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Old 05-20-2019, 07:47 PM
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Just picked up this Gem!!!

2007 TLs! 129k miles. Clutch and trans rebuild done at 119k. Timing belt and water pump done at 110k.

Lowered on Function & form type 1 coilovers.
Halo headlights installed.

My future plans:

Independent foglight mod.
Tailgater switch.
Possibly CF trunk & hood.
Possibly black NT03 wheels.

As for power i may do a couple things here and there. I’ll take some advice for to keep it N/A.

Next is replacing the 2 front axles. A lot of vibration during acceleration.



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Lower mileage 6 speed type S!!! YES!!!!

Welcome to the club bro! Car looks amazing! Looking for ward to your progress.
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Nice car, but I wouldn't really classify it as a gem...
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Wait... Did somebody say 6 speed?
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Tailgater switch.
What is this?
Old 05-20-2019, 09:22 PM
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What is this?

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-a...switch-757118/
Old 05-20-2019, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Saving4aTL
Lower mileage 6 speed type S!!! YES!!!!

Welcome to the club bro! Car looks amazing! Looking for ward to your progress.

Thank you!!!

i saw one down in San Diego, same color. 6 speed MT with 59k miles. They wanted $14k for it. Called them and told them I would be in at noon to pick it up. The car sold at 9am. I’ve been so bummed out since but this is nice! I’m happy!
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Old 05-21-2019, 09:08 AM
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Good luck. Sounds like it's been driven extremely hard. I'm wondering why clutch and transmission rebuilds were required at only 119K...
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Originally Posted by nfnsquared
Good luck. Sounds like it's been driven extremely hard. I'm wondering why clutch and transmission rebuilds were required at only 119K...

The girl that that I bought it from learned to drive stick in this car. She replaced the clutch and upgraded it. When the shop did the job they messed something up or didn’t upgrade something else with it so the rear main seal started leaking and the car kept popping and grinding out of 3rd. So they rebuilt the transmission for her. She gave me all the paperwork trail with it.
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Originally Posted by AdiosPantalones
Thank you!!!

i saw one down in San Diego, same color. 6 speed MT with 59k miles. They wanted $14k for it. Called them and told them I would be in at noon to pick it up. The car sold at 9am. I’ve been so bummed out since but this is nice! I’m happy!
I know that feeling.

There were multiple people coming to see the car the day I was. First person was 9am.

Wife and I tried to sleep in the MDX in front of the Audi dealership that was selling it. But security got on a loudspeaker and told us to not trespass.

we drive down the road and slept until 6:30an to be at the dealership by 7:30. It opened at 8am and cash was paid.

Seems like he only way to get it, because all the other 6MTs were gone before I could snag one.

Get one while you can Fellas!!!!
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Old 05-21-2019, 09:02 PM
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Sweet! Enjoy it!

how is the interior? Outside looks very nice.
What is it lowered on?
Old 05-21-2019, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
Sweet! Enjoy it!

how is the interior? Outside looks very nice.
What is it lowered on?

No dash crack! Which is awesome! It does have the infamous driver side rip on the seat. Nothing crazy. It’s a white interior. I’m thinking about switching the front and rear seats to black and keep the door panels white.

It also has has a little bit of fade on the interior trim.

Interior or I would say 8/10

It has Form & function type 1 adjustable coilovers.
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Lots of pics please.
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Old 05-22-2019, 11:41 AM
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Congrats let’s see some pics!! Where I’m California are you?
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Originally Posted by AdiosPantalones
No dash crack! Which is awesome! It does have the infamous driver side rip on the seat. Nothing crazy. It’s a white interior. I’m thinking about switching the front and rear seats to black and keep the door panels white.

It also has has a little bit of fade on the interior trim.

Interior or I would say 8/10

It has Form & function type 1 adjustable coilovers.
Again, nice find! Enjoy it for many years to come
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Old 05-22-2019, 05:39 PM
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Old 05-22-2019, 08:10 PM
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Balllliinnn’!!!
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Old 05-23-2019, 02:07 PM
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Nice find and sweet ride............ Loving the color (I have the same).
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Old 05-23-2019, 04:45 PM
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My brother has the CBP 2008 5AT

Glad people know a good car when they see um’!
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Welcome! How much did you spend for the car?
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Welcome! How much did you spend for the car?
Only bought it for $8k!!!
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Ballllin’!
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Old 05-24-2019, 11:36 PM
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I recently replaced my seat leathers with replacements from customautoleathers.com. The replacements are better than the original OEM covers. If you plan on keeping the TLS for a few years, I would highly recommend.
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