I've been lurking for a few weeks here and wanted to say hi. I've already learned a lot, have a bunch of to-do's especially the USA spec bluetooth and door puddle lights. And already got a great deal from the black market. I've always liked the TL but never had chance to own one until this month. I am very happy so far and have been looking forward to driving it, even if it means driving to work!

Name or Screen Name: finallygotatl
Country/State/City of purchase: Los Angeles, CA USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 09175
Color Ext/Int: Royal Blue Pearl / Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: Sept 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $10,795
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi

 

RBP ftw

 

I'm in Bedford--I'd be interested in the occasional meet-up. With 2 kids and working in Lynchburg, I don't have a lot of time to add social activities, but I'd have to say that the 3G TL community is even more active online than the Jeep groups I used to be in. I have bolt-ons that the previous owner installed, but haven't done anything but simple maintenance since I bought my TL-S a few weeks ago.

 

i would have to agree with that. I was part of an Accord forum out west in San Diego and it was never as welcoming as this site is. Its exciting to chat and learn from everyone here who has taken an already great car and made them priceless. I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I have and we will have to see about getting a group together for VA TL's.

 

Name or Screen Name : HUTIEUMI2K16
Country/State/City of purchase: ATLANTA GA
Color Ext/Int: GREY
Month/Yr of purchase: Sept 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4150
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: NON-NAVI

Hello All,

I am Andy, just got a 3rd gen and looking to learn a whole bunch about my new ride.

 

Stock for now...

 

Welcome to the forums. There is a lot of knowledge here as long as you are willing to ask. Hope you enjoy it here as much as I have. highly suggest looking into the site vendors as they have great products and do great things here for the AZ members.

 

Hey,

I got a 2006 TL last March. Got a decent price. Gradually doing more DIY work, and hope to learn a bit from the good folks here.
Currently have 93K. My mechanic says I can get 200K out of it if I keep up and fluid changes and don't drive like a jackass.

 

Name or Screen Name: Kevin963
Country/State/City of purchase: Toronto, Ontario
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03166
Color Ext/Int: ABP (B527P) / Black leather
Month/Yr of purchase: July 16th, 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $8225.00
Model Yr of TL: 2005
Transmission: M/T
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi

Stock resonator replaced with magnaflow 22'' resonator. Mid muffler delete. Rear muffler delete. Skunk weighted shift knob.

 

Been here a bit. Posted up in the introductions page but just gone copy the pics here.

Name or Screen Name : ossman14
Country/State/City of purchase: Casa Grande,Arizona
Color Ext/Int: NBP/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: Sept 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $9400
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 6MT
Navi/Non-Navi: NAVI

Factory A-Spec Model

 

Name or Screen Name: Dquackers
Country/State/City of purchase: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Last 5 digit of Vin: 118XX
Color Ext/Int: White Diamond Pearl / Taupe/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: Sept / 2013
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): ~17k
Model Yr of TL: 2007
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi

Additional mods installed:
-3k yellow HID fogs w/ independant Accord switch
-6k white D2S bulbs
-3k yellow LED DRLs
-all incandescent bulbs converted to LEDs (except for front turn signals)
-mid-muffler delete
-AEM cold air intake
-1 1/4 hidden hitch

 

Name or Screen Name: Chris and Screen Name Barry Macauckener
Country/State/City of purchase: Michigan
Last 5 digit of Vin: Too lazy to look up right now...
Color Ext/Int: NBP
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/18/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $9,550
Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type-S
Transmission: MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Nav


Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost
BONE STOCK!!

Drove 500 miles to Michigan to steal her from a dealer. One of the closest around my area and lowest price out of any other MT Type-S's. Oh yeah, plus it's one of the few still bone stock I've been browsing around this forum for 6+ months now reading up on the magical 3G TL's and researching it. This was my first major purchase, but I can put all of that in my build thread that I'll eventually put up. Bought it with 118k on it and well maintained by the last owner. 1 day of ownership and WOW what a purchase.

 

Name or Screen Name: mdj32363
Country/State/City of purchase: New Jersey
Last 5 digit of Vin: 63175
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 08/20104
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): OTD: 34,500
Model Yr of TL: 2004 TL
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi

 

 

Name or Screen Name: XJEEPER
Country/State/City of purchase: UTAH
Last 5 digit of Vin: xx137
Color Ext/Int: White Diamond Pearl
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): OTD: $2,000
Model Yr of TL: 2008 TL
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi

Mods: Removed sunroof deflector


I picked this TL up with 103k miles on the clock from my sister-in-law, who has owned it for the past 7 years. Well taken care of and runs great.

 

Name or Screen Name: pnutz409
Country/State/City of purchase: Beaumont, TX
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: Aug/06
Price paid before tax/lic: 10000
Model Yr of TL: 07
Transmission: AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi

 

Name or Screen Name: ktansm
Country/State/City of purchase: Canada/Ontario/Etobicoke
Last 5 digit of Vin: 00735
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/11
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $32,000
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi

 

This is my first post here on Acurazine! Looking to make some slight visual/performance mods to this car in the future. It's completely stock right now except for the plastidipped front grille I did.

Name or Screen Name: Sw33p
Country/State/City of purchase: Phoenix, AZ
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: November 2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $8000
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost
Plastidipped Black Front Grille - ~$10

 

Name or Screen Name: Perdomes
Country/State/City of purchase: Wayne, NJ
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk Black
Month/Yr of purchase: April 2014
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $14,400
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


Additional mods installed:
XLR8 Catback Exhaust: $1000
XLR8 V2 J-Pipe:around $500
Takeda CAI:around $300
More to come.

 

Name or Screen Name: IrishFlipipino
Country/State/City of purchase: Anaheim, ca
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxxx
Color Ext/Int: Silver/ grey
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 10,000
Model Yr of TL: 2005 TL
Transmission: 6 speed Manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


Additional mods: Car came with rear window Tint and only had 48,000 miles. Hopefully I purchased a decent deal. I'm here to learn more about my car. Also, would like to join TL meets to see what others on this forum have done to their cars in person.

 

 

That seems like a good deal. Does it have a clean, non-salvage title?
The blue book quotes don't line up with market values. Last year all the dealerships in the Seattle metro area were asking $12-14K for 3G TLs in "fair" shape at best. Obviously that's dealer markup BS, but it's a baseline.
I paid $10K last March for a 2006 with 88K miles, but had to drive 2 hours outside of town. What sold me was meeting the previous owner (woman in her 60's) who meticulously kept every service receipts in a binder, and threw in a set of snow tires.

Maintenance I've done since buying mine:
oil change
transmission fluid pressure flush/change (there are plenty of threads where we can debate this)
power steering fluid flush/change
brake fluid flush/change
Front and rear brake rotors/pads (I did this in my driveway < $250 both axels)
Installed K&N air filter (it pays for itself after 3-4 replacement filters)
Changed cabin air filter (5 minute DIY job and $8 part)
replaced hood struts

todo (next 10K):
buy all season tires after winter
4 wheel alignment
another oil change
spark plugs
auto transmission pressure switches

 

Seems like a good deal too that you have and is yours auto or manual? Mine is a clean title sold from a reputable Acura dealership. I was straight forward when I came in on how much I was willing to pay. 11 grand out the door or I walk.




QUOTE=Craigss81689;15928832]Name or Screen Name: IrishFlipipino
Country/State/City of purchase: Anaheim, ca
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxxx
Color Ext/Int: Silver/ grey
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 10,000
Model Yr of TL: 2005 TL
Transmission: 6 speed Manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


Additional mods: Car came with rear window Tint and only had 48,000 miles. Hopefully I purchased a new decent deal. I'm here to learn more about my car. Also, would like to join TL meets to see what others on this forum have done to their cars in person.[/QUOTE]

 

Mine is an auto. Previous vehicle I had for 17 years was a manual. This is a short distance commuter that doubles as a backup family car (2 kids).
When driving by myself on country roads I wish I had a MT, but for dropping the kids off and rush hour traffic the AT is actually nice.

It took me a few weeks to figure out what to do with my right hand (keep your jokes to yourself). I had no idea I could enjoy a cup of coffee while driving - LOL

 

Okay makes sense. My brother has the automatic Acura TL type S and it's still a fun car to drive. I've owned nothing but manuals for 7 years but for the past 4 years I've had nothing but automatics. I'm definitely a stick shift driver cause I fell in love with driving all over again when I bought this car. I must say though driving this manual is way more tricky than the previous cars I've owned. Driving through rush hour traffic would be a pain 😬

 

Name or Screen Name: Chankopanko
Country/State/City of purchase: Tacoma,WA
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: December 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $7100
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 6MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Miles-109k, 1 owner, Clean Title

Hi everyone, first time poster long time lurker!
This year was a big come up, Ive been driving a 1987 Acura Legend sedan (white on brown wool interior) 5 speed for 12 years, and what witchcraft the TL has, brakes that are anti-lock, with magical bags of air that may inflate to prevent loss of teeth? Amazing. Looking forward to being a part of the forum for many more miles to come!

 

I've been lurking on the forums for a bit, and finally created an account. Previously I had a pretty heavily modified Volvo S60, but found this low mileage TL-S and couldn't pass it up. I'm very happy to have a manual trans again after settling for an autotragic in the Volvo for the past 5 years.

Name or Screen Name: jtb517
Country/State/City of purchase: Columbus, OH
Last 5 digit of Vin: 41817
Color Ext/Int: NBP / Black
Month/Yr of purchase: Nov 2017
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $14,000
Model Yr of TL: 2007 TL-S
Transmission: 6MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost
Bone stock right now, but many mods planned.

 

New 3G owner signing in! 44k on the odometer, price included timing belt/water pump, front pads/cut rotors, rear pads/calipers, battery, heat shield removal, brake and trans flush. Remote start came installed on the vehicle as well as OEM splash guards and wheel locks. No major plans at this point...Fluid Film undercoating and window tint are next on the list!

Name or Screen Name: aloc87
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/MA/Peabody
Last 5 digit of Vin: 61480
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic/Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 01/2017
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $11,600
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi


Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost
17'' Continental WinterContacts + Steel Wheels = $1,000

 

New owner signing in. Just bought mine last night. 106K on the ODO. Brakes and front engine mount done by the dealer and timing belt was replaced by previous owner 10K ago. Hoping this will be a fun and reliable daily driver.

Name or Screen Name: 06tlmtben
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/IL/Libertyville
Last 5 digit of Vin: 73965
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic, Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 02/17
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $,9250
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: Manual
Navi/Non-Navi: NAVI


This one is fun because the dealer somehow mirrored the pictures. Looks like a RHD car.

 

I was about to ask about this until i saw your tag at the end. thats awesome pics though... One of a kind RHD here. lol

 

Name or Screen Name: Matt Kleisch
Country/State/City of purchase: Napleton Acura, Elmhurst IL
Last 5 digit of Vin: 48831
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 2010
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): ?
Model Yr of TL: 07 TL Type S
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Nav

 

found this
May 6 2010

 

Name or Screen Name: rk5n
Country/State/City of purchase: Connecticut
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Bronze Pearl/Grey
Month/Yr of purchase: January 2017
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $9000
Model Yr of TL: 2008 TL Type S
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi


I'm loving it so far. Replaces my totaled 07 grey pontiac grand prix. The car is going to stay stock, I'm focusing on keeping up with all the maintenance. Had the timing belt replaced and I did the air filters. When it gets warmer I'll do the fluids, plugs and a detail.

 

Just got into a new (to me) 3G TL tonight. Pics to follow tomorrow. For now, just the basics.

Name or Screen Name: nanxun
Country/State/City of purchase: Fairfax, VA, USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 49489
Color Ext/Int: Royal Blue Pearl / Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: February 2017
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $9,950
Model Yr of TL: 2007
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi

 

Some pics as promised. Please forgive the low-quality (due to my very old phone).

 

Some more shots in better light, which highlights the Royal Blue Pearl....

 

^^^That's a gorgeous blue! Nice car!!!

Do I see some tire shine as well?

 

Thx! Yeah, the RBP is growing on me, and that tire shine is attributable to the dealer. Of course, the car's 10 years old and has its share of scratches and minor blemishes. But I've always loved the lines and design of the 3rdGen.... So, I'm a happy camper.

 

Aloha from Hawaii. Finally got my 3G TL. Loving it. Much more fun than my stock automatic 97 Civic LX. Lol

Name or Screen Name: Kevin/k3v11n
Country/State/City of purchase: Hawaii
Last 5 digit of Vin: ?????
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: March 2017
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $5,700
Model Yr of TL: 2005
Transmission: 6 spd MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-navi

 

New member and owner here. Just picked this up for my wife today:

Name or Screen Name: Gamecock93
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/GA/Marietta
Last 5 digit of Vin: 66048
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/17
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): N/A
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi