I have an 04 base Deep Green Pearl AMT TL with 80k miles. I love the TL to death, but the 4th generation is ugly. 3rd generation looks much better in my opinion. I would love a Type-S with fewer miles so I can have the car for a longer time considering I am a college student. Should I sell my TL and grab a Type-S with fewer miles or keep my base TL and modify it as much as I can to where it would look like a Type-S (fogs, navi, etc.)?

 

80k miles is really low for an 04. Whats the rush to get a car with less miles?

 

it will cost you more, but if that isnt an issue then it would be a good jump.

 

at this point in time, I dont think there are any type-s' with lower miles than you!
unless you find A GEM, and it would be expensive.

 

The 4G is starting to grow on me.

 

My 07 type-s has 64k on the ticker . They're out there, but like justnspace said they're also expensive. If money isn't an issue do whichever makes you happy.

 

It's up to you. Do whatever makes you happy. Nothing wrong with a base TL.

 

There are lower miles Type S out there...but $20K+...whatever floats your boat dude...go for it.

 

Idk, for me If I was looking to buy a used car that is 20K+ it would be a 335I.

 

AND with the superior driving dynamics to boot.
6MT SH-AWD

 

You should focus on school instead

 

 

I handle two jobs and still have my 3.25 GPA for my first semester. I'm sure I can get at least 11k for my TL, so I would really only spend about 10-13k. I have been working my buns off earning money and spending on as little as I can. Slowly climbing in the $$$.

 

Welcome to AcuraZine, Arthur. Stay focused-you'll get both done!

 

Me too, the 2012 has a smaller beak, at least I think it does...I have also seen some aftermarket grills with the beak 86'd.

 

I would hang on to the 04, IMO 80k miles isn't much to write home about. As long as you take care of it, it will last you a good long time. As others said, if you want a low mileage TL-S it wont come cheap. I would do some mods, custom headlights, Type-S tails, wheels etc, and deff the A-Spec kit if you haven't already done so.

 

I got 35k miles on mine. sell it to you around 25k.

 

Thanks for the welcome. I honestly do not like the Deep Green Pearl so the color is another reason why I just want a fresh start with a newer car. And where do you get custom headlights? Still new to this website. I have a ton of learning to do!

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/custom-headlights-jnc-part-iii-796033/

-Look through this thread for some great custom headlight examples. That is one of JNC's threads. ACKTL05 also does custom headlight and tail work. You can mod them yourself to if your good with that type of stuff. There is a few DIY's from members here that have also done some cool things with their lights.

 

just me but i wouldnt necessarily want to work my ass of to buy something that only depreciates in value like a car. You're losing about $1k a year in depreciation alone, especially for a TL-S that hasnt leveled out yet. Your current TL is actually saving you money. play around with this calculator: http://www.money-zine.com/Calculator...on-Calculator/

 

save your current TL and modding it into Type S look a like.

 

I saw online a type-s with around 25000 miles in S. Florida for sale today......it was mint!!

 

Welcome to AZ!!! Register your TL at www.myacura.com. Save you radio and navi codes there for safe keeping.

 

is the car paid off?

i would drive that thing till it dies....focus on school....graduate and get a job...still drive the TL till I have my savings in order and have paid my college loan off and then still drive the TL and save for a house...did I say, I would drive that thing till it dies?

 

Priced at like $29K too...

 

Well living in South Texas limits my options on how far to go to get a car. Wouldn't modding my TL into a Type-S look alike cost a fortune..? And thanks everyone!

 

not as much as buying the type-s.

 

I also dislike the color of my vehicle..

 

Then sell it.

 

AND I don't have Navi

 

^did you not know about the type-s when you purchased your 04? or was it not released yet?

sounds like you're real unhappy with the decision you made, which i don't understand why, because you bought the car.

my suggestion, keep your current TL, get it paid off and be debt free.

 

Well my parents bought it for me when I was a junior in high school

 

^alrighty.

well, like i said. no car payment > car payment. save your money and focus on school. if i could go back and do things differently when i was younger i would have.

 

maybe, a trip to Africa is in order.
ya know, those kids dont get "luxury" items

 

I had a similar dilemma. Base, or dish out for the Type S.
I ended up buying a Type S, as I like the little details that it carries over the base.
I'm also not much into visually modifying my car, thus a "made to look like" Type S will never be a Type S, the extra 0.3L does make a difference, TS has superior breaking performance, and those rims!!!
Those were the deal makers for me.

 

I'll sell you my 6MT CBP TL-S with 55k on the odo. for $22.5k flat. Mint, clean, no problems ever in the history of the car. Let me know if you're interested.

 

Well my Acura fits the "Good" condition. I want a fresh start and keep a beautiful low mileage TL in "Excellent" condition. and no thanks I live in South Texas man.

 

^i dont understand what you want now.
weird thread is weird.

 

This is the only mod I have on my current vehicle

 

How is this a weird thread?
I just want a Type-S with low miles and in excellent condition so I can call it my own and keep it for a good, long time