a-spec yes or no, and negotiating price
08-16-2004, 12:18 AM
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a-spec yes or no, and negotiating price
I plan on going to my dealer tomorrow to work on pricing for an 04TL WITH navi. I was wondering what you think I should be paying for it before taxes?
Also, what exactly would I be getting out of the A-spec package besides the exterior looks? I was reading that the steering wheel is replaced with a thicker one, supposedly improving handling and tighter steering... true? not true? Is it worth extra money? And then of course how much should I expect to pay for it from the dealer?
Put it this way, I have been through a 98 Civic, 2000 RX300, 2004 TSX (favorite of them all) and 2004 Infiniti FX35, and I often drive my friends 2004 BMW 530i. I want the sportyness of the BMW, but I want the high tech toys of the acuras, e.g. xm radio built in, bluetooth is huge. I know I will miss the "intelligent key" with the FX35, but that is small im the big picture.
Thanks
Also, what exactly would I be getting out of the A-spec package besides the exterior looks? I was reading that the steering wheel is replaced with a thicker one, supposedly improving handling and tighter steering... true? not true? Is it worth extra money? And then of course how much should I expect to pay for it from the dealer?
Put it this way, I have been through a 98 Civic, 2000 RX300, 2004 TSX (favorite of them all) and 2004 Infiniti FX35, and I often drive my friends 2004 BMW 530i. I want the sportyness of the BMW, but I want the high tech toys of the acuras, e.g. xm radio built in, bluetooth is huge. I know I will miss the "intelligent key" with the FX35, but that is small im the big picture.
Thanks
08-16-2004, 12:41 AM
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A-Spec - Aero Kit, (AT) Upgraded Brake Pads, Steering Wheel, A-Spec Wheels, Sport Suspension. I think I hit everything - I have the package its well worth it for me because my TL sticks out compared to normal non-A-Spec TL's. Heres a thread on the A-spec question http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89720
08-16-2004, 12:49 AM
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Yes, I have read that thread, thank you :-D
How much of a difference will I feel with the ride? They dont have any a spec ready cars that I can test drive
. I guess I am trying to figure out how much more am I going to feel the bumps in the road? I want the speed, and it seems that the aspec isnt really going to improve HP, but more the ride of the car.
And still the steering is questionable? How much bigger is the steering wheel? Is it true there will be tighter steering? If not, is it possible to make it any tighter?
How much of a difference will I feel with the ride? They dont have any a spec ready cars that I can test drive
. I guess I am trying to figure out how much more am I going to feel the bumps in the road? I want the speed, and it seems that the aspec isnt really going to improve HP, but more the ride of the car.And still the steering is questionable? How much bigger is the steering wheel? Is it true there will be tighter steering? If not, is it possible to make it any tighter?
08-16-2004, 11:51 AM
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Picture of steering wheel http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33704
I dont know about the ride quality I didnt even drive the TL until I picked it up from the dealership. Compared to my Lexus's the ride quality is horrible, but the fun factor in driving the vehicle excellent.
I dont know about the ride quality I didnt even drive the TL until I picked it up from the dealership. Compared to my Lexus's the ride quality is horrible, but the fun factor in driving the vehicle excellent.
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