New 06 TL
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Cruisin'
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New 06 TL
Picked up my 06 TL yesterday (Anthracite Metallic/Ebony/5AT/Navi). I already had my heart set on (and had ordered) an 06 TSX. After reading up on this forum and soliciting your advice, I decided that I needed to check out the TL and drive it side by side with the TSX. I went to the dealer not expecting to change my mind from buying the TSX. The side by side drive (05 TL vs. 05 TSX) was very instructive. It took my wife and I about 15 seconds to decide that the TL was the car for us. We prefer the TL's exterior styling, the interior, the refined ride, and most of all, the additional room in the cabin. It's really large enough for four adults to ride in comfortably, and the TSX was a little tight in that department. I still like the TSX a lot, but the TL is better suited for our needs and lifestyle.
So we called the dealer in Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak Acura), and they had the exact combo we wanted. We worked out everything, and drove down to pick it up. They had it ready, no surprises. It was one of the best new car buying experiences I've ever had.
FYI, before making a color selection, I wanted to check out the new color Alabaster Silver Metallic. The Acura dealer didn't have any ASM's, so I drove the Satin Silver Metallic 05 TL to a nearby Honda dealer, who had an 06 Accord in ASM. To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell any difference between the two; the Alabaster Silver Metallic looks almost exactly like the Satin Silver Metallic.
We drove home last night and absolutely loved it. The car is so smooth and cool on the road. I can't wait to go on a road trip.
So we called the dealer in Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak Acura), and they had the exact combo we wanted. We worked out everything, and drove down to pick it up. They had it ready, no surprises. It was one of the best new car buying experiences I've ever had.
FYI, before making a color selection, I wanted to check out the new color Alabaster Silver Metallic. The Acura dealer didn't have any ASM's, so I drove the Satin Silver Metallic 05 TL to a nearby Honda dealer, who had an 06 Accord in ASM. To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell any difference between the two; the Alabaster Silver Metallic looks almost exactly like the Satin Silver Metallic.
We drove home last night and absolutely loved it. The car is so smooth and cool on the road. I can't wait to go on a road trip.
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Congrats. Could you possibly post a pic of the TPMS in the MID, my 05 doesnt have it and I am looking into adding it.
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Congrats. Could you possibly post a pic of the TPMS in the MID, my 05 doesnt have it and I am looking into adding it.
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04 Anthracite,6spd,No Nav
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Originally Posted by munchcolo
Picked up my 06 TL yesterday (Anthracite Metallic/Ebony/5AT/Navi). I already had my heart set on (and had ordered) an 06 TSX. After reading up on this forum and soliciting your advice, I decided that I needed to check out the TL and drive it side by side with the TSX. I went to the dealer not expecting to change my mind from buying the TSX. The side by side drive (05 TL vs. 05 TSX) was very instructive. It took my wife and I about 15 seconds to decide that the TL was the car for us. We prefer the TL's exterior styling, the interior, the refined ride, and most of all, the additional room in the cabin. It's really large enough for four adults to ride in comfortably, and the TSX was a little tight in that department. I still like the TSX a lot, but the TL is better suited for our needs and lifestyle.
So we called the dealer in Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak Acura), and they had the exact combo we wanted. We worked out everything, and drove down to pick it up. They had it ready, no surprises. It was one of the best new car buying experiences I've ever had.
FYI, before making a color selection, I wanted to check out the new color Alabaster Silver Metallic. The Acura dealer didn't have any ASM's, so I drove the Satin Silver Metallic 05 TL to a nearby Honda dealer, who had an 06 Accord in ASM. To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell any difference between the two; the Alabaster Silver Metallic looks almost exactly like the Satin Silver Metallic.
We drove home last night and absolutely loved it. The car is so smooth and cool on the road. I can't wait to go on a road trip.
So we called the dealer in Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak Acura), and they had the exact combo we wanted. We worked out everything, and drove down to pick it up. They had it ready, no surprises. It was one of the best new car buying experiences I've ever had.
FYI, before making a color selection, I wanted to check out the new color Alabaster Silver Metallic. The Acura dealer didn't have any ASM's, so I drove the Satin Silver Metallic 05 TL to a nearby Honda dealer, who had an 06 Accord in ASM. To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell any difference between the two; the Alabaster Silver Metallic looks almost exactly like the Satin Silver Metallic.
We drove home last night and absolutely loved it. The car is so smooth and cool on the road. I can't wait to go on a road trip.
You made the right choice. For me, everytime I saw a TL while driving in a TSX would be really tough.
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NIce
I ordered the same car (with 6MT) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and they told me mid-November. I saw someone posted they got their '06 in NY about 1 1/2 week ago and now GA! I'm going to the dealer to see whats up. Thanks for the pics, can't wait to post mine.
Sorry, I see it was CO, still going to the dealer though...
Life at 6,000 feet. Nice.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by munchcolo
So we called the dealer in Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak Acura), and they had the exact combo we wanted. We worked out everything, and drove down to pick it up. They had it ready, no surprises. It was one of the best new car buying experiences I've ever had.
I'll bet that's a slick-looking car... share pics when you get a chance!
Life at 6,000 feet. Nice.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by ndx2
hey, another CO TL owner! congrats!
be extremely careful out there today... doesn't look like it's gonna stop snowing anytime soon.
be extremely careful out there today... doesn't look like it's gonna stop snowing anytime soon.
DO be safe...
04 Anthracite,6spd,No Nav
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From: NorCal
Originally Posted by socal16
Congrats...
Anthracite sure is a popular color. There are 4 Anthracite TLs at my work parking lot alone. Every other TL I see on the road is an Anthracite.
Anthracite sure is a popular color. There are 4 Anthracite TLs at my work parking lot alone. Every other TL I see on the road is an Anthracite.
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Cruisin'
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Road Trip
Originally Posted by BWSmith201
Pikes Peak Acura is where I got my MDX and my TL- they're good. I had great experiences there, too. Good choice!
I'll bet that's a slick-looking car... share pics when you get a chance!
I'll bet that's a slick-looking car... share pics when you get a chance!
I had to take an unexpected trip yesterday to Denver International Airport (470 miles round trip). Most of the way it was snowing or raining. About 3/4 of trip was on mountain highways, and about 1/4 on freeway around Denver.
This car is INCREDIBLE. It's quiet, comfortable, powerful, and handles great. According to the trip computer, I averaged 59 mph and 28 mpg. I checked carefully the beginning and ending mileage and fuel consumed (91 octane), and I calculated 28.9 mpg.
Can't wait to go on a long trip.
