I just traded my '03 CL Type S for a new TL. Deep Pearl Green with parchment interior. Much improved ride and performance. Giddyup!

 

6-speed?

 

Very nice!! Pics?

Don't forget to check out www.acura-tl.com as it's part of our Acura family. Welcome aboard

 

Automatic. I'm 52 and a bit lazy. I get my shifting on my Kawasaki

 

No digital camera. I don't know if I'd even know how to send them if I had one.(lol)

 

How much did you get on your trade, Navi, mileage? If you don't mind. I'm trading mine in next week too, but for another CLS.

 

I had 16,000 miles,no nav and Automatic. They gave me $21,900 which was about $1,200 over Kelly Blue Book

 

 

Congrats man.

Glad to hear you kept it "in family" for your next car.

Did u look at any other cars before you bought?

 

Damn...good deal. Welcome to the board!

 

No I didn't look at any other cars. This is my 4th Honda product in 5 years. For the money I think Acura's are the bomb!

 

Oh thanks for the info. They probably made some of that up on the other end. I've talked to 4 or 5 dealers for bids only, and they all offered me the same for my 6 speed, near blue book, or black book as they call it.

 

cool beans man, glad to see you kept it in the family.

 

Congrats....Nice choice

 

The auto TL disappointed me when it came to straightline acceleration. However, it didnt disappoint in every other area. I would def get the 6MT.

 

Nice

 

Ive never driven manual for an extended period..but...it seems that that could get old erally fast...would be cool to have an automatic model and a manual model

 

Manuals rock...it never gets old. If anything, driving an automatic gets old because it requires no thought.

 

I have lots of fun with the Manumatic running through the twisties, 2nd and 3rd are all you need and i give it plenty of "thought "

 

I have had several of each and I can say, manual's do get a little old to me when the feel and precision of a new clutch/shifter start to go away. Especially in a car like the TL. I can see this car being much less fun to drive when the clutch starts groaning/chattering and the shifter gets less precise over time. It owuld be even less fun to have to put a new clutch in the thing ($$$$). Go drive a 4 or 5 yeard old Maxima and see what I mean. Of course, if you only keep the car 2-3 years, probably less of an issue. Just MHO.

 

well, i like to smoke and ride, so i dont need to think. On the other hand, ive driven with the ss and totally forgot i was doing it...seems like for some occasions each are funner....thats all.. and the auto is more practical for most people,.

 

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Dont u think SS is like a 100 years old man who cant react fast enough?
and plenty of thought? hehe all u think is up and down huh

 

Manuals are ghey. I'd rather not be doing lots of "thinking" while in traffic.

 

50 bucks says you can't drive a standard. :P

...and automatics are for chicks.

 

If you could drive a manual there would be no thinking its just natural....

 

Congrats dude. I did the same thing..traded in my 01 cls for a anthracite/ebony 6 speed. I love the car. The six speed is awesome..it makes the car so much fun to drive. As much as I loved my cls I love the TL 10 times more. Stereo, looks,ride, handling, power...and above all 6 speed! I cant believe this car has an invoice price of less than 30,000. It feels like a much more expensive car. I highly recommend it to all !

 

Well you'd be 50 dollars richer. One day i'll learn but as of now this 22 year old don't drive stick.

Don't give me any of that bullshit. You know damn well in constant heavy traffic driving a manual transmission can be a bitch. You don't even have to have driven one to see that.

 

did someone say... pics?

 

Car looks great.

You have to have a front plate in IL right? I'd still say take it off and leave it in the trunk.

Any plans for some tint?

 

I wouldnt say automatics are for chicks...they have their place for sure-. But if you have always driven a manual it really is second nature...even in traffic. I usually just pop the car in neutral and cruise until I have to accelerate. I have always had honda/acura manuals and I think that helps. o wait I forgot about my datsun B210! Now THAT was a hassle in traffic but would you expect anything less from a 50 dollar car?

 

good job...

 

I would like to get a tint job but don't have a clue as to what is good and what is not. How about some insight.

 

Ill have to agree with chap on this, Im 22 also and can drive stick (i learned on a mustang when i was 17 and it wasnt easy) but having a stick in the tri state area sucks ass especially in bumper to bumper traffic. Id rather relax and watch my movies while i sit there for an hr not poping my clutch every other min. Driving stick is alot of fun but IMO it has to be in the right place and the right time. Thats why i want a 2nd car thats manual but with all my points its not looking like im gonna get that stang i wanted.

 

Without knowing how to drive a manual your input on what is difficult is irrelevant. I actually prefer a manual in traffic as I can keep it in a single gear. It is not a pain nor does it take any thought if you have experience.

 

Actually, my wife prefers a manual and can sure as heck out drive most of you. :P

 

Just so we're clear

automatic = boooooooring (dont give me that SS mode bs either, its lame)
6 speed = fun to drive and it takes some skill to do it right


The CL-S6 & TL-6 have a very light clutch and a VERY nice shifter. If the clutch was very high effort and the shifter was shitty I could see why someone wouldnt want to drive that manual trans in extremely heavy traffic.

And I'd rather replace a clutch every 75k miles rather than worry about the tranny blowing up every 30k miles, regardless if it is under warranty.

 

35% fronts, and 20% rear tint is coming in a week .. front plate is required by law .. but i never had it on my 'S .. so I shall dump it on my new TL as well