NBP OR KBP Type S?
04-04-2009, 10:36 AM
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NBP OR KBP Type S?
hey guys, someone is buying my evo within a day or two hopefully! cant wait to get my tl already. i cant decide on which color. the blue one has the taupe interior and the black has the ebony. im leaning toward the black cuz the guy has an aspec lip kit and roof wing on there already. im goin to put a clear bra on either one when i get it. i just hope i dont see alot of swirl marks on the NBP.
04-04-2009, 11:20 AM
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Well, the KBP has Taupe which will show dye transfer from jeans. Also, the lighter interior will make tinted windows (if you tint) look less dark. Not sure if either matter much to you or not, but they are things to consider. KBP is a standout and rare color. PITA to keep clean, but well worth the effort.
NBP is a sweet color, but IMO most people will see it and just say it's black. It doesn't have the WOW! factor like KBP.
You can always get the lip kit and roof spoiler as accessories. I wouldn't let less than $1000 in accessories sway your purchasing decision on the car.
Either way, it's a Type-S so you can't go wrong! GL.
NBP is a sweet color, but IMO most people will see it and just say it's black. It doesn't have the WOW! factor like KBP.
You can always get the lip kit and roof spoiler as accessories. I wouldn't let less than $1000 in accessories sway your purchasing decision on the car.
Either way, it's a Type-S so you can't go wrong! GL.
04-04-2009, 11:58 AM
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If the NBP comes with the A-Spec kit and the roof spoiler already then I would get that one because you are going to end up buying the kit anyway down the road. So I would go NBP 
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04-04-2009, 01:51 PM
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I can tell you that most guys here will steer you towards the black TL. But the Kenetic Blue is a very unique color. If everything is apples-to-apples (as far as extras, engine, mileage, etc), go with your gut instict on color.
04-04-2009, 03:43 PM
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anyways the evo has a full race gt35r with intercooler piping, intake, full turbo back exhaust, boost controller and stock cams and made 480 on pump and 530 on race. we could have went more on race gas but didnt want to push it since it was stock block. I think the evo is the most bang for the buck when it comes to a 30k car. it feels solid and nothing comes close to it for the price and the out of the hole is the most amazing feeling u can feel. Instantly 2 cars when i race someone out of the hole.
04-04-2009, 04:01 PM
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I'm lost..
As for the color, as KBP is a very unique color, the NBP is not "just another black car". Look closer people
04-04-2009, 05:27 PM
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Where the TL is more of an 'adult car', it will not keep you from driving conservatively, and that's what makes the TL such a popular car. Add the fact that it's a Type-S and you've got all the more reason to light up the cherry's on the black and white.
As for the color, as KBP is a very unique color, the NBP is not "just another black car". Look closer people
As for the color, as KBP is a very unique color, the NBP is not "just another black car". Look closer people
04-04-2009, 05:41 PM
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i respect your decision evototl. All of my friends drive evo's and sti's and 350z's and i wanted to go the "grown man" route and just get a luxury car instead. Of course the evo's are fun to drive, and my passion was always with that type of car, so thats i went with the sporty lux TL over say a lexus
04-04-2009, 05:44 PM
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KBP man, there are black cars everywhere!!! KBP is unique in it's own way and is only on Type-S
I just bought mine about a week ago.
You have worry about all the scratches, and swirls on black! I just came from a NBP car and blue so far is a lot nicer. But in the end it doesn't matter what we say, you are driving it not us.
, there are black cars everywhere!!! KBP is unique in it's own way and is only on Type-SI just bought mine about a week ago.
You have worry about all the scratches, and swirls on black! I just came from a NBP car and blue so far is a lot nicer. But in the end it doesn't matter what we say, you are driving it not us.
04-04-2009, 06:06 PM
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i respect your decision evototl. All of my friends drive evo's and sti's and 350z's and i wanted to go the "grown man" route and just get a luxury car instead. Of course the evo's are fun to drive, and my passion was always with that type of car, so thats i went with the sporty lux TL over say a lexus
04-04-2009, 06:09 PM
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KBP man, there are black cars everywhere!!! KBP is unique in it's own way and is only on Type-S
I just bought mine about a week ago. You have worry about all the scratches, and swirls on black! I just came from a NBP car and blue so far is a lot nicer. But in the end it doesn't matter what we say, you are driving it not us.
, there are black cars everywhere!!! KBP is unique in it's own way and is only on Type-SI just bought mine about a week ago.
You have worry about all the scratches, and swirls on black! I just came from a NBP car and blue so far is a lot nicer. But in the end it doesn't matter what we say, you are driving it not us.thanks for the pics man! i love the kinetic blue color but ur blue comes with ebony and black
the one my friend has comes with taupe, thats the reason why im leaning toward the Nbp and it comes with aspec lip kit which i was goin to buy anyways so that saves me the money for coilovers!
04-04-2009, 06:10 PM
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I'm lost..
i said more adult car because of the category. the evo is more of a young crowd than a older crowd. and since im goin to work for honda or acura soon i wanted a honda again. i just dont like driving the evo as a daily and if i could get another car i would but i just dont want to be in that scene or invest any more money in that car.
i was more or less agreeing with you
but warning you that as grown up as the TL is, it wont stop even the most mature driver from driving it like a kid
its why i love this car
04-04-2009, 06:44 PM
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well the KBP is 27k with 25k miles. Taupe Interior and everything else stock.
NBP- guy wants 32k with 12k miles with aspec lip kit, roof wing, and blackout headlights but told him i only have 28k cash and he said that would work.
i havent seen the black one yet but the blue one is owned by someone around their high 30s and not sure on the black one. im goin to check the black one out and check the paint and rotors and everything else and let u guys know.
04-04-2009, 09:57 PM
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UMM NO. Who lied to to you? There is no other color that is worst at showing swirl marks. I have a KBP and my cuzin has a NBP. Lets just say I will never buy a NBP cause I cant stand seeing my car dirty. Which the NBP is 90% of the time. UM KBP FTW!
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04-04-2009, 10:11 PM
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lol i wish i can keep the evo but i rather have a more ADULT car you know. i been lucky with racing tickets and speeding tickets so i want to keep it that way
anyways the evo has a full race gt35r with intercooler piping, intake, full turbo back exhaust, boost controller and stock cams and made 480 on pump and 530 on race. we could have went more on race gas but didnt want to push it since it was stock block. I think the evo is the most bang for the buck when it comes to a 30k car. it feels solid and nothing comes close to it for the price and the out of the hole is the most amazing feeling u can feel. Instantly 2 cars when i race someone out of the hole.
anyways the evo has a full race gt35r with intercooler piping, intake, full turbo back exhaust, boost controller and stock cams and made 480 on pump and 530 on race. we could have went more on race gas but didnt want to push it since it was stock block. I think the evo is the most bang for the buck when it comes to a 30k car. it feels solid and nothing comes close to it for the price and the out of the hole is the most amazing feeling u can feel. Instantly 2 cars when i race someone out of the hole.
i would honestly go with the NBP cause its a better deal. aspec kit with half the miles as the other one and for only 1k more.
but dont underestimate the power of the TL lol. its no evo, but it can be a monster sometimes.
04-04-2009, 10:32 PM
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i can understand why now. yah the evos shouldnt really be DD cars (even though a lot of people use them as one).
i would honestly go with the NBP cause its a better deal. aspec kit with half the miles as the other one and for only 1k more.
but dont underestimate the power of the TL lol. its no evo, but it can be a monster sometimes.
i would honestly go with the NBP cause its a better deal. aspec kit with half the miles as the other one and for only 1k more.
but dont underestimate the power of the TL lol. its no evo, but it can be a monster sometimes.
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now it has volks
04-04-2009, 10:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
that TSX is very nice. i was actually considering it until i saw my Type S
04-04-2009, 10:52 PM
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yea the evo doesnt have navi and options like bluetooth and heated seats. just options which are nice to have. i love the tsx too but i want a v6 with the extra torque and the tsx can never compete with the type s! im the older brother so i have the bigger engine lol
04-04-2009, 11:25 PM
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but yah thats one of the main reasons i didnt get an EVO. it was too one sided. i wanted a balance of luxury/convenience and sport/performance and the TL was perfect IMO. now only if i got the 6MT
04-05-2009, 03:03 AM
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well the KBP is 27k with 25k miles. Taupe Interior and everything else stock.
NBP- guy wants 32k with 12k miles with aspec lip kit, roof wing, and blackout headlights but told him i only have 28k cash and he said that would work.
i havent seen the black one yet but the blue one is owned by someone around their high 30s and not sure on the black one. im goin to check the black one out and check the paint and rotors and everything else and let u guys know.
NBP- guy wants 32k with 12k miles with aspec lip kit, roof wing, and blackout headlights but told him i only have 28k cash and he said that would work.
i havent seen the black one yet but the blue one is owned by someone around their high 30s and not sure on the black one. im goin to check the black one out and check the paint and rotors and everything else and let u guys know.
You should be ablet to work down those prices. I just got mine a week ago.
KBP 8,700 miles on it NO LIE. for $27,900 at an auction. So it's possible to do it cheaper but who knows what they owe and what they got it for also.. Now he said he can possibly do 28k cash? if so not bad.
If not $5,000 difference about for those mods? I'm not 100% sure, but you can probably add your own for half the price. Yes lower miles but it's an Acura. Just remember these things.
04-05-2009, 08:33 AM
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RLTW!!
Live in the North Atlanta Metroplex and see very few KBP TL-S's! I have a KBP and have to say the color is awesome, I say KBP! It all boils down to what you want. Best of Luck in your decision.
04-05-2009, 09:17 AM
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i love the kbp, dont get me wrong, but its not any better at nbp with respect to scratches/swirls and dirt...