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Dec 6, 2011 | 04:37 PM

#41

Joneill44

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I told both dealers (#1,#2)that I was interested and that I was going to look at another TL.

The plan is to tell the dealers a made up number ex. $21,500 and say this is what the other dealer offered me. Whoever caves in and gives me the lowest price wins. Hopefully the MT

Dec 19, 2011 | 09:33 AM

#42

hardcopy21

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Originally Posted by joneill44

Great way to play the field, Im with the rest on the MT. I have a 5AT I love it but with it was a 6MT their hard to find. Look on auto trader out of about 5000 07-08 TL's theirs only 20 6MT... you do the math lol

. Im trying to look for one to swap em out lol! Good luck

Dec 19, 2011 | 10:10 AM

#43

Rock2534

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You will enjoy the car regardless of which one you get. I have had mine for about 6 months now and it is still fun to drive. My previous car was a manual, which I love, but my daily commute rarely would let me utilize it.

I specifically got the AT this time, after driving awd and rwd manuals, I would never get a fwd manual. I need to get myself a weekend fun car at some point, that will definitely have an mt.

Jan 1, 2012 | 12:24 PM

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Just a quick update I did buy the 07 AT w/42000 a couple weeks ago and couldnt be happier. Its been a hard to find time for a real photoshoot between work, xmas plus its getting so god damn dark out so early. Iphone 4 pics soon to come

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Jan 1, 2012 | 02:24 PM

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sauceja

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I didn't own my 1st automatic vehicle (95 explorer eddie bauer) until I was 23.

I didn't even learn to drive an A/T vehicle until I was 18 and I have been driving since I was 12, legally since I was 14.

MT is only way to go.

Jan 1, 2012 | 07:28 PM

#46

Joneill44

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MT wasn't for me. Im probably the first "unofficial" member to love the AT

Jan 1, 2012 | 09:04 PM

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jdm_94-07TypeS

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Originally Posted by turbo_oxide

there's way too many buttons in the dash/steering wheel/center console for me to to push. don't have enough hands and fingers to fuss with all of that AND have to deal with shifting.

seriously though, i couldn't find a MT with low mileage/in good condition... so i went AT. I don't regret it at all, it's still fun to drive... plus, it's definitely a pro when sitting in daily traffic jams on work commute.

I'd go with option #2 if the choice was available... i'd try to talk them down to $23k though.

Jan 2, 2012 | 10:50 AM

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emilio320

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Originally Posted by cappy_0521

Just got mine tonight WDP TL-S manual and I'm in love with it so far

. If you get a AT you will be kicking yourself in the ass.

oH YOU mean kind of like what i am doing right now? lol

Jan 4, 2012 | 07:46 AM

#49

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From: Mechanicsburg, PA

Note hate here on the Auto as well...I drive a ton for work (Philly, New York City, D.C., etc.), so MT was out of the equation.

I love the Auto...the Paddle shifters are a plus too.