Well after searching these forums for every shred of information possible, and flip flopping from a TSX and a TL, and comparing every variable, I finally got an 05 TL w/ Nav I have no idea about the color codes but this one is grey with black interior. The car is absolutely amazing, now I see what you fellow TL owners were talking about and I see why its such a highly sought after car. The nav is a must have and I'm glad I got it, even though I had some reservations about it, its money well spent. The pics below don't do justice (camera on its last legs, photo taking skills - another story ). Anyways I'm glad I found this site, made looking for what I wanted that much easier

 

nice. welcome Looks like you got a AM TL

AM = Anthracite Metallic

 

Welcome to the family !!! And congratulations on your purchase. You will be very happy!

 

And just to clarify - you purchased an '05 Anthracite (AM) TL with Ebony interior (same combination as my '06 )

Congrats and welcome!

 

Welcome! Anthracite is an amazing color with the ebony interior. That was my first color choice but I ended up with White Diamond Pearl and parchment interior. The standard bluetooth feature is an excellent thing to have including the nav. There are many features so be sure to read up on the manual. How many miles are on there now?

 

I can't say that your considering a TSX says much for your taste, but your finally settling on a TL suggests that you are mentally stable. Congrats!

 

Congrats on the new TL!!!

 

Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy your new ride.

 

The car has 53,000 km (approx. 32,000 miles). lol, yeah mentally stable, what was I thinking? The TSX is a nice car, but somewhat crammed in the back for a baby seat to fit, so it was a no brainer. I guess I was considering gas mileage (V6 vs. an I-4), but functionality wins out. There is quite a bit to learn about this car. The color seems to be popular up here or maybe I'm taking notice. A few questions though, does anyone actually use the Sport Shift? Also the Nav seems to be outdated (several phantom gas stations and points), is it straight forward to update? Lastly, I've been looking through the picture thread, you guys really take care of the car, what do you use to clean your TL. Thanks in advance!

 

Welcome & Congrats on the new wheels!......I use the trans SS mode about 30% of the time, it does just fine for me in auto-mode!....If I need to kick in the afterburners, I go into SS and slip it into 3rd gear...and see ya!..VTEC Bliss!....updated CD/DVD ROM upateds are avalible at ACURA,I'm sure it's easy to download!....for around $89 orr so, but I does just minor updates for some cities, check for yourself!.... I use Meguirars for car wash soap, and for waxing I use P21S and KLASSE,,,that's some great stuff!...once again congrats and Enjoy and take care!

 

Nice. IMO the TSX looks nice and sexy but when I first test drove the TL it was a done deal. Ya your color is quite popular.

-Yes lots of people use sport shift, it's more fun that way and you can control the rpms more and imo get a sportier feel, I use it about 75% of the time.
-There is a new updated NAV disk out now (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that you can get from your dealer or maybe the blackmarket here.
-To clean it... man everyone here prolly has their own little way and products they like best. It would be best to check out the Wash/Wax section in the Off Topic forums. Oh and in case you haven't seen it yet, here is the link for all AM TL's picture thread - https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/got-am-anthracite-metallic-602236/.

By the way, don't blame us if acurazine makes you broke

 

Welcome to the club. You made a very wise decision, you're gonna love that car.

 

Dont use the SS mode, it will mess up your tranny in time and we all know our trannys are very gentle. As for cleaning the car, I would use Meguiars Gold Class Soap, use a good wax like Meguiars wax.

 

nice color. If you look at Ib18c TL....you will go insane with mods

 

Looks good man!
Congratz!!

 

Looks great and congratulations...

I'm on my second TL and I assure you - you won't be disappointed with it!

 

Congrats! What will be your first mod?

 

Awesome choice! I used to own a TSX also and I loved that car too. But the TL-S was a big upgrade. Congrats on the new purchase and to AZ

 

I don't want to derail this thread, but...what?

 

^--- my thoughts exactly.

 

Welcome and BTW, AM rules!

 

Man I'm jealous.. I want a TL. I've got a TSX. I need to trade in the TSX for TL. I got the chance to drive a TL and I liked it. One of many reasons why I liked it was due to getting response from the engine right away when pressing on the gas pedal. Also baby car seat fit perfectly with no space issues like my TSX. Congrats...

 

Welcome and I'm sure you will grow to love it even more! I've only had mine about 3 weeks and I like it more every time I go outside and look at it - then I drive it and like it even more.

 

I could not agree with you more!! As far as mods, it would probably have to be something under the hood, I don't think wifey is going to like me spending more money at this point , so something inconspicuous . I had quite a time convincing her that the TL is a better, more functional vehicle than a CR-V (which she had her eye on for a while). Once she stepped foot in the TL, she was sold and absolutely loves it! and yeah AM Rules!

In terms of the car seat Split797, just remember the car seats up to I think a year or so stick out and make any back seat small, once the little one becomes a toddler, space in the back should be fine with a smaller more upright seat.