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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Said goodbye to the '03 TL-S

Wanted to thank you guys for the help whenever I needed it. The transmission started doing the be-bopping and scatting pre-seize dance. Wasn't throwing codes, so I offloaded it for a brand new Yaris. Hello 41 mpg!
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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I don't blame you for getting rid of the TL-S because of the trans issue, but a YARIS??? I would never be able to downgrade like that. At least a 4cyl Accord, Civic.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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civic hybird or something i could go from a roomy TL to a cramped Yaris. my 2 cents
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NemesisMachine
Wanted to thank you guys for the help whenever I needed it. The transmission started doing the be-bopping and scatting pre-seize dance. Wasn't throwing codes, so I offloaded it for a brand new Yaris. Hello 41 mpg!
Did you check into a warranty replacement for the transmission?

Even if it wasn't covered by the 109,000 mile extended warranty on the transmission, Acura has offered partial and even full coverage to some 2003 TL owners as a goodwill gesture.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Yaris?? Steep downgrade....
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Get a 4dr Luxury car an don't take step down
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NemesisMachine
Wanted to thank you guys for the help whenever I needed it. The transmission started doing the be-bopping and scatting pre-seize dance. Wasn't throwing codes, so I offloaded it for a brand new Yaris. Hello 41 mpg!
I just had my tranny replaced in my 03 TL-S I thought about trading it in but only for a 07-08 TLS or a newer BMW/MERC.

I would rather walk or take the bus before I'd get in a Yaris!

Why not keep it in the fam and get a TSX or RSX??
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Was the TL paid for? I'll bet the cost of the transmission even at full cost with no help from Acura is cheaper than a new Yaris.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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:w hat: !!!!!!!...WTF!??!?!....a Yaris....
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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no matter what mileage the yaris gets, i would never down grade to a car (if u can call it that) like that. a civic would be better than that. if it was me i would get the new accord coupe (v6 only for me)
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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so how much did you get for the TL?
and unless you plan on dropping a k24 in that yaris; you made a very strange decision...
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Wow...that was indeed a strange choice.

Usually people opt for a BMW, Infiniti, something...but a Yaris!

No offense...but I really dislike the way they look.

Too bad they can't think to make eco friendly cars attractive.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Speaking oh which...today at a red light a Yaris Type S pulled up next to me and started revving it's little engine!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Don't be too hard on yourself for making that choice :P have fun with your new car...
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TequiLa
Don't be too hard on yourself for making that choice :P have fun with your new car...
You are right...to each his own!

Enjoy it when you don't have to fill up every few days!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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I hope this was a joke
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Wait, you did what now??
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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damn, this is one hell of a strange choice, I would have gone for a Versa from Nissan at least. But hey, if it's what you want then good for you.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
Wait, you did what now??
went from a nice TL to a Yaris. never in my life would i do that.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Congrats on the new purchase
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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A one seater...?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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should have just used that downpayment on the yaris for a CL-S 6MT Conversion....
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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for sure.... wow.. a yaris. youre one of a kind my man.

didnt even know they had a yaris type s. wow
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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^ Well...not sure if it was a type S.

It had an "S" badge on the back (Like I've seen Corollas have)...that's all I know and I feel too lazy to research the Yaris.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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The OP has not even respond to the thread
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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lol.. everyone is like "wtf?! omg a YARIS?!"

poor guy.. should of never made this thread and just left
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Well...If he has been a member since 10/07 and only has 13 posts...I have to think he doesn't log on very often.

But posting that you dumped your TL for a Yaris and walking away is not a good thread idea...you can't defend yourself then.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Man i always see chicks driving a Yaris or old dudes!

Noah you now how you said you had a yaris at the light rev its little engine, I had a Rav-4 come next to me rev up and i was like im not even going to waste my time and the dude waved while he went by then i just had to show off LOL!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 03TL_typeS
Man i always see chicks driving a Yaris or old dudes!

Noah you now how you said you had a yaris at the light rev its little engine, I had a Rav-4 come next to me rev up and i was like im not even going to waste my time and the dude waved while he went by then i just had to show off LOL!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Speaking oh which...today at a red light a Yaris Type S pulled up next to me and started revving it's little engine!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
The OP has not even respond to the thread
hes having too much fun enjoying his yaris
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Wait, what? You could have just lied, and said you bought a Honda.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SoxFan8
Wait, what? You could have just lied, and said you bought a Honda.
still would most likely be a down grade. unless he got the new 2dr coupes
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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i hope you meant accord coupe...

my friend just picked up the manual accord sedan and even that was pretty decent.
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