TL Owners in PA...
03-23-2006, 11:06 AM
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DuBois, PA here and I bleed Black and Gold!!! Had a 01 CL-S, now have an 02 TL-S but am looking to upgrade to an 04 or 05. For those in the Burg, if you go to Bairel, ask for Mary Beth Belsito. She's the best and the only one worth dealing with at Bairel. She knows her cars and is really cool, not pushy at all.
03-23-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by becker800
I was wondering if there was anyone from my area on here.
I am from Elizabethtown, PA area, right around harrisburg.
NY Giants fan here, Eagles suck
I'll sum up PA weather for everyone, 80 degrees on a particular day, 1 week later, snowing and 30
When this nice weather gonna come back so we can enjoy our TL's much more
I am from Elizabethtown, PA area, right around harrisburg.
NY Giants fan here, Eagles suck
I'll sum up PA weather for everyone, 80 degrees on a particular day, 1 week later, snowing and 30
When this nice weather gonna come back so we can enjoy our TL's much more
My mom lives in E-town off of Colebrook Road.
But, the part of E-town she lives in is still Dauphin County....I won't hold the Giant's against you my friend! (JK). My b/f is a Buffalo Bills fan (
), but he's s-l-o-w-l-y coming around to the Eagles, thanks to our Fantasy league and my green fanaticism! 
But, I did route for the Steelers during SB; I felt like I had too since our other beloved PA team choked <<big sigh>>. 
And yes - this weather is absolutely crazy!! One day my car is shiny and smooth as a baby's behind and the next I'm fighting the salt on the road!
I want the 80's back damn it!!!
03-23-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Type-S RPh
DuBois, PA here and I bleed Black and Gold!!! Had a 01 CL-S, now have an 02 TL-S but am looking to upgrade to an 04 or 05. For those in the Burg, if you go to Bairel, ask for Mary Beth Belsito. She's the best and the only one worth dealing with at Bairel. She knows her cars and is really cool, not pushy at all.
what does she do there? service, parts, sales?
03-23-2006, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Type-S RPh
For those in the Burg..........
Too funny!!
We call Harrisburg, "The Burg".....now I'm a bit jealous!
03-23-2006, 11:24 AM
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Personalized license plates...
I'm on a roll now...
Do any of you have personalized license plates? I used to think that they were gay, but decided to finally get one anyway: TL4KEL
It rhymed, so why not?
So, if any of you happen to me around......................
Do any of you have personalized license plates? I used to think that they were gay, but decided to finally get one anyway: TL4KEL
It rhymed, so why not?
So, if any of you happen to me around......................
03-23-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KJW73
I'm on a roll now...
Do any of you have personalized license plates? I used to think that they were gay, but decided to finally get one anyway: TL4KEL
It rhymed, so why not?
So, if any of you happen to me around......................
Do any of you have personalized license plates? I used to think that they were gay, but decided to finally get one anyway: TL4KEL
It rhymed, so why not?
So, if any of you happen to me around......................
its funny u say that bc when i am in the city and i see a white TL and a girl is driving ...i think to myself "is that her"... now i know what to look for...
03-23-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by drdamian
i wanted to buy the DARE license plate bc it was all black w red letters. but now, they changed the colors to the new PA colors... 
The stigma around here is that 9/10 times the person with that license plate is driving a "pimped out ride" (e.g. dark tints, stop 'n go wheels, etc.).....which leads me to believe that instead of being for what DARE represents, they against it.
If I didn't work for the government and right next door to the courthouse...I might have one myself! hahahahaha. JK.
03-23-2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by drdamian
its funny u say that bc when i am in the city and i see a white TL and a girl is driving ...i think to myself "is that her"... now i know what to look for...
I ordered it two weeks ago, so hopefully it'll be here any day now...
I used to be in Philly a lot for work to try to get ideas until the guy that I used to correspond with at City Hall (and once a mentor of mine...) was recently indicted on corruption charges.
Guess it's a good thing I didn't take any "wrong" ideas from that guy!!! 
I must have a poor judgement of character? 
FYI: I am a law abiding citizen of PA; accept for speeding on the turnpike...
And maybe that I frequent Starbuck's too much??? 
03-23-2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Type-S RPh
DuBois, PA here and I bleed Black and Gold!!! Had a 01 CL-S, now have an 02 TL-S but am looking to upgrade to an 04 or 05. For those in the Burg, if you go to Bairel, ask for Mary Beth Belsito. She's the best and the only one worth dealing with at Bairel. She knows her cars and is really cool, not pushy at all.
Mary Beth at Bairel. I would also like to know if she's in sales. I dealt with some older fellow that gave me a quote of $500 over invoice on a leftover 2005 and $2000 over on an '06 in Feb. I was ready to buy on the spot if he would have come down to a $1000 under invoice on the '05. His response was "That doesn't happen in Acura world." I walked.
03-23-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Deutch194
His response was "That doesn't happen in Acura world." I walked.
What's up with that?
03-23-2006, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by drdamian
i wanted to buy the DARE license plate bc it was all black w red letters. but now, they changed the colors to the new PA colors...
Its the first thing I did when I got my WDP TL (D.A.R.E)...there was no way I was sticking the new PA plates on there...so ugly....
by the way my car isn't pimped at all...only exterior mod is I debagged the 3.2 it looked to cluttered...alot better now
It is kind of ironic having that plate...hint hint
03-23-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by edsonfire
what does she do there? service, parts, sales?
03-23-2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Deutch194
Wow, Dubois...I never thought I would see that show up on this board. My wife is orginally from Reynoldsville and I'm from Clearfield.
Mary Beth at Bairel. I would also like to know if she's in sales. I dealt with some older fellow that gave me a quote of $500 over invoice on a leftover 2005 and $2000 over on an '06 in Feb. I was ready to buy on the spot if he would have come down to a $1000 under invoice on the '05. His response was "That doesn't happen in Acura world." I walked.
Mary Beth at Bairel. I would also like to know if she's in sales. I dealt with some older fellow that gave me a quote of $500 over invoice on a leftover 2005 and $2000 over on an '06 in Feb. I was ready to buy on the spot if he would have come down to a $1000 under invoice on the '05. His response was "That doesn't happen in Acura world." I walked.
03-23-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by clausda0
politics, i have lots of opinions in that department. 
The car is with the standard tires. I could not find enough relavant information to convince me to get the summer tires, especially since I plan on the stock 17's being my winter tires, and I will put on aftermarket tires and rims down the road.
The car is with the standard tires. I could not find enough relavant information to convince me to get the summer tires, especially since I plan on the stock 17's being my winter tires, and I will put on aftermarket tires and rims down the road.
I bought off the lot in Novermber, so it came with the summer tires... they work really well in mild temps (remind me of motorcycle tires), but when the temp drops below 50, even on dry days, they are horrible until heated.
So I will use the stock rims and summer tires for summer, and bought a winter tire/wheel package for winter... this way too if I bang up the rims with pot holes or a slide on ice, I won't have to replace the stock rim, just a cheaper (but surprisingly sharp) aftermarket rim.
03-23-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KJW73
Anytime I see the black DARE license plate, I always chuckle.
The stigma around here is that 9/10 times the person with that license plate is driving a "pimped out ride" (e.g. dark tints, stop 'n go wheels, etc.).....which leads me to believe that instead of being for what DARE represents, they against it. If I didn't work for the government and right next door to the courthouse...I might have one myself! hahahahaha. JK.
The stigma around here is that 9/10 times the person with that license plate is driving a "pimped out ride" (e.g. dark tints, stop 'n go wheels, etc.).....which leads me to believe that instead of being for what DARE represents, they against it.
If I didn't work for the government and right next door to the courthouse...I might have one myself! hahahahaha. JK.
03-23-2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Type-S RPh
Who's your wife? I might know her, its a small world up here! Mary Beth is in Sales. She'll treat you right.....very nice and upfront, no B.S.! Tell her that Bill Drahushak sent you. Probably not worth much but I bought one of the first CL-S off her in March 2000.
My wife's maiden name is Dworsky. We are both 30 but she has two older brothers, oldest went to Central. I know what you mean about it being a small world. It seems her dad knows everybody in the area.
I am going to head to Spitzer in the South Hill tonight, then I will have to give Bairel a call to see if Mary Beth is still around.
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Thanks for the info on the summer tires!
Deutch - I can't rave enough about Spitzer south hills acura. Its a brand new facility. Really nice complex. There lot is convenient, and everyone that works there is genuine. I worked with Rob White, he's a really good guy. I also got help from another sales manager named Christian.
Since my car is still in the delivery process, and the dealer could still throw in a freebie, if you feel like asking for Rob White, and Telling him Kristian Claus sent you, I would be foreverly grateful!
I also went to Baeirl Acura, I worked with George and Ken. They didn't seem interested in my business. They accomodated me, but didn't act like they cared about me as a customer. There dealership is also really cramped, and to me, uncomfortable.
Go to spitzer, ask for rob, tell him kristian sent ya!
and try test driving both the manual and the automatic. Once I test drove the manual, i was Hooked!
Deutch - I can't rave enough about Spitzer south hills acura. Its a brand new facility. Really nice complex. There lot is convenient, and everyone that works there is genuine. I worked with Rob White, he's a really good guy. I also got help from another sales manager named Christian.
Since my car is still in the delivery process, and the dealer could still throw in a freebie, if you feel like asking for Rob White, and Telling him Kristian Claus sent you, I would be foreverly grateful!
I also went to Baeirl Acura, I worked with George and Ken. They didn't seem interested in my business. They accomodated me, but didn't act like they cared about me as a customer. There dealership is also really cramped, and to me, uncomfortable.
Go to spitzer, ask for rob, tell him kristian sent ya!
and try test driving both the manual and the automatic. Once I test drove the manual, i was Hooked!
03-23-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rog2961
wheres that car prety place in philly? i have a CL so i dont qualify as a TL owner in pa, from ambler plymouth meeting area tho!
9525 BUSTLETON AVE (215) 688-2000
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
they do amazing work..... all my friends get thier cars done there also.... its in a little garage.. right behind the bank
when i was still in school i had an apartment in andora.... but used to study at the B&N in plymouth meeting.... i would always go to the best buy over there also...
03-23-2006, 03:13 PM
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Clausda0 - I'm glad to hear some good things about Spitzer. I will certainly ask for Rob and tell them you sent me. Hopefully I can get a fair deal. There just wasn't anything that impressed me about Bairel. Like you said, they just seem uninterested.
Oh, I'm manual all the way! The automatic isn't even a consideration!
Oh, I'm manual all the way! The automatic isn't even a consideration!
03-23-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by clausda0
So are we gonna do a Pennsylvania meet in Harrisburg some day this summer or what?
We'll cruise our Tl's like a clan of Motorcycle's.
We'll cruise our Tl's like a clan of Motorcycle's.
I work with a guy who has a car club and he could probably give me some tips on where to meet, etc. Although, he couldn't come becuase he drives an IS...
Harrisburg is a great place; just don't trying drinking and jumping from rooftops or hanging yourself out any high rise buildings.
03-23-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by KJW73
We should definitely do that this summer!!
I work with a guy who has a car club and he could probably give me some tips on where to meet, etc. Although, he couldn't come becuase he drives an IS...
Harrisburg is a great place; just don't trying drinking and jumping from rooftops or hanging yourself out any high rise buildings.
I work with a guy who has a car club and he could probably give me some tips on where to meet, etc. Although, he couldn't come becuase he drives an IS...
Harrisburg is a great place; just don't trying drinking and jumping from rooftops or hanging yourself out any high rise buildings.
, and yes as long as you don't go jumping roofs afterwards like some dumb people have been doping lately I to went to boddy rahal on my first visit and then went to Jones acura in Lancaster and they gave me $1000 more for my trade in and $500 less on the car. Needless to say, i was quite happy I went there
Harrisburg meet sounds good to me. I'd like to see a ron-jon kit on a TL in person, heopfully sdomeone around here has one
03-24-2006, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by clausda0
I'm in Fox chapel, what part you others from pittsburgh in?
a 21 year old with a TL from fox chapel. why am i not surprised! im just messin wit ya dude!
03-24-2006, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tswaibel
Pittsburgh PA checking in here. Ready for a meet when everyone in this area hooks up
03-25-2006, 03:22 AM
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I'm in McCandless.. North Hills area. Fox Chapel guys eh, I use to be an officer down in Etna. I recall responding to Fox Chapel Highschool years ago for a serious crowd during a basketball game I believe.
I'm up for a meet anytime here. Anyone interested in organizing it or should we take a vote
I'm up for a meet anytime here. Anyone interested in organizing it or should we take a vote
03-27-2006, 07:59 AM
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26 here with a 2004 Anthracite TL w/Navi. Living in NE philadelphia now but, moving in May to the KOP area to be closer to my job.
I see tons around the KOP area..no suprise right?
I see tons around the KOP area..no suprise right?
03-27-2006, 09:40 AM
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hey dont have a TL but I have a tsx though and I am in from Lemoyne, PA across the rive from Harrisburg.
03-27-2006, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by prophet
26 here with a 2004 Anthracite TL w/Navi. Living in NE philadelphia now but, moving in May to the KOP area to be closer to my job.
I see tons around the KOP area..no suprise right?
I see tons around the KOP area..no suprise right?
That is where I live..............
03-27-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by drdamian
I love the KOP mall...
Neiman Marcus was my very first store charge....
I love that freaking mall!!!
03-27-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
hey dont have a TL but I have a tsx though and I am in from Lemoyne, PA across the rive from Harrisburg.
Did you get your TSX at Rahal?