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Old May 16, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Tl, C230k, 325

Im sure you guys are sick of us car shoppers just curious what you guys think of your TL's. have any of you test drove anything else before making your decision. Let me know what you thought. I have test drove them all and like the mb and the tl just trying to get some opinions and if all the first year production gremlins are worked out yet. Thanks
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Old May 16, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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Drove the TL, S60, G35, Maxima, Murano, 325i, and an X-type. Was sold completely on the G35 (except for the interior, which always was the #1 question with that car) until I drove the TL. I have experienced none of the early build problems....and even my EL-42's have been "livable", though I may switch to the Michelin Pilots soon. I highly recommend the TL!
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Old May 16, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Hi, drive the BMW 330 and the BMW 530 and they are very nice cars, but I felt the TL was an all round better value!!!!
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Old May 16, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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I drove the CTS, the G35, Honda Accord, and TSX. I priced out a 330 and a 325 and just did not find BMW to be price competitive even though we own an older 540i. I have never cared much for the lower end Mercedes. The CTS was a nice car but also overpriced. The G35 was even nicer but the cheap interior turned me off. The TL right now is the best value out there in a near luxury car as long as you don't want RWD. I really wanted RWD but just couldn't pass up the TL's overall value, looks, safety, reliablity, and updated technology. The only hard part was getting a good deal, since the cars are in high demand. I haven't been disappointed in my purchase except that I have managed to scrape both my front rims, which seems to be a problem with the TL due to the low profile tire.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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I drove the G35, "new" S40, C-class, IS300, A4, 330i, ALtima 3.5, and the Mazda6s...I longed for the TL's combination of luxury, features, performance, reliability and practicality. The other cars all had something I decided I just could not live with, most noticeably the cheap looking interior and weird ergonomics of the G35, (I own an early generation G20) while the only "negative" I could find with the TL was its exclusivity (which meant I could not get the "deal of a lifetime").

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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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I drove 94 v6 camry, 04 mazda 3, 00 montero sport, 04 mb s500, 04 mb sl55, 04 g35, 04 325ci and 04 TL of course. I was absolutly in love with the sl55 because it is so freaking fast and the interior isnt too shabby. But at a price only richass mofos can afford, the TL seems to be just the right choice. The interior of the 325 is nice but seems awfully plain for a 38k+ car and the same goes for g35. I have not driving the c230, but I heard the kompressor engine sucks balls and you do not get much (interior wise) for what you pay. Aside from some minor problems that are livable, TL is the way to go
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Old May 16, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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thanks for your advice it will be taken to heart. I need to go and test drive them one more time. I like the reliabiltiy of the acura over the C-class. Front drive yea you lose some performance but you never have to worry about snow. Im trying to find out what truely will be in the 05 model. Well thanks for your time. Oh yea what digits on the serial are the build dates thanks for your time
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Old May 16, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rescueswimmer
Im sure you guys are sick of us car shoppers just curious what you guys think of your TL's. have any of you test drove anything else before making your decision. Let me know what you thought. I have test drove them all and like the mb and the tl just trying to get some opinions and if all the first year production gremlins are worked out yet. Thanks
The TL is an excellent value for the money considering the competition. I test drove the G35 and felt that the TL's interior was MUCH nicer. So was the overall feel of the TL I test drove compared to the G35 I test drove. Good luck choosing!
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