lms05Aspec

Hi, I'm buying an 05 TL A-spec today and I dont know exactly the importance of the "A-spec" package.... can anyone please tell me about this car... i dont want to purchase something that is really not that special... thank you!!!

alexSU

iTrader: (3)

Here is what you will find in the full A-spec package, unless someone just put the lip kit on and called it a "package".

http://cars.ign.com/articles/441/441432p1.html

lms05Aspec

I see they are selling me the right car... I was a bit skeptic because I had not seen one of these cars before in my area (Tampa)... but now I see it is an original A-spec... thanks a lot for the link!

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

If it's a black 6 speed, that is not an original A Spec. That kit was probably added, as the A Spec designation is to the right middle of the trunk lid, not over the TL emblem, and the A Spec steering wheel is different, with wood inserts. So, if was added, the suspension could also be stock, not A Spec.

lms05Aspec

it is black and it is a six speed....but it has the badges, the rims,full kit and the spoiler, plus the steering wheel has different stitches (no wood)... so I am almost convinced it's the full package... what do you think with the description I'm giving?

lms05Aspec

By the way the emblem in the back is to "the right middle of the trunk" NOT over the TL emblem

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Not full package if the steering wheel is missing and the emblem is in the incorrect location.

subinf

They didn't originally have the aspec package for black 6spds? Am I reading that correctly?

BradE

The A-Spec parts were a dealer add on, not factory installed, so it's possible they only added the body kit, and not the suspension or interior parts, etc.

Your best best is to take the car to an Acura dealer before you purchase it and have them go over it, since you aren't familar with the car. They will be able to tell you what a-spec parts it has, or doesn't have.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

I took a guess and this is probably the car:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

AnthraciteAspec

iTrader: (6)

Looks like an original Aspec except for the badge placement. Some bozo could have stuck the badge in the wrong spot at some point though.

Anyways the car looks nice, sucks it doesn't have navi though.

NBPaspec

nice lookin car. price seems a bit high.

ggesq

iTrader: (1)

looks like the real deal to me except for the placement of the aspec badge.

lms05Aspec

yes that's the car... I actually talked the guy down to 17,800..

johnny3

Very nice! Good price, 18" wheels, part of the pkg. I guess.

AM046SP

Yea, that definitely looks legit. Usually, the easiest way to tell is the steering whell. That silver instert is specific to the full A-Spec package. Looks really good, love those A-Spec rims.

lms05Aspec

thank you everyone! the car is awesome no complaints at all...does anyone have any idea on what paint to use to paint the front grille black??? and should I remove it to paint it?? I'm new to this site and TLs so any comments will greatly help!