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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Is this a Type S A-spec?

Hello,
I'm looking to buy a TL and this seller says that is car is a Type S A-Spec but he changed the mags... He says that the type S A Spec doesnt have the "black" tail lights, the 4 exhaust and no spoiler... is that correct?

Thanks in advance for your help!

(it's a french site but just look at the pictures aha)

http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/auto...cpZZ26WWgrZZ12
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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2006 BASE TL.
Type-s started in 2007.

it looks like he changed the interior to a type-s.
But, I believe its a 2006 Base TL.

the headlights, grill, tails, and side markers all point to it being a 2006 model.
this car doesnt even have the aspec kit on it.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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yeah that's not a type s, the seller is just looking for a dumb duck to buy it.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Ok thanks the answers!!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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the seller also listed it as a 3.2 liter engine.

the type-s has the 3.5 liter engine
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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get away from these seller, he is lying to you...thats maybe a 2005-2006 tl base
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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its a six speed manual but when he changed to the type-s steering wheel he grabbed a automatic..with paddle shifters. LOL
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Also, it looks like body shop dust in the interior and from one of the pics it looks like the pass side airbag is blown...plus its missing all the grills in the front bumper.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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that car looks trashed as shit, I wouldn't go near it
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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He didn't take good care of that car.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by quanaman
Also, it looks like body shop dust in the interior and from one of the pics it looks like the pass side airbag is blown...plus its missing all the grills in the front bumper.
Yeah that's why it's so cheap... But I'll not buy it, thanks again!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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It's dirty is what it is.

There's no indication of Type-S-ness... All exterior features (bumpers, tail-lights, headlights, trunk, exhaust, grill, sidemarkers, wheels, color of the car) all point to base 04-06 TL. There isn't even a Type-S in 2006.

Side mirror's missing on one side.

What's the VIN?

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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I do like the 6MT with the paddle shifters though, maybe that's a special feature of the 06 type-s?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mboob
I do like the 6MT with the paddle shifters though, maybe that's a special feature of the 06 type-s?
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
this car doesnt even have the aspec kit on it.
Looks like it still has the sides on but thats it.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
I thought it was an obvious enough joke, I guess it's a little difficult to read sarcasm through a message board.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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^ Red text works wonders!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mboob
I do like the 6MT with the paddle shifters though, maybe that's a special feature of the 06 type-s?
Fixed. I just assumed you were being sarcastic even without the red text... but just to be safe, don't anger the sarcasm police.

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
now now tough guy
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
I think he was being sarcastic.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
Do you have anger management issues? Geez. Calm the hell down
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Omg wtf!!!! Get away from that car!!!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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wait justn...it does have aspec....it has the aspec side skirts from what i can see. or is that the reflection from the snow??
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Definitely not a Type S.

With the 6MT, maybe it's the "Sports" package.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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I dont know if you guys can help... but where can I buy a nice and cheap TL (type S if possible) in Canada or North east US? I dont want to pay more than 12k...
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Leon Tourigny
I dont know if you guys can help... but where can I buy a nice and cheap TL (type S if possible) in Canada or North east US? I dont want to pay more than 18k...
I fixed it for you. You somehow typed 2 instead of 8. 18k for a high mileage type S is possible if you don't mind going a distance to get it.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Leon Tourigny
I dont know if you guys can help... but where can I buy a nice and cheap TL (type S if possible) in Canada or North east US? I dont want to pay more than 12k...
Craigslist or maybe the black market on here.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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you will never find a 3g Type S for less than $15k, unless it very high mileage with crap title. Here are some add near me hope that helps.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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But....it probably has a Type S badge on it anyway....
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
Dam lol
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Can you tell if the vehicle is TL Type-S by VIN?

I bet..it's 2004-06 TL Base since the rear sidemarkers on the vehicle are RED, as far as I know, Type-S sidemarkers are smoked.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Cbronze_06TL
Can you tell if the vehicle is TL Type-S by VIN?

I bet..it's 2004-06 TL Base since the rear sidemarkers on the vehicle are RED, as far as I know, Type-S sidemarkers are smoked.
the VIN would have the chassis code: "UA7"

bottomline the OP needs to run away from this car...it's been tampered with.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Are you a idiot?

A 6 speed manual transmission that uses a clutch and also has paddle shifters?

"special feature"?

sigh....... You don't even have to own a TL to realize that was a stupid statement

06 Type-S ? Do some more research on your TL please
:gheylaugh:
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Sorry, I had a stick up my ass yesterday.

I'm the idiot
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Sorry, I had a stick up my ass yesterday.

I'm the idiot
Yikes! We're glad you got that thing out OK
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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^lol

and yeah what are you guys talking about! it has a-spec side skirts!

that is one salvaged muthasucka.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cpm06wdptl
Yikes! We're glad you got that thing out OK
Thanks. My finger really isn't a 'stick' so it was EZ

LOL jk!
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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