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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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At 5000 Miles and 1000 Posts...

...I can clearly say that the TL is the best car I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty.

I have no complaints and get nothing but compliments from all drivers (except Gen 2 TL owners) that see the car. No squeaks, no rattles, no issues. The navigation has been a lifesaver on many occassions, and the XM radio is pretty much all I listen to these days. With the Bluetooth phone right around the corner, the TL will be a car so good I'll hate to turn it in after the lease is up

Anyone else in the 5000/1000 club have positive observations?

BJ
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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I've had my car in the shop for 2 weeks. Should I ask for a extension on my free XM trail subscription.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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I got a little over 2K miles. I love this car. I get a lot of compliments all the time and sometimes from 2nd gen owners.
I haven't listened to the FM/AM radio since I got my TL. All I listen to now is XM and DVD-A.
When your lease if up, you can get the RL.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Haha, yeah. I haven't listened to FM or AM at all, I don't believe even once... unless I was programming channels. I listen to DVD-A/iPod... and if I want something more varied I'll turn on XM.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by boltjames
...I can clearly say that the TL is the best car I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty.

I have no complaints and get nothing but compliments from all drivers (except Gen 2 TL owners) that see the car. No squeaks, no rattles, no issues. The navigation has been a lifesaver on many occassions, and the XM radio is pretty much all I listen to these days. With the Bluetooth phone right around the corner, the TL will be a car so good I'll hate to turn it in after the lease is up

Anyone else in the 5000/1000 club have positive observations?

BJ
I love the car too, rattles squeaks and all, took a client out for lunch today and the car rewarded me with a nice quiet ride. I knew it had it in her!
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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I love the car too, rattles squeaks and all, took a client out for lunch today and the car rewarded me with a nice quiet ride. I knew it had it in her!
Do you ever wonder if the squeaks and rattles on the passenger side are there because there isn't a person leaning on the door, or a person using the seat belt in a taut position?

I do.

Yesterday, Stevens Creek Acura's service manager went out with me for a 15 minute spin in my TL so we could pinpoint the passenger side rattles/creaks, etc, could be resolved. No sounds whatsoever. As soon as he got out, I went by the same roads and I heard every rattle and creak that I wanted to show him.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Maybe you should have had him sit in the back! :P
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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you are soo late buddy, already been thru that


I'm im the 13000/3000 club.


Originally Posted by boltjames
...I can clearly say that the TL is the best car I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty.

I have no complaints and get nothing but compliments from all drivers (except Gen 2 TL owners) that see the car. No squeaks, no rattles, no issues. The navigation has been a lifesaver on many occassions, and the XM radio is pretty much all I listen to these days. With the Bluetooth phone right around the corner, the TL will be a car so good I'll hate to turn it in after the lease is up

Anyone else in the 5000/1000 club have positive observations?

BJ
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLjaTT559
I'm im the 13000/3000 club.
No you're not. And your a PW. Nothing to be proud of.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
No you're not. And your a PW. Nothing to be proud of.

well i'm almost to 3000 :fingerfawk:
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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And how many are non whore posts?
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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So you're in the 13000/0 club! w00t
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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u can use this smiley

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Or I can just say w00t.

Btw...
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Here I am trying to make this a love-in thread (even have Norsey being kind) and now it's going to morph from.....

.....I love my TL! Best car ever!

.....to......

.....you are a whore poster!

.....to......

.....my car rattles like a Kia!

.....to......

.....these tires flatspot and suck!

.....to......

.....if you don't have navigation, you're a loser!

.....to......

.....those puffy lumpers are ugly!

.....to......

.....the headliner is the devil!

.....to......

.....the TL is really just an Accord and the G35 is a unique platform!

.....to......

.....my dog died today and you better show me some sympathy!

.....to......

.....she's the one with the dark hair sitting on the couch!

.....to......

.....Boltjames, you've been suspended again because, clearly, your original intent was not to praise the TL but rather to be a rude distraction. Love, Astroboy, Soopa, and everyone except Z Factor.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Wow... Instead of having to nominate one of your posts for most controversial post on the forum, I can just nominate that one, which sums up all of your adventures :P.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
Wow... Instead of having to nominate one of your posts for most controversial post on the forum, I can just nominate that one, which sums up all of your adventures :P.
Back on topic (sort of) why exactly do you want a MT when you can barely go 40 MPH on Jericho Turnpike? Unless you live in Vermont with oodles of windy roads and empty space, why burden yourself with all that shifting?

BJ
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by boltjames
Here I am trying to make this a love-in thread (even have Norsey being kind) and now it's going to morph from.....

.....I love my TL! Best car ever!

.....to......

.....you are a whore poster!

.....to......

.....my car rattles like a Kia!

.....to......

.....these tires flatspot and suck!

.....to......

.....if you don't have navigation, you're a loser!

.....to......

.....those puffy lumpers are ugly!

.....to......

.....the headliner is the devil!

.....to......

.....the TL is really just an Accord and the G35 is a unique platform!

.....to......

.....my dog died today and you better show me some sympathy!

.....to......

.....she's the one with the dark hair sitting on the couch!

.....to......

.....Boltjames, you've been suspended again because, clearly, your original intent was not to praise the TL but rather to be a rude distraction. Love, Astroboy, Soopa, and everyone except Z Factor.
whatd i do to you?
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by boltjames
Back on topic (sort of) why exactly do you want a MT when you can barely go 40 MPH on Jericho Turnpike? Unless you live in Vermont with oodles of windy roads and empty space, why burden yourself with all that shifting?

BJ
Because I don't go 40MPH on Jericho. And plus there are always the service road and empty roads. I just find myself in situations where manual would be more fun then in situations where I wouldn't want it.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by soopa
whatd i do to you?
Nothing sir. You've been extremely kind and patient. What year TL do you own? Got any pics?

BJ
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by boltjames
Nothing sir. You've been extremely kind and patient. What year TL do you own? Got any pics?

BJ
I had a 2000 TL, since then I've gone through 2 CL's... still on my second... but its a sinking ship.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by soopa
I had a 2000 TL, since then I've gone through 2 CL's... still on my second... but its a sinking ship.
Assuming the second CL 'sinks', what vehicle are you thinking of getting to replace it?

BJ
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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depends. realistically i cant jump ship till next summer...

hopefully by then well know more about the AWD TL-coupe i keep hearing so much about. if thats a definate... ill try and wait.

if not.. '05 TL
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by soopa
depends. realistically i cant jump ship till next summer...

hopefully by then well know more about the AWD TL-coupe i keep hearing so much about. if thats a definate... ill try and wait.

if not.. '05 TL
I dont know about coupe awd TL but i can tell u that there is going to be AWD TL in 2006.

Trust this post whore on that ok and I will personally welcome you to 3rd gen TL family when u get 3rd gen TL
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLjaTT559
I dont know about coupe awd TL but i can tell u that there is going to be AWD TL in 2006.

Trust this post whore on that ok and I will personally welcome you to 3rd gen TL family when u get 3rd gen TL
oh i know for fact there will be

i also know for fact there will be a coupe on the same platforum...

i just dont know if it will be MY2006 or MY2007

i know we will see the car in 2006
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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really? where did u get that info on coupe, pm me with the links or something plz!

this is what I know... '06 RL hybrid, '06 TL option AWD, '07 RDX smaller than MDX, honda will stop making S2000 in near future.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLjaTT559
really? where did u get that info on coupe, pm me with the links or something plz!

this is what I know... '06 RL hybrid, '06 TL option AWD, '07 RDX smaller than MDX, honda will stop making S2000 in near future.
i know people

benefit of owning the 3 largest communities of acura owners
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by soopa
i know people

benefit of owning the 3 largest communities of acura owners


how can i be part of this community except being a user
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLjaTT559
I dont know about coupe awd TL but i can tell u that there is going to be AWD TL in 2006.

Trust this post whore on that ok and I will personally welcome you to 3rd gen TL family when u get 3rd gen TL
Smart !
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