gary

Is you may have heard I took delivery of my 04 TL last friday! I'm certain you have seen many pictures of the new TL by now but what the heck, I'll add to the collection.

I love my TL, it's been awsome so far. I'm having trouble keeping it from my wife! I gave it the Zaino workout yesterday so it looks mighty fine in these pictures here are some of what I took. The first picture is me at the dealer just before I drove off.

I have a SSM/Ebony with stock body, Navi, HTP, all weather mats, stoneguard full kit and trunk liner.

XM radio & DVD audio are killer! Love the sound system on this car!

Here's the link.....

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?i...97&mode=invite


happy holidays

Bartman_RENAMED

Great lookin' ride. I don't get mine until Feb, do you think I can borrow yours?

Enjoy

Chitown-TL

Great pictures. Helps to remind me what mine used to look like until the first snowfall and now it's covered in salt.

ROAD SALT :bigun2:

pgould

Congratulations - it's a great looking car! Enjoy the two sunny days of winter we're having right now before it starts raining again.

Makes me yearn for my ABP/Quartz/6MT all the more (working w/Acura of Bellevue, too!). Build date of 1/8. Someday...

rets

Good pics. Thank you. Very productive details and vivid to your background.

Congratulations.

Will the upload to Photo Gallery make us easier to see your pictures in the future?

sirbrah

God... That Car is SOOooo good looking

mattlana

Hopefully mine will be in next week. Same color as yours, except auto.

Best of luck with it!!

chillywilly112

nice car, looks the same as mine!!!

kinggeorge

I saw a silver TL yesterday and damn that color looks slick on the 2004 TL. Very clean color that shines bright in the sun, congrats.

chiy

Was there a noticable different after you performed the Zaino on your TL.
I just received my full package of Zaino. When weather permit, I'll have to spend the entire day on this.

My 2004 TL Anthracite looks glossy already.
Wanted to know how many coats you applied before something really noticable?

Also, that's a great look color. I would have purchased that color if they did not have the Anthracite.

gary

So far I've only done the dawn wash, clay bar, Z7 wash, Z1 pre loc, Z2, Z5 & Z6. This is from only one coat of Z2 & Z5. I plan on many more coats if the weather holds out, we'll see.

I really like the zaino wax, it lasts a real long time and looks great!

Quiet man

Nice pics Gary, did the dealer install the stongaurd? If not who did the installation. I've had two vehicles done and recommend it to everyone. I pick mine up tommorow VIN # 17939, its been a long two month wait.

copter

Congrats and welcome to the family.

BLACURATL

What is the stoneguard?

newacuraforme

Is the Zaino really worth all that time? What should I use if I don't have that kind of time?

gary

My stoneguard treatment (full kit) was installed in Bellevue by the main Stoneguard shop, I think there called autoguard, there right behind Bellevue BMW. They do great work, that's all they do.

Stonegard is a clean film that is put over the most exposed areas on the front, sides & back of the car to give add protection from paint chips. If it done right you will hardly notice it's there

Bartman_RENAMED

Gary,

How much?

gary

Zaino is well worth the effort. IMHO, it takes less time overall that alot of other products out there because Zaino wax lasts a long long time. After you have built up a few good wax coats (4-6) you don't need reapply for about 6 months or so.

Quiet man

Thanks Gary, that's where I'm having mine done.

udub

Gary,

Great looking car! Before viewing your pics, I didn't even bother to look at your location. When I saw pic #1, I thought the background looked eerily similar to Acura of Bellevue. Guess I was right.

I purchased my [new] Integra from them, and have gone back there for all my service. IMO, they are the best Acura dealer in the area.

I am looking to purchase a four-door sedan and have been looking at both the TSX and TL. Needless to say, the 6sp SSM/Ebony non-Navi is my top choice, but am still in the early stages of research.

Haven't talked to anyone in the Sales dept. at Bellevue yet, but the person who sold me the Integra is no longer there. Curious - did you have a positive experience with your salesperson? If so, do you mind providing his/her name? Also, any details you can provide on the deal you were able to negotiate would be appreciated. Feel free to pm me if you don't want to publish this info.

gary

Hey udub,

I've had a great experience with Acura of Bellevue to date. My salesman is Jay Han. He was very professional and non-pushy and was willing to take the time of day to answer my various questions during my multible visits to the showroom prior to ordering my TL. Mention that I (Gary T) referred you if you remember. Check him out.

My deal was mostly subject to the supply/demand for the car. Since there an not that many 6 speed/navi/hpt TL in there allocation (2-3) in 03 I had to pay full MSRP. Jay did throw in some all weather mats in the deal. I also bought a 7/100,000 warrenty from the finance dept for $1,120 (i think) with zero deductable. They also price matched internet pricing on other part's I bought at the time of purchase. I had no trade in for my purchase which made things easy.

My mom & dad just bought a new TSX and like it alot. Good luck on your new Acura purchase!

Gary

udub

Gary,

Appreciate the info - I've written Jay's name down, so will make it a point to seek him out and mention your name when the time comes. I love my Integra, but I'm getting the itch to upgrade into something with two more doors and more power.

I'm hopeful that by the time I'm ready to buy, the supply/demand will be a little more favorable - there is no doubt the TL is an incredibly hot seller right now. All the rumors about AWD, etc. have also piqued my interest, so I don't mind waiting a little longer to see what the '05 model might bring.

Again, congrats on the car - I hope to have one parked in my garage in the not to distant future.