Not sure of what to do....
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Not sure of what to do....
I'm new here and in about a week or 2 I am going to buy 2002 TL-S
I have been an Acura fan for about 3 years and I just WANT the 2002 TL-S but then this question came up....
My question, Should I wait for the 2003 model? I have no clue what it will look like or its specs, and when it will be out (important)
I am planning on buying it not leasing (which makes me think about another thing). I am somewhat worried about the transmission as I have read the previous posts and know people that had problems with it.
I have been an Acura fan for about 3 years and I just WANT the 2002 TL-S but then this question came up....
My question, Should I wait for the 2003 model? I have no clue what it will look like or its specs, and when it will be out (important)
I am planning on buying it not leasing (which makes me think about another thing). I am somewhat worried about the transmission as I have read the previous posts and know people that had problems with it.
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Originally posted by freakyshiat
the TL is getttin redesigned for 03, but I dont think the Type S will...dunno what acura's gonna do on that
the TL is getttin redesigned for 03, but I dont think the Type S will...dunno what acura's gonna do on that
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Re: to answer your question
Originally posted by Mario
new TL is coming out in 2003 as a 2004 model
TL-S will probably not come out until 1 year later
hope this helps
new TL is coming out in 2003 as a 2004 model
TL-S will probably not come out until 1 year later
hope this helps
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if you want a TL-s... buy this one. cause the new model TL-s shouldn't be out for atleast a year and half... maybe 2. usually type-s or upgrades in engines usually lag about a year from the new models.
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My disclaimer
Since Honda hasn't made any official announcement, anything I say should not be taken as gospel. Having worked with a few of the automakers, I get info directly and also from industry publications.
To answer the original post, if you're the type that changes cars every 3 years, get the TL-S, it truly is an amazing car for $30k. If you keep your cars for a long time, wait.
To answer the original post, if you're the type that changes cars every 3 years, get the TL-S, it truly is an amazing car for $30k. If you keep your cars for a long time, wait.
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Originally posted by AC
If the TL is getting redesigned, why wouln't the TLS get the same treatment? C'mon guys, same car, chassis, everything, minus engine.
If the TL is getting redesigned, why wouln't the TLS get the same treatment? C'mon guys, same car, chassis, everything, minus engine.
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Originally posted by AC
If the TL is getting redesigned, why wouln't the TLS get the same treatment? C'mon guys, same car, chassis, everything, minus engine.
If the TL is getting redesigned, why wouln't the TLS get the same treatment? C'mon guys, same car, chassis, everything, minus engine.
.....that's just my prediction
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when the tl was redesigned in '99, i'm sure they weren't ready for a type-s model.
when the redesigned cl came out, both the cl and type-s came out the same time.
but when the pseudo-redesign of the tl for '02 came out, both the tl and tl-s came out.
so i'm sure the only reason the tl-s came out when it did was so it would coincide with the facelift because they had it ready then, but i'm sure they didn't have it ready in '99.
when the redesigned cl came out, both the cl and type-s came out the same time.
but when the pseudo-redesign of the tl for '02 came out, both the tl and tl-s came out.
so i'm sure the only reason the tl-s came out when it did was so it would coincide with the facelift because they had it ready then, but i'm sure they didn't have it ready in '99.
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You should also take a look at the Pet Peeve page on here, and see if the things that people complain about are going to bug the heck out of you, or things you wont notice.
That's more important than what the car will look like, IMO.
That's more important than what the car will look like, IMO.
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Thanks for the info
Well I don't think I will have any problems finding the hole.....key-hole that is ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
As far as other things they seem minor to me. No car is perfect for $30K and I think that Acura TL-S is the best in its class....thats why I am here
The most thing that probably worries me is the transmision, even though there is a warranty on the car and everything but I read here that people's tranny broke more than once after replacement.
Thanks for the info guys, I'll be getting my car during the first 10 days of January
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As far as other things they seem minor to me. No car is perfect for $30K and I think that Acura TL-S is the best in its class....thats why I am here
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The most thing that probably worries me is the transmision, even though there is a warranty on the car and everything but I read here that people's tranny broke more than once after replacement.
Thanks for the info guys, I'll be getting my car during the first 10 days of January
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as i heard, the new TL may come out as a 2004 model
but not sure if they will beef up the base model for 02.5.05 coz the new Honda Accord is on the way and rumors say they will have a 240HP V6.
but not sure if they will beef up the base model for 02.5.05 coz the new Honda Accord is on the way and rumors say they will have a 240HP V6.
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