My 03 Corolla is finally showing signs of slowing down after 150K. I've decided on the Acura TL for my next car. However, I'm undecided on the following offers:

2011 Basic TL for $31,300.
2011 TL with tech for $34,500
2012 Basic TL for $34,200

My budget is $35K

I really like the 2012 body over the 2011 body.

Which offer would you pick?

Thanks.

 

Welcome!

I'd get the '12 w/ Tech. It's not one of your choices, but you'll regret it if you don't get one w/ navi.

 

Have you driven any of those yet? You will get more in the 11 and can hope the look grows on you or go with the 12. Spend some time at the dealership.. look them over and over.. go home, think it over and you will come up with the answer

 

You could also probably pick up an '11 SH-AWD Tech for around 37k, which is what I did today. I had the FWD Tech, and regretted not waiting for the SH-AWD when it first came out. After test driving it, it was a huge difference.

 

LOL - I think you just answered your own question. You should get what you like so in the long run there will be no regrets. If you get the '11 to save money which you somewhat like you will probably want to trade again knowing you should have got the '12.

 

Try to get a 2011 SH-AWD for as close as you can to your budget. The SH-AWD and Tech are what make this car so much fun!

 

I pick door# 2

 

I'd pick a car with navi over the newer model without navi. Believe me the navi system adds a whole new relm of fun. It's not just navigation you get but a much upgradded sound system and fully integreated car as well.

 

save a little more and get a 12 w/ tech or save even more and get 12 SHAWD w/ tech (IMHO)

Welcome to the forums.

 

^Indeed! I scrimped when I bought my '08. I bought the base w/o nav to save $$.. I regretted real quick. I should have spent the extra to get the Type-S w/nav!

 

Wait until you can afford or they further discount the 12 Tech!!

 

Not to mention the ELS, the stock soudn system is decent, but no comparison to ELS.

 

If you like the 12 get the 12. The last thing you want is payments on a car you aren't happy with. However as others have stated I would spend the extra for the Tech package.

 

Gotta get the Tech my friend, gotta get the Tech. There's too many goodies in there to overlook.

So however you go, make sure that's the path grasshopper.

 

2011 TL SH AWD Tech

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Just save up a bit more for the 2012 w/ Tech.

IMO, the Tech pkg makes this car. I wouldn't get one without the tech pkg.

 

i wouldnt even bother getting a car nowadys without some kind of tech package with nav....door number 2 if thoes are your only choices...otherwise see if you can up your budgent a little and get a sh awd tech....

 

Wait a bit and get the 12 awd when prices come down.
Tech only if you really care about the music and nav.

Either way, going from a corolla to a tl you'd be really happy no matter what packages you choose as thats a huge step up (and the same step I took, except it was a 95 corolla to an 05 tl 6 years ago).

 

^^def a preference choice.............i personally dont like the newer body over the older body..........but alot of people do.............you're the one speding the money def gotta be something your happy with at the end of the day ...........

 

Actually, it's the AWD that makes this car. It already comes nicely loaded without the tech and if you don't need the nav and upgraded sound then save your money towards a AWD model if anything...it's what makes this car go from a normal everyday car to a wonderful handling sports sedan for all seasons, including summers.

You should research the TL + AWD and see what many owner enthusiasts and articles say about it. Better yet, drive them both aggressively and see the difference for yourself!

 

I would try to find a used 2010 TL SH-awd w/Tech with less than 15k miles for under $35k. It can be done, with reasonable searching. There's no real difference between the '10 and the '11. Plus you get the whole package: TL, awd, & tech for the same price.

 

I'm leaning towards going with a used '10 TL SH-awd w/ Tech. I'm primarily interested in an Acura Certified vehicle. Would you guys take a certified vehicle to your own mechanic to check out? Or would you be comfortable enough with Acura's program?

 

Certified doesn't mean all that much besides a warranty. The worst certified vehicle I've seen was an Acura TL-S with a repainted hood. Another one didn't even have enough oil to show on the dipstick. Get it checked out like you would any other used car.

Edit: These two cars were at different dealerships in different states.

 

Go Tech-you'll love the bells and whistles.


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Thanks for the inputs guys. I decided to go with a basic 2012 TL for $34,200. They are searching around for a white one for me, so I don't have the car yet. I just could not afford the additional Tech package.

 

I like this line of thought, a TL SH-AWD w/Tech can surely be had at a bargain.
The AWD and Tech package really take this car to another level. I've seen some crazy prices here in GA, ones in Atlanta right around $35K around 20K miles

 

Congratulations on your decision to purchase the 2012. Ultimately, buy what makes sense to you and makes you happy. All three are great choices, and either one will get you into the Acura family.

 

congratz on ur decision ... once u take delivery be sure to post up some pics