My new TL
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Cruisin'
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My new TL
Hello fellow Acuraziners, I'm brand new here! I just purchased a 2006 Desert Mist Metallic TL with parchment interior. My next door neighbor suggested I join the site a while back but I'm just getting around to it, so I figured I would first say hello. We took some pictures of the car but I'm not quite sure as to how I post them (sorry I'm not up on all this technology), if someone can help me out otherwise I'll ask my neighbor.
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Youse Gots Sacked
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bring it back to the dealer and ask them to do it for you....not worth the hassel of scratching ur car.....if they refuse...keep arguing ask to talk to people above them....theyll do it...
Three Wheelin'
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From: Vancouver, Canada
Originally Posted by aerocorp005
Hello fellow Acuraziners, I'm brand new here! I just purchased a 2006 Desert Mist Metallic TL with parchment interior. My next door neighbor suggested I join the site a while back but I'm just getting around to it, so I figured I would first say hello. We took some pictures of the car but I'm not quite sure as to how I post them (sorry I'm not up on all this technology), if someone can help me out otherwise I'll ask my neighbor.
Welcome to the site.
, do remove that dealer badge. Congrats once again.
Cruisin'
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Beautiful car! Love it!
I'm thinking of getting a navy blue pearl but I might be swayed towards your car's color
Do you mind if I ask you the price you paid for the car? The more details you could give, the better for me as I am in the process of negotiation.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of getting a navy blue pearl but I might be swayed towards your car's color
Do you mind if I ask you the price you paid for the car? The more details you could give, the better for me as I am in the process of negotiation.
Thanks.
Instructor
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From: Boston
Originally Posted by aerocorp005
Hello fellow Acuraziners, I'm brand new here! I just purchased a 2006 Desert Mist Metallic TL with parchment interior. My next door neighbor suggested I join the site a while back but I'm just getting around to it, so I figured I would first say hello. We took some pictures of the car but I'm not quite sure as to how I post them (sorry I'm not up on all this technology), if someone can help me out otherwise I'll ask my neighbor.
you don't have the NEW Tire pressure monitor system on your wheels. You sure you got a 2006 model? Great color combo though. Beautiful and unique setup. Looks a little more classy.
sang
Safety Car
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by aerocorp005
Welcome! when I first got my TL, I didn't like the gold at all.
But now it has grown on me, its a very nice looking color especially when clean!! Im with sangwl where he says its "classy"
Not too many Gold TL's here in Atlanta though.
05 C230K & 09 135i 6MT
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It is indeed a 2005 model! I used a photo program to zoom in on the rims and it does NOT have TPMS, which is standard on 2006s.
If your dealer sold it to you as a 2006 someone owes someone a full refund - or an actual 2006 (of a more appealing color) for no additional charge.
If your dealer sold it to you as a 2006 someone owes someone a full refund - or an actual 2006 (of a more appealing color) for no additional charge.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Vancouver, Canada
Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
It is indeed a 2005 model! I used a photo program to zoom in on the rims and it does NOT have TPMS, which is standard on 2006s.
If your dealer sold it to you as a 2006 someone owes someone a full refund - or an actual 2006 (of a more appealing color) for no additional charge.
If your dealer sold it to you as a 2006 someone owes someone a full refund - or an actual 2006 (of a more appealing color) for no additional charge.
*runs for cover*
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
aerocorp005, Welcome and enjoy your ride... 
ndx2, I just checked the Acura site and Desert Mist Metallic is available for 2006...
Hi, welcome to the forum.
You might want to double check your paperwork.
Acura discontinued the Desert Mist Metallic for the MY 2006.
You might want to double check your paperwork.
Acura discontinued the Desert Mist Metallic for the MY 2006.
6MT & LSD
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Originally Posted by cullal
aerocorp005, Welcome and enjoy your ride...
ndx2, I just checked the Acura site and Desert Mist Metallic is available for 2006...
ndx2, I just checked the Acura site and Desert Mist Metallic is available for 2006...
I was sure they didn't show DMM when I checked acura.com; but I stand corrected.
05 C230K & 09 135i 6MT
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Here is a closer look at his front rim.
The car is clearly an 05 model. TPMS is standard, and the rims are slightly different for 2006. They have a cutout around the valve stems - this car does not.
The car is clearly an 05 model. TPMS is standard, and the rims are slightly different for 2006. They have a cutout around the valve stems - this car does not.
05 C230K & 09 135i 6MT
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Available or not, a close look at his rims tell the story.
2006 Rim:
His rim, the cutout around the valve stem for the standard TPMS is not present:
It has to be an 05 model. I don't see how it could be anything else.
This is the 04-05 rim, which is what his car is wearing:
2006 Rim:
His rim, the cutout around the valve stem for the standard TPMS is not present:
It has to be an 05 model. I don't see how it could be anything else.
This is the 04-05 rim, which is what his car is wearing:
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Cruisin'
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Thank you everyone for the compliments!
Hmmm, I just reviewed and every bit of paperwork states 2006 yet as you mentioned there is no recess around the valve stem. I will follow up with them asap, thanks for bringing that to my attention. What exactly does that feature do?
Hmmm, I just reviewed and every bit of paperwork states 2006 yet as you mentioned there is no recess around the valve stem. I will follow up with them asap, thanks for bringing that to my attention. What exactly does that feature do?
RAR
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From: DC Metro
on the dashboard, keep forwarding through the different options. One of them should be a Tire Pressure Monitor System. if you select this, it shows you the tire pressure for each tire. If you dont have this feature, you have an 05 model.
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Cruisin'
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Originally Posted by siocontl
Beautiful car! Love it!
I'm thinking of getting a navy blue pearl but I might be swayed towards your car's color
Do you mind if I ask you the price you paid for the car? The more details you could give, the better for me as I am in the process of negotiation.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of getting a navy blue pearl but I might be swayed towards your car's color
Do you mind if I ask you the price you paid for the car? The more details you could give, the better for me as I am in the process of negotiation.
Thanks.
I purchased the car for a total of $35,354 after taxes and addons. They gave me $25,250 for my trade (2004 G35C 6Speed w/ Navigation - 39,580 miles) of which I owed roughly $12,890. I put $3,000 cash down, and actually financed $19,994. Hope that helps!
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Cruisin'
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Originally Posted by leedogg
on the dashboard, keep forwarding through the different options. One of them should be a Tire Pressure Monitor System. if you select this, it shows you the tire pressure for each tire. If you dont have this feature, you have an 05 model.
6MT & LSD
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Originally Posted by aerocorp005
I just checked, it's reading all 0's for "TPMS". I haven't received any sort of alert, am I supposed to? Now what?
That's just shady... real shady.
RAR
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From: DC Metro
Tell them you're thinking about seeking legal compensation against fraud and demand to know if they plan on doing something to make things right...like upgrading your rims.
Acurazine to the rescue! Good catch sangwl, I'm still amazed you caught that from those tiny pictures. Goes to show, people miss NOTHING when you post pictures on teh interweb
Acurazine to the rescue! Good catch sangwl, I'm still amazed you caught that from those tiny pictures. Goes to show, people miss NOTHING when you post pictures on teh interweb
7th Gear
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From: Newton MA
I love this place
I was just reading this thread and I must say my heart was warmed with the brother/sisterhood of this place. :gheyhug: Truly we are a unique group and this thread just embodies our appreciation for such a fine car as well as one another. I am very proud to be a part of this elite group!
Racer
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From: Irvine
Maybe someone at the dealership did a rim swap for their friend who has an 05 to get new tires or the Mich tires and disabled the system. I had a friend that worked at a dealer several years ago and would do that when he needed new tires. Someones gonna get fired! You should be able to unwind on the whole deal if there was fraud with your vehicle. Even though they are in a legal pickle, I bet they may try to act like they are doing you a favor by giving you new rims. Make sure they give you the Michelin tires!!! I wonder what else they might have swapped out?
6MT & LSD
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Originally Posted by kenshin863
I was just reading this thread and I must say my heart was warmed with the brother/sisterhood of this place. :gheyhug: Truly we are a unique group and this thread just embodies our appreciation for such a fine car as well as one another. I am very proud to be a part of this elite group!
You keep your distance, alright?
