white_sh

Traded in the 2011 AWD base/auto/WDP/Taupe for a 2012 AWD/Tech/Auto/BWP/Taupe yesterday. Traded it mainly for the Tech package.

Right of the bat, the car is much quieter compared to the 2011. Can not hear much of the engine noise inside the cabin. From the few miles I put on the car yesterday, didn't really feel any difference between the 5speed and 6 speed auto. For some reason, I feel the 2012 is smaller(inside) compared to the 2011. The 2011 felt bigger.

Attached are few pictures from the dealership lot.

potmilkz

the taupe interior looks great now. add some miles on it and some blue jeans and you got yourself a disaster.

But overall, nice trade, welcome to the tech world

white_sh

On the 2011, I had the same interior and know what you are talking about. I used Leatherique to condition the leather and to clean the dye transfer.

potmilkz

thats the main reason why i opted to get black on black.

weather

white_sh.....Congrats on your TL. That is a sweet ride if I may say so myself...then again, I am biased to white cars You must have taken a big hit on your 2011 TL no?

white_sh

Not really, Overall, I think I did very good.

LawnPro

Congrats! The 2012 is sweet! I sold my 2010 for my 2012 and am very happy.

StHalcyon

Holy smokes! With that color scheme, I feel like I need to be in Vegas! Congrats on the upgrade.

white_sh

Did you go from a auto to manual? I was looking for a manual, but the dealer could not locate any near by and the deal I got on the auto was nice, so went with the auto.

Congrats on your new car as well. Black on Black is always my preferred combo, but maintaining black color and black interior in TX summer is horrible.

Rxpete

Same here. I love the taupe but my wife's 2011 MDX taupe interior is getting dirty already. I still have a 1999 3.2 TL black on black and the interior looked just as good as it did the way I bought it in 99. When it came time to buy my 2012 TL I decided on the same combo as a result.

Edward'TLS

Congrats on your new TL.

Taupe interior looks really nice, but requires a great deal of extra care.

white_sh

Taupe color has grown on me. I had black and umber before on my BMW's, but taupe looks classy. I usually use leatherique twice a year on any color leather. So that should take care of any dirt

Oswald Vater

Congrats - beautiful car and you got the right color! My 2010 WDP Tech has Ebony interior though and I don't regret that.

devnull

Ya know, we bought ours in white and I wasn't feeling the love (had a TL and CL in black before). The past few days I have been looking at it more and more and it has really grown on me big time.

I may have to rethink my bias towards white cars now, because this thing is gonna look AWESOME with the tint, springs, and black wheels coming next week...

RDX in NY

I have the Taupe interior too in a 2012 TL SHAWD and it does grow on you real well. I also had the blue dye transfer on a Parchment interior but it usually cleans off well with the right product.

Good luck with the new ride.

weather

Good for you Its always great when one can change vehicle rapidly without losing too much. Enjoy your TL....I know I am

Congrats on yours too There is a perception that White Cars are hard to keep clean. I would argue that this is a myth. I would not own any color than white and my new 2013 RDX is also white. Make sur eyou post pics when you have your upgraded done on yours...

Steven Bell

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Congrats on the upgrade, White....enjoy.

Rocket_man

Congrats, looks like a nice car.

Is that the new Acura dealership on 45 South? I live about 2 miles from there.

Hapa DC5

The taupe interior looks great. I couldn't do it though, two dogs even with the hammock it would get messed up.

Congrats on the car!

Mugszy

Nice!!

Picked up my TL tech yesterday in Grey and oredered the 3M clear film protection kit to try to keep the knose clean.

Keep in touch, and enjoy your ride!

Mugs,

white_sh

Yep, on 45S(league city). I think it has been there for some time now.

My wife is scared to enter the car. I give her 100 instructions before stepping the feet in the cabin

Congrats on your ride too. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Hey White, in the lower right hand corner of each post, the middle icon is a Multi-Quote button. It allows you to respond to multiple people in a single response (see above). Give it a try-it makes life a lot easier.

birdy*feet

Absolutely beautiful, congrats!