So.. I got a new(er) car

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Nov 7, 2007 | 09:05 PM

Ken1997TL

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So.. I got a new(er) car

Its a 2002 Acura RL, white with parchment interior with navigation. Mint condition. I'll be picking it up Thanksgiving weekend and I'll provide plenty of pictures when I get back after Turkey Day.

Mods to be done over the next few months:

Chrome Shiftplate
2004 instrument gauges
2004 Headunit + XM installation
2004 Navigation

Last but not least, some headwork done to the engine

I'm buying this from a family member who no longer needs the car, so I got it for an absolute steal (as in just over $10,000) . It literally doesnt have a scratch on it.

So that'll be THREE Acuras

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:17 PM

kyle77777

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sweet i would love to have one in white, good find/steal. Post pics when u get a chance

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:26 PM

Crazy Bimmer

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whoa whoa, tell me how to upgrade the instrument guages and headunit!!

Oh yea and congrats! Great car!

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:32 PM

Ken1997TL

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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout

whoa whoa, tell me how to upgrade the instrument guages and headunit!!

Oh yea and congrats! Great car!

That I'm going to figure out, but I've been told it can be done.

eBay will soon be my friend

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:32 PM

Crazy Bimmer

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SICK!

Please keep me updated on that.

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:33 PM

Shoofin

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Congrats!

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:34 PM

Mike

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nice find ken!

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West6MT

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Congrats

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:41 PM

03silvertypeS

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nice, can't wait to see the pics (both before and after)! Enjoy!

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:53 PM

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Nice... weren't you looking for a cheap RL a while ago ??

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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Ken1997TL

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

Nice... weren't you looking for a cheap RL a while ago ??

Next on the list, cheap AP2 S2000

Nov 7, 2007 | 09:57 PM

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Congrats...that's not a lude though

Nov 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM

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My mom has a 2000 RL that she bought new, that thing is a tank! It's a good cruiser and I don't think it's ever given her any problems since she bought it.

Nov 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM

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Ken1997TL

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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc

Congrats...that's not a lude though

This is true. I've yet to find a mint Prelude SH in these parts. They're all riced out

Nov 7, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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Congrats! Sounds like a nice machine.

Terry

Nov 8, 2007 | 05:53 AM

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Congrats man! Def post pics when you get it!

I really like those 1G RLs, just need some wheels though, they have some of the worst OEM wheel designs.

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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL

Next on the list, cheap AP2 S2000

Nov 8, 2007 | 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco

Don't laugh.. they are out there...

There was a 04 Sk2 with factory hardtop on autotrader for $22K w/ 29K miles... It was advertised for a few months, so I'm sure the seller would entertain offers..

I haven't seen many AP2's under $20K, but they are getting there...

With a record number of house foreclosures, you're going to see alot of toys being sold now for quick money (before the bank takes the house). This might be a good time to start looking for bargains

Nov 8, 2007 | 08:28 AM

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Looking forward to post upgrade pics

Nov 8, 2007 | 08:36 AM

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Well played, sir.

Nov 8, 2007 | 08:41 AM

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Acura??

Nov 8, 2007 | 10:48 AM

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Congrats man! Looking forward to the pics!

Nov 8, 2007 | 11:17 AM

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Sweet, I never liked it while it was out, but has 10x more style (even in its ultra blend in way) than the current one to me.

Nov 8, 2007 | 01:21 PM

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congrats

Nov 8, 2007 | 08:07 PM

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Ken1997TL

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

I recently saw a good condition AP2 for $20,000, but it was sold the next day. Surprise surprise.

Nov 8, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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what an Acura whore.

Nov 8, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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holy shit, someone here got an acura?!?!??!!! :running: congrats...

Nov 11, 2007 | 07:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken1997TL

I recently saw a good condition AP2 for $20,000, but it was sold the next day. Surprise surprise.

I don't know what's up with this one, but it's back on autotrader:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=232047323

He really needs to sell it before I start thinking about offering him 20K for it

Figure the hardtop has to add at least 2K in value.

It's been getting down in the 30's @ night here in MA, so it's definitely not the right time to be selling a convertible...

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Originally Posted by mattg

what an Acura whore.