KeithL

Yeah right, most of you dont; know me form a hole in the wall. OK here is the scoop and I'm sure I'll get the "I told you so" crowd. I owned a 04 TL that was a rattle, squeaky haunted house on wheels. Last year got a 06 and wsa pleased with it until gas hit $3.50 and did some soul searching as to why I was driving that car, and decidided to buy a Camry Hybrid. I enjoyed that car, it is a different ride for sure, but a good one. And honestly if it were better equipped I would have lived with it. But agter 2 TLs and the 06 with Navi, going to the Camry Hybrid was too many compromises. I could have lived with the change in ride quality, but the notroious year one issues I can't deal with. Also the crappy LCD display for HVAC and radio are pitiful in the Camry. I missed, Navi and the excellent ergonomics of the TL too much and finally broke down this week and got a 07 TL with Navi. Yeah I know from a financial postions this was a stupid move ths year, but you know I can't take th emoney with me and have no family to leave it to, so what the hell, right. Having been there I can't fault anyone for going green, but I suggest if you consider it you really understand yourself and your desires honeslty and truly. I also leanred that I am not one for year one cars, too many small BS issues, likes squeaks and rattles. My new approach is to get the mid-life refresh as I believe you get the best value for the money and get all the bells and whistles and almost all the bug fixes. I am glad to be back and DRIVE ON!

lembowski

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Be a Man eat steak, drive fast, waste gas!

JAB00

yeah I think I remember that thread and I may have made a comment. I didn't see the financial sense in switching to the plain jane camry then nor do I see any going back to a 07 TL. It just seems like a waste of money for BS issues like you said. However, to each his own. Welcome back I guess.

KeithL

Yeah I never should have settled for the Camry without at least loaded options liek Navi and factory leather and stuff. We all waste money on stuff, I just elect to waste it on cars. The Camry actually drove ok, it was all the year oen crap that was driving me nuts. And I did miss the handling of the TL. The 07 TL is really an awesome vehicle.

neuronbob

Yeah, you went through the year one hassles twice, with the TL and the Camry Hybrid.

Well, welcome back!

TL1999

i guess welcome back??!??

NBP04TL4ME

Welcome back, but my wallet is saying ouch just reading your story.........

pimpin-tl

We warned you before you left, you left anways, I knew you would be back.

Remember, we had two 07 Camrys, they are not great cars anymore.

erdoc48

I also became concerned about gas mileage when gas hit $3.50/ gallon, but couln't see my self back in a Civic, or any other small car (although I had a 1994 EX Coupe which I loved). I would miss heated seats, Acura's Navi, and Bluetooth phone too much. Plus, my mileage is on average 26 mpg, which is fine for most people I'm sure (unless you're going > 100 miles per day).
Enjoy your new ride!

Trackruner228

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Well welcome back and just wondering what year was your camry? While there not the nicest cars ever we had one and that thing just would not die. My dad had to sell it becuase for business reasons he needed an SUV but man that thing was built strong.

Pika817

I actually drove 2 weeks on a flat without knowing on my 97 Camry. The service guys were amazed that I didn't damage the car at all.

03CoupeV6

We love our 1998 Japan-built Camry. 152,000 trouble-free miles. The new Camrys have had some glitches with the V6 6AT transmissions - however, no Acura driver can possible knock Toyota for transmission things without being a huge example of hypocrisy. They're still wonderful cars.

Welcome back to Acurazine, Keith. The 07 TL has a lot of nice upgrades.

ggesq

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Welcome back. You can spend some more $$ in 08 when the 4GTL comes

A SiQ TL

Man, you go thru cars like my sister goes thru cell phones

Welcome back

KeithL

Yup the 04 TL and 07 Camry, I am so done with year oen cars. I think year 3 or the refresh year are the best years.

KeithL

It was the 07 Camry Hybrid. Mechanically rock sold, interior fit and finish, as bad as my 04 (year one) TL. The back seat was flimsy, the drivers seat cushion after only 5 months was sagging . Squeaks and rattles in center console, headliner abover eyeglass bin, right B pillar and back deck that buzzed under bass load. All those annoying noises drove me nuts so out with it.

KeithL

I have had way more cars than cell phones, or anything else, here are most of them

http://www.pbase.com/kluken/my_cars

KeithL

I thought it was due in 09, and no more year one for me so I look forward to the 10 or 11 TL.

Xpditor

Model Year '09, which will be out in the Fall of 2008.

Also, where's the pics of the new car on your linked photos?

If you don't have any family, you can adopt me. I'll PM you my full name and SSN for the will.

j/k

KeithL

I have not had a chace to take photos yet, I need to clean it up and waiting on deck lid spoiler to come in. Then I'll take some shots and update the gallery.

KJSmitty

Gas prices never really bother me... It's a fact of life if you want transportation and/or any device using petrol.. The money folks waste swapping vehicles to gain an extra 5 -12 mpg (even 20) would have put gas in the original vehicle for nuuuuuumerous months if not years!! Where's the logic in that.

However, depending on the level of mental anguish stemming from vehicle issues, sometimes getting rid of the car is worth it, but even that didn't work out for you......

Best of luck with your 07TL