slick2404

So, as some might know in my pervious thread I had been looking for a 05/06 TL in my area, but the only two I found were either high mileage or poorly maintained.

I took AZ's advice and waited, and found two more however they are out of the city (one is acutally out of the province). Since I have now sold my car, I am in need of a car pretty soon here as I can't be mooching off my sisters car for much longer.

I'll break down each car, info and pictures below:


2005 Acura TL (AT w/ Navigation)

• WDP with Black Leather
• 88,000 km (~52,000 Miles)
• Mechanically sound
• A-Spec lip kit and rims
• 3M Protection with Tint
• Lowered on adjustable coilovers
  Sticker price: $25,999 + taxes, fees etc
  Negoitated price: $24,000 all in
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2005 Acura TL (AT w/ Navigation)

• NBP with Black Leather
• 100,500km (~62,000 Miles)
• Mechanically sound
• Has the A-Spec badge but only has lip kit with stock rims
• 3M Protection with Tint
• Never seen a proper Canadian winter since its a west coast car
  Sticker price: $24,999 + taxes, fees etc
  Negoitated price: $23,250 all in
  Pictures:
  
  
  
  
  
  

So, all in all Acura Zine I need your ultimate recomendation...which one would you chose and why. Please don't say neither as this is my best shot at closing the deal with either dealership before someone else does.
Thanks guys...look forward to reading your opinions.

bigBLACKTL

i would def go for the WDP because for a few hundred more you will get mods, such as coils, lip kit, rims that you will end up getting just by being around here haha and on top of all that the WDP has less milage, go for it dude

Elegant TYPE S

iTrader: (2)

Yeah for sure.. always go with the one with less miles. Plus in your case you are getting most of the mods that you would've done anyways. Seems like you wanted the NBP though.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

I definitely would pick the WDP if it didn't have the lowered suspension. I certainly wouldn't want a TL that has been lowered to the point that the ride quality is compromised and there is a problem with every driveway that is encountered. Of course you could replace the suspension with OE and sell the coil-overs if the lowered ride height is a problem. Another small point, the A Spec body kit is a different shade of white which is not uncommon with the WDP, but would be annoying, at least to me.

The NBP certainly needs new wheels to do it justice.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

There's only a $750 difference in between the two. The WDP all the way.

JwongTLS

The white one is cleann

Islandsnowz

WDP looks nice but with it being lowered by the previous owner theres a chance that it was driven rougher than the NBP even if it seems to run fine now.

edit: But then again, the previous owner of the WDP took good care of the interior pretty well so maybe not much rough driving was involved.

RonJonTL757

Wdp

scotterson

iTrader: (4)

Wdp.

TypeSDragon

I will go with the NBP since it has lower mileage and it is not lowered. Another plus is that it never seen winter yet or so they say.

alexSU

iTrader: (3)

+1

The WDP is nice, you get some mods but I vote for the NBP. Who know's what kind of driving the previous owner did on the WDP.

LoveMyTL-S

WDP for sure......... Let's break it down:

2005 Acura TL (AT w/ Navigation)
WDP with Black Leather
88,000 km (~52,000 Miles)
Mechanically sound
A-Spec lip kit and rims
3M Protection with Tint
Lowered on adjustable coilovers
Sticker price: $25,999 + taxes, fees etc
Negoitated price: $24,000 all in

2005 Acura TL (AT w/ Navigation)
NBP with Black Leather
100,500km (~62,000 Miles)
Mechanically sound
Has the A-Spec badge but only has lip kit with stock rims
3M Protection with Tint
Never seen a proper Canadian winter since its a west coast car
Sticker price: $24,999 + taxes, fees etc
Negoitated price: $23,250 all in

Both are A/T W/NAVI
WDP W/BLACK INTERIOR is hard to find.
WDP had lower mileage
WDP had aftermarket rims AND coil overs which can easily run you over 3k.

NO Brainer......WDP. Good luck!

Dougboy

What kind of coils are on the WDP? On paper, it seems like the WDP is the better deal, but i guess it also depends on the condition in person. I have never seen a car that has not been through the canadian winter so im not sure how much "better" it can be.

And as someone else has mentioned, a "modded" car is more likely to be "roughed up" compared to one driven by a soccer mom.

But speculations aside, i would probably go for the WDP too

zonatl

wdp because when they are dirty they still look good

snake134

iTrader: (1)

you lucky SOB i wanted a WDP a-spec with ebony and nav. you should def get that one

85iroc

WDP ftw, like most of every one here said it's already got some mods.

Black_05_TL_6SP

I have to agree, WDP. As much as I love my NBP the WDP is the better deal. Unless you don't want a car that has already been modded outside of the dealership. Although, if it were me, I would be looking for one with a 6MT. Just my !

808origin-al

id go for the white one, less miles, coilovers, and aspec rimes!!!!!!

VQPower37

i thought wdp was made with black leather only in 2006 ... i could be wrong though ... if im right though, than how can that 05 have black leather unless he did an interior swap

Morrissey25

iTrader: (4)

Seems like you are getting more for the money with the WDP.

ray-ban

WDP 100%

Frick I want A-Spec rims

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

I'd do the white TL...less miles and more extras.

billycuth

Love the WDP. Hate the black interior...

Oracle_Oracle

I'd select the lower mileage car with the additional features for the few extra dollars.

SCS15

iTrader: (3)

For only $ 750 more your getting suspension and aspec rims and SUBSTANTIALLY less miles. Easily the better deal. Not to meantion WDP is sickk

TLin401

WDP FTMFW!! That is a deal an a half!

<{Kris}>

Canadian cars are different. We have quite a few WDP/Ebony up here, we also got CBP in 06 as well.

I'd go for the WDP too, because I like that more than the NBP, has the A-Spec wheels, and has lower km; but then again I wouldn't want to get a lowered car for reasons some others had mentioned already, so it's a tough call.
Which car has the nicer interior? The NBP's interior looks mint.

Timb227

iTrader: (3)

x2 wdp!!

robocam

52k vs 62k is substantial? When you're at 120k vs 130k, is there really going to be much of a difference? I'd go for the car that is in better physical condition (fewer dents/chips, cleaner interior).

As far as color goes, I'd pick white over black because black cars get hot as an oven.

Those prices are so high! How much more are they worth than bone stock TL's w/nav?

detailinguy99

iTrader: (1)

I would def go with the white one! I looove white!

scv76_

The A-spec wheels cinch the deal..IMHO they look muck better than those stockies

NetDiver

IMHO, the 10,000 miles difference is irrelevant for Honda engines, they can go 250,000. That aside, assuming the coilovers and A-spec kit were installed correctly, the WDP seems like a better deal, but I would go for the NBP. Not only because it was driven in milder winter (if there is such a thing), but because it's less likely it was driven hard. It's really a hard call without seeing them in person. Good luck with your purchase.

boltzus

WDP all the way. If you're really worried about it being lowered I'm sure someone would be willing to trade you there stock suspension for your coilovers

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I have a NBP and I STILL vote for the white!

Gorgeous car...the window visors seem to suit the car well too.
And IMO a lowered car doesn't mean it's been beat up. I lower my car and I don't abuse it at all.

Also, it sounds like the OP is hesitant due to the fact that the WDP is lowered and he's afraid of clearance issues. With a PERFECT drop like that, it ain't springs...it's GOTTA be coils...tell us the color by peeking under into the wheel well and I guarantee you someone on here can tell you what they are.

and in case you weren't sure...coilovers are adjustable...you scrape...raise it up a couple MM's...definitely not rocket science, even for a non-mechanic. I have the Tein SS on mine...and I can say that the car, aside from having lost most of the body roll, drives as smoothly and NOT harsh as with the OE suspension. Tein is absolutely amazing.
My drop is about comparable+

slick2404

rockstar, you truly are a rockstar

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Why thank you slick, that's quite a compliment!

Keep us posted on what you end up deciding! Good luck!

chairguru22

WDP is the better deal... and better color.

AnthraciteAspec

iTrader: (6)

The WDP has the lower mileage, not the NBP.

I say choose the WDP it looks to be the better deal.

yiujai86

Wdp!!! (^0^)//

850jasonm

the wdp is sick and it already looks good enough not to mod anymore