I LEGIT Bought an UNICORN! NOT CLICKBAIT!
01-25-2017, 01:39 AM
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I LEGIT Bought an UNICORN! NOT CLICKBAIT!
Guys check it out, i bought my first unicorn, first buy through Acurazine, first purchase across states, cleanest one I've bought, and definitely THE ONE i am keeping until wheels fall off.
Saw the AD in the black market and was shocked that only 2 people responded after couple months I contacted Jack and he said it was still for sale.
I knew right away I am buying it without even asking anything about the car, we spoke on the phone and he told me everything about the car and what an amazing guy to deal with.
He was honest and upfront about everything, I contacted him on Sunday and took the bus out to NYC following Saturday from NoVA. What an amazing experience, everything was buttery smooth.
It's an 04 TL NBP/Ebony SIX MFingT with ONLY 60K and get this... FACTORY ASPEC PACKAGE, which includes different steering wheel, suspension, body kit and infamous 18" wheels.
Car is in amazing condition with minor NYC bruises on the bumper but the interior is MINT and the carpet mats are still in plastic wrap from factory.
105k service hasn't been done yet and the clutch is original and feels super smooth. Jack did the famous GM Synchromesh swap twice so the gearbox is buttery smooth.
LOVING EVERY SECOND WITH IT.
Drives like a new car, most of the miles were put on the first few years. It's mostly been sitting in the garage for the last few years with occasional weekend drives.
Look out in the black market for my current 05 6MT 138k NBP/Beige
(nothing wrong with my current 6MT but how often do you get the chance to buy an UNICORN?)
Ask any questions!
Saw the AD in the black market and was shocked that only 2 people responded after couple months I contacted Jack and he said it was still for sale.
I knew right away I am buying it without even asking anything about the car, we spoke on the phone and he told me everything about the car and what an amazing guy to deal with.
He was honest and upfront about everything, I contacted him on Sunday and took the bus out to NYC following Saturday from NoVA. What an amazing experience, everything was buttery smooth.
It's an 04 TL NBP/Ebony SIX MFingT with ONLY 60K and get this... FACTORY ASPEC PACKAGE, which includes different steering wheel, suspension, body kit and infamous 18" wheels.
Car is in amazing condition with minor NYC bruises on the bumper but the interior is MINT and the carpet mats are still in plastic wrap from factory.
105k service hasn't been done yet and the clutch is original and feels super smooth. Jack did the famous GM Synchromesh swap twice so the gearbox is buttery smooth.
LOVING EVERY SECOND WITH IT.
Drives like a new car, most of the miles were put on the first few years. It's mostly been sitting in the garage for the last few years with occasional weekend drives.
Look out in the black market for my current 05 6MT 138k NBP/Beige
(nothing wrong with my current 6MT but how often do you get the chance to buy an UNICORN?)
Ask any questions!
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01-25-2017, 02:35 AM
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Congrats! It looks immaculate. Enjoy her in good health, you seem very happy to say the least 
I still remember seeing a NBP, ebony 6MT on a lot a long time ago when I was helping somebody find a car. Couldn't afford it at the time, but I was very surprised to see it.
I still remember seeing a NBP, ebony 6MT on a lot a long time ago when I was helping somebody find a car. Couldn't afford it at the time, but I was very surprised to see it.
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01-25-2017, 06:28 AM
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For the love of God,
Please take care of this damn unicorn and don't let any of your friends bone it.
It's an 04, not an 05, Just wanted to make sure you knew.
One piece short of a real A-spec, the wing spoiler on the trunk.
Please take care of this damn unicorn and don't let any of your friends bone it.
It's an 04, not an 05, Just wanted to make sure you knew.
One piece short of a real A-spec, the wing spoiler on the trunk.
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01-25-2017, 06:34 AM
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Stupid clickbait 
01-25-2017, 08:51 AM
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Really nice car, but I wouldn't say it's a unicorn. Unicorns have to be uncommon, which this one is, but also highly sought after, which this one is not. Hopefully you didn't pay a unicorn price because it's really essentially the same as the car you already have (and are trying to sell).
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01-25-2017, 09:26 AM
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Congrats OP, looks great.
01-25-2017, 09:29 AM
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01-25-2017, 09:44 AM
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I think the official A-spec did not came until 2005? even its an 05 you still missing the rear spoile, the 04 model it was know as "sport" package.
01-25-2017, 09:51 AM
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01-25-2017, 09:57 AM
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I thought they offered 2 types of wing? Also it has the different steering wheel.
Lol don't worry I have a hard time letting family drive my car so friends won't be touching it. It'll be stock as-is I am not big into mods.
Lol don't worry I have a hard time letting family drive my car so friends won't be touching it. It'll be stock as-is I am not big into mods.
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01-25-2017, 07:36 PM
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Very clean car!!
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
01-25-2017, 11:23 PM
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Very clean car!!
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
01-25-2017, 11:28 PM
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Really nice car, but I wouldn't say it's a unicorn. Unicorns have to be uncommon, which this one is, but also highly sought after, which this one is not. Hopefully you didn't pay a unicorn price because it's really essentially the same as the car you already have (and are trying to sell).
Still very nice car though OP!
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01-26-2017, 11:32 AM
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The A-spec package has been a dealer installed item. All 3rd gen TL's came out of the assembly plant without any accessories or packages. Some dealerships offered Comptech superchargers and exhausts as a performance package. A rare TL is one that is an A-spec, 6MT with navigation. Depending on the color, it can make a difference in which one would be in higher demand and with what packages. The Type-s 6MT is harder to find, especially if it's Blue or Red.
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01-26-2017, 01:47 PM
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Enjoy your unicorm YoungMoola! Be careful in the rain. Things can go south quickly in the rain with unicorms.
01-30-2017, 07:17 PM
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There isn't a "unicorn" car on the planet I'd buy in black, even if it only came in black. And I detail cars for a living. It isn't just Honda/Acura either. Nissan has terrible black paint, Subaru is the worst though. Just dreadful.
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
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01-30-2017, 07:46 PM
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Very clean car!!
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
Also, dentless paint repair is much cheaper than $500.
There isn't a "unicorn" car on the planet I'd buy in black, even if it only came in black. And I detail cars for a living. It isn't just Honda/Acura either. Nissan has terrible black paint, Subaru is the worst though. Just dreadful.
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
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01-31-2017, 06:45 AM
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There isn't a "unicorn" car on the planet I'd buy in black, even if it only came in black. And I detail cars for a living. It isn't just Honda/Acura either. Nissan has terrible black paint, Subaru is the worst though. Just dreadful.
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
If that car was silver or blue, I'd be all over it!
LOL there's no pearl flake in it.
01-31-2017, 10:30 PM
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I looked at a 2011 wrx and the paint was worse than my 00 accord. I too am done with black. My accord was nighthawk black and it really was a beautiful paint job. I liked it so I had to keep it clean and I became obsessive sort of. Luckily my rx7 was already on its second paint job and they did a shitty job so I didnt care, but it was still black and showed dirt so fast and super easy.
I really did not want silver for my TL. Now that I have it I know why so many people get silver cars lol. You cant see dirt or dings easy! Its great. Anything but black or white for me, I had white before too and that also sucks. Unless you actually have the time and space and ENJOY washing your car every weekend. I actually did about ten years ago with that accord.
Just flat ugly ass white. That was like my cavalier. Honda throws in little touches to make the paint more special I like that a lot.
I really did not want silver for my TL. Now that I have it I know why so many people get silver cars lol. You cant see dirt or dings easy! Its great. Anything but black or white for me, I had white before too and that also sucks. Unless you actually have the time and space and ENJOY washing your car every weekend. I actually did about ten years ago with that accord.
Just flat ugly ass white. That was like my cavalier. Honda throws in little touches to make the paint more special I like that a lot.
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Congrats on your new ride!
02-01-2017, 10:06 PM
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02-01-2017, 11:17 PM
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Very clean car!!
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
Even though folks hate them, invest in some body side moulding. I have it now on all my cars and wish I had gotten them when they were new. $500 per car to remove all the dings from folks slamming their door into the cars and then the cost of the BSM. Ebay has them for under $200 and are well worth it.
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02-03-2017, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wiki
Comptech started Honda North America's race efforts in mid 1980s by preparing the first Honda Race Car in North America (1985 Honda CRX). Starting in 1991, Acura reached an agreement with the Comptech Racing to use the V6 motor of the all-new Acura NSX in Comptech's Camel Lights Spice prototype. Acura would go on to take the Lights championship in its initial year, including a class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Acura and Comptech would take the Lights championships again in 1992 and 1993, as well as another Daytona class win in 1992 and a class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring for 1993. Comptech engines performed well in the 24 Hours of Daytona Race in the World Sportscar Class in 1994 and 1995.During the open engine builder era in IndyCar, Comptech built engines for the following teams:
- Kelley Racing with drivers Scott Sharp and Mark Dismore
- Chip Ganassi Racing with drivers Juan Pablo Montoya, Bruno Junqueira, Jimmy Vasser, Tony Stewart, Jeff Ward and Kenny Bräck
- Rahal Letterman Racing with driver Jimmy Vasser
- Bradley Motorsports with driver Buzz Calkins
- Walker Racing with driver Sarah Fisher
- Treadway Racing with drivers Arie Luyendyk, Sam Schmidt, Robby McGehee, Jason Leffler and Rick Treadway
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02-03-2017, 12:05 PM
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They were at one point. Comptech parts were highly sought after at one point, mainly because it was factory approved mods that didn't void warranty.
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02-03-2017, 12:09 PM
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i wonder what they were charging for that back then? this is news to me. Can you imagine fools pulling the TL off the lot in 04 with full comp tech blower on there.. DAAAAAAYYUM son
02-27-2017, 08:11 PM
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Lolol nuts
02-28-2017, 06:13 AM
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EDIT:
Another thread that confirms what I said
http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=554030
"Yeah some dealerships do this, i know back in 2005 we would sell comptech parts that you could have installed when u purchased your car and they would be worrintied with the car and u could roll payment in to your monthly car payment"
"Sure, Criswell in Annapolis used to sell Comptech.....they would cover the warranty if they did the install. They would order any parts from their catalog, including supercharger kits and do installs."
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