Hello group whats going on,

I have been reading several of your topics on the Acura TL 04-05, and I don't have one right now, but oh my God I want one so bad I could just scream. I am only 23, young I know and these cars look to be really expensive, but I would be willing ot pay a $600 car note just to have one of these cars. I hope I dont sound too stupid making that comment. They look so luxurios and the design just knocks you off your feet when you see one riding by. I have a '04 Nissan Altima and i don't like it, its so boring and dule, and their factory tires are horrible, the worst I've encountered. I guess I just wanted to know what yall think of the Acura TL 04 or 05, are they really expensive, I mean was it hard for anyone to get them. I am in the dc/md/va area, does anyone know where you can get a good deal on one. I'm not in the best situation with my Altima either (upside down-negative equity), so I'm trying to wait until I get this salary raise at my job before even applying so that maybe that would help. So does anyone have any suggestions as far as best places to try and get one in my area or nearby or any suggestions or comments or anything anyone might want to add, or any advice they would like to give me for as pricing, or best places to try for loans or any advice, I would appreciate your comments or suggestions. Thanks!

I also can be email personally at beanpole_29565@yahoo.com

JustCurious82

 

Going to a more expensive car, esp when you have negative equity on yours is a terrible situation to get yourself into. Definetly save up, might not be a bad idea to pick up a used TL if you really want one. As for the car, its a great car, some short comings here and there, but nothing major that would turn one away from it. You can't go wrong with an 04 or 05.

Just an FYI, I put about $6300 down, financed 30K @ 3.9% for 60 months and I pay $553 (6MT/Navi), bought the car when I was 23. So you definetly can get it for under $600 a month. Get yourself above that negative equity and if you play your cards right, you can have a TL. Good luck to you.

 

Welcome to the forums! Glad to see you are as smittened with the TL as most of the people on this board are . Like you, I came from an Altima (2k3 though), but I was in positive equity on mine. First thing I would do is plan to sell your car privately. You will be surprised at how quickly you can sell your car if it has low miles .

You are making a good decision on waiting until you have the funds to buy the car, it is not a cheap car by any stretch, but you get a lot for the money.

As for getting the best deal, I would suggest going to all your local dealerships websites and request a price quote for the TL you want. Email as much as you can and work on the price over email and / or phone. This saves a lot of time and hassel. Key thing to keep thinking about it that you need to be patient and not jump at the first deal. Keep your options open and get more quotes to use as leverage with other dealers. It worked for me!

 

you got email from me, i jsut read that you are from the DC area...didnt read that before i sent u the email

 

Great enthusiasm. Hopefully it will keep you motivated to work toward an affordable time to purchase. I confess, I still always have new car fever. But after being through a few cycles of trying to pay down car notes, you learn its better to have the upper hand, financially, when negotiating the purchase. I can also say it is much more enjoyable to own a vehicle that doesn't make you sweat every month when making the payments. Ultimately owning the ride means not having any note...and that is the sweetest time, indeed. The wiser you are upfront, the sooner and longer you can enjoy that outright ownership.

Use that enthusiasm to channel you financial plans (heck, take on a part time job for a period to afford a better down payment / reduce the negative equity impact). Set a realistic monthy payment and by all means have someone you trust assist / guide you with the purchase. A car dealer can SMELL you are in love and they will glady close a deal that will make you sink. Someone to keep you grounded by reminding you or your buying parameters.

We enthusiasts can be 'suckers' for these shiny metal things. Think of it as not IF you get your dream car, but more of WHEN.

You found a great spot to research & prepare. We all look forward to sharing in the new car honeymoon with you.

 

JustCurious82: I deleted your post in the other thread since you started this thread, which is a better place for you to get replies to your questions.