07 tsx 6-speed or keep my 02 tl-s
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07 tsx 6-speed or keep my 02 tl-s
So with only 2 payments left i'm torn between keeping the tl or trading it in while it still is worth some money and picking up an 07 tsx navi 6-speed with 25k miles at a local acura dealer.
My Tl-S
115k
a/c stopped working last summer uknown amount of money to fix
starter feels like its going
possible 07 tsx/navi
25k
certified
6-speed
$22,790
Currently i pay 388 on the tl, if i could get 6k for the tl with 2k down my monthly would be 288 on the tsx, but for another 5 yrs.
Not sure what i want to do. I drive my beater pickup daily to work, so the other car would just be weekend/long trips/winter. Not sure what to do, could use some input guys.
Thx
Michael
My Tl-S
115k
a/c stopped working last summer uknown amount of money to fix
starter feels like its going
possible 07 tsx/navi
25k
certified
6-speed
$22,790
Currently i pay 388 on the tl, if i could get 6k for the tl with 2k down my monthly would be 288 on the tsx, but for another 5 yrs.
Not sure what i want to do. I drive my beater pickup daily to work, so the other car would just be weekend/long trips/winter. Not sure what to do, could use some input guys.
Thx
Michael
#2
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Depending upon the beater you have, maybe you should retire that and use the TL-S as the beater with the TSX for recreational use.
#3
Niner Faithful
Damn - still making payments on a 2002? Did you get it used?
If I were you - I'd probably get the TSX b/c the AC fix is going to cost you $$$ and at 115k, you know how reliable those transmissions are.
The good thing is that you are used to paying $388 a month now and it'll be $100 less - or you can take a chance and drop a lot of money everytime something goes wrong with the TL.
If I were you - I'd probably get the TSX b/c the AC fix is going to cost you $$$ and at 115k, you know how reliable those transmissions are.
The good thing is that you are used to paying $388 a month now and it'll be $100 less - or you can take a chance and drop a lot of money everytime something goes wrong with the TL.
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Hmmm I say pay yourself that $388 each month for a few years you could have around 10gs in two years not assuming interest. Put that towards a down payment on a CPO'd car then? Fix the a/c, it's cheaper then buying a new car. Do you like your TL?
Or keep it for another 4 years or so and pay cash for your next car?
Or keep it for another 4 years or so and pay cash for your next car?
#7
The Box
That TSX is very over priced IMO, I'd keep the TL-S and save your $.
You're not going to be spending $388 in maintenance per month so the financially responsible thing to do would be to keep the TL.
No car payment = win
You're not going to be spending $388 in maintenance per month so the financially responsible thing to do would be to keep the TL.
No car payment = win
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a 5 year loan on an 07 model year car is a baaaaddddd idea.
I agree with Hapa DC5.
If you can live without AC go for it. If not, get an estimate and use some of the money to fix it.
I agree with Hapa DC5.
If you can live without AC go for it. If not, get an estimate and use some of the money to fix it.
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No go on an '07 for a 5 year loan
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#11
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I pretty much agree with everyone, since the tranny was replaced I would keep the tl. Save your money for a couple of years and try not to have as big of loan on your next car, or no loan at all
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keep urs
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Keep the TL-S. I never suggest replacing your current car with a slower one. You will be disappointed. The 2g TL-S has decent power and that will be lacking in the torque-less TSX. Other than the tranny, the 2g TL-S is fairly reliable. Fix your issues somewhere other than a dealer.
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That seems expensive for an 07 TSX. Personally I would keep the TL, fix the AC. The starter should not be too expensive. Get the car paid off and enjoy a year or so of no payments. Save your money. That should set you up real nice for a larger down-payment on your next car.
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So OP what's your decision?
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If it were me, I would definatly trade it in and get the TSX, the styling on them is more updated, and the A/C works. Esp. with the summer comming up, i wouldnt think about it twice. 288 a month, i would definatly do it.
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