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Old 02-23-2016 | 10:35 AM
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Hello all! I am just purchasing a 2007 Acura TL Type S. It is CBP with just over 100K on it. It has the beige interior. I have been lurking around trying to learn as much as i possibly can about it.

My past cars were:

1996 Acura Integra GSR with JDM front
1990 Acura Integra GS 4 door w/ JDM B16
1990 Acura Integra GS 4 door w/ B18 LS
1996 Acura Integra GSR 4 door w/ JDM B18C w/ITR trans
1999 Lexus GS400

I have had some others but nothing worth mentioning.

I'll try to get a picture up soon
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Old 02-23-2016 | 10:39 AM
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I guess you like integras or something... Nice choice, 6MT? Welcome to the forum get a picture up soon!
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Old 02-23-2016 | 10:42 AM
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I did like Integras. Still have a soft spot for them. Great daily drivers. I ended up with an automatic.
Old 02-23-2016 | 10:49 AM
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Integra is a great car! I still like them.
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Old 02-23-2016 | 11:36 AM
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As promised photos


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Old 02-23-2016 | 11:43 AM
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Looks good...for info purposes only, where did you buy it and how much?
Old 02-23-2016 | 12:13 PM
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Congrats and welcome! Make sure you check out the 3G Garage and Photo Gallery for when the modding bug bites.
Old 02-23-2016 | 04:13 PM
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Welcome! And I too have a soft spot for Integras
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Old 02-23-2016 | 09:20 PM
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Welcome and congrats! CBP is a gorgeous color.
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Old 02-23-2016 | 09:26 PM
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Looks good-welcome Rob.
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Old 02-23-2016 | 11:19 PM
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I'm trying to get an 08 TL type S. How much did you pay for it? The one I'm looking at is offered at $12.5K. Thank you.
Old 02-24-2016 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Daddy
Hello all! I am just purchasing a 2007 Acura TL Type S. It is CBP with just over 100K on it. It has the beige interior. I have been lurking around trying to learn as much as i possibly can about it.

My past cars were:

1996 Acura Integra GSR with JDM front
1990 Acura Integra GS 4 door w/ JDM B16
1990 Acura Integra GS 4 door w/ B18 LS
1996 Acura Integra GSR 4 door w/ JDM B18C w/ITR trans
1999 Lexus GS400

I have had some others but nothing worth mentioning.

I'll try to get a picture up soon
Why auto?
Old 02-24-2016 | 08:07 AM
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Why auto?
I am getting older & wanted to get away from shifting gears & swapping clutches. Now i just want to cruise
Old 02-24-2016 | 10:36 AM
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Welcome to Acurazine! Be sure to check out our webstore for tons of great performance mods.
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Old 02-24-2016 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ExcelerateRep
Welcome to Acurazine! Be sure to check out our webstore for tons of great performance mods.
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I am already interested in your full exhaust & motor mounts for my car & my fiance Accord V6. Just looking for someone capable of rolling fenders in the Atlanta area & not screwing them up
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Old 02-24-2016 | 11:06 AM
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Not sure if anyone cares but here was my 1999 Lexus GS400 that I affectionately called "Taraji".








Old 02-24-2016 | 02:39 PM
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The gen Lexus looked great from every angle but the butt...those tails....ewww. No offense intended, jmo.
Old 02-24-2016 | 02:42 PM
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The tail lights were the factory tail lights
Old 02-24-2016 | 02:47 PM
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I know that...not sure what the Lexus designers were thinking tho.
Old 02-24-2016 | 03:12 PM
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nice GS don't know why they have E-shift in the GS400 but disappear on the GS430. I like saddle interior of a Sport Design tho. Well you know what its already.




Old 03-04-2016 | 03:53 PM
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Well I had to let the TL go back to the dealership. They refunded my money. So now I am searching again
Old 03-04-2016 | 05:12 PM
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what happened?
Old 03-07-2016 | 11:29 AM
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+1, what happened?
Old 03-07-2016 | 11:57 AM
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Well we hadn't finalized the financing with dealership & then they wanted to raise the price on the car so I decided they could have it back. So now the search continues.....
Old 03-07-2016 | 12:07 PM
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Welcome! And I too have a soft spot for Integras
[IMG]couplea crapcans blocking the awesome[/IMG]
Ooh! and the best color Taco ever! Horizon Blue Metallic.
Old 03-08-2016 | 07:14 AM
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Cool GS, You'll find another TL, don't give up
Old 03-09-2016 | 09:57 AM
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Well we hadn't finalized the financing with dealership & then they wanted to raise the price on the car so I decided they could have it back. So now the search continues.....
Wow dick move on their part. I hope they have the car sit on their lot for months now. I know the type S is saught after but come on its an auto and you already practically bought it sounded like.
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Old 03-11-2016 | 07:46 AM
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Well my search is finally over!! I picked up a ASM 07 Type S last night from Carmax. This one was a far more solid car with 95,000 miles on it. It was late when I left the so I only have 1 pic.
Old 03-11-2016 | 08:44 AM
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Nice!

Hope you got all the paperwork finalize and locked down this time.
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Old 03-11-2016 | 08:53 AM
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This one is a done deal. This one is a more solid car than the last.
Old 03-11-2016 | 09:11 AM
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Nice!

Hope you got all the paperwork finalize and locked down this time.
Old 03-11-2016 | 09:15 AM
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So that's why CarMax overprices their cars.....

So they can afford to buy more yellow bows.......



Nice pick up........ you will love it.
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Old 03-15-2016 | 08:35 AM
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Got my windows tinted yesterday & performed some maintenance.

Window tint is 5% rear windshield, 20% side windows, 50% front windshield.

I also changed oil, Wasn't to secure with the oil change CarMax did. So I changed oil & transmission fluid. I also installed yellow fog lights.

Tried to have the stereo shop install a ipod adapter but they stated they could not find one that would work the way I wanted. Stated USA Spec no longer makes the one that most people have here. Few more mods coming soon.



Old 03-15-2016 | 02:13 PM
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I have an 07 TLS and it has a USB port in the bottom arm console. That's how I connect.
Old 03-15-2016 | 02:15 PM
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Sorry, I meant AUX cable.
Old 03-17-2016 | 07:45 AM
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Also a recent 07 TL buyer. '07 with 71k on it. Seems like a good, reliable daily driver to me.
Old 04-06-2016 | 10:10 AM
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Well I have had few more things done. The first thing I did was to have my windows tinted. Then I took the car in to have a check engine looked at & Carmax then scratches my window tint on the windshield. They stated it was because they were removing my radar detector. I asked why were you messing with it in the first place??? . So I had to have my windshield re tinted & while I was at it I installed my H.I.C side window visors. I will probably order the rear visor next week. Then I will concentrate on cleaning up my leather & maintenance. Almost at timing belt time. Well we have been getting hammered with pollen so I took the time to wash the car & take some pics





Old 04-06-2016 | 05:09 PM
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beautiful car Rob!
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