Costs of buying and maintaining a TL?
01-25-2013, 08:41 AM
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01-25-2013, 09:22 AM
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im not sure how many times ive read that he was "out of here" ... hopefully he actually learns his lesson and leaves the community for good and for the better.. 
how much you wanna bet that he cant help but respond to this ????
how much you wanna bet that he cant help but respond to this ????
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01-25-2013, 11:33 AM
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haha....yeah i keep a hell of a maintenance and fuel record....I like to know when exactly I installed something and when i had to replace it 
buddy, this car will leave your wallet empty, but you will be looking good though 
....my uncle has owned couple german cars now (Audi/BMW/MB) and the maintenance for them is just insane....I know if he probably DIY-ed it might not be as bad, but everytime he leaves the dealership he has a new hole in the pocket....
you can get a 2005 TL with 150K miles for like 10K
and all I would do that that point is flush all the fluids and change the rest of the items as it demands
I agree with this....I shift at 3000-3200rpm in my Base AT and I end up getting 21-22 all city, 26-27 mixed and 34 all highway 
Quick question, before this thread closed, I would like to get my post about maintenance in the 3G garage....should I be calling paypal?
I really enjoyed reading that! 
Haha I hope I do fit in 
and I hope I get my TL soon! If I had the money, there would most definitely be one standing in my driveway right now :P
I guess every car will give me something to work on at some point and so far of all the things ive read online, it doesnt sound like the TL I want has anything out of the ordinary that will really leave my wallet empty. I would be working endless hours if I had the opportunity, and if it meant I could have a TL in my driveway that much sooner!
As for Mpg.... Well, mines probably gonna be pretty bad cause Ive got a heavy foot... but thats one of the reasons Im buying the car is that i can drive like I do and still get decent enough mileage that my bank account doesnt take a hit!
But, Im only looking to spend $10000-11000 tops on the car, so it will most likely have 105k+ on it already! Maybe by the time I can afford the car, it will be down in price haha
Haha I hope I do fit in and I hope I get my TL soon! If I had the money, there would most definitely be one standing in my driveway right now :PI guess every car will give me something to work on at some point and so far of all the things ive read online, it doesnt sound like the TL I want has anything out of the ordinary that will really leave my wallet empty. I would be working endless hours if I had the opportunity, and if it meant I could have a TL in my driveway that much sooner!
As for Mpg.... Well, mines probably gonna be pretty bad cause Ive got a heavy foot... but thats one of the reasons Im buying the car is that i can drive like I do and still get decent enough mileage that my bank account doesnt take a hit!
But, Im only looking to spend $10000-11000 tops on the car, so it will most likely have 105k+ on it already! Maybe by the time I can afford the car, it will be down in price haha
....my uncle has owned couple german cars now (Audi/BMW/MB) and the maintenance for them is just insane....I know if he probably DIY-ed it might not be as bad, but everytime he leaves the dealership he has a new hole in the pocket....you can get a 2005 TL with 150K miles for like 10K
and all I would do that that point is flush all the fluids and change the rest of the items as it demands 
I have a heavy foot as well and have been known to bounce of the rev limiter on occasion. Mainly just when I drive it though.
I average around 24 mpg mixed driving with an edge towards highway.
Straight highway I get around 27-29 with a type S. The base guys usually get a little bit better with 30-32 on average highway.
Fuel economy was not a deciding factor for me when purchasing this car though.
I average around 24 mpg mixed driving with an edge towards highway.
Straight highway I get around 27-29 with a type S. The base guys usually get a little bit better with 30-32 on average highway.
Fuel economy was not a deciding factor for me when purchasing this car though.
Quick question, before this thread closed, I would like to get my post about maintenance in the 3G garage....should I be calling paypal?
01-25-2013, 11:39 AM
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I paid like $8 for the keyhole cover so that it looks like all the other door handles on the outside of the car. Had forgotten about that although not sure if it's maintenance or not since it was an elective purchase.
01-25-2013, 12:51 PM
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Well.... Ive gotten just about every answer I could of asked for :P So thank you all!
And thank you for the good laugh, too bad its over... I was just getting the popcorn ready
And thank you for the good laugh, too bad its over... I was just getting the popcorn ready
01-25-2013, 12:55 PM
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01-25-2013, 01:21 PM
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yeah, was gonna say something about that but i didn't want to hurt your feelings...
what happened to the creative, witty, livin' life on the edge jeremy we once knew? i miss that guy.
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01-25-2013, 01:24 PM
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i'm gonna walk up to my paint guy holding this little keyhole cover..."hey friend, i forgot about this little piece"
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01-28-2013, 04:02 PM
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These cars are cheap to maintain.... Coming from Mercedes & BMW's LOL
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01-29-2013, 07:22 AM
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I am 23 years old, have a HORRIBLE driving history (had 10 points on my license, license was suspended for 1 month, been involved in 3 accidents with 1 being me at fault) HORRIBLE credit (under 600) and i still found that im only paying 175/month for Geico Insurance with full coverage.
Allstate wanted 484 a month + 800 down. LOL Yea right.
Allstate wanted 484 a month + 800 down. LOL Yea right.
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i think he just wanted to vent.
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Move back to the US!
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^^^ Can I quote my long ass post ?
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