Said goodbye to the '03 TL-S

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01-02-2009, 09:33 AM

NemesisMachine

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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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01-02-2009, 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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01-02-2009, 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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01-02-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NemesisMachine

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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01-02-2009, 10:25 AM

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Yaris??

Steep downgrade....

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01-02-2009, 10:55 AM

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Get a 4dr Luxury car an don't take step down

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01-02-2009, 11:44 AM

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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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01-02-2009, 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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01-02-2009, 01:49 PM

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!!!!!!!...WTF!??!?!....a Yaris....

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01-02-2009, 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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01-02-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 03:39 PM

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Dear god

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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 07:08 PM

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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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01-04-2009, 07:22 PM

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I hope this was a joke

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01-04-2009, 08:16 PM

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Wait, you did what now??

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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 09:04 PM

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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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01-04-2009, 09:13 PM

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01-04-2009, 09:44 PM

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Congrats on the new purchase

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01-04-2009, 10:03 PM

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01-04-2009, 11:00 PM

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why wouldnt you want one.

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01-04-2009, 11:02 PM

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A one seater...?

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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 11:47 PM

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01-04-2009, 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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01-04-2009, 11:57 PM

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lulz......

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01-05-2009, 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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01-05-2009, 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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01-05-2009, 01:54 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!