New owner of a type s. Just wanted to say wassup.
11-17-2004, 03:14 PM
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Burning Brakes
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New owner of a type s. Just wanted to say wassup.
I've been driving a first gen tl for about 3 and a 1/2 years now and I decided to upgrade. Picked up a 02' ABP type s w/navi yesterday night 
! Hope to learn more about this car from you guys and get some inspiration on things that I can do to it. I just have a few questions...
I know theres a recall on the transmission. Is there anything else besides that? Should I bring it to the dealers just to make sure everythings fine?
First thing I want to get is a nice alarm w/ remote start for this car. What do you guys suggest? I read from previous posts that the Viper 791XV and Prestige APS-996A are really good.
My navi cd is a version 2.03. Do you guys think its necessary to update it? I know it costs about $175 for the lastest version and I dont want to pay that much if there isnt that much of a difference. Do they actually sell knockoff ones?
Well thats I need to know for now. See you guys around...
! Hope to learn more about this car from you guys and get some inspiration on things that I can do to it. I just have a few questions... I know theres a recall on the transmission. Is there anything else besides that? Should I bring it to the dealers just to make sure everythings fine?
First thing I want to get is a nice alarm w/ remote start for this car. What do you guys suggest? I read from previous posts that the Viper 791XV and Prestige APS-996A are really good.
My navi cd is a version 2.03. Do you guys think its necessary to update it? I know it costs about $175 for the lastest version and I dont want to pay that much if there isnt that much of a difference. Do they actually sell knockoff ones?
Well thats I need to know for now. See you guys around...
11-17-2004, 03:21 PM
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welcome to the 2nd gen!
1st, yea id bring it to the dealer to see what and if any of the warranty work has been completed.
these are the recalls for the 02
1. 01-020 MAY 01 Recall - Defective Front Seat Belt Assemblies
2. 01-019 MAY 01 Recall - Driver Window Control Unit Water Damage
General Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
1. 03-030 OCT 03 Campaign - Engine Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement
2. 03-017 SEP 03 Campaign - PCM/Fuel Pressure Regulator Update
as for the alarm id recomend the viper
as for the navi?? cant help ya, i dont have it
1st, yea id bring it to the dealer to see what and if any of the warranty work has been completed.
these are the recalls for the 02
1. 01-020 MAY 01 Recall - Defective Front Seat Belt Assemblies
2. 01-019 MAY 01 Recall - Driver Window Control Unit Water Damage
General Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
1. 03-030 OCT 03 Campaign - Engine Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement
2. 03-017 SEP 03 Campaign - PCM/Fuel Pressure Regulator Update
as for the alarm id recomend the viper
as for the navi?? cant help ya, i dont have it
11-17-2004, 04:19 PM
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good work on the upgrade! On the Navi, if you are missing roads in your area and it annoyes you then yet upgrade. You can check Ebay also, you can usually get a better price.
11-17-2004, 05:24 PM
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Congrats bro. I hope the dudes at Ford of Dublin treated you with respect. They were great to me when I looked at the car, even when I didn't get it they still were very nice to me 
. How much did you end up paying?
. How much did you end up paying?
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11-17-2004, 07:24 PM
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Congrats.....good choice on the navi and the color.
Enjoy the power jump from a 1st gen to a TL-S!!!
Enjoy the power jump from a 1st gen to a TL-S!!!
11-17-2004, 10:47 PM
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Yea... the handling and power is sooooo much better than the 1st gen. The sport shift is so much fun...haha. Hey lister...thanks for the info you gave me. Yea the guys were nice except for the GM who was trying to be a smartass with me. I walked out after talking to him but I called the sales guy back and talked it down to 21.7.
11-17-2004, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 98tlracer
Yea... the handling and power is sooooo much better than the 1st gen. The sport shift is so much fun...haha. Hey lister...thanks for the info you gave me. Yea the guys were nice except for the GM who was trying to be a smartass with me. I walked out after talking to him but I called the sales guy back and talked it down to 21.7.
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11-18-2004, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 98tlracer
Actually have you been to Stevens Creek? I remember they had a few there.
. I'm actually going to save up some money and make a large downpayment on an 05 TL w/A-Spec. Hopefully I will get it a year or so from now . I just started my first post university job, so I think I should wait awhile before making a car purchase.
11-18-2004, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 98tlracer
My navi cd is a version 2.03. Do you guys think its necessary to update it? I know it costs about $175 for the lastest version and I dont want to pay that much if there isnt that much of a difference. Do they actually sell knockoff ones?
As for the navi DVD upgrade, i think it's worth it since there are a lot of updates and I think it runs much faster and smoother. My old 2.03 navi would never quite remember where it was last shutdown. Once in a while, i would be driving away from my house on the wrong street until GPS synced up.
Sorry there isn't any knock-off and don't mention anything about someone having a copy.
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