TL Type S!? Black/White? Auto/Stick?
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TL Type S!? Black/White? Auto/Stick?
Alright so as some of you may already know i had a 2005 Acura TSX and it was totalled on July 10th the day i got back from vacation. I dont feel like telling the story but long story short.... I was t boned into a pole and now im looking into getting a 2008 TL Type S. But my dilemma is Black or White and Auto or Stick.
I go to school at Univ Of Rhode Island and that's like a 2.5 hr drive from where i live and i drive up and down every 2 or so weeks. I had an automatic TSX becasue it was my first car so my parents set restrictions on me even though i bought it myself...weird huh. Anyway.... i also have a house off campus with a few friends so would the daily commute be a hassle in stick? So taking both those into consideration... would you guys/gals advise getting it in stick or staying with auto?
And then choosing white or black is killing me because i love both colors and they both look really good but i cant make up my mind. So please help me make up my mind and looking forward to owning the car you guys speak so highly of.
I go to school at Univ Of Rhode Island and that's like a 2.5 hr drive from where i live and i drive up and down every 2 or so weeks. I had an automatic TSX becasue it was my first car so my parents set restrictions on me even though i bought it myself...weird huh. Anyway.... i also have a house off campus with a few friends so would the daily commute be a hassle in stick? So taking both those into consideration... would you guys/gals advise getting it in stick or staying with auto?
And then choosing white or black is killing me because i love both colors and they both look really good but i cant make up my mind. So please help me make up my mind and looking forward to owning the car you guys speak so highly of.
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If you're going to be in school, with not a lot of time to clean your car, get Silver. You're 19 get the 6spd.
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Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
TL Type S!?
Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
Black/White?
Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
Auto/Stick?
Wish my wife could drive stick, cause that's what we'd have. But, since it's her daily driver, .... . The auto is fun though, just not quite as much fun.
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I prefer the look of dark colors and black is one of the best (I have the KBP on the TL-S and black on the TL). But understand, black is a unforgiving paint color and needs washing constantly. Also to care for black paint properly, you must avoid using any poly in the towels you use to wash/wax the vehicle otherwise, you will have swirls in the paint. You may also want to look at Zaino for paint care. White does not show dirt as bad, and is much cooler in the summer.
As for the auto / manual debate, The manual will turn this car into a beast and is favored by most of the members here. The manual will also allow you to get better gas mileage. The auto is one of the best autos I have ever driven. The auto will also make the car easier to sell and improve trade in value. I don't know if this choice will effect insurance rates or not. When I bought mine I only considered the auto after I tried the paddle shifters. They were good enough for my needs when I drive the car hard. But autos do rob power, and in curves don't always shift when I want them to.
As for the auto / manual debate, The manual will turn this car into a beast and is favored by most of the members here. The manual will also allow you to get better gas mileage. The auto is one of the best autos I have ever driven. The auto will also make the car easier to sell and improve trade in value. I don't know if this choice will effect insurance rates or not. When I bought mine I only considered the auto after I tried the paddle shifters. They were good enough for my needs when I drive the car hard. But autos do rob power, and in curves don't always shift when I want them to.
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btw white or black, personally, i would go with the NBP. i like rowing my own boat too (MT)
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I used to have a 99 Mustang GT 5-spd. Lots of fun... Very hard to keep clean. (White is almost as hard to keep looking good).
I got tired of driving a stick in bumper to bumper traffic. But I commute every day not every two weeks. Besides getting stick will discourage your family and friends from borrowing your car.
Enjoy your choice.
I got tired of driving a stick in bumper to bumper traffic. But I commute every day not every two weeks. Besides getting stick will discourage your family and friends from borrowing your car.
Enjoy your choice.
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Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
I go to school at Univ Of Rhode Island
born and raised in RI beach traffic.... ....lol
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ahh thanks for everyones help, i should be getting it in the next week or so and il post pics up and show you guys what i chose, but more oppinions would be appreciated till then... i went for a test drive the other day and the car is sick so now i cant waittttt.
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ahh thanks for everyones help, i should be getting it in the next week or so and il post pics up and show you guys what i chose, but more oppinions would be appreciated till then... i went for a test drive the other day and the car is sick so now i cant waittttt.
Hey...which dealer did you buy / are you planning to buy from ?
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
Hey...which dealer did you buy / are you planning to buy from ?
Open Road Acura of Wayne.... unless you can find me a deal elsewhere lol
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
If you're going to be in school, with not a lot of time to clean your car, get Silver. You're 19 get the 6spd.
but you're 19, and that means you don't listed to us old timers...
WDP on Ebony/Silver or KBP/Silver. That silver/white leather does it for me. GAWD.
Although, I'll never do black leather again... too hot in the summer.
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Originally Posted by why1504
I prefer the look of dark colors and black is one of the best (I have the KBP on the TL-S and black on the TL). But understand, black is a unforgiving paint color and needs washing constantly. Also to care for black paint properly, you must avoid using any poly in the towels you use to wash/wax the vehicle otherwise, you will have swirls in the paint. You may also want to look at Zaino for paint care. White does not show dirt as bad, and is much cooler in the summer.
As for the auto / manual debate, The manual will turn this car into a beast and is favored by most of the members here. The manual will also allow you to get better gas mileage. The auto is one of the best autos I have ever driven. The auto will also make the car easier to sell and improve trade in value. I don't know if this choice will effect insurance rates or not. When I bought mine I only considered the auto after I tried the paddle shifters. They were good enough for my needs when I drive the car hard. But autos do rob power, and in curves don't always shift when I want them to.
As for the auto / manual debate, The manual will turn this car into a beast and is favored by most of the members here. The manual will also allow you to get better gas mileage. The auto is one of the best autos I have ever driven. The auto will also make the car easier to sell and improve trade in value. I don't know if this choice will effect insurance rates or not. When I bought mine I only considered the auto after I tried the paddle shifters. They were good enough for my needs when I drive the car hard. But autos do rob power, and in curves don't always shift when I want them to.
and it looks like il be getting 6MT.... considering everyone on here recommends it haha... still stuck as far color....
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Originally Posted by MMJK84
Pictures are a 1,000 words....
CHOOSE WISELY!!!
CHOOSE WISELY!!!
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as far as washing it and waxing, its not much of a concern for me, my friend and i have our own detailing company (for any of you in Jersey that need detailing done, let me know)(We use zaino!!)
and it looks like il be getting 6MT.... considering everyone on here recommends it haha... still stuck as far color....
and it looks like il be getting 6MT.... considering everyone on here recommends it haha... still stuck as far color....
Get the Black!
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
Hey...which dealer did you buy / are you planning to buy from ?
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I have black automatic... the paddle shifters provide the same rush as stick
ps. this is my first automatic - dealer didn't have any sticks and I wasn't about to wait for one
ps. this is my first automatic - dealer didn't have any sticks and I wasn't about to wait for one
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I went to dealer again last night and it's a tough decison between white and black. Theyre running out of 07's so i might not even have a choice between 6MT or Auto. I'd only get an 07 to save myself a few thousand... which im sure everyone would like to do lol. But if they run out... then my options are open again. Im getting reallllly impatient cuz the car is so nice.
Looks like everyone on the forums leaning towards black... and a few whites but not too many. Also, the people at the dealership are pushing me towards black... decisions decisions...
Looks like everyone on the forums leaning towards black... and a few whites but not too many. Also, the people at the dealership are pushing me towards black... decisions decisions...
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Originally Posted by AirJordan23922
I went to dealer again last night and it's a tough decison between white and black. Theyre running out of 07's so i might not even have a choice between 6MT or Auto. I'd only get an 07 to save myself a few thousand... which im sure everyone would like to do lol. But if they run out... then my options are open again. Im getting reallllly impatient cuz the car is so nice.
Looks like everyone on the forums leaning towards black... and a few whites but not too many. Also, the people at the dealership are pushing me towards black... decisions decisions...
Looks like everyone on the forums leaning towards black... and a few whites but not too many. Also, the people at the dealership are pushing me towards black... decisions decisions...
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
I have black automatic... the paddle shifters provide the same rush as stick
ps. this is my first automatic - dealer didn't have any sticks and I wasn't about to wait for one
ps. this is my first automatic - dealer didn't have any sticks and I wasn't about to wait for one
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Originally Posted by Vanilla_Gorilla
I only waited a couple of days...and it was worth the wait for the 6MT.
I'm in NYC I wish it were that simple here, and personally I waited a week for my paycheck to put a hefty down payment lol I am impatient but the 5speed Auto is damn good car either way
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
I'm in NYC I wish it were that simple here, and personally I waited a week for my paycheck to put a hefty down payment lol I am impatient but the 5speed Auto is damn good car either way
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Thanks for everyones input but i finally made up my mind and im getting it for 500 over invoice!! A lot of Acura Dealers couldnt compete with that price and thought i was making it up?! Oh well Park Ave Acura was amazing and made my life easy.
But you guys are gonna have to wait to see what i made my mind up on.... il post pics up sometime next week cuz that's when they said they'll have it. I cant waitttttt
But you guys are gonna have to wait to see what i made my mind up on.... il post pics up sometime next week cuz that's when they said they'll have it. I cant waitttttt
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here yee, here yee..... haha im a tool
anyway.... just picked up my new 2008 TL S Auto black on black/silver, i got a really good deal on Auto so i took it... saved myself a few grand, pics will be up later tonight : )
anyway.... just picked up my new 2008 TL S Auto black on black/silver, i got a really good deal on Auto so i took it... saved myself a few grand, pics will be up later tonight : )
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Originally Posted by Vanilla_Gorilla
I am curious to drive the 5AT Type-S, cause i know the non Type-S 5AT is not that great (IMO). Also, being in NYC, do you not have a lot of Acura dealers? And i hear ya about being impatient ... i can be the same way.
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I have a NBP (black) TL and just love it as does almost everyone else but I think if I were able to choose now I'd stick with a WDP (white) Black shows every little scratch and spec of dirt..it sucks. Still love it though! And I think you should be better off with automatic!
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I love this car!!! I havnt really gunned it yet but something tells me im gonna be happy when i do. THanks for everyones input and hope you guys like it as much as i do. Oh and yeah im 19.... but i paid for it myself so plz dont give me shit about being spoiled and all that other ish. : ) thx
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Originally Posted by kolsky
White!!! It's a head turner!