^^^ Don't do it! I know that means you're thinking about trading in!

LOL>..I feel teh same way...I would do the 2010 SH-AWD manual in Mayan Bronze!

 

The best car I've owned so far! No questions asked. It's classy,elegant and with the 6MT a real sports sedan

 

No disrespect to 1G and 2G owners, but I do think that when people talk about the TL, the image of a 3G will come to mind (in regards to body style-at least).

I'm not a 4G fan at all-even with the electronic enhancements. It is just not growing on me one bit. Every time I see it (which is not often at all), I say to myself, "hey, there's a 4G..don't see those very often."

Overall, I still feel that the 3G has the best combination of style, beauty, sportiness and overall quality. Just like great music, I think the 3G design will stand the test of time and will be the one most remembered as associated with the TL.

 

So has it been decided?

The tl will become a classic ftmfw!!!!

 

I think another notable point to mention is that even 100% stock, this car still turns a lot of heads. Lowered, tinted and classy rims REALLY turn heads. Aesthetically, this car is flawless and is very pleasing to the eye, not just for younger drivers, but older as well.

I remember when the 3G TL first came out (I didn't even know it was the year of the next gen at the time), I whipped my head so fast as it drove by in an intersection I actually gave myself minor whiplash. I also knew I had to have one, whatever it was. Later I learned it was the new Acura TL. Before this, I had a hard-on for the CL-S. The 3G TL stole my breath away.

I've only owned my 3G for 9 months now, and I still look back when I walk away from the car, to check it out just briefly. It's funny how quickly I notice other 3G's on the road now too.

Damn I love this car.

 

i have to admit my penis does move everytime i look at my car. lol

serisouly tho imo its the best looking car acura has ever made.

 

I've said it before....The Legend is the only "classic" that comes to mind when I think about the Acura lineup. That thing is still beautiful after all these years.

 

3G= Handsome car and overall PERFECT sport sedan for the price

classic: nay

 

it's a little too subjective, don't you think?
I guess if in 15 years the 3G still looks great..then it'll be considered a classic...
the legend in the pic looks outdated to me.

 

The legend...was one of the most popular cars around in its time and had a sticker similar to todays RL.
The Legend Coupe..forget it.....sickkkkkk....
it was a little more expensive than the sedan...

If i can remember those cars were priced in the high 40s to low 50s....

Telescopic steering....cooled seats...

not even my TL had telescopic steering!

 

The 2000 Milano red Integra GSR was a classic also the 2000 Championship White Integra type R

 

typeR started in 1997, and had a minor facelift in 1998. But I totally agree that the integra TypeR is probably one of the best packages ever put together by honda. That engine is superb, the handling is amazing, just a fanstastic car all the way around.

and as far as the Legend, I think that car still looks great when its well maintained, except the wheels look really dated.

 

Acura Classic line-up (IMO):

1. NSX
2. Legend
3. ITR
4. 07-08 Type-S 6spd Manual (its too rare)

 

That's the same feeling I had when first saw the 3G TL. I just knew I had to have one.

 

A-spec RL= more rarer than TL-S 6spd
<-----haha

 

yea you are right, but the 98 bumper/headlight and tail lights looked way better

 

Amen to that! My cousin had a 1997 which got totaled in a few months when he lent it t someone and he got a 1998 right after. That car started it's life as our highschool ride and autocross toy and now it's almost 80% race track car and it still runs like a dream. That car is truly amazing!

Now about the classy TL I have to say that a guy a few houses down from me has a black 2003 TL-S and that car looks classy to me. Don't get me wrong I'd rather own my car(more hp, navi, 6spd) but if my TL is that attractive when the 5G comes out I'll be a happy guy!

And about the nsx being a classic Acura,although I agree it is a classic, well for how much it costs it damn well better be!

 

Feel free to EDIT my list...

I'm pretty sure there are more classics out there....those were the ones that came to mind.

 

wasn't the 3G TL the first to actually have ACURA stamped on the windows? i know that on my 1G it says HONDA, and i am not sure of the 2G though...

well if you want to get technical too, the 3G TL was the first model to use only the TL as the name of the car... the 1G had the 2.5TL and the 3.2TL... and the 2G had the 3.2TL and 3.2TL-S... before the 3G, when i would tell ppl i drive a 3.2TL, they would say what??? the 3G TL has redefined the name TL totally agree...

i miss my 5spd Legend Coupe... that was such a fun car to drive... i don't remember cooled/vented seats... but i did remember the ELECTRONIC telescopic steering wheel and reclining back seats!!! it was way ahead of its time...

i agree with this list... but to be quite honest, with the direction that manufacturers are going with their trannys... any 6MT TL will make the rare list...

 

yeah the legend sedan I believe had the heated and cool seats.
and you are right....it was wayyy ahead of its time

 

Wow I didn't realize the legend had all those features! They couldn't even figure out folding rear seats on the TL... Duh

 

My 05 TL has Honda on the windows. I may be wrong on this but it switched to Acura on the 07 & 08 models.

 

I believe the 2G RL in 05 was first to have it.

 

Agreed, but I do think that SilverJ is right about the TL's classic design. It is truly a beautiful vehicle. I appreciate my car's looks now just as much as when I first saw her

 

...oops my bad didn't see this thread earlier...I think 20 years from now an unmodded 3g TL will be something we fondly remember. The lines are simple and to the point...not gonna do anything to mine...(except maybe some RonJon rims,and an ATLP exhaust, suspension mods, maybe some brembo brakes,...uhh...dang!!)

 

I just read this post. I bought my Acura TL new in 2004. Its still my daily driver! My TL still runs and looks like new with ~125,000 miles and counting. Just normal maintenance and care with no unexpected equipment failures to date. A few minor quirks to be expected after so many years. I may garage it in 2023 and get another daily driver. It would deserve that respect after 20 years of continuous use.

 

LIkewise chuck50s, I am the original owner of a manual 6spd 2005 Acura TL factory A-SPEC with 175,000 miles. Car still running strong and will keep it for many many years to come.

I agree with others here that the 3G TL has the timeless look that won't go out of style.

 

That's fantastic, guys...still relevant when you see them on the road for sure.
I should never have sold my 04 Aspec with a manual. Still the overall best car I've owned.
@chuck50a @03TypeS6Speed

 

I think it will be a classic car.. However, I believe the real sought after ones willl be the 07' 08' Type S vehicles... I have a buddy of mine who is an avid car collector. He's always on the lookout for collector cars that will one day increase value. He calls me the other day and says,,,, dude,, you should keep your Acura. This is going to be one of those sought after cars that will hold their price and increase on day. I have an 07' Type S.. He's usually never wrong.

 

As I see it, there are four layers of the 3G TL:

• 2004-2008 base automatic: not exactly sought after, no real "classic" status, and no purchase premium.
• 2004-2006 base 6-Speed Manual: strong demand, no real "classic" status, does command a purchase premium of at least $2,000 over comparable automatic models.
• 2007-2008 Type-S automatic: strong demand, some "classic" status, does command a purchase premium of at least $2,000 over a comparable 2007-2008 base model.
• 2007-2008 Type-S 6-Speed Manual: strong demand, growing "classic" status, commands a purchase premium of at least $2,000 over a comparable Type-S automatic.

With the above stated, I agree the Type-S with the 6MT is highly sought after and may well start appreciating in value soon, I bought my Type-S-lite (i.e. a 2006 6MT model) to be a daily driver; if I could afford to have a stable of cars I rarely drove, yes, spending the extra money to attain Type-S status, and then the additional money to attain 6MT status, might well be worth it. Said another way, given I'd be putting twenty to thirty-thousand miles per year on whatever I'm driving, it made no sense to spend an extra $5,000 over what I paid for mine ($10,000) to have a car which I would drive until it dropped.

 

It's not rare for me to be walking to my silver '07 at night and be like DAMN, what a good looking car.
My parents' friends and relatives aren't car people but the two models they always name whenever Acura comes up in a conversation are the Legend and - my car - the TL.

P.S. The TL's exhaust tips look way better than the TL-S's.

 

It has aged a lot better than the new versions, that's for sure.

What are currently considered classics among recent Japanese cars are the NSX, S2000 CR and the Integra Type R. Last generation of Preludes seem to have a good following too. I don't think the 3rd gen TL will become appreciating assets like those cars are because so many were built but I can see a time when they will have a moderate resurgence.

 

In regard to the Type-S 6MT, there were very few of those built.

 

A 3rd gen TL with the right options (packages and color), pristine condition, mechanically sound and some rare items, IMO will be considered a classic of some sort and still hold a higher demand.

 

Still get people asking if i'm interested in selling.

 

I agree with you 100%. One of the best looking sedans ever made!

 

Third gen TL-S' especially those equipped with a manual are definitely getting there... and deservedly so!

 

The 04-06 TL Sport that are in good condition should be saught after someday as well.

 

3G TL Type-S 6MT with a full A-Spec lip kit will for sure be considered a classic IMO.

Extra credit points for having the extremely rare A-Spec badge on the trunk lol

 

My (new) Acura parts guy (at the dealer) gave me dealer prices (on select items) the moment he realized I had a 6MT 04 swapped to a j35a6.

Was a first for me since I normally already receive discounted prices