I had been leaning towards selling my 02 TL-S and getting the new TL, but I just couldn't bring myself to by such an ugly car. Change a few exterior items and get more hp and it would be harder for me to say no to another TL. Looking in the same price range, I went to testdrive several 07 & 08 BMW 335i with between 13K miles and 39K miles. I have to say that the feel and drive of the 300 twin turbo is just outstanding, and the fit and finish of the interior was as tight at 39K miles as the lower mile models. You can get into one for about $28,500 and up certified usually with 3 years and 100K miles left on the CPO and approx a year left of totally free maintanance. New those run $45K+

Its too bad that Acura didn't just throw a turbo or supercharger on the new TL.

So I thought I would put it to the test on here, by vote to help me decide on which car I will drive the next three years: new Acura TL or 2008 BMW 335i twin turbo.

 

Say no to BMW...I know people who have had extensive problems with them.

 

Go with the BMW. Much better car as long as you don't neglect normal maintenance. My sister's 97 328i is about to hit 200K miles. It's had a few minor issues but the engine and transmission are bullet proof.

The new TL exteriors are ugly. Beaks belong on birds not cars. The interior on the other hand is nicer than the BMW interior.

 

I agree with that part, the new tl is butt ugly, however the interior is un beatable.

 

The new TL maybe ugly stock but that's what modding is for. I will never buy another brand car besides Honda or Acura. Although your looking at a 08 my boss bought a 03 BMW and has had more time in the shop fixing then actually driving but she could have just bought a car that wasn't taken care of who knows.

 

I would personally go with the TL SH-AWD 6MT

 

The RonJon grille is nice.
What about waiting for the new models?

 

Choose the 335i if you're prepared for maintanence cost etc. It'll last, if you know how to take care of it.

btw saying 335i twin turbo is redundant.

 

I was leaning towards the 335i because with an 08' and around 20K to 24K miles I can keep her 3 years under warranty then sell and put that towards either the new body style 5 series BMWs coming off lease by then or a brand new replacement to the current TL aka the Windows Vista of TLs.

 

Your right it is redundent, it just feels nice saying it when talking about what my boss calls a girlie car whenever he hears me mention thinking about getting one. [He drives a 2 year old Lamborgini and 09 CLS63 AMG]

 

Damn, what company do you work for?

 

Will sue for food - win!

 

Yaa, no use getting something that's half ass.

 

this, the ronjon grille for the 4gens aren't too bad. and can't beat AWD

I've seen this comin man. Knowing you were an attorney, seeing you do all these performance upgrades, then i saw your tranny breakage thread, i knew you were gonna get a new car but honestly i can't blame you. why not?

i imagine he works for a law firm. his boss is probably the owner.

 

how about an rl? Not the NEW RL's but the 05-08 RL. Of all honda/acura out there, my second pick would be the 05-08 RL. First would be an nsx.

 

3rd gen tl FTW! get a nice third gen type s and make it look sick

 

say no to Big Money Waste

 

Tell him to pay you more so you don't have to drive a girlie car. He wants you properly representing the firm, doesn't he?

 

No contest for me. CPO 335i.

 

Lemme guess, this thread was moved.

There are other cars out there besides Acura and BMW that are worth considering. Make a list of five or six and go drive them. If nothing else, you're more certain about your choice. Upside is you might find something you really like you didn't expect.

 

The 4G TL has grown on me, but I would go for the 335. The only thing that would steer me away from the 335 is the interior room. The TL wins in that category but then again it's a mid-size car.

 

Funny how you can tell right away!





For the price of a new TL, my ass would be in an Audi A5

But for the choices posted... it's a no brainer... BMW all the way.

 

I vote BMW, but I'm bias

 

Bimmer

 

I don't worry about image as long as I like the car, given that I like Miatas and Boxsters too.

I was in a similar position when a lease was ending-- didn't like the clutches on the 335i, the 4G TL was big (+ not aesthetically pleasing) like the Lexus GS, the G37 manual shifter annoyed me, not enough cargo room in the Cayman, etc.
I bought my 3G TL off the lease in the interim, and probably will keep it for a while until some new car really appeals to me.

 

theres not much room in the back of a 3-series and the pre-facelift ones look cheap as hell.

can you get a 535i with 10k more miles?

 

I love Acuras BUT, I would have to go with the Bimmer in this case. I am not a big fan of the 4G TL's exterior. And who can resist a twin turbo

 

Bimmer

 

dare i say it?

 

New G37S

 

BMW gets my vote too.

 

BimmerZine.

 

BMW, no contest.

 

Forget the used 335i..... new 328i - current great deals out there. It easily "betters" the TL.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

 

In terms of reliability, I've not heard a lot of good things about the 335i.

 

Why drive ugly when you get get the twin turbo bimmer?

This is a no brainer...no need for a poll.

 

I voted BMW...

 

This.

Too many nice cars to drive

 

Bimmer!!

I'm looking at 07 335i but I will wait until next summer. I test drove it 5 months ago....all i can say is DAMNNNNNNNN its fast.

 

Yeah, my co-worker just got on 07 335 coupe. I drove it and was utterly impressed by how quick it was.

Of course now there's a lot of smack talking at the office about the 3 vs. the G. It's all in good fun though.