Hi to everybody....I haven't posted in a while, mainly due to the fact that I have gotten a Volvo S40T5 (which I'm starting to regret). The car is ok, but it doesn't have everything that I want in it, so I'm thinking about getting a TL w/Navi and 6MT. I know I should have gotten the TL to begin with, but I don't know what I was thinking.

What I was wondering is if the TL-S is really worth the money. How much faster is it, what are some advantages and some disadvantages when compared to the TL.

Maybe ya'll can help me out here and give me some good advice. Thanks in advance!!!

 

If you're getting Nav it's only a $2K increase in cost (if you didn't want Nav then it's $4.5K increase) over a standard TL. Besides the motor and upgraded suspension, you get the front Brembo's brakes, backup camera, active noise cancellation. The wheels are the same size, but a different style (which many do not like).

+ 28HP+
+ Stiffer suspension
+ backup camera
+ Brembo brakes
+ active noise cancellation

- $2K more
- 1MPG less in EPA highway mileage.

 

Actually if you want the 6MT then the only way you can get that is with the TL-S or possibly a remaining 06, as the 07 TL is only available in 5A.

 

Get the Type-S, i got mine and im loving it...
The type-S feels a lot more powerful in 1st and 2nd gear and on the freeway its feels as fast if not faster than my '03 CL-S with intake, headers and exhaust. The suspension is firm but not harsh and it handles pretty well for a heavy ass car.

 

2006 TL is a much better value. If you got the cash go TL-S... but wait until spring and you'll pay invoice.

 

Some people are able to get the TL-S for $36,000 already. The invoice is about $35,444 I think.