Any 04-TL sightings, I haven't seen one yet

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Old 12-23-2003 | 07:33 AM
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Question Any 04-TL sightings, I haven't seen one yet

I live in the Chicagoland area and have yet to see another 04-TL on the road. We can't be that rare of a breed.
Old 12-23-2003 | 10:03 AM
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I've seen only a few around the L.A. area.... I am chalking it up to the realive recent release of the car. I know its not that Acura is not producing them (its my understanding that at least 60K have been made) or that they are not selling (no one can seem to find the exact one they want). In do time, there will be so many you will want to poke your eyes out.
Old 12-23-2003 | 10:42 AM
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I've seen 1/2 a dozen so far in the S.Florida area
Old 12-23-2003 | 10:55 AM
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scottsdale- only have seen one on the road
Old 12-23-2003 | 11:06 AM
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I have seen about 6 or 7 in the NY metro area.

The 60K number is annual production, I think they are at around 17k right now.
Old 12-23-2003 | 11:36 AM
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I've seen two in the Cleveland area. Enjoy being unique while it lasts! In 5 years there'll be 300k of these cars on the road and it won't be so unique.
Old 12-23-2003 | 11:42 AM
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When I was down in SoCal on a business trip, I saw a SSM on the freeway while I was driving to Glendora. Up here in the Bay Area, I saw a NBP/Parchment one by the Best Buy in Emeryville.

That's about it, actually... still not seeing a whole lot.
Old 12-23-2003 | 12:09 PM
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Since having my TL in Oct, I only saw 4 on streets. New TLs will be more and more after a couple of months.

Do you guys really want to see tons of new TLs surfing everywhere?

Your prefer to having an eye-catching car or ordinary car?
Old 12-23-2003 | 12:18 PM
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Here in Montgomery there is one other that I've seen, a WDP auto. I have yet to see another 6MT anywhere, not even on my dealers lot. You must admit that this is probably the best dam% car Honda has ever built with 4 doors.

If anyone here in the southeast wants to start a club/meet I would be interseted. I regularly attend races at Road Atlanta and the awsome new Barber Motorsprts Park in Birmingham.
Old 12-23-2003 | 12:46 PM
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I've seen about 8-10 in Dallas area, most have been since after Turkey day, only seen one with body kit and 18" wheels and that was the most recent one I saw last week.
Old 12-23-2003 | 01:07 PM
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I just bought my black 6MT 10 days ago. I passed one on the highway in Detroit yesterday and saw two (silver and black) on the highway towards toronto 3 weeks ago.
Old 12-23-2003 | 01:14 PM
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I've seen two black ones and one anthracite one so far. Mine looked better than theres.
Old 12-23-2003 | 01:39 PM
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I have seen a total of three TL's in the Boston, MA area. Silver, Black and Anthracite.
Old 12-23-2003 | 02:48 PM
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I've seen a whopping two in the roads here in Seattle area. Man, I'm really interested in the '04...my '02 Type-S suddenly looks out-of-date.
Old 12-23-2003 | 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by acuraddict
I've seen two black ones and one anthracite one so far. Mine looked better than theres.
I bet you saw mine... I was at Hollywood couple weeks ago..
But honestly, I only saw 1 after I bought mine since 10/31/03
Old 12-23-2003 | 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by LSIII
I've seen about 8-10 in Dallas area, most have been since after Turkey day, only seen one with body kit and 18" wheels and that was the most recent one I saw last week.
Same here but I staretd seing them slightly before that, I saw 3 today alone on my 10 mile commute from Frisco to Lewisville.
Old 12-23-2003 | 04:31 PM
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Another Chicagoland owner here..I've seen one other silver besides mine, which is one more than the number of 04 BMW 5's I've spotted around here. Are those cars selling?
Old 12-23-2003 | 05:43 PM
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Seen several so far in the Toronto area. Still rare, but it has only been out a few months, it'll take a while before they're common. Enjoy the fact that your car still draws stares, once you see them everywhere you won't be getting that kind of attention anymore.
Old 12-23-2003 | 07:39 PM
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I saw my first one last night in SE Mass. I followed it for about 2 miles on my way home. It was red over camel. Still don't like the camel - looks too orange. The car looks awesome and can't wait for mine - 30 days.
Old 12-23-2003 | 08:06 PM
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I haven't seen another one in Edmonton yet. I only know of a handful of new TL owners here. I bet mine'll be rare for quite awhile yet. There's only 1 million people here, and 80% of 'em drive F150s/Minivans/SUVs. Yeeeeah, I'll have the hottest car next summer fo sho!
Old 12-23-2003 | 08:13 PM
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I have seen only one here is Houston. It was a few days prior to getting mine. It was the white and at night. Was very impressed with the light it produced. Lit up the roadway and washed out my lights.
Old 12-23-2003 | 08:21 PM
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I've only seen a couple. Yep, it's still unique. I've had a few people ask me about the car- new model curiuosity.

Someone in a thread here mentioned a 19K vin number.
Old 12-23-2003 | 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by LSIII
I've seen about 8-10 in Dallas area, most have been since after Turkey day, only seen one with body kit and 18" wheels and that was the most recent one I saw last week.
Man, I've only seen 2 in the Dallas/Irving area. One was parked in our company parking lot (a guest) and the other was driving down a road near our company.
Old 12-23-2003 | 11:33 PM
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I have yet to see one on the road, other than my own, of course.

But just today my girlfriend saw one in my own little home town, and it was anthracite, just like mine! I'll have to keep my eyes open!
Andy W.
Old 12-24-2003 | 12:18 AM
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I've seen a bunch. There's an Anthracite at work, I've seen a black and a silver near my home, one of my neighbors is thinking of getting one, and a coworker's father bought one.

Mike
Old 12-24-2003 | 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by Andyw2100
I But just today my girlfriend saw one in my own little home town, and it was anthracite, just like mine! I'll have to keep my eyes open!
Andy W.
Andy,

Is that the story you told your girlfriend "It was not me at that other girl's house, it must be another car JUST LIKE MINE"

Stick to the story......:devil:
Old 12-24-2003 | 07:40 AM
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Have only seen one here in town. On a recent 2,500 mile trip to Philly and back saw about 5 on the road TOTAL. I know that the numbers will increase as dealers are more willing to discount them and the value of this fine automobile becomes more apparant to shoppers looking in this class.
Old 12-24-2003 | 08:54 AM
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Two in Irvine, CA and two in Riverside, CA
Old 12-24-2003 | 09:14 AM
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Only seen one around my town in Stamford, CT. Anthracite.
Old 12-25-2003 | 02:00 PM
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I havent seen any yet..

Say hi if you see a white 2004 TL lowered on 18 or 19's wheels... and full window tint Thats me in the Southern Cali Area
Old 12-29-2003 | 07:00 AM
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I finally saw one on the road yesterday. Someone in my neighborhood just purchased one exactly like mine.
Old 12-30-2003 | 10:58 AM
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yeah dude, i'm a little surprised i've only seen one around here on Lake Shore Drive and he had a dealer plate.
Old 12-30-2003 | 11:04 AM
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I saw an Anthracite one this morning in San Jose today... dealer plates though.
Old 12-30-2003 | 11:19 AM
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The New Jersey Dealers must have alot more of them.
I see one at least every other day. Mostly Black, White & Anthracite, although I have seen several of the Gold color.
The more I see them on the road, the more I realize that they need bigger wheels, 18's at least.
Old 12-30-2003 | 04:18 PM
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I've seen a few in the Washington metro area.
Nobody's stopped to ask me what kind of car it is, but I do get extra glances on the Interstate.
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