I'm back!! We never got rid of our 09 but I went to the Vw side and the seats were bothering my back so much that I had to get rid of her. But need your opinions and give me a reason why....

I drove home tonight a 12 TL with tech in white. I could have a 12 TL awd with tech which would cost me another 50 a Month in grey color. Is it really worth it? I feel more comfortable paying this lower payment but I can afford the awd. Are maintenance more or insurance? Mi have not signed till tomorrow so I can make a change....

What do I benefit from it and get?

 

305hp and SH-AWD propulsion.

 

es a 6MT for the OP

 

No 6mt on the lot. But auto will do. Was hoping for more responses to help as I have to decide by noon today...

 

Did a test drive myself yesterday. I'd settle with the 2012 Tech since it is around 6-7k less than the AWD advance. They were offering it to me for 40k without any negotiations yet. However, I do like the blind spot sensor in the Advance model.

 

Sharper handling and responsiveness.

 

If $50 a month is even batting an eyelash, might just stick with the krautwagons and pray they're under warranty.

The SH-AWD is fantastic in wet and bad weather. It's a blast on the backroads.

The FWD car is no slouch, and with the tech package, they're essentially the same car minus the drivetrain upgrade.

 

I have decided to get the AWD system. I will pick it up today and will post some pictures later.

 

Suspension on the base is much better IMO for daily driving... AWD is very stiff... Not worth the trade IMO. Base handles fantastically...Honda knows FWD handling. I wouldn't mind the 3.7 in the FWD, but I'll take the MPG, better reliability (less stuff to break) and the cash in my pocket thanks...

 

OP, awesome choice!

 

I have had a bunch of Acura's and been here a long time! But I am back and I am sure Anakalia is happy too!

2012 Acura TL w/tech SH-AWD

Here are some pics below. We still have our 09 which has been very reliable. I have been looking for a 07-08 TL-S in good shape with low miles but finally gave up on them because I just couldn't locate them anymore in good shape.

 

I'll trade you a pretty schwag all stock 07 Type S 5AT with 30k miles, extended warranty and 10k cash for the '12....

Congrats!

 

Very nice.

 

Congrats again, Pimpin.

Since you have started another thread with your new ride, I'm closing this one.