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Old 07-20-2014, 07:21 AM
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After a 3 years I finally made my way back to Acura. I just traded in my 2010 Camaro 2SS for a 2012 TL advance. It was'nt easy but the chevy was not reliable at all. 68K of problem after problem. I used to own a 2005 TL base model and LOVED that car and had always missed that car. I'm back and could'nt be happier.
Old 07-20-2014, 07:51 AM
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Old 07-20-2014, 08:46 AM
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Grats! I moved from the 05 tsx -> 12 rdx -> 13 tl and exponentially got happier with each car. Welcome back!
Old 07-20-2014, 09:05 AM
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Welcome back! A hot car is like a trophy girlfriend, sometimes the maintenance just is not worth it
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Old 07-20-2014, 12:53 PM
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Thanks guys. I will miss grinding through the gears and driving a standard tranny, but I think I will be very happy with this car. I drive so much that I need a car with more comforts, and I've always had a thing for Acura's. I will miss my camaro no doubt, but with two kids (8) and (3), its worth having the safer family car.
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:33 PM
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Old 07-21-2014, 12:49 PM
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Welcome to Azine and welcome back to Acura.
Enjoy and post pics ASAYC!
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When I got my '12 Tech AWD a few months ago it was between that and that exact Camaro, which seems odd but I was either going full speed or a little of both. I still want that Camaro but perhaps as a second car down the road.

Congrats! I love my TL.
Old 07-22-2014, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JackCarver
When I got my '12 Tech AWD a few months ago it was between that and that exact Camaro, which seems odd but I was either going full speed or a little of both. I still want that Camaro but perhaps as a second car down the road.

Congrats! I love my TL.
I loved my camaro, however it was the opposite of reliable. Yes it was very nice to look at, black on black, with black wheels, I will post a pic of both.

However in the past few years here is a short list of problems:
-paint chips, paint peeling off ground effect kit
-replaced the FPCM twice
-Clutch pedal sticking to the floor on many occasions, this was most frequent when launching the car.
-A/C leak-
- 2 months later new compressor, evap, and drier
- spoiler came off partially while driving - fixed my self
-trunk latch replaced
-had third gear completely replaced because of a grinding and bad syncro.

That's all I can think of, with 68k, I just wanted a reliable car, the Honda's don't do anything for me. I've always loved Acura, so I came back.
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welcome back to this side of the yard! I hope you continue to enjoy your new purchase
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odd, my buddy's '14 SS 1LE just had all its syncros replaced.
like yours displayed, grinding.

the camaro's are cool! but I dont think I would get one
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Originally Posted by justnspace
odd, my buddy's '14 SS 1LE just had all its syncros replaced.
like yours displayed, grinding.

the camaro's are cool! but I dont think I would get one
They look amazing IMO, nice ride, but I think its better served as a weekend toy, and not a daily driver. ILEs are real nice cars. They had the car for about 2 weeks, and honestly chevy customer service blows. When I had clutch issues they accused me of abuse right off the bat! I told them one I dont abuse my car, I babied that thing, and second it comes with a launch control feature....
Old 07-22-2014, 05:36 PM
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Glad you're back with Acura but sorry to hear you had so many problems with your Camaro. I've got a 2014 C7 Stingray-no issues at all to date.
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Originally Posted by GYac
They look amazing IMO, nice ride, but I think its better served as a weekend toy, and not a daily driver. ILEs are real nice cars. They had the car for about 2 weeks, and honestly chevy customer service blows. When I had clutch issues they accused me of abuse right off the bat! I told them one I dont abuse my car, I babied that thing, and second it comes with a launch control feature....

THat's the thing I dont understand.
He was racing the motherfucking thing!!!

I dont know if my friend told them that he was; he certainly made it to sound like he told them the truth.

"like why would you build a race car if it cant stand up to racing at the track!?"

was his argument if i remember correctly.

he had the clutch replaced as well.
all under warranty.

and its a brand new '14 SS.
it was probably in the shop more than he had owned it.
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Originally Posted by justnspace
THat's the thing I dont understand.
He was racing the motherfucking thing!!!

I dont know if my friend told them that he was; he certainly made it to sound like he told them the truth.

"like why would you build a race car if it cant stand up to racing at the track!?"

was his argument if i remember correctly.

he had the clutch replaced as well.
all under warranty.

and its a brand new '14 SS.
it was probably in the shop more than he had owned it.

Totally agree, your going to accuse me of abuse when it has a launch control feature?Granted I tried it once and didn't care for it, preferred to do with all the nanny buttons off.
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