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(Mod Update-3-29-21) More Carbon...After almost 14 years, it's the end of an era....
Guys, I know you don't hear from me very often, but this is newsworthy.
I bought my ASM '07 Type S on January 1st 2008....I've had it for almost 14 years. The car was build in July 2007! For years, my Acura dealership has asked when I'm going to trade in my 3rd Gen Type S to them. I always responded, "Never!" Friday, I went to see the new Type S that just arrived...nice car. But for the heck of it, I built a Type S online. But to my dismay, they won't allow you to have the red interior with a red exterior, which was disappointing to me. But, my dealership had a brand new Gray TLX with the red interior....I was smitten. They gave me the car to drive overnight. So Saturday, I decided to trade in my beloved 144,000 2007 ASM Type S for a new 2021 TLX Aspec. This was one of the toughest automotive decisions I've made in a long time. I have to tell you, I thought long and hard about giving up my Type S. But I got a few pictures of the two cars sitting side by side. Here they are..... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...681c0b0ba.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...5d0c7f038.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0902c3dd5.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...24fdf9dff.jpeg I will get some better pictures today of the new TLX Aspec and post. It's a bittersweet farewell to my beloved 2007 Type S, but it was time. |
Steven bell the end of an era!! Congrats on the switch and I know how hard that has been. Not sure if you remember me but I still have my white type s manual I bought in 2008. I’ve been very tempted to sell mine also but I have my eyes set on a 2017 m3, we will see in 1-2 years.
Congrats again! You gonna get the cf packages? |
^^^ Hi buddy-of course I remember you!
I'm looking at the Carbon Fiber packages, for sure. I kinda want to wait and see what aftermarket stuff comes out. I've never been too impressed with Acura's conservative aero kits. I'm anxious to see what will come out..... |
Congrats on your new car. I had the same exact color type S, same year but 70k miles when i traded it in after 10 years a few years back. Good choice on the int/ext color combo on the tlx. One of my favorite color combos they have and after a bought my still night blue A-spec in 2018 I regretted not getting that same color combo you got in your new ride. Also like the white with expresso leather (more the expresso leather color than the white though) if they still even offer it. I will say I missed my type S for at least a couple of years or more and was one of my top 3 favorite cars I have owned (by far the longest I have held a car) and reliability maintenance wise number 1. I think I traded mine in several years too early but the dealer was offering really good trade in which affected my thought process too much (they typically pay decent amounts for a clean type S as they have zero problem selling them fast for decent dollars).
Anyway, enjoy the ride. |
Congrats Steve, your TLX and C7 make for an impressive garage. :cheers:
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Originally Posted by jhb31
(Post 16734504)
Congrats on your new car. I had the same exact color type S, same year but 70k miles when i traded it in after 10 years a few years back. Good choice on the int/ext color combo on the tlx. One of my favorite color combos they have and after a bought my still night blue A-spec in 2018 I regretted not getting that same color combo you got in your new ride. Also like the white with expresso leather (more the expresso leather color than the white though) if they still even offer it. I will say I missed my type S for at least a couple of years or more and was one of my top 3 favorite cars I have owned (by far the longest I have held a car) and reliability maintenance wise number 1. I think I traded mine in several years too early but the dealer was offering really good trade in which affected my thought process too much (they typically pay decent amounts for a clean type S as they have zero problem selling them fast for decent dollars).
Anyway, enjoy the ride. Thanks...ironically, my wife just bought a new MDX in the sale color!
Originally Posted by Legend2TL
(Post 16734515)
Congrats Steve, your TLX Type-S and C7 make for an impressive garage. :cheers:
Thanks, my friend! I guess I need a new garage photo of this..... |
Great choice. You won't be disappointed.
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Congrats! So why not a new Type S? Just color selection?
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^^^ But, the color selection wasn't the best for that red interior with a Type S. Besides, it came out to more than another $20,000 for the Type S. This has almost everything the Type S has sans the larger engine. At this stage of my life, I don't care about the larger engine anymore. I got a sweet deal on this because it's the 4th Acura I've purchased from them! At the end of the day, this is great!
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Congrats, sir! :toocool:
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Congrats! Enjoy your new car...I know your Type S is a special car but life goes on...why not try a new car. All the best!
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Congrats on the new ride. The new TLX Aspec and TypeS sure are good looking cars compared the Acura designs of recent. The entire line up finally looks good again.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 16734480)
Guys, I know you don't hear from me very often, but this is newsworthy.
I bought my ASM '07 Type S on January 1st 2008....I've had it for almost 14 years. The car was build in July 2007! For years, my Acura dealership has asked when I'm going to trade in my 3rd Gen Type S to them. I always responded, "Never!" Friday, I went to see the new Type S that just arrived...nice car. But for the heck of it, I built a Type S online. But to my dismay, they won't allow you to have the red interior with a red exterior, which was disappointing to me. But, my dealership had a brand new Gray TLX with the red interior....I was smitten. They gave me the car to drive overnight. So Saturday, I decided to trade in my beloved 144,000 2007 ASM Type S for a new 2021 TLX Aspec. This was one of the toughest automotive decisions I've made in a long time. I have to tell you, I thought long and hard about giving up my Type S. But I got a few pictures of the two cars sitting side by side. Here they are..... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...681c0b0ba.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...5d0c7f038.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0902c3dd5.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...24fdf9dff.jpeg I will get some better pictures today of the new TLX Aspec and post. It's a bittersweet farewell to my beloved 2007 Type S, but it was time. |
Great choice
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 16734705)
^^^ But, the color selection wasn't the best for that red interior with a Type S. Besides, it came out to more than another $20,000 for the Type S. This has almost everything the Type S has sans the larger engine. At this stage of my life, I don't care about the larger engine anymore. I got a sweet deal on this because it's the 4th Acura I've purchased from them! At the end of the day, this is great!
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^^^ Thanks, my friend!
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Congratulations and welcome to the club!!!!
I almost got that exterior color as well but opted for Performance Red at the last minute. Absolutely, love this car….particularly after giving it a K-Tuner massage. :toocool: (wifey’s new ride next to mine as well) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...e158a5bfb.jpeg |
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That red is gorgeous! |
Congratulations, Steven. Your new TLX looks great!
I understand the agony of going through that trade-in decision. Every time my ZDX is in for scheduled maintenance they ask me the same thing, and my answer is the same as yours--I'm keeping it forever! But that answer is partially due to the fact that there's nothing on the market right now (particularly from Acura) that compels me. Someday I might get smitten like you did with that wonderful TLX... |
Originally Posted by a35tl
(Post 16734822)
^^^
That red is gorgeous! |
Originally Posted by F23A4
(Post 16734808)
Congratulations and welcome to the club!!!!
I almost got that exterior color as well but opted for Performance Red at the last minute. Absolutely, love this car….particularly after giving it a K-Tuner massage. :toocool: (wifey’s new ride next to mine as well) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...e158a5bfb.jpeg Dude, I almost got the Performance Red too! But then, I would have 2 red cars, so I opted for the Modern Steel. Plus, you can't get the red interior with the red exterior color....the red interior and the flat bottom steering wheel is what prompted me to make the switch. t's a classy color anyway. But now, my wife and I both have Acuras as our Daily Driver and both are the same color!
Originally Posted by DJ Iceman
(Post 16734828)
Congratulations, Steven. Your new TLX looks great!
I understand the agony of going through that trade-in decision. Every time my ZDX is in for scheduled maintenance they ask me the same thing, and my answer is the same as yours--I'm keeping it forever! But that answer is partially due to the fact that there's nothing on the market right now (particularly from Acura) that compels me. Someday I might get smitten like you did with that wonderful TLX... Thanks DJ....I really had no intension of getting a new TLX. But after 14 years, the Type S was showing signs of age. There were a couple of rust spots on the exterior. There was a small hole in the drivers seat-where that came from, I have no idea.... There were some other things that needed to be attended to. I just replaced the DRL's and the rear window tint. It had a gorgeous flat-bottom steering wheel that I got from Bruce (one of our Vendors here). But you walk away from it, turn around, and it was still a gorgeous Type S! |
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^ nice clean garage!!
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 16735148)
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
(Post 16734723)
Congrats, sir! :toocool:
Originally Posted by Tony Pac
(Post 16734734)
Congrats! Enjoy your new car...I know your Type S is a special car but life goes on...why not try a new car. All the best!
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
(Post 16734741)
Congrats on the new ride. The new TLX Aspec and TypeS sure are good looking cars compared the Acura designs of recent. The entire line up finally looks good again.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 16734480)
Guys, I know you don't hear from me very often, but this is newsworthy.
I bought my ASM '07 Type S on January 1st 2008....I've had it for almost 14 years. The car was build in July 2007! For years, my Acura dealership has asked when I'm going to trade in my 3rd Gen Type S to them. I always responded, "Never!" Friday, I went to see the new Type S that just arrived...nice car. But for the heck of it, I built a Type S online. But to my dismay, they won't allow you to have the red interior with a red exterior, which was disappointing to me. But, my dealership had a brand new Gray TLX with the red interior....I was smitten. They gave me the car to drive overnight. So Saturday, I decided to trade in my beloved 144,000 2007 ASM Type S for a new 2021 TLX Aspec. This was one of the toughest automotive decisions I've made in a long time. I have to tell you, I thought long and hard about giving up my Type S. But I got a few pictures of the two cars sitting side by side. Here they are..... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...681c0b0ba.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...5d0c7f038.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0902c3dd5.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...24fdf9dff.jpeg I will get some better pictures today of the new TLX Aspec and post. It's a bittersweet farewell to my beloved 2007 Type S, but it was time. Nice ride, I love the Gray/Red combo, as I had it on my 19TLX which made it hard to part with. I had a two 08 Type-S and loved them. |
Great choice! My A-Spec is constantly getting compliments and confused for a much faster car all the time. ;)
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Congrats! Great looking new TLX!
Just curious. If you feel like saying, how much did they give you in trade for your 2008? |
^^^ Ben, my 2007 Type S listed for approximately $4,000 on KBB. They gave me $5,900 for it!
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Congrats! Love the colour combination. Gotta say your 07 Type S is still a greaat looking ride!
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I both dread and look forward to upgrading from my '06 TL (bought new). She's been good to me. Like saying goodbye to a loved pet.
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congrats!!!
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Originally Posted by cnst
(Post 16735768)
I both dread and look forward to upgrading from my '06 TL (bought new). She's been good to me. Like saying goodbye to a loved pet.
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Great Upgrade
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Originally Posted by a35tl
(Post 16735983)
I feel the same way every time I replace a vehicle. I don't understand how I can get emotionally attached to an inanimate object but it happens somehow.
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Originally Posted by Midwestuser1
(Post 16736024)
On that note don’t forget to go out and hug your mailbox :)
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Originally Posted by a35tl
(Post 16735983)
I feel the same way every time I replace a vehicle. I don't understand how I can get emotionally attached to an inanimate object but it happens somehow.
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Originally Posted by mapleloaf
(Post 16735611)
Congrats! Love the colour combination. Gotta say your 07 Type S is still a greaat looking ride!
Thank you sir! I loved taking care of the "old girl".....
Originally Posted by cnst
(Post 16735768)
I both dread and look forward to upgrading from my '06 TL (bought new). She's been good to me. Like saying goodbye to a loved pet.
I totally agree.....
Originally Posted by csmeance
(Post 16735862)
congrats!!!
Thanks brother....great to hear from you!
Originally Posted by a35tl
(Post 16735983)
I feel the same way every time I replace a vehicle. I don't understand how I can get emotionally attached to an inanimate object but it happens somehow.
Yea, I got misty eyed leaving my '07 Type S. She is a great girl...had a lot of great memories with that car.
Originally Posted by GhostTL09
(Post 16735987)
Great Upgrade
Thank you! |
Originally Posted by a35tl
(Post 16735983)
I feel the same way every time I replace a vehicle. I don't understand how I can get emotionally attached to an inanimate object but it happens somehow.
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