, the handling of the TL is damn good for a big car. Don't get the IS300/Bmmer without a manual tranny. You lost the fun and the sportiness
02-01-2002, 09:43 AM
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At times I wish I would have held out for the WRX wagon. But if I did, I'm sure I would have had more regrets buying that car than the TL. Other than the squeaks, I'm very happy with my TL.
02-01-2002, 10:20 AM
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I love my TL, 8400 miles in 8 months, and thats with having another 2 cars I use.
Every time I get in my TL I go "AHHHHHHHHH, I love this car"
it seems like the car is always begging for a road trip, which is what I think the car is best for.. smooth cruisin on the highway at 85mph flippin through the CD's, not worrying about when you arrive.
The only annoyance I have is worrying about f'n headlight thefts.
Every time I get in my TL I go "AHHHHHHHHH, I love this car"
it seems like the car is always begging for a road trip, which is what I think the car is best for.. smooth cruisin on the highway at 85mph flippin through the CD's, not worrying about when you arrive.
The only annoyance I have is worrying about f'n headlight thefts.