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

 

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.

 

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.

 

beater is an 93 s-10 long bed, need it for hauling and homedepot runs, etc.

Bought the tl in 2005, same thing certified used with 30k on it. Tranny has been replaced once.

 

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?

 

I would suggest to keep the TL but if you do decide to get a new car - that TSX is overpriced. You can get an 07 TL-S with about 40k miles for that amount

 

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

 

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.

 

 

No go on an '07 for a 5 year loan

 

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

 

keep urs

 

get the TSX

 

Keep it and fix the AC or trade for a G35 or newer TL with the amount of money you are ready to spend on a TSX. You dont wanna go from a V6 to a 4

 

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.

 

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.

 

So OP what's your decision?

 

i say keep your tl once you pay it off take to a shop get the ac fixed then in a couple of years get a brand new car.

 

still debating what i want to do, but leaning more towards keeping the tl, some friends of mine who have driving the 6speed tsx say it would feel a lot slower than what i have now.

 

fix the ac and keep it.

 

buy a lotus

 

Not sure why you would buy a TSX when you can get a TL for nearly the same price. Get a TL instead that's my recommendation.

 

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.