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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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A quick hello

Glad I came across this forum - that's all I have to say.

It's clear that this place is the premier Acura forum on the web, there can be no others.

Nevertheless, I have just recently fallen in love with the TL.

I don't have the change to drop on a new one, not with expecting a little one here in a few months - and the measly regional airline pilot paycheck I see every two weeks, but nevertheless - I am shopping around for a 3G TL. Preferably an 04 to 06 with less than 50k miles on it. Suppose I can't be too picky, but whatever.

But anyway - Hello!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Hi...

Good luck w/ the TL purchase.. you'll love it..

..I know I love mine... and i'm a new TL owner.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Welcome! Make sure you post pics when you pick up your new ride!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Hola , and Welcome ......this truly nice car great forum & nice people, Good luck with your search!...
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Welcome. When shopping for your TL, try to definately pick one up with the Navigation system. Because you are looking at pre-owned, the Nav won't be that much more, and It is worth it!! Trust me. Anyway good luck with your purchase.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Good luck with your TL search and welcome to AZ
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Thanks for the welcome guys.

I've done a search, but didn't really find anything that really met what I was looking for.

Does anyone know of a buyer's guy for the 04 thru 06 TL's? Certain things I need to keep an eye out for, especially when purchasing from a dealership. I did read about the extended warranty, etc and the like.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by princelybug
Welcome! Make sure you post pics when you pick up your new ride!
+2 Welcome.
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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good luck with your search. These 3G's are so worth it. May I ask what regional airline you fly with?
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Lovely forum.. as long as you use the SEARCH function... or you wont last.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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I'll do my best.

I said buyer's guy up top, but obviously meant buyers guide. Doh!
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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PM Me I ran a query over the web an created an Excel Sheet with all our requirement.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by couturem
PM Me I ran a query over the web an created an Excel Sheet with all our requirement.
I think it'll be a little while before I'm able to PM.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by surreal1221
I think it'll be a little while before I'm able to PM.
Email me at couturem@hotmail.com, I ran a query over the web for you
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by couturem
Email me at couturem@hotmail.com, I ran a query over the web for you
Thanks! Got the query, much appreciated.

Which way would you guys say is best? Buying it used from just any old car dealership (in my local area they tend to be substantially lower on prices, along with overall less mileage on the vehicle), or a specific Honda/Acura dealership?

Also what was the standard warrenty provided on 04/05/06 TL's? 6 year/50,000?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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If you get a certified preown Acura it comes with the 100k mile warranty. Something to consider.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Does the 100k warranty cover the issues with the automatic transmission that it seems the 3Gs have been having?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Cool

Just let the party start!! Welcome , and your right, "this is THE PLACE"!!!!

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone. . .
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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IMHO, with a lil one coming, you should bite the bullet & get a new one since it's more reliable as you never know how the previous owner drived ....

Good luck with your search & purchase ...
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I'd love to. . .but honestly - the new ones are way out of my price range.

We already have one sedan - an 02 Camry which is my wifes, but I'm just pretty much tired of my 99 Civic EX 2 door.

I'm certainly going to try to be very selective in how I pick out a TL. Certified Pre-Owned with less than 50k miles is where I'm now looking at.
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