M.I.N.O.'s progress thread
04-14-2010, 08:57 PM
#1
M.I.N.O.'s progress thread
What up Aziners!
After looking at all these sexy TLs, I figured I should put up my own. It's a 2004 TL AT with Navi, 40k miles on the odometer. Got it last year and I still smile whenever I sit in it and turn the ignition key! Mods so far: 19" Privat Netz, black with polished lip, on Yokohama S-Drives 235/35/19, A-Spec suspension, and window visors. Upcoming mods include A-spec body kit, Type-S headlights, side markers and tailights (all parts sitting in my garage, just need time to install them).
On a side note, my dealer called me to let me know that he has a 2008 TL Type-S coming in next week. It's WDP and has the 6-speed tranny. Is it worth trading my car in or seeling it for that one? Is there that much of a difference between the base and Type-S? Anyway, any suggestions or comments about the car are welcome.
Cheers!
04-14-2010, 09:35 PM
#4
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Welcome! Your car is low on miles considering how old it is but I would be tempted to get the Type-S. Type-S + 6-speed = WIN
04-14-2010, 10:30 PM
#7
Welcome! The 6spd type-s IMO is a big upgrade from your 5spd base. Whats the difference after trading in your car? If you're financially stable, you should atleast visit your dealer and try it out.
Your car is nice and I'm sure it'll turn out pretty clean after more mods, so dont jump the gun and ask yourself if you really want a newer, more powerful, higher quality TL.
Your car is nice and I'm sure it'll turn out pretty clean after more mods, so dont jump the gun and ask yourself if you really want a newer, more powerful, higher quality TL.
Trending Topics
04-14-2010, 10:45 PM
#10
Pro
your car looks like it's in great shape and if it still makes you happy, maybe save your money. especially if you have all those great things ready to go in your garage. that's one hell of a good-lookin '04.
04-15-2010, 12:27 AM
#11
e92 335i
Nice car man, where are you from in Canada? & and I just traded my 06 with navi for a 07 Type - S, and all I've got to say is you have the $$ do it. Be warned, the price to upgrade will be steep though, you know how dealers are.
04-15-2010, 12:29 PM
#15
04-15-2010, 07:49 PM
#18
Thanks for the comments guys! I didn't discuss trade-in options with the dealer, but I suspect the trade-off would not be in my favor, even though I bought the car from the same dealer a year ago and barely put any miles on it, not to mention the fact that I would be buying another car from the same dealer. I have a potential buyer for my car, but I'm not sure how serious he is, so I'm thinking of keeping this one and paying it off. I am going to test drive the Type-S next week, so you never know. If I decide to buy it, I guess you can expect another introduction LOL.
Thanks again for your comments!
Thanks again for your comments!
04-15-2010, 10:07 PM
#19
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
No car payment is the way to go.
Sadly I didn't realize that when I traded in my paid off 01 CL-S for my 04 TL
Sadly I didn't realize that when I traded in my paid off 01 CL-S for my 04 TL
)
07-02-2011, 03:28 PM
#21
Update
What up fellow Aziners!
I decided to do the responsible thing and keep the 04 TL instead of trading it in for the 08 Type-S. Made a few changes to the car: Replaced the 19" Privat Netz with some A-spec rims (still haven't decided what to do with the Privat Netz yet, I may just end up selling them), added the A-spec body kit, OEM window visors, Type-S headlights, tails and side markers. The car now has 45k on it, and I still love it! Less than 1 year before it's paid off, so when that happens I might consider an upgrade to a TL-S or a 4G TL.
Yes I know my car looks like many others on the site, but I'm happy with it and that's all that matters.
All comments are welcome.
Cheers!
07-02-2011, 03:45 PM
#22
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Holy crap that looks great! You've done quite a bit to it since last time you posted.
07-02-2011, 08:33 PM
#26
RLTW!!
Welcome to AZ! Nice car, like your new mods very much. Keep us posted on future developments....
07-02-2011, 09:39 PM
#29
Race Director
iTrader: (8)
07-03-2011, 02:16 PM
#31
Thanks for the comments guys!!
And yes I'm in Canada, from Montreal!!
It was hard to pass up a Type-S, but I think I made the right decision. I'll probably end up getting a 4G TL SH-AWD to handle the harsh Canadian winters. Wasn't feeling the front of it at first, but it's starting to grow on me. I don't know if I could drive anything other than an Acura, it would be like cheating on my wife LOL.
And yes I'm in Canada, from Montreal!!
It was hard to pass up a Type-S, but I think I made the right decision. I'll probably end up getting a 4G TL SH-AWD to handle the harsh Canadian winters. Wasn't feeling the front of it at first, but it's starting to grow on me. I don't know if I could drive anything other than an Acura, it would be like cheating on my wife LOL.
07-05-2011, 07:47 PM
#38
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Nice job on the updates-classy looking TL.
