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Old 07-02-2010, 01:41 PM
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^That is what I thought! Funny how they have a white Lexus IS as well!
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Originally Posted by Inaccurate

White ASPEC ?


stalker! lol
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The white TL is my neighbor's its bone stock except for tinted windows, were about to install my old h.i.d. fog light kit in it though.
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How does the interior compare? Sheesh, everyone jumping ship makes me want to do the same thing! So tempting, but I don't want anymore payments..
Old 07-03-2010, 05:29 PM
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Nice car Venom. what happened to the tinted tails? change your mind?
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G37 Pros: Interior, Front end, tail lights

G37 Cons: Ugly rear end (except tail lights), doesn't perform as well as a BMW

I've decided that the only way I'll abandon my Acura is for a BMW that can blow it away. Even then, I would have to convince myself that the BMW won't be in the repair shop all the time.
Old 07-03-2010, 06:53 PM
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not a bad trade...i would try to get the white one but they are hard to find
Old 07-04-2010, 09:04 AM
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Nice car Venom. what happened to the tinted tails? change your mind?
I changed my mind, I might get them done down the road. i like the red accent of the tails.
Old 07-04-2010, 09:27 AM
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Venom: thoughts on the interior compared to your TL-S?
Old 07-04-2010, 12:48 PM
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There is a little less storage--center console smaller, doesnt have the extra tray. the use of the navigation is awesome except limited push button comands when driving for safety. The audio screens are amazing as well as the sound quality. the seats are very comfortable but with the sports seats they are a little tight but are fully adjustable with a slide out section for lower legs.

Infiniti has an awesome lease going on right now, its .0012% apr. I went down $100 a month in payments(probably helps since I work for nissan)
Old 07-04-2010, 07:09 PM
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Wont modding it mess up your lease deal?
Old 07-04-2010, 08:01 PM
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nice ride man, just one issue......youve got the wrong transmission!
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Originally Posted by fz409040422
It is funny that lots of acura owners love infiniti, including me. XD
+1. I often my miss my 07 G35 coupe 6MT, which I traded in for an 08 TL-S 5AT. The G was very fun to drive, but the ride was too harsh for a daily driver, and the seats were very uncomfortable. If I could have afforded to keep it as a weekend car, I would've.


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I am looking to purchase a set of Axis Pentagons in Matte black finish 20x9 Fr 20x10 R, but am trying to figure out the correct offset. Any wheel guru's I could use some help
Old 07-08-2010, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Inaccurate

White ASPEC ?


Pull to the right... ENHANCE. Yep we got it.
Old 09-27-2010, 10:13 PM
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NEW Wheels

Installed a set of Cordon Alloys CR-10's 20x8.5 fr 20x10 rear. They are a new wheel brand...








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I'm loving them new wheels! How much were they?
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is that the new passport (radar detector)? it shows your mph? o_O
Old 09-28-2010, 07:54 AM
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ur g is coming along nicely
Old 09-28-2010, 08:09 PM
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Those G37 brakes look smaller than the TL-S Brembos, Right?
Old 09-28-2010, 08:44 PM
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Nice, the G37-S looks pretty aggressive. I was never really a fan of Nissan/Infiniti cars. Keep up the mods, and I'm happy that you are still around the Acura Forums even though you went to Infiniti, hahah.
Old 09-28-2010, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WhteTLS
I'm loving them new wheels! How much were they?
wheels were around $1800 and tires were $1100(michelin pilot sport a/s plus 285/30 and 245/35)
check out there website http://www.psdshow.com/cordon/
there is a white TL-S with a set of my wheels in black in the gallery section
Old 09-28-2010, 09:55 PM
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I swear Infiniti has stepped their game up big time

Infiniti > Acura
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Originally Posted by Slpr04UA6
Do I see the front of a Tl in the neighbors garage?
Looks like a Lexus to me...



Great choice with going with the G. That's my next line up.
Old 09-28-2010, 10:34 PM
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you may have convinced me to make the move to the infiniti or as my aunt pronounces it in fin ata . It's not that big of a move, lots of people get the acura's logo mixed up with infiniti's logo and vice versa.
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I plan on lowering it in the future. and a few performance mods as well(intakes/exhaust)
Old 09-29-2010, 06:12 PM
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drooolinggg....
Old 09-29-2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by White Venom
I plan on lowering it in the future. and a few performance mods as well(intakes/exhaust)
how about a Stillen supercharger?
Old 09-29-2010, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by apnorm
how about a Stillen supercharger?
my tech's at work want me to as well. It's a lease car so I don't know about it for now
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Those wheels are really nice.
Old 11-25-2010, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fz409040422
It is funny that lots of acura owners love infiniti, including me. XD
I believe it's because we value style. I think the design of the TL says a lot about how an owner appreciates sharp lines and function.

Congrats to the OP! I just came from an 2007 FX45. Loved it, only wish it came in MT. Infiniti definitely has the niche on design, beautiful vehicles, all of them.
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Have you done anything more in the last couple of months? Would like to see what the tinted tails look like.
Old 11-26-2010, 07:59 AM
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Sweet car enjoy it
Old 11-26-2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
I swear Infiniti has stepped their game up big time

Infiniti > Acura
I have one word, opinions. You can say Infiniti stepped it up, but I say, you get what you paid for.

The Infiniti G cost more. Therefore, you get more, its pretty logical...

I say Acura cars are more of the bang for the buck cars; you pay a pretty good price for all the luxury you need while saving money on the stuff you don't need.

In terms of performance, I will give it to you, which Infiniti has it down, but I believe Infiniti's selling point is power. Call me bias towards German Luxury, but if I were to pay over 43K OTD for a car, it would not be an Infiniti. I'll look for a Mercedes Benz or BMW.

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Originally Posted by HondaOnWORKS
I have one word, opinions. You can say Infiniti stepped it up, but I say, you get what you paid for.

The Infiniti G cost more. Therefore, you get more, its pretty logical...

I say Acura cars are more of the bang for the buck cars; you pay a pretty good price for all the luxury you need while saving money on the stuff you don't need.

In terms of performance, I will give it to you, which Infiniti has it down, but I believe Infiniti's selling point is power. Call me bias towards German Luxury, but if I were to pay over 43K OTD for a car, it would not be an Infiniti. I'll look for a Mercedes Benz or BMW.
Reliability on Mercedes and BMW is poor and resale after they are out of warranty or have had a makeover on the same line goes out the door. You can find $40-50k SL55s 4 years out and they went for $100k new. BMW335i in the same year as a TL-S cost the same used but there was a 10k difference when new loaded. After the warranty is up, the 335 is cheaper
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Originally Posted by HondaOnWORKS
I have one word, opinions. You can say Infiniti stepped it up, but I say, you get what you paid for.

The Infiniti G cost more. Therefore, you get more, its pretty logical...

I say Acura cars are more of the bang for the buck cars; you pay a pretty good price for all the luxury you need while saving money on the stuff you don't need.

In terms of performance, I will give it to you, which Infiniti has it down, but I believe Infiniti's selling point is power. Call me bias towards German Luxury, but if I were to pay over 43K OTD for a car, it would not be an Infiniti. I'll look for a Mercedes Benz or BMW.
43k$ OTD for a underpowered German Car or it will be less equipped.
give me a loaded 335i for 43k OTD
or a loaded C350 for 43k OTD

Lets not start with the leasing options on these cars

Infiniti is a great bang for the buck
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I could have chosen a BMW or Mercedes but to get with the options and power i wanted
the price would have been way more. My lease is $400 a month so it was hard to beat with no $ down!
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