rohanq35

I traded my '07 BMW 328i for an '05 Acura TL. BMW(50,000 miles) Acura (62,000 miles) It was a straight trade. I love both cars and i was just wondering if it was the right thing to do, i want your opinions if it was a good trade.

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2005 Acura TL
2004 Nissan 350z

DaeHanMeenGuk

asking this kind of question on an acura forum will typically yield such answers as:

- it's an upgrade, congrats!
- the 328i doesn't age well compared to the 3G TL
- welcome to acurazine! post some pictures!

i guarantee you that if you posted this same thing on e90post, you'll get the opposite:

- why would you downgrade from german engineering!?
- the 3G TL is just a gussied up accord, why did you trade!?
- it was nice knowing you on forums!

that being said...

welcome to acurazine! post some pictures!

THEReeM718

iTrader: (2)

Congrats. TL FTW!

yoks032rs

Sounds like your kinda trippen on this straight trade. The TL musta been real nice
too make this deal. Their both nice cars, he got a lower mileage car and you got a
higher mileage car. For what it's worth forget about, just have fun with the TL.

losiglow

iTrader: (1)

^ True. But the TL is more reliable and more powerful than the 328i. Is the TL auto or manual?

MarcoNorthPolo

The only 3 Series I would prefer over my TL would be a 335i. Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new car. I know you'll love it.

asma123

smh to be honest i think the bmw is a better car than the acura... now if it was the tl-s then maybe would have been a fair deal

nttstt444

iTrader: (1)

^smh,To be honest I think the acura is a better car than the bmw lol. as long as your left satisfied and smileing than it was a good trade.

Undying Dreams

iTrader: (3)

It's all dependent on you. Do you think it was a good trade?

Does the TL fit your needs better than your BMW did?

If it does, then yes!

Welcome to Acurazine!

KJ TL-S

iTrader: (9)

Welcome. I'd call it a good trade, not knowing what private party value is for either. A 328i just doesn't do it for me, I've always viewed it as a BMW for the sake of having the emblem. Like mentioned above, a 335i starts to get interesting though.

tesh87

fare trade..328i 07..girly bmw with flowers hanging in the front

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

yeah...the 328i doesnt do it for me.
if i could afford a 335i or a 135i, I'd be in one.
But, I'll gladly take the TL over the 328i

anx1300c

iTrader: (2)

If this were an e46 328i, I would agree. But the e90 328i has been rated well above average in reliability. The early 335's had their issues with fuel pumps going bad, but that was rectified. 328's have been very solid. When I see all the transmission failures on 5AT 04-05' TL's, I'd be leery.

And as far as the TL being more powerful, well, the TL is 258 hp and the 328i is 230, but it weighs 240 lbs less than the TL. It's pretty much a wash there.

OP, I would've been looking to get a few thousand dollars along with the TL, but what's done is done. It's a great car, but if it's a 5AT, start reading up on pressure switches and fluid changes and stay ahead of the 8 ball. Mileage is low. You should get many years out of it.

rohanq35

Thanks guy, i really appreciate the opinions. The car is great! It is a 5AT, and i am satisfied with it, i was having thoughts if i was wrong about the trade but now that i look at it, i gave up a small light blue small box that should only come in 2 doors 230 hp for a more bigger luxurious and faster 270hp car that look really good gray. So thanks guys. I will get pictures up around Saturday or Sunday!

rohanq35

The 05' TL is 270 hp, '06-'08 are 258 hp

rohanq35

Thanks, my cousin had a 335i, sold it because of the high cost maintenance.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

the engines are the same, testing procedures changed.
so, all base TL's have 258hp at the crank

rohanq35

Alright, glad to know, i checked the specs on a couple auto websites and they all say 270 stock.

lusid

A little to late to ask the question?
YOU DID GREAT! if that's what you wanted to hear.

rohanq35

Thanks Bro! btw, where did you get a type s shift knob?

MarcoNorthPolo

And look at it this way - now you have a spare tire! Honestly, that was one of the reasons I didn't go with a 335. No spare tire, and to get a kit from Bavarian Autosport was going to take up about 1/4 of the trunk space, and the trunk in the 3 series is not large by any means already.
Plus, the N54 engine was brand new and having a lot of problems with the HPFP and in some cases the twin turbos. Living 2.5 hours from a BMW dealer really pushed me toward my TL, and I'm really happy about how it worked out.

THEReeM718

iTrader: (2)

Lol it's on eBay for $100 from an Acura dealership.

rohanq35

Ya, the 328i was a pain is the ass for space, one of the MAIN reasons i traded, and everybody loves it.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Congrats on your new TL ride-welcome to AcuraZine.

Recon_45

CONGRATS ON THE RIDE ! Enjoy the ride and the website.

rohanq35

This is my car, from OEM wheels to 18" Black Wheels

DaeHanMeenGuk

are you planning on removing the body side molding? personally, i was never a huge fan of it.

story.customz

Welcome OP and congrats!

So much potential

rohanq35

It's not annoying me right now, maybe when it does i will

MarcoNorthPolo

I'm liking the wheels.

rohanq35

THANKS!................They're for sale btw.