Good-Bye TL SH-AWD..
06-17-2010, 09:09 PM
#41
Congrats PetesTL! I drove the 550i at the BMW Driving Event. Didn't get a chance to drive the 535i - how is the difference between the 2 engines (night and day?)
Post some pics for us
Post some pics for us
06-17-2010, 11:20 PM
#42
Three Wheelin'
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Well the 550i has a 400hp/450 lb-ft twin turbo V8. All that torque peaks at around 1750 rpm so it's a big rush! According to BMW test numbers (which are usually conservative), 0-60 is around 4.4sec. I haven't really pushed my car because I'm still breaking it in. But this engine is a BEAST. You can Easily find yourself going into triple digits without even knowing it. And it does so very quietly and without drama....kinda like being in Lear Jet! It's easily a night-and-day difference from my TL and even the 535i. I can't even imagine what this car is capable of once the engine breaks in.
I had posted some photos earlier in the day but it got moved to Car Talk.
06-17-2010, 11:54 PM
#43
Three Wheelin'
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Here's some Night time shots!:
--> Love those rear LED brake lights!
--> Cool illuminated door sills!
--> Love those red ambient lighting! (although some guys don't like red)
--> This car has LED's everywhere!.....even the door handles! very cool!
--> Bi-Xenon's w/daytime LED "Angel Eyes"
--> Love those rear LED brake lights!
--> Cool illuminated door sills!
--> Love those red ambient lighting! (although some guys don't like red)
--> This car has LED's everywhere!.....even the door handles! very cool!
--> Bi-Xenon's w/daytime LED "Angel Eyes"
06-18-2010, 08:12 AM
#50
Three Wheelin'
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Most people (incl. myself) who decide to get into these pricey German luxury cars know it's far better to lease than to own. I get free scheduled maintanance for 3 years. It's also titled to my business name, so it's written off for tax purposes.
06-18-2010, 08:13 AM
#51
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Pete,
I'm not a big poster but I do read most of these threads. I've always enjoyed and trusted your posts. Thanks for all your insight and good luck with the BMW...it's an amazing car!
I'm not a big poster but I do read most of these threads. I've always enjoyed and trusted your posts. Thanks for all your insight and good luck with the BMW...it's an amazing car!
06-18-2010, 08:22 AM
#52
Three Wheelin'
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OMG, there's so much tech in this car it's overwhelming at times. (and I thought the TL was tech crazy!) The I-Drive is vastly improved from the previous generation...more intuitive, less menu searching. The system hard drive is huge.....there's a whole owners manual in there!....with video! Not only can you store songs into the media server, but documents, photos, video, etc. (There's a USB port in the glove box for doing this). The huge 10" NAV screen is awesome.....extreme hi-res and doesn't even remotely wash out in direct sunlight. Ipod integration is awesome as well.....you can dump everything, including music videos, into the media server!! I love the HUD.....not only is your speed shown (in holographic form) in the windhsield but NAV info. as well so you don't have to take your eyes off the road,
06-18-2010, 09:22 AM
#53
Drifting
My father in law does the same thing - he leases his ls460 awd, and he even goes over on his mileage by about 20k total for 3 years. It's all one massive tax deduction for him since all he does is drive to his clients (accountant).
06-18-2010, 09:41 AM
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OMG, there's so much tech in this car it's overwhelming at times. (and I thought the TL was tech crazy!) The I-Drive is vastly improved from the previous generation...more intuitive, less menu searching. The system hard drive is huge.....there's a whole owners manual in there!....with video! Not only can you store songs into the media server, but documents, photos, video, etc. (There's a USB port in the glove box for doing this). The huge 10" NAV screen is awesome.....extreme hi-res and doesn't even remotely wash out in direct sunlight. Ipod integration is awesome as well.....you can dump everything, including music videos, into the media server!! I love the HUD.....not only is your speed shown (in holographic form) in the windhsield but NAV info. as well so you don't have to take your eyes off the road,
The HUD alone is making me cabin tech jealous. Sigh....as a physician we can only deduct a small percentage of a car lease which doesn't make it worth it. Otherwise I'd be joining you in a couple of years. Did you happen to look at other competitors (E Class, Audi S6, Jaguar XF?)
06-18-2010, 11:24 AM
#56
2010 TL AWD 6MT: New King
The HUD alone is making me cabin tech jealous. Sigh....as a physician we can only deduct a small percentage of a car lease which doesn't make it worth it. Otherwise I'd be joining you in a couple of years. Did you happen to look at other competitors (E Class, Audi S6, Jaguar XF?)
Being a dentist, I plan on leasing through the business/corporation a SUV when I buy a practice in the very near future. Many of my dental friends do the same (ie. MDX, GX), and is a thorough enjoyable perk of business ownership. However, as an employee, the amount we can deduct is minimal (ie. business miles).
06-18-2010, 11:33 AM
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Olu, just wondering if you are an employee, or have your corporation/business identity (ie. family practice)?
Being a dentist, I plan on leasing through the business/corporation a SUV when I buy a practice in the very near future. Many of my dental friends do the same (ie. MDX, GX), and is a thorough enjoyable perk of business ownership. However, as an employee, the amount we can deduct is minimal (ie. business miles).
Being a dentist, I plan on leasing through the business/corporation a SUV when I buy a practice in the very near future. Many of my dental friends do the same (ie. MDX, GX), and is a thorough enjoyable perk of business ownership. However, as an employee, the amount we can deduct is minimal (ie. business miles).
06-18-2010, 03:50 PM
#58
TL-SHAWD 6MT Rocks!
well said!
it makes a lot of sense if you have the money to spare...
did you get XM ? I heard it's an extra cost.
btw, very cool interior, I like it a lot.
enjoy your ride
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06-18-2010, 05:19 PM
#59
Three Wheelin'
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Thanks, XM is free the first year..courtesy of BMW.
(I also got free winter tire mounting and storage for the first 2 years courtesy of my local dealer
)......other "goodies" I got: free BMW stainless steel license plate frames, free BMW cup, free BMW hat, and free rubber floor mats!
06-18-2010, 08:02 PM
#60
Drifting
06-18-2010, 08:07 PM
#61
Drifting
Got that right. As nice as the RL is,, the TL is almost as good and in some cases are better, (ie no AWD in RL), and the TL is significantly cheaper. Why would anyone buy the RL.
06-18-2010, 08:18 PM
#62
Drifting
Well the 550i has a 400hp/450 lb-ft twin turbo V8. All that torque peaks at around 1750 rpm so it's a big rush! According to BMW test numbers (which are usually conservative), 0-60 is around 4.4sec. I haven't really pushed my car because I'm still breaking it in. But this engine is a BEAST. You can Easily find yourself going into triple digits without even knowing it. And it does so very quietly and without drama....kinda like being in Lear Jet! It's easily a night-and-day difference from my TL and even the 535i. I can't even imagine what this car is capable of once the engine breaks in.
I had posted some photos earlier in the day but it got moved to Car Talk.
I had posted some photos earlier in the day but it got moved to Car Talk.
06-18-2010, 08:22 PM
#63
Three Wheelin'
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Last edited by PetesTL; 06-18-2010 at 08:25 PM.
06-18-2010, 09:40 PM
#64
Burning Brakes
Congrats on the purchase! The interior is super cool, especially the LEDs. Please slap on some nice BBS wheels (forged) and take more pictures. Thanks
06-19-2010, 09:48 AM
#66
Drifting
Very nice car. Styling seems much improved over last year's. Enjoy your new vehicle.
06-19-2010, 11:30 AM
#67
Racer
Pete, enjoy your new BMW. I have test driven one recently and there is no comparison in driving dynamics. Once a person drives the new 550i's, its like being addicted to drugs. You get hooked.
06-19-2010, 01:40 PM
#69
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My TL had around 17K miles on it when it was traded-in.
06-19-2010, 03:01 PM
#70
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The current market value on the '09 TL SH-AWD is around $29K-30K. It doesn't help that there's a huge rebate on new TL's right now which hurts its resale value somewhat. Being that I am a long-time customer, my dealer added another $3K to the TL (in addition to another $2K off the 550i), so my TL's trade-in value was $33,200.
My TL had around 17K miles on it when it was traded-in.
My TL had around 17K miles on it when it was traded-in.
06-19-2010, 03:07 PM
#71
Back From The dead
Makes me start to think about throwing the money back in the bank?
06-19-2010, 09:43 PM
#72
Suzuka Master
Funny I am negotiating a 2011 M37 and I can confirm what Pete is saying. I was offered $28,500 for my TL SH-AWD with 19K miles on it, but got them up to 30,500 so far. I did check out the BMW 550i that Pete got, beutiful car, way out of my league, did drive a lowly 328i, got to love the BMW ride!
06-23-2010, 12:09 AM
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06-23-2010, 12:19 AM
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not to even sound bias. But I test drove the new TL and worked for Acura. The quality in the RL is far more superior than the TL. Even comparing my 2005 RL to a 2009 TL.
06-23-2010, 06:51 AM
#80
Suzuka Master
WOW, I'm not doubting you, byt my 09 AWD with 19K miles is rock solid, tight car, built like a tank, not a squeak or rattle and the laether looks almost new. If the RL is better than that then Acura surely has sadly missed great opportunities with that car.