Base to Type-S!
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Base to Type-S!
Hey fellow Aziners! So I've been a lurker for the past 2 years, after picking up an '07 base TL. Hardly done any mods, but have still enjoyed driving 50,000 miles in what I think is one of the nicest sport sedans under $30K. My first car was a WDP '01 CL Type-S, which I owned for all of 6 months. However, as I entered the business world, working in the insurance industry as well as going to school, I decided to get a 4-door and found the TL to fit my needs (spacious, decent gas mileage), yet still pretty fun to drive. So I picked up my second WDP. Have really enjoyed owning it the past couple of years, but now I want a bit of an upgrade without going beyond my budget. The same dealership I bought the base from has an '07 NBP Type-S with 35,000 fewer miles, so I thought, hey, let's stay in the Acura family for a third time. I'm well aware of the extra goodies (+28hp/+23tq, quad exhausts, navi, 2-tone seats, more aggressive styling, etc.) but my question is, how much different is the drive, as it has a firmer suspension, more sportier, and stiffer steering? The '07-'08 base are supposed to have the softest suspension and smoothest drive of the 3rd gen. I have not yet had a chance to test drive it, as they just took it in on trade, and are inspecting, detailing, and getting it back to showroom condition. Also, I've heard that, though certainly improved, the performance of the TL-S 5AT is hardly noticeable from the base 5AT. My final concern is regarding the Brembos. I have heard that they don't last long, accumulate a lot of brake dust, and are expensive to replace. Maintenance on the base has been pretty reasonable for me. I'd really appreciate it if some TL-S owners can chime in on these concerns...
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Hey fellow Aziners! So I've been a lurker for the past 2 years, after picking up an '07 base TL. Hardly done any mods, but have still enjoyed driving 50,000 miles in what I think is one of the nicest sport sedans under $30K. My first car was a WDP '01 CL Type-S, which I owned for all of 6 months. However, as I entered the business world, working in the insurance industry as well as going to school, I decided to get a 4-door and found the TL to fit my needs (spacious, decent gas mileage), yet still pretty fun to drive. So I picked up my second WDP. Have really enjoyed owning it the past couple of years, but now I want a bit of an upgrade without going beyond my budget. The same dealership I bought the base from has an '07 NBP Type-S with 35,000 fewer miles, so I thought, hey, let's stay in the Acura family for a third time. I'm well aware of the extra goodies (+28hp/+23tq, quad exhausts, navi, 2-tone seats, more aggressive styling, etc.) but my question is, how much different is the drive, as it has a firmer suspension, more sportier, and stiffer steering? The '07-'08 base are supposed to have the softest suspension and smoothest drive of the 3rd gen. I have not yet had a chance to test drive it, as they just took it in on trade, and are inspecting, detailing, and getting it back to showroom condition. Also, I've heard that, though certainly improved, the performance of the TL-S 5AT is hardly noticeable from the base 5AT. My final concern is regarding the Brembos. I have heard that they don't last long, accumulate a lot of brake dust, and are expensive to replace. Maintenance on the base has been pretty reasonable for me. I'd really appreciate it if some TL-S owners can chime in on these concerns...
P.S. - This is the best car forum!
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