xTheWarrior

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I was sure to get the new 4G TL SHAWD w/Tech Package but now it has kinda hit me that it is ugly. But its so damn cool with errthang it can do.
I am going to get a new car soon. Help me choose.

3rd Generation TL Type-S

or

4th Generation TL SH-AWD w/Tech.

?????

bmode

Not again Warrior? Have you gone out and test drove anything yet? You gotta go out there and test drive my friend, it's the only way YOU can make up your mind. Posting here is just going to get opinions from everyone, and everyone's taste is different, the only opinion that matter's to you is yours!

So here's mine, I'm a "new" junkie. I like everything new, even when the masses dump on the new body style, it doesn't matter to me because I love the new design. With either choice your going to win, the 3G is the bomb and I'm sure you can get into one for dirt cheap right now, if my lease wasn't up, I'd still be happily rollin' in it! A sincere good luck with it.

CL6

If you think the 4G is ugly why would you consider buying it?

KeithL

If you think the 4G is ugley then it sounds like you should buy the 3G or look at somehitng other than TL? Don't buy a 4G just because it is NEW, you will regret it in 6 months. Buy it becasue you love the car, both looks and ride!

SebringSilver

Get the 5G!

Bearcat94

Please, please, plese get the 4G. It is *SO* much better for you (and for us).

PetesTL

Guy is just trying to stir up shit....post says it all.

inyong1988

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This thread fails..

Get what you like, it's your car. Test drive both of cars (they're both nice and well built), see what you like and what you can afford. personally, If I could afford, def. 4th gen is the choice.

Steven Bell

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Warrior, trust your instincts. Get what you like and get what you can afford. You are the one driving it. You've got to be happy with your purchase. And Pete, quit picking on people!

jayunsplanet

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Agreed.
With that said (lol), get one of the last 08 Type S'. Sell/trade it in 2010

inyong1988

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Agreed. plus I just realized that you're only 21 years old. seems like 3rd gen suit you a lot nicer than 4G just my .02

07wdptl-s

if you can get your hands on a 08 type-s jump on it, all of that other teckkie stuff on the new tl you probably will not used at all like the weather radar.

bmode

There's great advice...LOL.

csmeance

get yourself a used 05 or 06 TL and put the rest of the money into a savings account or investments that could have gotten you a 4G TL.

bmode

Whoa, bad time to use a financial institution to earn money on a savings account. Hold off on that thought!

hydr0

I'm a banker at JPMorgan Chase. Listen to the man lol. If you have A MILLION DOLLARS in our top tier savings account, it'll earn you 1.24%. Anything less than $25K will earn you .15% interest.

Anyway, as someone else said, if you think the car is ugly, why are you even asking about it? There are plenty of fish in the sea, and you're sure to find one that suits your needs. Some options that are similar to the TL:

Infiniti G35x (I can't recommend this car enough, best bang for the buck with awesome handling, AWD, AND sick looks for under $40K)
Mercedes C300 Sport (nice, but a bit overpriced, and a bit on the small side)
BMW 328i (underpowered and overpriced)
Audi A4 (decent for the money, but a bit small)
Caddy CTS (awesome car, but GM doesn't lease anymore)
Lincoln MKS (another great car, but it's $5K more than it should be)

Again, speaking from experience, the best car out of that list is the G35x. If you think the TL is ugly, go take a look at the G35, test drive it, and start doing the paperwork because you'll fall in love with it.

inyong1988

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Agreed with csmeance, OP seems too young to drive a brand new $40+ grands car. It's pointless since younger people have much more opportunity in life to drive better cars.

Blazing GT

at this thread.

3G vs 4G threads always start controversy

NYSH-AWD

I have to disagree with your comment. Age is nothing but a number, it's all perception. If you can afford whatever, by all means. I'm on my seventh car now and only 23.

1. 04 WDP Acura TL
2. 04 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition
3. 06 White BMW 550i (fully loaded)
4. 07 Black BMW 550i (fully Loaded)
5. 06 Honda Accord EX (every day car)
6. 08 Honda Accord V6 (fully loaded)
7. 09 Acura TL SH-AWD (My favorite)

The list is only going to continue to grow. The point being, don't under estimate us young folks, everyone has the right to buy anything as long as the right is being done.

bjtexer

lol....... lol.......lol........ can't stop.... hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

rehab_pain

the 3g is to boy racerish for my tastes, and in a couple of years it will look dated, but get the car that suits you best

Wavehogger

Go do some test driving, then come back and tell us what you think. But I agree with others here, why buy it if you don't like the way it looks?