rkeswani

Don't have a TL, plan to get one.
Just throwing it out to hear what people have to say.
What car would you love to trade/exchange your TL for?
Let's hear it

(Could be you wouldn't trade it for anything, which is great!)

fsttyms1

ferrari 360 modena (if i had the dough! )

right now i wouldnt trade it in for anything. well mabe a new tl

ABDomega

When you say trade do you mean a fair trade so that you won't have to pay much for the car you are interested (i.e. less than 10k)?

There are plenty of cars though with equal luxury and performance to a TL will have much higher mileage.

rkeswani

Yeah you're right, I should have clarified fair trade.
Basically I'm trying to determine, if you had to go back, what other car (similar class) would you buy instead (or maybe you wouldn't buy anything other than the TL).
So A4/A6, G35, 330, etc. etc.

hzm82

I'd trade in my car for something more exotic....but for within the TL's class.....I wouldn't trade it for anything. If you do get a TL I would wait for the 04.

J.T.'s 3.2CL

A white G35 coupe with 19"chromies.

hzm82

I did consider a 330i but felt too cramp and didn't like the I4's pickup.

J.T.'s 3.2CL

It has an inline 6 with just as much or more pickup than the more powerful TL-S.

rkeswani

Well, I have a leased vehicle that is due back in a couple of months. I don't think the '04 will be out by then. Regardless, I'm expecting a fairly similar design with more horsepower (not that I have any info on it, just my expectation given that Acura doesn't seem to make radical changes in design). Some other features too but it will be more expensive and will sell at sticker for some time.
If it's at the NY auto show in april, and i get to check it out and really like it that much more, i could always pick up something from leasetrader for a few months until the '04 is out.

hzm82

Not in 99 when I got my TL or maybe it was the model that I was test driving or maybe I didn't consider it because it made it too expensive. It was one of the 3....I can't remember that far back. I did get a new 03 350Z tho and I enjoy driving that more then my TL. I know its not the same class but I like driving it more....but I can't carry everything I need to for work in my 350Z so my TL is still around and alive as ever with some new mods. But if I was considering a new TL-S, and considering you don't want to pay too much....I still think the TL has the best bang for your bucks. IMO!

hzm82

What are you currently driving? The TL and Accord were tied together and there is a totally new Accord out. I'm guess they might change the 04 TL too (remember I said GUESSING)? unless the new TSX is what's using the new Accord's body. <shrugs>

steadydaddy

IS 300 for its rwd

ghost31711

id go SUV and trad it for the new 4runner
if i could make my puechase all over again,

or buy the tsx if i wanted sedan,

orid buy the new accord to save some cash

other than that, nothing, with exception MAYBE the audi A41.8t quatto, but thats it.

bimmer, overpriced, and i cant afford if something breaks,

g35, interior bits are cheper than TL, after test driving it and got into my car, i really felt like i moved up a class,

is300, considered it before i bought my car, but its not all that, id pick the A4 over it anyday

es300...... are you kidding me? first, it ridea like a camry, second, if oyu fully load it up like a TL its like almost 40g

I35...... i dont know, cas i test drove the i30 and it was SLOW.....

hzm82

If you consider SUVs go for the MDX, thats the first SUV I wanted.

rkeswani

I'm driving a Forerunner actually, but done with SUV's for now (had a Pathfinder before that). I don't have a family, want something little more sporty and down to the ground.

Audi 1.8T quattro - nice finish, didn't enjoy the ride much. I know it can be chipped, but with warranty issues, don't wanna bother (and even chipped it isn't all that powerful).

BMW- too expensive

IS300 - liked it, not everyone likes the interior but I did. However, as my only car which I MUST be able to drive in all types of weather, may not be practical (especially with the way this winter has been in Northern NJ).

TSX - maybe, have to see what it's like.

hzm82

ohh I seen the interior on the TSX, love is soooooo much. But the car seems too small for me even tho its a 4 door. Have to see it in real life to see how I feel. LOL if I fall in love with it....might regret getting my 350Z.

rkeswani

Yeah, but don't forget, 4 cylinder.

hzm82

umm oh yeah forgot that....haven't driven a 4-cycl I liked yet.

Vintendo

Nah screw trucks. For the price, the TL is one awsome ride. The G35 coupe or Lancer Evo are the only cars I would consider trading for.

The new A4s are nice but from what I've heard they're too slow.
BMWs are nice but they get really pricy. The IS300 is very sporty but its getting dated, they have a new model coming out soon.

Of course this is the Acura TL forums so you shouldn't expect Un-Biased opinions!

hzm82

Good point :p

rkeswani

I know. If i post it on other forums i'm going to get all RWD answers which is not practical for me as the roads get very icy in the winter where I live.

2ONPAR5

Trade-down a bit = 2003 Accord V6 Coupe MT 6 speed.
Same class = 2003 G35.
Trade-up a bit = 2003 Mercedes C320 Sports Sedan.
Trade-up alot = 2003 Mercedes CL600 Coupe.
Hit the lottery = 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner with 426 Hemi w/ less than 500 orginal miles.

Gilgamesh

You'd have to get lucky twice, once for the money, and twice to find someone with this gem who hasn't driven it...what a sweet car...

Me?

Same class :2003 CL-S 6MT (sorry, bad auto I guess) or G35c 6MT
Trade down: STi WRX, sans the ugly spoiler. Aand I would start eating people's lunch.
If it didn't snow here (like this year): 2003 Mustang Cobra
Truck: 2003 Ford F2/350 Power Stroke 6.0L Turbo Diesel...325 HP and 560 lb-ft....mmmm....all at about 2-3k RPM.
Trade up: M3 (engine issues), S4 (next gen V8, but too many issues), 330ci (engine issues), or..well screw the germans...M45

2ONPAR5

Yeah I know. My uncle bought one new in '69... it had so much torque that you could floor it while running 90 mph and smoke the tires to the point of losing control.

Talking about trucks, have you driven a Ford Lightening? Not too shabby either.

SilverUA5

The Accord is nice, but I would go with the TSX instead.
G35? Hmm...it's a Nissan
C class is too small
CL600? If you have the cash, go for it.
Lottery........buy anything you want and get me a new STi

I would say the new E class because it's just the right size and it's one of my favorite.

VTEC

BMW325CI/330CI(stick), Red G35C, WRX STI.

JeffNY

I love my '99 TL Navi....but I've been following the Mazda RX-8 development for a couple years (was know as the "Evolve"...).....looks like a fun car, but I'd still wait at least a year after the first one roll out in a couple months...I think there will be more "options" coming.....the gas mileage concerns me a bit though.... (RX8forum.com) ....loved my 626 too

hzm82

what do you think of the Mazda 6.....I like the look but never really researched the car yet. Mazda are nice but the dealer I went to treated me like sht, might have ended up with a loaded 626 back in 99. I'm glad the dealer sucked cuz I might not be a driving my baby '99TL' today.

neuronbob

If you really twisted my arm, I'd trade for an Infiniti FX45. I don't like SUVs ordinarily, but this one is awesomely fast.

Otherwise, you'd have to pry my cold, dead hands off my TL's steering wheel.

Pauli

I just got my TL-S a couple of days ago, so for the past few weeks I was narrowing down my search. One of the cars I had considered was the Mazda 6, but just 10 seconds of sitting in a fully-loaded one (MSRP $26,000+) convinced me not to even consider it. I knew I could get a base TL for only a thou more because they are not dealing on the 6 at all. You'll have to pay at least sticker on these cars. $1000 more for a car that is WAY, WAY, WAY above the 6's class. It's a clearly inferior vehicle from an interior standpoint. I didn't even ask for a test drive.

this is me

G35 Coupe and only the coup.
:yack: G35 sedan


but heck, i would never do anything like that, trading in my tl-s.
its my first baby and plan to keep it forever.

chiawei

I often wonder what is the definition of class of car for TL forum.

The mazda 6 has much better chassis dynamic than the TL. Handling is also better than TL. Except for the TL-S engine output and excellent navi, the TL is dated compare to mazda 6.

As far as BMW as overpriced?? I suggest you guys go take one on the highway for a spin. You get what you pay for. brake, chassis dynamic, powertrain. 3 things that are most important in the car, the TL can't come close to BMW.

hzm82

umm I just test drove a 330xi.....Great smooth handling and everything, audio system was so much better then the bose system in the TL-S and the full service that cover stuff that normal wear and tear (better then our warrenty). BUT....with all the options I put in to match the TL-S.....it went to 45k.....just not willing to pay 10k more.....thats why most people think its overpriced and I think our TL are great on the highway.....why can't it come close to the BMW price for price?

teamtourismo

g35

rkeswani

No one says Audi...what about a chipped 1.8T?

SamirJP

I Think anyone who currently owns a TL 99 and up......Absolutely has to wait to see what the 04's will look like......I just HOPE they do a SPECTACULAR job with this one.

I think in second place would be a G35, BUT I did the online 'build your own' and with everything I wanted it came out to be around $42K....Which is way tooooo much. Also I felt as if the back seats had ZERO legroom.

adam2000TL

This thread is really ironic considering the anguish I've been suffering the past week.

My 2000 TL is due back next week off of it's lease and I thought I made the right decision by buying it out. The buyout is 19k.

So my next thoughts were what else could I buy for 19k, or even for a few extra bucks more. I was struggling real hard with these choices...

1) 1999 BMW 528i
2) 1998 Benz E-320
3) lease another 2003 TL-S

After much tossing and turning, I decided to head back to the local Acura dealer and got a real sweet deal on an 03 TL-S/navi

adam2000TL

This might make sense if you have the time to wait and the money. I was at the dealer tonight and the sales manager said he expects 2-3k increase on the base model TL which makes sense considering they (Acura) will need to put some room in between the TSX and TL. Also, on the 04 there will be no deals for quite some time. Expect full sticker for the first model year.

rkeswani

exactly, i'm in the same situation as you.
so far all i hear about is the +20 HP (typeS) and DVD-Audio, both of which, for me, aren't worth waiting for. I'm sure there'll be more, but a 2-3K price increase is substantial.

hzm82

You guys don't think they will change the design?