WDPanda

I'd get the e92 M3 6 speed and regret its reliability. One extremely fun car to drive though.

truonghthe

I have a 2001 IS300 so trust me I know all the quirks that Lexus has in store lol. On the other note don't ever buy Lexus 1st year on a new generation car.





Because its the 2nd best looking car (only after TL-S) and the best performance Japanese 3.5 liter has to offer. They only got out class by BMW 335i with that under rate motor.

Scalways

No love my 07. But now she sits outside due to my 2015 Audi S4. The TL handling is showing her age. I don't mean to compare her to an S4 but it's not even close. Someone tried to do some pulls against me in his TL-s modded to hell and I just felt bad for him.

sockr1

iTrader: (5)

i almost sold my type s about 2 years ago and was looking at getting a 2011-2012 s4 because i love what they bring to the table but i gave myself a maximum of $5k between what i sold my car for and what i would buy, and i realized that if i got an s4 i would need an exhaust, and then a tuen, and yea there went that budget haha (so i passed). i would die for a 2015 version, so jealous! if i were to get a sporty car, i would shoot for the s4, s6, or m3. my biggest worry though is about reliability, have you heard anything about reliability on the "newer" versions?

no matter what my next car will need some pep, nothing beats just being able to let loose and drive spirited for a bit to relax (as ironic as that sounds)

nanxun

Spent this morning "test driving" a couple of BMW 128i's (2008 and 2009). Wow, the N52 (3.0L I6 making 230 hp and 200 lb-ft) is actually well matched to the perfectly balanced and light chassis. I need something that's RWD in my life... soon....

iFreeStylin

Just got home from a BMW dealer and got a 2014 328i xdrive. My 07 (Base w/navi) TL got total last moth and i thought about getting a Type S but i wanted something more up to date.

nanxun

Dayuuum. Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Congrats! Any pics?

iFreeStylin

Thanks! I gotta go get the car on Monday as i couldn't get the temp tags for it. Here is the listing on cars.com

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8650/overview/

sockr1

iTrader: (5)

congrats! what type of warranty do you get on that cpo bmw?

TypeAcura

I would totally get another 3G TL. This time a Type S. I recently drove a 2017 TLX from the dealer as a loaner for a day and while the TLX obviously had a new car feel...Less understeer, body roll etc...It's interior was nowhere near as luxurious as my 07 TL...Plus I found my 07 to drive way smoother and with less road noise too.

So..Until Acura comes up with another proper TL...I'll stick to another 3G in case something happens to mine.

I should also note...The less said about the 09-14 TL the better!

pkarandi

I couldn't agree more. When Acura came out with the 4G TL, I hated it, but figured it was no big deal since I was planning to keep my 07 TL-S for well into the next refresh. But, then they came out with the 5G TLX and it was (IMHO) a total disappointment looks-wise. I haven't driven it, but I can't fork over so much money on a car I'm not passionate about.

If I had to buy a car today, I would definitely be test driving an Infiniti Q50 and... wait for it... the Lincoln MKZ 3.0T with drivers package. I know I am going to get hammered for this, but I think that Lincoln looks nice! And the 3.0T AWD trim has 400 hp! Feel free to flame away now...

iFreeStylin

Everything covered even maintanace. Oil change, brake pad, spark plugs ext... Until 7/31/2021

ATN

Hmm not sure, guessing at my age maybe a G37? Wouldn't want something super new. Honestly dont know what's out there that is in the 20k range.

pierceman90

I LOVE my TL. Its been a fantastic car. But as others have said, there is not acura replacement. All the new acuras are just plain boring. When my car meets its end, i will buy a BMW 3 series. I really like the 335i RWD. With a dinan tune those cars are damn near 400hp and you can pick up a low milage 2009-2014 for 15 to 23k

Silver 3.5

I would probably cry if my 07 TLs was totaled, I would have to go back to rwd or awd . That fwd torque steer is killing me. I haven't had a turbo car or Hatch back in my portfolio yet, i'm liking the VW golf R and Focus RS.

sockr1

iTrader: (5)

sounds like a great deal!

llllBULLSEYE

iTrader: (1)

I think everyone has the same thoughts.
Basically Dump FWD and get RWD
I Know a lot of people said they want the new tech, but I personally
would love to get an old NSX or S2K

iFreeStylin

It is. Can't wait to start modding it!

sockr1

iTrader: (5)

were those standard CPO terms? The only Wu's I'd ever get a BMW or Audi it would have to have some safety net of that length haha

treal512

I agree. New tech and cars over 30k don't interest me even in the slightest. I'll be getting an AP1/AP2 with hardtop or an older 80s Japanese car when the right scenario lends itself.

nanxun

RWD FTW, definitely....

iFreeStylin

Since the car is 3 years old. The factory warranty balance of 4yr/50k miles still applies. After that then the CPO adds an additional 2yr/50k more making a total of 6yr/100k. That's the standard but the dealer i went to offered an extra year of CPO so i said why not.
Am surprised the CPO includes maintenance. From some reading it seems it should't.

YungMoola15

what was your OTD price if you don't mind me asking?

iFreeStylin

$27,520 with a downpayment of 5k. I added a few extras like paint protection and dents and scratch removal.

thats finance over 6 yr with a APR of 2.9%. I'm paying it off within 2-3 years tho.

truonghthe

If you can afford trade in every 3 year or 5 years (if you got extended warranty) then BMW will be the best car to own. They drive so nice if not setting record for sport car bench mark. I will never able to afford both way either new or used with extended warranty so I might as well stuck with an Accord.

WDPanda

After owning a BMW, I say 330/335 is the MINIMUM. Sorry. They're also more reliable. 328 is the frankenchild of the 323.