Goodbye TL!!!!
11-18-2012, 08:07 AM
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Goodbye TL!!!!
Well, it has happened. On Thursday I traded my TL in.
We had our first child back in September. I realized I needed something bigger and "family style" to act as a back up to her RAV4.
After much debating, I ended up with a 2011 Toyota Venza Limited with 15K on the clock. Its a V6 with DUBs. Here's a stock photo of my exact car. Of note, I've had it 3 days, and I already tinted the front windows and tailights. I have yellow fogs, a K&N and H&R springs incoming from Amazon.
Future plans are the 2013 grille (which is a drop in). and some 22" next Summer 2014. I am gonna make it as nice as possible for a family crossover.
I got $10,500 for my TL, which is $1500 over Carmax, and 1.9% on the new car. Worked out really well.
There are SO many things I will miss about my TL... The looks, the class, the DRIVE. The reliability also. Best car I have ever had. I really mean that.
But life moves on... My son is worth it.
We had our first child back in September. I realized I needed something bigger and "family style" to act as a back up to her RAV4.
After much debating, I ended up with a 2011 Toyota Venza Limited with 15K on the clock. Its a V6 with DUBs. Here's a stock photo of my exact car. Of note, I've had it 3 days, and I already tinted the front windows and tailights. I have yellow fogs, a K&N and H&R springs incoming from Amazon.
Future plans are the 2013 grille (which is a drop in). and some 22" next Summer 2014. I am gonna make it as nice as possible for a family crossover.
I got $10,500 for my TL, which is $1500 over Carmax, and 1.9% on the new car. Worked out really well.
There are SO many things I will miss about my TL... The looks, the class, the DRIVE. The reliability also. Best car I have ever had. I really mean that.
But life moves on... My son is worth it.
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11-18-2012, 08:12 AM
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Congrats on both fronts- your son and your new ride.
11-18-2012, 08:36 AM
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thumbs up for the son!
11-18-2012, 09:43 AM
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11-18-2012, 09:54 AM
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Congrats on your son! Hopefully you like the Venza, and it seems like it might be the utility car for you. You have to do right for the child's sake.
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11-18-2012, 09:54 AM
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Not that I really care about defending my decision to you, or how you feel about the Venza.
BTW the dealer is gonna sell my TL. If anyone wants a lead on a CLEAN TL ASPEC with 88K miles with zero problems, PM me for the info. Would love to see the TL go to a loving owner...
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11-18-2012, 09:59 AM
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Because I liked it.... It was between that and a zdx, but the back seats in the ZDX weren't any better than my TL. Had to think of the fam, and the venza drove a little more sporty than the highlander and my wife has a RAV4.
Not that I really care about defending my decision to you, or how you feel about the Venza.
Not that I really care about defending my decision to you, or how you feel about the Venza.
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11-18-2012, 01:05 PM
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Guess you failed to realize that the TL has the best crash ratings and one of the safest cars on the road as far as crash testing goes.
But to each his own.
Just find it funny how people have their 1st kid and think they need a huge vehicle. I have 5 kids and manage with an 03 odyssey with 210k on the clock and my TL which kids are not allowed in haha.
But looks good and congrats on the kiddo. They are awesome, enjoy every moment you can with him as they grow up quickly.
But to each his own.
Just find it funny how people have their 1st kid and think they need a huge vehicle. I have 5 kids and manage with an 03 odyssey with 210k on the clock and my TL which kids are not allowed in haha.
But looks good and congrats on the kiddo. They are awesome, enjoy every moment you can with him as they grow up quickly.
11-18-2012, 01:20 PM
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11-18-2012, 03:00 PM
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Congrats on the new ride and the new addition to the family. He's beautiful
11-18-2012, 07:28 PM
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Congratulations! New car....terrific. New son... AMAZING!
Just had to commiserate with you. I sold my '06 TL (anthracite gray with beige interior) yesterday. It was an amazing car. I've put no money into it except for a battery and new tires. I sold it because I need a wagon/SUV for two dogs and two grand kids. (Have a '95 Legacy Wagon that has 225,000).
I don't know what can replace my TL. I had planned on an Outback, but the number of disappointed people, the number of brake jobs, rods, gaskets has turned me off. The RDX is great but too expensive and doesn't have good cargo space. The TSX seems to have had some problems. I'm leaning towards a CR-V, but it will be a come-down.
You've got some wonderful years ahead of you. Enjoy your baby.
Just had to commiserate with you. I sold my '06 TL (anthracite gray with beige interior) yesterday. It was an amazing car. I've put no money into it except for a battery and new tires. I sold it because I need a wagon/SUV for two dogs and two grand kids. (Have a '95 Legacy Wagon that has 225,000).
I don't know what can replace my TL. I had planned on an Outback, but the number of disappointed people, the number of brake jobs, rods, gaskets has turned me off. The RDX is great but too expensive and doesn't have good cargo space. The TSX seems to have had some problems. I'm leaning towards a CR-V, but it will be a come-down.
You've got some wonderful years ahead of you. Enjoy your baby.
11-18-2012, 08:25 PM
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the rim actually look quite nice, congrat on your new pick up
11-18-2012, 09:26 PM
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Because I liked it.... It was between that and a zdx, but the back seats in the ZDX weren't any better than my TL. Had to think of the fam, and the venza drove a little more sporty than the highlander and my wife has a RAV4.
Not that I really care about defending my decision to you, or how you feel about the Venza.
BTW the dealer is gonna sell my TL. If anyone wants a lead on a CLEAN TL ASPEC with 88K miles with zero problems, PM me for the info. Would love to see the TL go to a loving owner...
Not that I really care about defending my decision to you, or how you feel about the Venza.
BTW the dealer is gonna sell my TL. If anyone wants a lead on a CLEAN TL ASPEC with 88K miles with zero problems, PM me for the info. Would love to see the TL go to a loving owner...
Congratulations! New car....terrific. New son... AMAZING!
Just had to commiserate with you. I sold my '06 TL (anthracite gray with beige interior) yesterday. It was an amazing car. I've put no money into it except for a battery and new tires. I sold it because I need a wagon/SUV for two dogs and two grand kids. (Have a '95 Legacy Wagon that has 225,000).
I don't know what can replace my TL. I had planned on an Outback, but the number of disappointed people, the number of brake jobs, rods, gaskets has turned me off. The RDX is great but too expensive and doesn't have good cargo space. The TSX seems to have had some problems. I'm leaning towards a CR-V, but it will be a come-down.
You've got some wonderful years ahead of you. Enjoy your baby.
Just had to commiserate with you. I sold my '06 TL (anthracite gray with beige interior) yesterday. It was an amazing car. I've put no money into it except for a battery and new tires. I sold it because I need a wagon/SUV for two dogs and two grand kids. (Have a '95 Legacy Wagon that has 225,000).
I don't know what can replace my TL. I had planned on an Outback, but the number of disappointed people, the number of brake jobs, rods, gaskets has turned me off. The RDX is great but too expensive and doesn't have good cargo space. The TSX seems to have had some problems. I'm leaning towards a CR-V, but it will be a come-down.
You've got some wonderful years ahead of you. Enjoy your baby.
11-19-2012, 04:12 PM
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It's definitely a nice car and those Toyota engines are fun to drive hard. With an intake it will sound great too. If you could get it to sound like this, that would be awesome!
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11-21-2012, 07:58 AM
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Ahhhh I see the potential... U could make this look really good. drop, rims, and other little minor mods will make this one of a kind.
Congrats
Congrats
11-23-2012, 09:48 AM
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[quote=justnspace;14172852]she needs a drop!
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The H&R springs and K&N filter came in Wednesday afternoon. only 1.4" front and 1.3" rear, but I have read that they are actually closer to 2".
Should improve the look and drive A LOT. It already has decent power, but handles like, well, a Venza!
Body roll is much less that I would have thought though.
quote]
The H&R springs and K&N filter came in Wednesday afternoon. only 1.4" front and 1.3" rear, but I have read that they are actually closer to 2".
Should improve the look and drive A LOT. It already has decent power, but handles like, well, a Venza!
Body roll is much less that I would have thought though.
11-23-2012, 10:07 AM
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Congrats on the little one. That's the reason I sold my ITR and am shopping for a TL. Wife already has an 06 Odyssey, but I've been asked to get a 4 door and read that TL's are pretty safe.
11-23-2012, 01:25 PM
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I really miss my TL. I'm glad I have a lot of pics.
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