512TL

So after going back and forth between the 05TL and the G35 coupe for months, I finally picked up my Anthracite/Ebony 6MT with navi tonight. I've been driving an 02 TL-S, and I'm just amazed at how improved the 3G is in every way.

Bought from Sterling Acura in Austin: $33,300 with no extras, but got the AHFC sales tax break (Texas charges 100% sales tax on leases, the bastages...) which resulted in a nice deal on the lease.

I've been a lurker on this forum since before buying my TL-S (had 2 Integras previously) and you guys have been a huge source of helpful info during the decision process. I'm sure there are days that I'll regret missing out on the RWD G35c driving experience (it really is a great car), but I just couldn't pass up the total package that the 3G TL offers.

I can't figure out how I've lived with an auto tranny for 4 years Driving home in the 6MT I was smiling all the way. At least I was spared the 2G auto tranny curse...

So have any of you sold a 2G TL recently? I've been hearing great things about CarMax, and am tempted to try that route for convenience, but I'm thinking that a low miles (32K) TL-S with Navi and brand new Yokohoma tires shouldn't be too tough to sell -- any thoughts?

rets

Welcome to the forum

Wish you'd enjoy your new car more than ever.

downtown

Yo, I'm in Sugar Land. And I'm looking for something similar. Did you get in w/ Nav?

Thanks, and Congrats!

downtown

Ignore what I wrote. Just reread your message.

Can I get one w/o nav for 31? Looks like it.

downtown

Did they have any Anthracite/Ebony w/ o nav 6mt?

dAveSPEC

Great choice and color combo! Congrats!

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

I made Acura buy back my TL-S.... they put me into an '04TL ... no regrets after that. Enjoy your new ride...

512TL

Sterling told me they order almost all of their 6MT's with Nav, but since I wasn't looking non-Nav I didn't pay much attention to the rest of the inventory. I did see at least two other anthracites on the lot, but I don't know if they were 6MT's.

I will say that most of the dealers in Texas replied to me with a message saying that they were 3 months back-ordered on this model/color combo and as a result the car would have to "sell for a premium" if I ordered it. Amazingly enough, the Austin dealers were willing to bargain (pretty uncommon from my past experiences here...) and I lucked out contacting them the day they got a new shipment.

Don't even get me started on the Texas Infiniti dealers. Those that bothered to reply to my email at all were trying to get MSRP for the coupe

downtown

Thanks 512TL! They have been helpful, and claim they can get me a 6mt non-nav in that color for 31,600. My wife's expecting anyday, so I may wait, then pull the trigger.

SouthernBoy

Identical to mine except for the fact that mine's an '04. Congrats!

millerrh

Just got mine from David McDavid. You got a $300 better deal than me though - nice work. ABP with ebony interior 6MT and Nav.

carguyrob

I also went back and forth between the G35c and the TL, both in a 6-speed. I drove the G35c like 3 times, but still never liked it as much as the TL. It just didn't feel as quick as it should (loved the steering feel though). I guess I really wanted to like it because the car magazines do.

Long story short...when we got to price, they were only willing to discount the G35c 6-speed by $500 off of MSRP on a car that stickered for $38K! That made the decision easy since Acura is much more agressive on TL pricing.

I don't regret my decision for a second!

Legend2TL

Congratuations on your new TL

nikko

Congratulations!!!