Looking on line at two beautiful Acura TL's. A 2012 SHAWD with tech 32,000 mi., white on white. $28k and change.

2nd auto, 2014 SHAWD with Advanced package,white on white with 17Kmi
Asking $36,895. Any thoughts ? I have a 2008 TLS with 107 K mi.

Bill C.

 

I would vote the 2014 Advance for the gorgeous 19inch wheels alone. Also almost half the miles as the other one. Negotiate hard on the 2014?

 

I would save the near 10k. You're getting almost the same vehicle. It's a 6 speed transmission and everything. I've never been the person for buying new (or in this case, almost new) so I can't say but that 10k comes handy in other things... Mods, downpayment, investment... I mean I guess it depends what you consider high mileage and how long you plan on keeping your car for. KM's don't matter to me since I do nearly 30,000+ km a year.

 

I would say 2014 i just personally think it has a lot less problems than the 2012 year

 

How so? My understanding is nothing was changed from the 2012-2014 model years, it was only a mid cycle refresh in 2012...

 

Assuming both cars have been maintained and are in good shape, I would opt for the 2012 and save the $$.

 

Presuming that both are clean condition, non CPO offered by dealers.
Looks like you drive @16,000 a year now so for the extra $9000 you get one more year out of the 2014 in addition to the longer warranty, upgraded to the Advance with 19 inch wheels heated/cooled seats and blind spot options.
Since you currently drive the S seems like the extra bells and whistles may be something that appeals to you. Unless you plan on doing some mods, wheels etc. I would lean towards the 2014.

 

Easy choice - go with the 14 if you can afford it comfortably - The advance package will always be worth more when you go to trade/sell than the tech

 

Thanks for all the great feed back, everyone made some great points. I offered a sales person who called last night $34000. Her asked me when I wanted to drive it. My reply was I would come in if they took my offer. I haven't heard back.
The last thing I want to do today is play games with car salesmen, it"s 15 degrees out and the Patriots are on at 4:30. How is the ride and noise level with 19 inch wheels? Thanks again.

Bill C.

 

If warranty is a concern, you could also buy an extended one and still save a bit of coin over the 14.
Just curious - what dealer? Have you looked private party or non - Acura dealer?

I see you are a Pats fan Go Pats!

 

Go Pats. Get the car before the game I bought mine CPO. Is the 2014 not a CPO?

 

Your probably right on the 2012, I'm still up in the air, might wait until the spring. Acura of Boston. Bill C.

 

Go with the 12 and save on interest paid throughout the term of the loan unless you pay cash for the 14.

 

Personally, I'd opt for the '12 in that instance. I don't think the Advance package and 15k less miles is worth near $9k difference + whatever you'll pay in interest.

 

If maintenance history and condition are equal I would try to work the dealer for a better price on the 12.. As of now there is already close to a $10K (including sales tax) savings by going with the 12..

Only you can determine if the additional features of the Advance is worth the $$.. Good luck!!

 

that's a very tough call.

you could've gotten a brand new 2014 for 2-4k more couple months back. But in this case, i would go for the 2012 because it's basically the same car minus the mileages and little things you probably dont use often. just my 2c

 

Bill,

I got the '14 AWD-Advance, I think the only main difference with Tech are the 19" rims, ventilated seats and leather stitching.

If I will do it all over again, I will get the Tech because 19" is nice but its very harsh on street roads, h-way they are okay. The reason why I got the advance is the ventilated seats.

Goodluck!

 

Great pick up! Hope you got them down good. 5 months ago I picked up a spankin new 14 Advance for $39,028. $36K seemed high for used. Difference in the Advance and Tech: Beautiful 19" wheels, Blind Spot Indicators, and Cooled seats. That's it. The 19s were enough to sway me

 

For some reason RCJD, I thought you were the OP. Still, nice car.