is it worth it to replace my 99 tl with a 02-03 type S with under 50k miles?

 

If you what you want is speed and reduced reliability switching from the 4speed to the 5speed auto.

 

I mean if I were you I would just because I love our cars man....if you get one with under 50k miles you won't really have to worry about the tranny really cuz it is under warranty (just a hassle to get it taken care of) , more performance and same great looking car you know ...but it is up to you

to answer your initial question yes i would unless you can get something better...IS350 maybe

 

< 3rd tranny with my 99.

 

dont have money for an is350.. lol

acuras are just so easy maintence is the way i see it. oil changes, FREE tranny changes... ahaha what else could u want?

 

It may be under warranty but driving with the knowledge that your tranny is going to give out at any time changes the feeling you have while driving. I've certainly lost some of that great feeling driving ever since mine blew and my PCM was changed. Can't really find a way to get what I feel down through a keyboard but I hope you understand what I'm trying to express. Not to say I don't love my car which I do very much.

 

i just cant see myself in anything else..

 

I did it and I love it!!

Even with a tranny problem, this car is freakin amamzing... I had to have the type-s..

 

whoa u went thru 3 trannys wit the 99 ? ack.

 

Come to Canada and buy a 03 TL A-Spec! I dunno just a suggestion

 

Do It! Do It!

 

Damn.. that luck blows, sorry to hear that man, switch to the Type-S then. The seats are nice.

 

>50k on an 02-03 TL-S is great. I would get a 2003 over 2002, seems to be a little less problems with 2003's. low mileage equals piece of mind with the tranny and if you mod the S the power is awesome!

 

Actually some trannys have failed at really low mileage. Just your luck.

 

Why not just wait till after the holiday season and then get an 04.

 

i only need a nice car to get me thru college.. once i graduate i'll look into getting a better car.. i just want a nice car i can work on and get to places with pimp status.. ya feel me?

i can transfer most of my mods over to that car............. hehe

 

but then again, ill be stuck at 90k miles again, debating on if i should sell my car, but at that time im sure ill be ready to sell it. so i think buying a type S would do me good. hopefully i can see what i can find at the dealer auctions around here.


im looking for a type S w/ navi < 50k miles, hopefully in the color i always wanted

 

hehe good luck with the find man! I feel ya with the PIMP status. Btw what is the color you always wanted? mine was WDP >_<

 

go for it, and youre right. all your mods are transferable.

 

i was thinking the same thing..i have an 02 type-s and next winter i want either another type -s or a car that the lug pattern is the same so i can put my wheels on it after i paint them black and get them straightened..i would def buy another type s

 

too expensive still.. my price range is < 16k

 

it would be < 20k if i choose to sell my car, mods, rims

 

get a 6MT CL-S -- i would if i ever traded in my car (assuming i could never get a 6MT swapped into my TL that is)

i smell tranny #2 coming around the corner

 

i just bought a 03 type s with 60k miles
havent bought an ext warranty
but got a GREAT deal on the price so im happy!

 

exactly wat color are you looking for.....i would think its anthracite to match the rims lol sorry if i blew your spot

 

I'm sittin on approx. 18000 miles on my 03 Type S. And I love it, as you can see on my sig, NOW ITS TIME TO PLAY!!!


Pimpravi, your 99 is sick so you Have to do the next one up just as sick!!

 

So you swapping??

 

I just did! I had a 99 with 98,500 miles. The transmission was replaced at about 80k. When my coils blew last week, I decided that I'd rather have a car payment on an 02 S and the tranny covered under warranty then the worry of having to cover that possibily myself on my 99. I traded on an 02 TL-S with 45K miles and extended my car payment another 5 years. The day I bought it... tranny trouble! Hey, that's why I did it, right? So it should be ready today or monday for me to start my new life with my (new) car.

My suggestion is, definitely! If you can't afford a GS400/430 (i can't) then there really isn't a car that competes. Don't worry about tranny failure, expect it. Make sure you're not going to have to pay for that.

You're asking because you LOVE your TL. I completely understand how you just don't get tired of the car, ever. Although, for three years, I've lusted after the S-TYPE.

Here's the question: Would you rather have to sink money into yout 99 unexpectedly or pay that money up front and get in an S? You may not have problems with your 99 but you might, ansd service ain't cheap.