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Old 01-07-2004, 09:38 AM
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I want to buy a TL-Type S

What's a good deal on a Acura TL Type-S? Something from 2001 - 2003 with navi. No more than 30,000 miles.

Post some info here.

Think its time to move into something nicer than a Jetta VR6.

Thx!
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I think 24k-25k would be a solid deal. what does KBB say about it. With the new TLs out it drops the value a little but not as badly as the CLSs. I would think 23-26k depending on mileage, year and whether or not the car has Navi or not.

Oh and the TLS only came in 2002 and 2003...no TLS in 01.
Old 01-07-2004, 11:51 AM
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WOW............CAN THIS BE GS.......
Old 01-07-2004, 12:14 PM
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damn GS, so the cops found your car? how bad was it when you got it back? sorry to hear that...
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I'm thinking of selling My 2003 TL-S with 11,000 miles.
White Diamond Pearl with Factory Lip kit and Spoiler.
18" chrome Kaotik Z5 rims
Comptech Ice Box
HKS exhaust
Some other comptech accessories
gonna ask for 30,000
If your interested let me know.
Old 01-07-2004, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by mushutofu
I'm thinking of selling My 2003 TL-S with 11,000 miles.
White Diamond Pearl with Factory Lip kit and Spoiler.
18" chrome Kaotik Z5 rims
Comptech Ice Box
HKS exhaust
Some other comptech accessories
gonna ask for 30,000
If your interested let me know.
30k? Thats money right?
Old 01-07-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
30k? Thats money right?
He lives in S.F.

As for my car....last time I checked...KBB has it for $20k. THen again it has 55k miles on it.
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Originally posted by edgalang
He lives in S.F.
I was kinda being sarcastic. There's no way he'd get 30k for that TL.
Old 01-07-2004, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
I was kinda being sarcastic. There's no way he'd get 30k for that TL.


Too bad there is no "insert foot in mouth" smiley.
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lol
Old 01-07-2004, 03:59 PM
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Mushutofu,
I'll give you the only advice I ever give people buying a car now-a-days. Go to www.edmunds.com and price it out. Send your offer online to the dealerships and see what comes back.

Happy Hunting.
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I just put up a price. I've done my research on prices and such.
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
There's no way he'd get 30k for that TL.
My dealer has like 4 BRAND NEW TL Type S models....$28,999.oo + T & L. (Non-Navi)

They were trying to sell me one last Saturday when I went in for service.
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Originally posted by CLASSYCLS
WOW............CAN THIS BE GS.......
LOL...yeah. The more I am around them, the more I want a TL. Nice 4 dr sedan with some ballz!!
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Originally posted by G-UNIT
damn GS, so the cops found your car? how bad was it when you got it back? sorry to hear that...
Nope.....never was found. I picked up a 96 that I rebuilt, but the love is lost.

This one looks pretty good and runs and drives better than the 99 with 40k miles.
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Originally posted by ferizzo
I think 24k-25k would be a solid deal. what does KBB say about it. With the new TLs out it drops the value a little but not as badly as the CLSs. I would think 23-26k depending on mileage, year and whether or not the car has Navi or not.

Oh and the TLS only came in 2002 and 2003...no TLS in 01.
Good info! Thx!

I would want an S and navi, so it's gonna have to be an 02 or 03.
Old 01-08-2004, 07:06 PM
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Have you checked out the tranny forum? No, you don't want to buy a TL .... type S.....
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Originally posted by randomwalk101
Have you checked out the tranny forum? No, you don't want to buy a TL .... type S.....
Yea god forbid!!!:shakehd: Acura might have to give you a free new transmission, They are under warranty till 100k miles.

I got a new trans 12k miles ago...no probs since.
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Bet you can find a great deal on one .. just look for one up on blocks .. with the drive shafts hanging out of it . .and the tranny somewhere in shipping .. should be LOTS of those
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Originally posted by DivinDude
Bet you can find a great deal on one .. just look for one up on blocks .. with the drive shafts hanging out of it . .and the tranny somewhere in shipping .. should be LOTS of those
Originally posted by randomwalk101
Have you checked out the tranny forum? No, you don't want to buy a TL .... type S.....

Sounds like a few people are in this thread.
Old 01-09-2004, 10:21 AM
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Yeah, I'm aware of the tranny isses.

Do the TL's come with the maual tranny option?
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Just the new ones (04).
Old 01-09-2004, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by GS Audio
Yeah, I'm aware of the tranny isses.

Do the TL's come with the maual tranny option?

negative on the manual!

GS....I say go for it....

if it is ok with the miss!!!
Old 01-09-2004, 08:09 PM
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Some dealers still have brand new 03 TLs on the lot. 26K or so for a TL type S would be a good price.
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after all my TL-S tranny problems.. i'd never touch another TL-S... let alone a used one.. ugh

best of luck though
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TL, I can understand your position but not everyone has had those same issues. I hear you though. I've had one tranny replaced so I know how it feels but I still love the car. For me the positives have outweighed the negatives. At the very least the car hasn't left me stranded yet...even with the recent stalling issue I've had.

Oh and I ownz page two!
Old 01-11-2004, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by ferizzo
TL, I can understand your position but not everyone has had those same issues. I hear you though. I've had one tranny replaced so I know how it feels but I still love the car. For me the positives have outweighed the negatives. At the very least the car hasn't left me stranded yet...even with the recent stalling issue I've had.

Oh and I ownz page two!
i'm not trying to be negative or anything, but my TL did leave me stranded in a crappy part of chicago at midnight. This is my third tranny .. i may be the exception, but my advice to anyone looking into a type S remains the same... "look for something else."

P.S. i still love driving my car too.
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2003 ACURA 3.2 TL 4dr.
white, leather, alloy rims, pseat, pwind, cruise, cd, ac, auto 3k $23,999

http://www.simmons-rockwell.com/Preowned/Default.asp


just not tls
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Been doing some thinking.......how are the MDX??? I would like to retain 4 wheel drive and get rid of my Jeep Cherokee as well. 2 cars is getting to be a bit much.
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Originally posted by GS Audio
Been doing some thinking.......how are the MDX??? I would like to retain 4 wheel drive and get rid of my Jeep Cherokee as well. 2 cars is getting to be a bit much.
A used MDX is still very pricey!! But that is my future car when the time comes.....in many.many,many,many years from now
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Originally posted by CLASSYCLS
A used MDX is still very pricey!! But that is my future car when the time comes.....in many.many,many,many years from now
What's pricey? It can't be more than the Touareg.

BTW, check this out.....

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=127292
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The MDX can max out at $40k+ right?
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
The MDX can max out at $40k+ right?

Really? That sux!!
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