thinking of trading in 04 TL need help!
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thinking of trading in 04 TL need help!
I have a 04 SSM TL with ATLP quads, UR pulley, CAI, and Tein suspension.
I'm thinking of trading it in for a 06 Black Subaru STi. I'm getting a good deal on it and i would be paying less on my monthly payments. The only thing that has me iffy if the interior on the STi.
Additional info:
TL-
*93000 miles
*still under warranty
*No problems
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/1118081708-2.jpg)
Subaru-
*50000 miles
*Carfax is clear
*minor mods include de-badged and stealth look
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/JF1GD70606L512922_11-1.jpg)
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/JF1GD70606L512922_10.jpg)
Let me know what you thing
thanks!
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Additional info:
TL-
*93000 miles
*still under warranty
*No problems
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/1118081708-2.jpg)
Subaru-
*50000 miles
*Carfax is clear
*minor mods include de-badged and stealth look
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/JF1GD70606L512922_11-1.jpg)
![](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/crzdrummer/JF1GD70606L512922_10.jpg)
Let me know what you thing
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#2
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LOL aint nothing stealthy about that wing.
Theres no comparison about the interiors. The STI seats are going to fit tighter, but its still kinda econobox. The TL is a luxury car by comparison.
If you are dropping payments, why not? Subarus tend to be pretty reliable from what I hear. I could be wrong though....
Oh, and if you want to come off that CAI and Suspension, lmk
Theres no comparison about the interiors. The STI seats are going to fit tighter, but its still kinda econobox. The TL is a luxury car by comparison.
If you are dropping payments, why not? Subarus tend to be pretty reliable from what I hear. I could be wrong though....
Oh, and if you want to come off that CAI and Suspension, lmk
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many dealers wont take lowered tricked out cars- the market for them is usually less than mom and pop coming to the dealer for a car
But if you found one that will give you its value plus half of what the upgrades cost you- thats a decent deal
Or remove the good parts and sell here to happy ziners
mod parts for subaru are everywhere and they make a real fun track day car
But if you found one that will give you its value plus half of what the upgrades cost you- thats a decent deal
Or remove the good parts and sell here to happy ziners
mod parts for subaru are everywhere and they make a real fun track day car
#4
auto upholstry shops can redo the seat padding and covering-
or get seat a decent seat from several makers- that will hold you tight in the turns and still be comfortable for the long cruise
www.cg-lock.com is an alternative that attaches to the seatbelt and will hold you race car tight
all the door panels can be recovered in your choice of materials and carpet can be replaced, then you have a custom car that shows your designs,,and hauls azz like you cant believe
or get seat a decent seat from several makers- that will hold you tight in the turns and still be comfortable for the long cruise
www.cg-lock.com is an alternative that attaches to the seatbelt and will hold you race car tight
all the door panels can be recovered in your choice of materials and carpet can be replaced, then you have a custom car that shows your designs,,and hauls azz like you cant believe
#5
Racer
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LOL aint nothing stealthy about that wing.
Theres no comparison about the interiors. The STI seats are going to fit tighter, but its still kinda econobox. The TL is a luxury car by comparison.
If you are dropping payments, why not? Subarus tend to be pretty reliable from what I hear. I could be wrong though....
Oh, and if you want to come off that CAI and Suspension, lmk![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Theres no comparison about the interiors. The STI seats are going to fit tighter, but its still kinda econobox. The TL is a luxury car by comparison.
If you are dropping payments, why not? Subarus tend to be pretty reliable from what I hear. I could be wrong though....
Oh, and if you want to come off that CAI and Suspension, lmk
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True but i don't want to lose the navi, integrated phone, and all the little things (that i might not even use) like the seat warmers that look kool to have. haha
Yeah they have been tested and they can take a huge beating!!
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many dealers wont take lowered tricked out cars- the market for them is usually less than mom and pop coming to the dealer for a car
But if you found one that will give you its value plus half of what the upgrades cost you- thats a decent deal
Or remove the good parts and sell here to happy ziners
mod parts for subaru are everywhere and they make a real fun track day car
But if you found one that will give you its value plus half of what the upgrades cost you- thats a decent deal
Or remove the good parts and sell here to happy ziners
mod parts for subaru are everywhere and they make a real fun track day car
true, i looked it up and it looks fun to work with. Many more options than the TL.
auto upholstry shops can redo the seat padding and covering-
or get seat a decent seat from several makers- that will hold you tight in the turns and still be comfortable for the long cruise
www.cg-lock.com is an alternative that attaches to the seatbelt and will hold you race car tight
all the door panels can be recovered in your choice of materials and carpet can be replaced, then you have a custom car that shows your designs,,and hauls azz like you cant believe
or get seat a decent seat from several makers- that will hold you tight in the turns and still be comfortable for the long cruise
www.cg-lock.com is an alternative that attaches to the seatbelt and will hold you race car tight
all the door panels can be recovered in your choice of materials and carpet can be replaced, then you have a custom car that shows your designs,,and hauls azz like you cant believe
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The STi's are about as basic as an econo car. They have no cool toys or any gadgets whatsoever. They ride like complete crap, arent spectacular on fuel economy, and to some people they look goofy (like a 16 year old boys dream car).
I know I know I might have been a bit harsh and dont get me wrong the STi is a performer for what it is fairly quick and handles amazingly. My buddy had a STi that he bought new and man I tell ya if I road in that car long enough it made me wanna throw up. Horrible ride and very basic and boring looking interior.
As for your TL just de-mod it man and sell the parts.
I know I know I might have been a bit harsh and dont get me wrong the STi is a performer for what it is fairly quick and handles amazingly. My buddy had a STi that he bought new and man I tell ya if I road in that car long enough it made me wanna throw up. Horrible ride and very basic and boring looking interior.
As for your TL just de-mod it man and sell the parts.
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The STi's are about as basic as an econo car. They have no cool toys or any gadgets whatsoever. They ride like complete crap, arent spectacular on fuel economy, and to some people they look goofy (like a 16 year old boys dream car).
I know I know I might have been a bit harsh and dont get me wrong the STi is a performer for what it is fairly quick and handles amazingly. My buddy had a STi that he bought new and man I tell ya if I road in that car long enough it made me wanna throw up. Horrible ride and very basic and boring looking interior.
As for your TL just de-mod it man and sell the parts.
I know I know I might have been a bit harsh and dont get me wrong the STi is a performer for what it is fairly quick and handles amazingly. My buddy had a STi that he bought new and man I tell ya if I road in that car long enough it made me wanna throw up. Horrible ride and very basic and boring looking interior.
As for your TL just de-mod it man and sell the parts.
*Another reason im thinking of the trade is because I would like a 6SPD instead of a Auto.
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#12
get it lol, that Su-b is a nice car i google the interior and it looks pretty nice and it has things that we all like, all wheels drive and 6sp and low payments then your TL, do it
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well i was just in the same boat as you...
sold my 2002 tl-s and was in the market for the STI but couldnt take the interior....
soooo i ended up purchasing a 2005 subaru legacy gt limited 2.5 turbo AWD 5mt...
which has the same longblock as the sti... everything from the head up is different, as well as the turbo, FMIC, and the tranny but basically the same powerhouse...
the great part about the legacy, is with the limited you get all leather.... so i feel like im driving a STI (performance wise) but when i take a sec and look around the cabin the feel is all luxury....
look into em man... i love mine
sold my 2002 tl-s and was in the market for the STI but couldnt take the interior....
soooo i ended up purchasing a 2005 subaru legacy gt limited 2.5 turbo AWD 5mt...
which has the same longblock as the sti... everything from the head up is different, as well as the turbo, FMIC, and the tranny but basically the same powerhouse...
the great part about the legacy, is with the limited you get all leather.... so i feel like im driving a STI (performance wise) but when i take a sec and look around the cabin the feel is all luxury....
look into em man... i love mine
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AWD Turbo
6SPD Manual
Low payments
it can also handle a beating, more than the TL can.
well i was just in the same boat as you...
sold my 2002 tl-s and was in the market for the STI but couldnt take the interior....
soooo i ended up purchasing a 2005 subaru legacy gt limited 2.5 turbo AWD 5mt...
which has the same longblock as the sti... everything from the head up is different, as well as the turbo, FMIC, and the tranny but basically the same powerhouse...
the great part about the legacy, is with the limited you get all leather.... so i feel like im driving a STI (performance wise) but when i take a sec and look around the cabin the feel is all luxury....
look into em man... i love mine![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
sold my 2002 tl-s and was in the market for the STI but couldnt take the interior....
soooo i ended up purchasing a 2005 subaru legacy gt limited 2.5 turbo AWD 5mt...
which has the same longblock as the sti... everything from the head up is different, as well as the turbo, FMIC, and the tranny but basically the same powerhouse...
the great part about the legacy, is with the limited you get all leather.... so i feel like im driving a STI (performance wise) but when i take a sec and look around the cabin the feel is all luxury....
look into em man... i love mine
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Hmm...i'll look into that but i would think that the STi gets more respect on the street, idk haha
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I vote NO.. my buddy has a STi w/ 370whp.. it's fun but definitely not a DD.. plus it's cramped and he always gets crap from the cops over his BOV.. plus the one your trading in for is fugly IMO.. but if you do, part out your TL first!
Or sell your mods and pickup Rodney's bolt on turbo kit for the TL..
Or sell your mods and pickup Rodney's bolt on turbo kit for the TL..
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I vote NO.. my buddy has a STi w/ 370whp.. it's fun but definitely not a DD.. plus it's cramped and he always gets crap from the cops over his BOV.. plus the one your trading in for is fugly IMO.. but if you do, part out your TL first!
Or sell your mods and pickup Rodney's bolt on turbo kit for the TL..![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Or sell your mods and pickup Rodney's bolt on turbo kit for the TL..
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haha i wish i could but it's too much $ and my car has to many miles on it already, idk how the engine would take it.
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i used to have and traded it in for my 05 tl. Ive been thinking still to this day to get my sti back but i love the tl too much. First of all its awd so the car is only fast from a launch...from a roll sti isnt all that fast. Second its a four banger and mine didnt last. I had tranny problems clutch problems and that car cannot handle a beating like my tl does. Honda is one of the best cars, not a sti. As for respect, the respect youll get is it stolen like most of my friends already have had to their sti's. One of my friends actually saw his car drive away and was like wow look at that nice sti....HOLY SHIT ITS MINE!! and it was gone.
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Maybe just the generic wheels are fugly. lol.
Well if it's any consolation.. I have the same miles as you but the mileage on the engine doesn't make me apprehensive about FI.. the trans & piston design is something else to think about entirely, but Rodney seems to be running without issues.
It's difficult to upgrade while paying less.. are you saying you'd get more back in value if you traded in your TL? Subies seem to be decent cars, especially if you're an enthusiast.. I'd prefer an EVO though..
Well if it's any consolation.. I have the same miles as you but the mileage on the engine doesn't make me apprehensive about FI.. the trans & piston design is something else to think about entirely, but Rodney seems to be running without issues.
It's difficult to upgrade while paying less.. are you saying you'd get more back in value if you traded in your TL? Subies seem to be decent cars, especially if you're an enthusiast.. I'd prefer an EVO though..
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I'd try to find the LGTs.
#22
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PM me an offer.
I thought the STi could take a better beating than the TL though? well thats as far as i have heard. And you're right about the launch, i felt the difference when i test drove it. Well im going this monday to check it out and im actually going to test drive the Evo as well. Idk but i've always had an interest in turbo cars
thats another reason why im looking into this.
True but turbo charging a car with that many miles can't be good on the long run
haha specially if you're like me and like to drive fast from point A to point B.
Well my payments would be $100 less than im paying now and the can has 45000 miles less than mine. It is also stick which is a + but like ive been saying, the interior is just so plain compared to the TL. I am an enthusiast and im actually looking into the evo as well
i used to have and traded it in for my 05 tl. Ive been thinking still to this day to get my sti back but i love the tl too much. First of all its awd so the car is only fast from a launch...from a roll sti isnt all that fast. Second its a four banger and mine didnt last. I had tranny problems clutch problems and that car cannot handle a beating like my tl does. Honda is one of the best cars, not a sti. As for respect, the respect youll get is it stolen like most of my friends already have had to their sti's. One of my friends actually saw his car drive away and was like wow look at that nice sti....HOLY SHIT ITS MINE!! and it was gone.
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Maybe just the generic wheels are fugly. lol.
Well if it's any consolation.. I have the same miles as you but the mileage on the engine doesn't make me apprehensive about FI.. the trans & piston design is something else to think about entirely, but Rodney seems to be running without issues.
It's difficult to upgrade while paying less.. are you saying you'd get more back in value if you traded in your TL? Subies seem to be decent cars, especially if you're an enthusiast.. I'd prefer an EVO though..![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
Well if it's any consolation.. I have the same miles as you but the mileage on the engine doesn't make me apprehensive about FI.. the trans & piston design is something else to think about entirely, but Rodney seems to be running without issues.
It's difficult to upgrade while paying less.. are you saying you'd get more back in value if you traded in your TL? Subies seem to be decent cars, especially if you're an enthusiast.. I'd prefer an EVO though..
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Well my payments would be $100 less than im paying now and the can has 45000 miles less than mine. It is also stick which is a + but like ive been saying, the interior is just so plain compared to the TL. I am an enthusiast and im actually looking into the evo as well
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woo beat an sti (that generation/year) off the line with his 6MT TL. just a thought...
was it is a spoof? probably...but even from a roll he pulled away *hint hint* find an 6MT TL![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
i've been in the market for something a little different...but i just couldn't step away from the TL. if by getting the sti, it lowers the price of your monthly payments however, i say go for it! good luck..........................difficult decision.
was it is a spoof? probably...but even from a roll he pulled away *hint hint* find an 6MT TL
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i've been in the market for something a little different...but i just couldn't step away from the TL. if by getting the sti, it lowers the price of your monthly payments however, i say go for it! good luck..........................difficult decision.
#27
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The other thing you should look at is what insurance is going to cost you trading from TL to Sti- some of your car payment savings may go towards increased insurance costs- particularly comprehensive with the additional theft factor.
Yet another factor is if you plan on taking the Sti to the dealership- the Suburu dealers are not nearly as accommodating as Acura dealers are having owned a Suburu before.
These are some of the other things I would look at if I were you besides the miles and performance. The Sti is a nice car, but the wing is not. I know I would miss some of the creature comforts of the TL personally but everyone is different.
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