is this too much for a type s?
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is this too much for a type s?
so ive been contemplating buying a TL for a while, finally went for a test drive today and i loved it
im just worried the dealer is trying to fuck me...he quoted me 28 grand at first and i was like NAH because i saw it cheaper online.
he fed me some bullshit line and looked and then matched the price but i still feel its kind of high and plus its not even the color i want(ive been dreaming of AM)
2008 tl type s auto
Price: $26,535
Exterior: Black Interior: Black Leather Engine: SOHC VTEC V6 3.5L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 35,420
what do you guys think?
im just worried the dealer is trying to fuck me...he quoted me 28 grand at first and i was like NAH because i saw it cheaper online.
he fed me some bullshit line and looked and then matched the price but i still feel its kind of high and plus its not even the color i want(ive been dreaming of AM)
2008 tl type s auto
Price: $26,535
Exterior: Black Interior: Black Leather Engine: SOHC VTEC V6 3.5L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 35,420
what do you guys think?
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don't get it if it is not the color you want.
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He set you up at the 28K price. That way, if the online price came up, he can say..."We've already dropped the price by $1,500....." Don't buy into it. I bet there is a chance for him to drop the price by another 1.5K to 2K. Be patient and be ready to get up and walk out at anytime. Check out Edmunds.com for their TMV (true market value) price. It will give you an idea as to what they are going for in your area.
Does it come with a CPO warranty? It seems like the going used price that people are quoting on this site varies from 24K to 26K.
Does it come with a CPO warranty? It seems like the going used price that people are quoting on this site varies from 24K to 26K.
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thanks for all the quick replies...not sure how to get the multi quote to work
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
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The price now seems OK, but I agree with ggesq-if it's not the color you want, keep searching.
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I somewhat agree with Jared - $34K might be a little high, but $26.5K doesn't seem that far off.
This may help in your search, but I didn't see any AM.
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.c...mit=++++go++++
This may help in your search, but I didn't see any AM.
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.c...mit=++++go++++
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thanks for all the quick replies...not sure how to get the multi quote to work
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
Cash isn't an incentive for a dealer to work with you either, they want you to finance so they can get a kickback on it.
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http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd/1629069462.html
there's one that was local (found it in the link provided above)
there's one that was local (found it in the link provided above)
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That's a good price. I got mine for 27k 4-5 months ago with 30k miles and it's a 07. The 08s were going for $29-30k with 15k miles they had at the time.
so ive been contemplating buying a TL for a while, finally went for a test drive today and i loved it
im just worried the dealer is trying to fuck me...he quoted me 28 grand at first and i was like NAH because i saw it cheaper online.
he fed me some bullshit line and looked and then matched the price but i still feel its kind of high and plus its not even the color i want(ive been dreaming of AM)
2008 tl type s auto
Price: $26,535
Exterior: Black Interior: Black Leather Engine: SOHC VTEC V6 3.5L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 35,420
what do you guys think?
im just worried the dealer is trying to fuck me...he quoted me 28 grand at first and i was like NAH because i saw it cheaper online.
he fed me some bullshit line and looked and then matched the price but i still feel its kind of high and plus its not even the color i want(ive been dreaming of AM)
2008 tl type s auto
Price: $26,535
Exterior: Black Interior: Black Leather Engine: SOHC VTEC V6 3.5L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 35,420
what do you guys think?
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thanks for all the quick replies...not sure how to get the multi quote to work
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
its def not the color i want but the type s seems rare around here, im in south florida
i plan on offering like 22k, itll be cash so thats incentive for him to work with me
the AM is calling my name though what to do what to do
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http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd/1629069462.html
there's one that was local (found it in the link provided above)
there's one that was local (found it in the link provided above)
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no worries. your intent is what counts
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thanks for all the input guys, i really appreciate it...i just moved to florida so i dont have all my friends back home to talk to about cars really :thumbsdow
i planned on adding the dealer aspec body kit and maybe steering wheel and seats so id be spending maybe a grand or two extra(maybe another bargaining chip?)
this is only my second car and the first was a private seller so i dont know all the dos and donts of used car dealers but i did know he was trying to fuck me with the 28k
i just might have to hold out bc i really think AM suits me better but maybe a paint job? out of the hundred TLs from surrounding dealers there were 2 type s so i may have to grab this one
still undecided
i planned on adding the dealer aspec body kit and maybe steering wheel and seats so id be spending maybe a grand or two extra(maybe another bargaining chip?)
this is only my second car and the first was a private seller so i dont know all the dos and donts of used car dealers but i did know he was trying to fuck me with the 28k
i just might have to hold out bc i really think AM suits me better but maybe a paint job? out of the hundred TLs from surrounding dealers there were 2 type s so i may have to grab this one
still undecided
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thanks for all the input guys, i really appreciate it...i just moved to florida so i dont have all my friends back home to talk to about cars really :thumbsdow
i planned on adding the dealer aspec body kit and maybe steering wheel and seats so id be spending maybe a grand or two extra(maybe another bargaining chip?)
this is only my second car and the first was a private seller so i dont know all the dos and donts of used car dealers but i did know he was trying to fuck me with the 28k
i just might have to hold out bc i really think AM suits me better but maybe a paint job? out of the hundred TLs from surrounding dealers there were 2 type s so i may have to grab this one
still undecided
i planned on adding the dealer aspec body kit and maybe steering wheel and seats so id be spending maybe a grand or two extra(maybe another bargaining chip?)
this is only my second car and the first was a private seller so i dont know all the dos and donts of used car dealers but i did know he was trying to fuck me with the 28k
i just might have to hold out bc i really think AM suits me better but maybe a paint job? out of the hundred TLs from surrounding dealers there were 2 type s so i may have to grab this one
still undecided
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I'll agree with everyone else - the price seems decent, but don't settle for a color you don't want. Expand your search radius; don't be afraid to fly somewhere to buy exactly what you want and drive it home. $25-30k is too large of an investment to not get exactly what you want.
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pimpin-tl--the price he gave me was nearly 4 grand over what its listed as online
thats seems like hes trying to fuck me
i think ima pull the trigger on the black one, get the ronjon kit and get it all painted
thats seems like hes trying to fuck me
i think ima pull the trigger on the black one, get the ronjon kit and get it all painted
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Seems you like the color AM, that will be within your budget since it will be a base TL instead of a TypeS. The price is very fair for a low mileage TypeS. And the black and black is sometimes hard to come by. You really need to see what your gut is telling you, if Black is not your first choice, I will keep looking. Good Luck!
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FWIW: I got an 08 wdp tls 6 with 12k miles cpo for $28 flat. I live in the south.
Also, I wouldnt put a kit on that car if I were you ....i know you didnt ask, but call that some unsolicited advice.
Also, I wouldnt put a kit on that car if I were you ....i know you didnt ask, but call that some unsolicited advice.
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from what ive learned the type s didnt come in AM so black it is, i also do really like the interior
why wouldnt you put the kit on? i think the ronjon is a stylish sleek kit, and adds alot to the car
why wouldnt you put the kit on? i think the ronjon is a stylish sleek kit, and adds alot to the car
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Here are TL's in Anthricite Metallic:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
These are all Base TL's on Cars.ccom
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
These are all Base TL's on Cars.ccom
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You could save the money from the kit and paint and buy performance parts.
You car, though, do what makes you happy.
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it doesnt have a different bumper/skirt combo does it? i really like the look of a the ronjon on a slammed tl
im getting the type s for a bigger engine and all the bells and whistles
oh and thanks for the help steven but im loking for type s and i learned they didnt release it in AM
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don't make the mistake i did and settle for a car that is not exactly what you want. get the color you want!
as for the price, it's fair, but you can definitely get that lowered.
my personal suggestion would be to get the car inspected by one of those professional car inspection companies (like aim mobile inspections, carchex, etc)
happy shopping, and good luck!
as for the price, it's fair, but you can definitely get that lowered.
my personal suggestion would be to get the car inspected by one of those professional car inspection companies (like aim mobile inspections, carchex, etc)
happy shopping, and good luck!
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If you've never owned a black car and didn't feel the desire to, don't buy this car. I have a SSM Accord and my fiancé has a NBP coupe. I love my car everytime I wash it but die inside everytime I finish washing hers. The swirls and light scrathes are so apparent on black cars. It's a full time job keeping them looking good.
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don't make the mistake i did and settle for a car that is not exactly what you want. get the color you want!
as for the price, it's fair, but you can definitely get that lowered.
my personal suggestion would be to get the car inspected by one of those professional car inspection companies (like aim mobile inspections, carchex, etc)
happy shopping, and good luck!
as for the price, it's fair, but you can definitely get that lowered.
my personal suggestion would be to get the car inspected by one of those professional car inspection companies (like aim mobile inspections, carchex, etc)
happy shopping, and good luck!
well besides the color its my dream car...so i think a paint job is in order (once i get all the bodt add ons i want)
as for inspections, wouldnt the certified pre owned aspect cover anything wrong?
If you've never owned a black car and didn't feel the desire to, don't buy this car. I have a SSM Accord and my fiancé has a NBP coupe. I love my car everytime I wash it but die inside everytime I finish washing hers. The swirls and light scrathes are so apparent on black cars. It's a full time job keeping them looking good.
(i got a chunk of money to mod this car on top of the purchase)
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correct me if im wrong(which i may be) but the type s is just an improved engine and a few cosmetics upgrages of the interior and exterior and then the foglights ans nav standard
it doesnt have a different bumper/skirt combo does it? i really like the look of a the ronjon on a slammed tl
im getting the type s for a bigger engine and all the bells and whistles
oh and thanks for the help steven but im loking for type s and i learned they didnt release it in AM
it doesnt have a different bumper/skirt combo does it? i really like the look of a the ronjon on a slammed tl
im getting the type s for a bigger engine and all the bells and whistles
oh and thanks for the help steven but im loking for type s and i learned they didnt release it in AM
With that said, I wouldn't spend that much money on a car then get a full repaint on it. Going from black to a lighter color makes the repaint much harder, you'd be looking at probably around $8,000 for a quality job. The car would have to be torn down, engine bay repainted, all the door sills, etc. Even then it might not come out the way you want it. Plus it would destroy it's resale value.
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It seems like a good price to me but if you're uncertain there are plenty of Acura dealers in the FLL/MIA area to check out. I bought mine from Miami Acura in Kendell. However, I did buy my wife's Odyssey from Rick Case and was very pleased with the deal they gave us. I'm going to check out their Acura dealership when the lease on my 08 expires early next year.