Long Timer Lurker, New TL-S Owner & Buying Exper
 

Thanks all!

I've been reading posts on here for a long time, I had been on
the fence on purchasing the Acura. I was looking at just about
everything, but in the end the Acura just can't be beat.

I picked up my New Silver 2002 TL-S tonite, from Vandergriff
Acura in Arlington, Texas, I got the trunk tray, floor mats,
wheel locks, 2nd cigarette lighter? and splash guards and
tint for 28,800! I think the out the door price was around
31,000. If anyone wants to know the exact break down
e-mail me.

It was a real battle between all the dealers to find a good
2002 at a great price. Goodsen was really high pressure.
David McDavid hardly had anything to choose from.. The
2002s are disappearing fast! Also I used a check
from peoplefirst.com to buy the car. Goodsen or Vandergriff
wouldn't accept the check. Got financed for 5.44%
The dealer could come no where near it but they wouldn't
accept it. I got Peoplefirst to call Vandergriff and change
their minds. So I got the car at a great interest rate.

P.S. If you use peoplefirst.. You probably need to own
a home from what I understand. And to get the loan even
lower they will match another company. SO go check out
E-Loan, who has lower rates. Peoplefirst will beat there
rate, and is a better company In my Opinion.

So if you are looking for a car, you might try to get a deal
like mine, my salesman was Bill Cook, tell him I sent
ya.. He will know then he's not going to make much money
off of ya!

Look forward to some modding and meeting you guys
around Dallas :D


Erik Ackerlund
2002 TL-S Silver : 64 miles on the odometer!

congrats on new purchase...no NAVI?? tsk tsk

Congrats! Are you planning to mod it? Don't forget to post pics!

Got some conservative mods in mind..

* Considering debadging.. I'd rather
remove it carefully than have some punk
scrape it off with a screwdriver.

* MMII & RES if they ever are available.

* Underbody Tray, if feasible

* Change rims out for Konig Cobras
which I already have ready to install

* Tinted windows

* Rearview mirror with Compass

* Powered Rear Window Shade

* MP3 Server tied into audio system

* Trip Computer, automatically give performance
data, digital read out of Speed, RPM, intake
temperature, OBD status, etc, etc, all of this
picked up by OBD2. Will send display out
to modified visor, with LCD display

* LCD display and touchpad, on visor, will
select sources between rear camera,
Car Data, Navigation GPS, Internet,
DVD and MP3 screen saver. This will all run
from a modified laptop hidden in trunk, with
a 802.11b wireless setup for wardriving.

* Wireless mini keyboard

* Hidden Kill switch

* VIN Number engraved on windows and
headlamps

* Door Speaker Upgrades, something primo

* Heated Steering wheel

* Stoneguard or something similar, plan on
doing the install myself, and making my
own templates, will get the mirrors
headlights, and the front trim

* Blackwood trim kit

* Drop in Filter

* Super Ultra Brite LEDs replacement to
rear tail lamp assemblies.

* Replace the fogs with something super
powerful, and non legal. Like Hella 5000's
with a pencil beam pattern. Had them on
my Rover, and could illuminate rural roads
up to several miles. *amazing* You have
to beef up the wiring and fuses though.

* Rubberized floor tray mats, for keeping
it cherry.

* Integrated Radar Detector

* Outside Ground Illumination from mirrors

* 2nd Mode Horn, compressed air semi-horn



okay this is just dream list for now.. But ready
to get started.

conservative mods my ass hehehe...just wondering if any of those mod like the obd2 engine read out is possible?

Go Team Silver

I think the OBD2 readouts will work. Unless the ACura
is using OBD3.. I already have the Kit and setup,
just haven't hooked it to the connector to see if it
works.

You can get the OBD2 reader here..

http://www.obd-2.com/

Hmmm, I called them conservative mods, because
you won't notice that the car appears any different
than a stock. cept for the visor :D

Yep you are from Texas.
Welcome and stick around, pardner