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Old 09-07-2002, 11:37 PM
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Cool I finally took the plunge

Well I've owned my Acura TLS for 15 months and I haven't had a great ownership experience. I finally went to a BMW dealership this afternoon and ordered a:

BMW 2003 330i

Auto
Alpine white
black leather interior
Sports package
DVD Navi
Cold weather package
Premium Package
Bi-leveling Xenons
with full maintenance warranty till 4 yrs 50k miles
(delivery in mid oct)

So, i will have a few items up for sale from my TLS:

SSM bodykit (prefer local buyer)
Comptech Sways (prefer local buyer)
6000k D2S bulbs (tuff gong gets 1st dibs)
Pilot chrome exhaust tips
Infinity Kappa Perfect components 6.1

AND
if anyone is interested in a SSM 2002 TLS w/navi w/16k miles w/comptech springs, 35% tints, and alpine alarm: asking $27,500

You can e-mail me offers for car and accessories at ben2680@hotmail.com
I'll be away on a business trip from 9/8-9/13 so there will be some delays on replies.

Thanks
Old 09-07-2002, 11:59 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had a great ownership experience with your TL-S. I hope now you will get better service and ownership experience, SINCE you are paying over $40 for your new car. By the way, isn't the TL-S faster than the 330i auto?
Old 09-08-2002, 12:04 AM
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Sent email regarding sways.
Old 09-08-2002, 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by JohnC1010
I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had a great ownership experience with your TL-S. I hope now you will get better service and ownership experience, SINCE you are paying over $40 for your new car. By the way, isn't the TL-S faster than the 330i auto?
Well it wasn't really dealership experience, it was just bad luck with my car (some ppl know what I'm talking about). My car was broken into and ever since that, I haven't felt the same about my car. And yes, the TLS is faster but I can deal with it
Old 09-08-2002, 12:14 AM
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Lucky man. Hope you enjoy your new toy.
Old 09-08-2002, 12:22 AM
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Sorry to see you go

Good luck with your new baby, hopefully you will have better karma this time around.

Not getting manual?
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Originally posted by copland007
Sorry to see you go

Good luck with your new baby, hopefully you will have better karma this time around.

Not getting manual?
Thanks....I will still be around As far as manual, I know I will regret it later I've never owned a manual car and I'm not that good. I wouldnt want to learn on this car.
Old 09-08-2002, 01:08 AM
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Wow Ben, you really wanted it that fast huh? I didn't even get to talk to Roland yet...

Sad to see you sell the TL-S but I hear ya. Good luck with the 330i.......RWD baby.

I'll call you about the D2S's, thanks for remembering.

You still want me to ask Roland?
Old 09-08-2002, 01:09 AM
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Originally posted by CarFreak

And yes, the TLS is faster but I can deal with it
Not through the twisties it isn't
Old 09-08-2002, 07:14 AM
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Ben, I knew you gonna do this sooner or later. Lots of luck to you. I have sent you a PM!! Get back to me when you get a chance. Thanks!
Old 09-08-2002, 07:34 AM
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Originally posted by TUFF GONG
Wow Ben, you really wanted it that fast huh? I didn't even get to talk to Roland yet...

Sad to see you sell the TL-S but I hear ya. Good luck with the 330i.......RWD baby.

I'll call you about the D2S's, thanks for remembering.

You still want me to ask Roland?
Chris,

I think I pretty much got a good deal. I got $1500 off MSRP on a 2003 car that needs to be ordered. I can always get my deposit back if you can get it much cheaper. I wanted to order it as soon as possible because I didn't want to get the car in December.
Old 09-08-2002, 09:27 AM
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All I have to say is.. I'm STUNNED :wow:
Old 09-08-2002, 09:39 AM
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please tell me you got the

sport supension...the non sport one is soft as poop. Otherwise those are great cars. I hoep you got the manual tranny too. If I had money to throw away, I'd be in a 330ci.....but I need value in a car for now. There is a reason BMW mwins all the sport/luxuroy car shootouts...those cars do everything well. Good luck with it.
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He got the sports package, so dont worry about that.

Good Luck with this one Ben. You got the perfect combo too. that pure Alpine White. I wouldnt get a Beemer in any other color.
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Wow Ben,
Can't believe you took the plunge so soon. In any case, good luck with the car......Gotta agree with Sandeep, perfect color combo for the car.
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Hey Ben, any chance you would be willing to part with the Alpine Amp? Let me know!!

Also, why did you opt for the auto tranny, manual would have been great!!
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Originally posted by rmarin2
Hey Ben, any chance you would be willing to part with the Alpine Amp? Let me know!!

Also, why did you opt for the auto tranny, manual would have been great!!
I've never had a manual car before. I'm not sure If i wanted to try it out on this car. Plus auto's have better resale value. Auto is liek $1500 more too I hope I don't regret it.

And I'm going to keep the amp. I think I wanna better components on the car later.
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I'm sure you'll have fun either way!! You know once you get it you must give me a call and give me a ride in it!!
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Congrats man, hope you stay around and post some pics of it when you get it. Also let us know if ur gonna do any mods on it. I also sent you a PM.
Old 09-08-2002, 08:01 PM
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Damn Ben, I just saw and spoke to you a few days ago and we were talking about you getting a BMW. And now you just ordered one! :wow: Holy $hit that was quick. Wanna buy me a new car too?!!

Good luck with the BMW and don't forget to give me a ride.:p Also post pics once you get your new ride.
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Congrats dude, you've joined the Gandoo 330ci club.
Nice choice on the ride- and dont forget to post pics.
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