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Here's a picture of my Saber. I do live in Japan, and you can see the HOA badge on the rear C pillar. The trunk was open when I took this picture, so there's nothing on the trunk.
I promise more if there is demand. It is a 25V, so I have the J25A motor (GF-UA4 model). Let me know if this is something you want to see........

I promise more if there is demand. It is a 25V, so I have the J25A motor (GF-UA4 model). Let me know if this is something you want to see........

2400 Watts in a TL...Why?
Very nice... I like how the mud flaps match the car... and the side marker (should be white though IMO).
I didn't know the car came as a 25V, very cool, how about a pic of the engine?
I didn't know the car came as a 25V, very cool, how about a pic of the engine?
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The mud flaps are stock, along with the side markers. I'll be doing some cleaning on it and I'll have some pictures soon. There's a typhoon coming in and I have to hide the car in the garage for a day or two....)
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I didn't know the car came as a 25V, very cool, how about a pic of the engine?
damn it does look clean when the paint is matched...Originally Posted by ResidualFreedom
Very nice... I like how the mud flaps match the car... and the side marker (should be white though IMO). I didn't know the car came as a 25V, very cool, how about a pic of the engine?
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Nice....~!
can you do some close shots on the C-pillar where the eagle emblem"Honda of America" located? Thanks~!!!
can you do some close shots on the C-pillar where the eagle emblem"Honda of America" located? Thanks~!!!
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could i please ge a shot of the front straight on ...
p.s yall can get the HOA badge on ebay for 15.00 or so. for anyone going that style.
p.s yall can get the HOA badge on ebay for 15.00 or so. for anyone going that style.
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All 2G TL were made in America.Originally Posted by nayyarn
Nice man. I wish my TL was made in Japan too. The build quality is so much better.
checkmate...
It's awesome that a stock car like this is making all us Americans
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I'll answer a few questions I saw before I say more:
All Saber/Inspire/TL's are US made. My J25A engine is even made in the US, but it's Japanese market only because of emissions. It develops about 200 hp without mods, so I plan to try a few things, although this engine is not used by any other Honda line.
Yes, I'll get pictures out ASAP. I have to do the front/back/interior, etc... along with the HOA badge. Hell, my key has the Honda Eagle on it.
It does have the HID headlights and cloth seats. I'll even get a shot of my rear window shade from Honda ACCESS (the factory accessory arm).
The wheels are factory, 15" is what is sold here. The Type S (32V) gets the 16" ones you have in the USA. They are 5 lug pattern, 35 offset.
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No. That car is a Toyota Presea. The tail lights are similar, but it's a much smaller and inferior car. Originally Posted by patrick
Is that a saber or inspire I see in the background?
All Saber/Inspire/TL's are US made. My J25A engine is even made in the US, but it's Japanese market only because of emissions. It develops about 200 hp without mods, so I plan to try a few things, although this engine is not used by any other Honda line.
Yes, I'll get pictures out ASAP. I have to do the front/back/interior, etc... along with the HOA badge. Hell, my key has the Honda Eagle on it.
It does have the HID headlights and cloth seats. I'll even get a shot of my rear window shade from Honda ACCESS (the factory accessory arm).
The wheels are factory, 15" is what is sold here. The Type S (32V) gets the 16" ones you have in the USA. They are 5 lug pattern, 35 offset.
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Thank you for the clarification. The Toyota's tail lights and bumper look similar to the inspire/saber at that far distance.Originally Posted by mrmako
No. That car is a Toyota Presea. The tail lights are similar, but it's a much smaller and inferior car.
woooo!!
now that's true JDM
haha
Thanks for sharing wth us, it's awesome to see that we have forum members world wide!
hahaThanks for sharing wth us, it's awesome to see that we have forum members world wide!

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is that so? i'm wondering because my window sticker has japan all over it...Originally Posted by AsianRage
All 2G TL were made in America.
i'll double check tho....
btw, welcome aboard and nice car! picturize everything lol
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i'll double check tho....
btw, welcome aboard and nice car! picturize everything lol
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is that so? i'm wondering because my window sticker has japan all over it...i'll double check tho....
btw, welcome aboard and nice car! picturize everything lol
From Wikipedia, take it for what it's worth
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The Honda Saber was a Japan-market version of the second-generation Acura TL sedan. It was built by American Honda in Marysville, Ohio and exported to Japan along with the similar Honda Inspire. The model lasted from 1996 to 2004, and has not yet been replaced.
The Honda Saber was a Japan-market version of the second-generation Acura TL sedan. It was built by American Honda in Marysville, Ohio and exported to Japan along with the similar Honda Inspire. The model lasted from 1996 to 2004, and has not yet been replaced.
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No. That car is a Toyota Presea. The tail lights are similar, but it's a much smaller and inferior car.
No...That's not a Toyota....Presea actually belongs to Nissan.Originally Posted by mrmako
I'll answer a few questions I saw before I say more:No. That car is a Toyota Presea. The tail lights are similar, but it's a much smaller and inferior car.
I have seen some in Hong Kong and one of my friends in Hong Kong used to have one before.
Here are a couple of pictures


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But from what I've seen in the picture, I think that white car should be TOYOTA LEVIN AE111 without the spoiler....Originally Posted by mrmako

what do you guys think?

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The car was a Presea. I just forgot if it was a Nissan or Toyota (too many of those here). Here come the pics.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I like my car and I just want to share this stuff....
Here's the whole engine bay

Here's the whole engine bay

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Note the type designation and the Japanese fuse box.....
And this clears up where the car is made.....

And this clears up where the car is made.....

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You guys owe me....
Note the badge, and it actually goes deeper into the grill, so to get this effect you have to get the grill, not just put a badge on (very integrated).

Note the badge, and it actually goes deeper into the grill, so to get this effect you have to get the grill, not just put a badge on (very integrated).

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The faux wood is stock, as is the stereo, navigation, manumatic tranny, cloth seats, etc...


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the buttons are in Japanese, and there is english as well. Also, the GPS is on and my house is the icon in the middle.....


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the rain gutters and tint are also dealer installed. That should do it for now...let me know if there is something else....wait......got one more for you after this one.












