I currently have a 2004 5AT TL with Navigation. I'm up to 168K been great so far no complaints even considering getting another 3G. Right now I'm looking at two options I'd like to get some opinions on.

I want to stay in the >25K price range for the next car, I did some searches and saw that I could easily get one of these.

2009 5AT 3.5L TL with Technology (with around 30K miles on it)
2007/2008 Type-S (with around 60K miles on it)

I'm tempted by the extra power in the Type-S and I know it will move faster than the 2009. But the 2009 is a new animal altogether; any thoughts

 

No to the 2009/4G TL. Yes to the Type-S.

 

If you want a fast car than go for a 6 spd type-s

The 4th gen TL is bigger and weighs more but still has less HP than the tl-type s.

Tl type-s is about 3500 lbs the new 4th gen TL is 3700 I think with 280hp as opposed to 286

 

If the 09 was the SHAWD, I would say get that but since it isn't I would say look for a 08 S w/ a 6MT.

 

If you want a car that grants people the ability to say, "That's one nice looking sedan." Get the type s.

If you want a car that grants people the ability to say, "what the hell is that ugly thing?"
Then get the 2009.

 

Type-S

 

 

I got an 07 Type-S. I am also considering something new. On my must have list is a rear wheel drive import. That limits my choices considerable. I know the TL is a great car but when I sell mine I want something different.

 

^this

 

LJ, first, welcome to Acurazine.

Second, drive both the cars. The '09 Tech is very cool, if you like bells and whistles. But the Type S-it's tough to beat.

 

I'm kind of getting the same thing with wanting something new since I've been in my 04 TL for the last 5 years but I live in NY so I'm a little reluctant to do the RWD thing without a winter vehicle.

Also, the Type-S in terms of affordability, power and tech options is REALLY tough to beat. To get a similarly packaged 335 or G i'm def paying more. Forget about a 5 series.

 

If your current base has no issues, why change the car?

 

Well my base now doesn't have critical problems but I need to fix/replace a handful of things and I know it's going to add up to over 2K. Looking at the numbers if I take what I would have paid for the repairs and just add it to down payment along with my trade in value I can grab a type-s for a good deal. That's why I'm started considering changing up.

 

If you like convenience of touch screen navigation- type s. if you a giant knob/dial to navigae around the map- 4th generation TL. IMO touch screen seems more high tech than a knob. and its so much easier to type with touch screen rather than rotating a pad lock

 

why are you staying with Acura at all? Besides a type s and a MDX/RDX there is nothing that looks really good in their line up.

 

^^This!! Even the 3 series bimmers have that stupid knob. Touch screen is so much simpler

 

Yeah! I completely forgot about the padlock navigation lol.

Why not stay with Acura? My personal viewpoint on Acura vs BMW,Benz,Infiniti,Audi etc is I always feel like I'm getting way more bang for my buck. Some will say "your buying a luxury vehicle why does it matter" maybe to some that's true but to me no matter how much $ I have I'm going to get the most out of every dollar. I feel like Acura does that the best for me. Any suggestions to what tops them in your opinion? I'm always up for suggestions!

 

The only way I would recommend getting a 4G is if it were the newer updated 2012+ but those are still high 30's+. So in other words do not get a 2009-2011 4G because it just looks so awkward. The 2012+ cars do look MUCH better but its still very expensive right now.

 

yea I get the "most for the money" attitude, I am the same way. But I also don't wanna drive an ugly car like 4G, no matter what kind of features and options I get for the money. it still wouldn't be worth it to me. But that's just my opinion. If you wanna stay with acura then I suggest you go with type s. If not then audi,bmw,infiniti. Again I am just basing this on what I would get if I was in the same situation.

 

I'd say either get the typse s now or ride car your current car till the 2012s are cheaper. I second what JTS97Z28 said, the 09-11 look really weird.

 

Go for the S. You'll really love the difference between that and the base. Since you already have navi, you're already familiar with the voice activated everything. There are deals to be had if you're willing to travel to get it like I had done.

 

I thought for sure this was going to be another G37 thread. Glad you're staying in the family. Get the UA7.

 

How far did you go to get yours?

 

I'm a lot clearer now on getting the Type-S after hearing from some fellow TL owners.

The G37 is cool but if I'm all about the coupe when it comes to that and I have a 2yr old son with enough need for space that I'm almost ready to get an MDX!

Anyone gone from a Base to a Type-S like I'm planning to do here?

 

I flew to NYC to get my TL-S
Me . My base didn't have navi so coming into the TL-S with navi was a huge surprise as I had only thought it was just for navigation only and not voice activation for everything. My base was a 6MT as well is my S. The MT seems to have better pick up than my base. I'm not sure if the steering wheel on the S is thicker, too, but it feels like it.

 

I found mine in Ohio, and I live in SoCal so instead of flying I'm paying for a truck to deliver it. Just have to be dedicated to searching the web to find exactly what ya want

 

I went from an 04 TL --> 08 TLS and also have an 07 MDX in the garage. Best of both worlds