Sorry, Acura my new toy is a bimmer!!!
09-30-2004 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jimthegreek
I can understand a 5 series being a great, but you cant compare it to the TL. Its 6 years old, and doesnt have near all the fun stuff the TL does. The only advantage is RWD.
Ok.....That's why BMWs come with a rechargeable flashlight in the glovebox etc.... I don't remember one in my TL.....Not all BMWs cost an arm and a leg after 6 years, it all depends on how well they are maintained as with all cars.
09-30-2004 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MADCAT
BTW..in this week alone. I have seen 2 broken down previous version A4's, 1 curretn Jetta with a huge coolant leak, and one current 3 series on the back of a tow truck.
Will I ever own a German car? Only if I either won one, or get an AMG.
Will I ever own a German car? Only if I either won one, or get an AMG.
10-01-2004 | 07:15 AM
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I can't say that I would have made the same decision, but if it makes you happy... Congratulations! Enjoy it and good luck.
On a side note.... Bridge for Sale!!!!
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On a side note.... Bridge for Sale!!!!
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10-09-2004 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Please, go 
yourself. A manual 540 is one of the greatest sport sedans ever. Not of the greatest values ever. That is a REAL car. Incredible inside and out. It's what the Tl wants to be.
Acura doesn't build ANYTHING in the TL. All the tech is outsourced. Basically comes down to a great engine, and Accord platform.
New does not mean better.
yourself. A manual 540 is one of the greatest sport sedans ever. Not of the greatest values ever. That is a REAL car. Incredible inside and out. It's what the Tl wants to be.Acura doesn't build ANYTHING in the TL. All the tech is outsourced. Basically comes down to a great engine, and Accord platform.
New does not mean better.
10-12-2004 | 06:28 AM
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HEY ALL TL ACURA DUDES.....life is good!
Originally Posted by samkws
hey i thought u r going to have teh TL 6spd??
a used 540i would do it too!!! nice one~
a used 540i would do it too!!! nice one~
Yep, was all set to get the 6sp TL, BUT....BIG $$$ made me look at the rest of the market....thats how I found this 6 year old 540 6 sp, 30k miles ...etc etc ( I wont gush about the bimmer....it gets people all rowled)
Anyway, I must say, OMG, this car drinks the fuel!!!! HAAA I suppose my right foot has something to do with it...hehehe
The on board computer says I am getting 30mpg ... HAAA I DONT THINK SO!!!
I enjoy the feedback - both negative and postive - from this thread, keep it coming.
PS: have joined two BMW 5-series forums and its interesting, but, I'm scared...these guys either have too much money, or none. Not sure what to think ... yet.
10-12-2004 | 08:23 AM
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cheese $$$
dont forget to do the conversion from US dollar to CDN dollar....
I would say that $25,000 cdn is about $19,000 US.....soooo. I am pleased with the price. ONE other think you guys dont need to be concerned about is WINTER!!! Up here the winters are very hard on cars....cold starting (anywhere from -10 F to 10 F)...the road SALT!!! Very bad stuff!!!
The 540 that I got has never seen winter or tasted SALT....IMO its worth a premium price, also the car only has 30000 miles on it.....MINT!!!
So there you have it....cheers
I would say that $25,000 cdn is about $19,000 US.....soooo. I am pleased with the price. ONE other think you guys dont need to be concerned about is WINTER!!! Up here the winters are very hard on cars....cold starting (anywhere from -10 F to 10 F)...the road SALT!!! Very bad stuff!!!
The 540 that I got has never seen winter or tasted SALT....IMO its worth a premium price, also the car only has 30000 miles on it.....MINT!!!
So there you have it....cheers
10-15-2004 | 09:16 PM
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Good choice, Awesome vehicle...although I would take 5er over TL anyday, I don't know in this case. We're comparing 6 year old car vs new. Tough one...
The 04 TL, to my surprise was world's appart from previous gen TL. Everything seemed tighter inside and the handling was much better as well. Power, is great too but par with everything in its class.
I'm a torque freak so I probably would have gone the V8 route but having owned 2 540s, man I hope you got a certified one. Yes, your car WILL go into Service for one thing or another, at around 50K, inside door handles go, 60K coolant reservoir goes, 75-80K CATS go. Pretty much happens to 70% of em. If you can overlook all those, you'll be ok. Maintenace, I dont know how much it is since BMW gave free everything on mine.
Good luck with your car and don't race E55's
The 04 TL, to my surprise was world's appart from previous gen TL. Everything seemed tighter inside and the handling was much better as well. Power, is great too but par with everything in its class.
I'm a torque freak so I probably would have gone the V8 route but having owned 2 540s, man I hope you got a certified one. Yes, your car WILL go into Service for one thing or another, at around 50K, inside door handles go, 60K coolant reservoir goes, 75-80K CATS go. Pretty much happens to 70% of em. If you can overlook all those, you'll be ok. Maintenace, I dont know how much it is since BMW gave free everything on mine.
Good luck with your car and don't race E55's
12-10-2008 | 01:34 PM
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I am back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, this is freaky....I am taking deliver of a 2009 SH-awd, tech, BLK/Brn....tomorrow.
This thread was 5 years ago, and I estimated a new TL was in the future - and this is the case!!!!
HEY all TL owners.....if your in a 2000TL, its time to get the 09.
Nice to be back.....I have been reading and adding to the 4TH Gen TL forum.
CHEERS ALL........LC
This thread was 5 years ago, and I estimated a new TL was in the future - and this is the case!!!!
HEY all TL owners.....if your in a 2000TL, its time to get the 09.
Nice to be back.....I have been reading and adding to the 4TH Gen TL forum.
CHEERS ALL........LC
12-10-2008 | 01:38 PM
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Wow, this is freaky....I am taking deliver of a 2009 SH-awd, tech, BLK/Brn....tomorrow.
This thread was 5 years ago, and I estimated a new TL was in the future - and this is the case!!!!
HEY all TL owners.....if your in a 2000TL, its time to get the 09.
Nice to be back.....I have been reading and adding to the 4TH Gen TL forum.
CHEERS ALL........LC
This thread was 5 years ago, and I estimated a new TL was in the future - and this is the case!!!!
HEY all TL owners.....if your in a 2000TL, its time to get the 09.
Nice to be back.....I have been reading and adding to the 4TH Gen TL forum.
CHEERS ALL........LC
How was the 540?
12-10-2008 | 01:47 PM
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I have to tell you these are special cars....I still have it, runs great, looks great. It is stored in the winter months...no issues.
quick story.....went to Myrtle Beach this spring...drove back 19hrs...sure I was tired but wow what a great drive., just stopped for fuel and food.
DID YA'ALL THINK I TRADED IN THE BMW......HAHHAHAHAHA.....TRADED TO 2000TL MUSH WAGON-170KM (140K MILES)
later.......LC
12-10-2008 | 01:49 PM
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12-10-2008 | 02:36 PM
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I have to tell you these are special cars....I still have it, runs great, looks great. It is stored in the winter months...no issues.
quick story.....went to Myrtle Beach this spring...drove back 19hrs...sure I was tired but wow what a great drive., just stopped for fuel and food.
DID YA'ALL THINK I TRADED IN THE BMW......HAHHAHAHAHA.....TRADED TO 2000TL MUSH WAGON-170KM (140K MILES)
later.......LC
quick story.....went to Myrtle Beach this spring...drove back 19hrs...sure I was tired but wow what a great drive., just stopped for fuel and food.
DID YA'ALL THINK I TRADED IN THE BMW......HAHHAHAHAHA.....TRADED TO 2000TL MUSH WAGON-170KM (140K MILES)
later.......LC
. how many km's do you have on the 540 now?
This is a joke...right? I mean people don't actually go out and buy the new TL.......
12-10-2008 | 02:54 PM
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12-10-2008 | 03:52 PM
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12-11-2008 | 07:32 AM
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trade-in the 2000TL with 170000KM (140K miles)
12-11-2008 | 09:25 AM
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12-11-2008 | 10:32 AM
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12-11-2008 | 10:42 AM
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So you're wondering if the 08 TL had the Power Plenum grille? What cave have you been hiding in the last 6 months? I thought the infamous Power Plenum was common knowledge.
So no the 08 did not have the awful grille. That began on the 09 TSX, TL and RL.
I thought the infamous Power Plenum was common knowledge.So no the 08 did not have the awful grille. That began on the 09 TSX, TL and RL.
