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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Swoosh, I think it might be you?

The pictures are working for me
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Old May 13, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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just as I was about to pull the race card out, the link worked for me !!!

Looks great Arthur !!!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
just as I was about to pull the race card out, the link worked for me !!!

Looks great Arthur !!!


and thanks!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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ohh dude, i hope you didnt take it wrong....I am brown and i love to use the race card to my advantage
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Old May 15, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
ohh dude, i hope you didnt take it wrong....I am brown and i love to use the race card to my advantage
Hahah, btw dude you car looks great.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Thank you
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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After waiting over a month, the car I've been meaning to buy was delivered this morning!











She's a 2007 BMW 335i w/ the sports, convenience and winter packages. Previous owner was an older gentleman and also a car enthusiast. This was his daily driver. It was was a sweet deal and I just couldn't say no!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Sooo....no more TL?


Congrats!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
Sooo....no more TL?


Congrats!
Thanks man!
I'll keep the TL around for a bit and let my GF drive it around. Bringing it back to stock as soon as I can.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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SICK! I love that cinnamon interior

Congrats sir
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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juicebox her..
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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great pick....
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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I like your new Daily Driver!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Oh my god
Congrats dude

I wanted that car soooo much back then
and exactly same one, same rims, same interior, but gray color

Please get these tails



and led bulbs for the rings
and lower it
keep the rims

Where is your modding list??
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MEKO
Oh my god
Congrats dude

I wanted that car soooo much back then
and exactly same one, same rims, same interior, but gray color

Please get these tails



and led bulbs for the rings
and lower it
keep the rims

Where is your modding list??
Haha I don't want to go too crazy yet but I would love to get a LCI (09+) CSL trunk in the future along with either the JB4 or Cobb Flashport, wheels, maybe a drop (the sport suspension drops the car about half an inch), downpipes, FMIC, and maybe an exhaust. My mind is going crazy just thinking about the potential mods for the car. But to start off I tinted her this afternoon:



For those who are interested, my car was tinted at The Tint Shop out in Great Neck, LI (http://longislandpaintprotection.com...ct/?page_id=23). The owner's name is Joe and he did a fantastic job. I highly recommend him and his prices are pretty fair. He uses 3M FX Pro tints and mine came out great. No bubbles whatsoever. A lot of the Bimmer guys in the area get their tints done by him.

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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Very nice.....but still a BMW!
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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next.. jb4

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Very nice.....but still a BMW!
and... ?

just as reliable as Acura.

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Congrats on BM!!!
I love that interior color! I wish TL had that color option...
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Maj, I used to own a BMW 535i-that thing nickeled and dimed me to death.....no more for me.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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^Heard that a lot from dads Greek friend
and also from one of my friends

unless you do the maintenance... these German engines are piece of a cake iffff you know them
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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There's always something that needs fixing and when it does need fixing, it isn't cheap.....
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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heard from my uncle as well...he had a 325ci (convertible) and when he was selling it, I wanted to buy the car and he told me, "i will just give it to you, but you will regret it"

he then got an Audi A6 with Sline package and he has the same high maintenance issues with the car as well....I think am gonna stay forever imports....
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Partout began yesterday afternoon.. stock calipers went back on


Decided to give her a wash today


I don't want to part her out
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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So clean

Can you sell it as is instead of parting out?
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
So clean

Can you sell it as is instead of parting out?
I would but I'd lose so much money if I didn't
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Sorry to see you're selling/parting out.....
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Sorry to see the TL go, but the 335i is a sick car. Congrats on the new ride.

Let me know if you're selling to roof rack, I might be interested.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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looks sooo pretty
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Still in the process of trying to part out my car. A huge part of me doesn't want to part her out!

On the other hand.. I've done a few things to the 335i if you guys are interested.

Earlier this month, she had the turbos replaced under warranty because of the infamous wastegate rattles. Once I got her back I had a few things done:

Blacked out kidney grilles



& M3 Wheels. I found them for a steal.. and had to pick it up. I originally wanted 19s but I could fit beefier tires on the 18s, so I went that route instead.

So far, I'm pretty happy with how she sits. This should keep me happy for a while.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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^^^ I hope so....
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Looks great Arthur
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Looking good....
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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very clean cars!!! both!!!
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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Clean car dude came a long way nd good luck on da sale
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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My car is up for sale now: https://acurazine.com/forums/member-cars-sale-49/nicely-modded-05-acura-tl-location-new-york-ny-895005/

Last buyer flaked on me big time
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Sweet upgrade man enjoy it
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Sorry to hear that Arthur.....best of luck on the sale.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Front bumper w/ A-Spec, A-Spec sides, 08 mirrors and headlights have been sold! Finally some progress.
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