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I am about to purchase a 2004 Acura TL. It comes with: Warranty, Heated Seats, Body Side Moldings, Rear Defroster, Tinted Glass, Sunroof, Anti-lock Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Center Arm Rest, Leather Seats, GPS Navigation System, Trip Odometer, Console, CD Player, Security System, Cassette Player, Tilt Steering Wheel, AM/FM Radio, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Clock, etc. It's going to cost me about $27,711, it's got 24,000 miles on it, and is in PERFECT condition. It sounds like a GREAT deal, but I don't know much about cars. Is this a good deal? What is your guy's opinions on the TL? Is it as great as everyone says it is? -Rachel |
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Replying to: blacknwhite143 (Sep 21, 2006 4:06 am) |
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Replying to: blacknwhite143 (Sep 21, 2006 4:06 am)  What a steal!!!! I'm just kidding. For what it's worth, most everything comes standard on the TLs - of the items you mentioned, I think just the side molding, window tint and nav are not standard. I can't tell you whethr that price is good or not. I have an '04 TL with over 30k and it's a great car! When you try to compare prices (maybe look at the used car mags), make sure you compare the cars with nav, as that will probably make a differnce in the resale. Also, check out what you can get an '06 for. It might not be a large financial diff between a new '06 and the used '04 you're considering b/c the '07s that should be out soon have been slightly redesigned. This means dealers will want to move the '06s quickly. Lastly, as for general opinions, I love the TL - it strikes a great balance between luxury and sport, and it can suit a family of 4. |
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Replying to: blacknwhite143 (Sep 21, 2006 4:06 am) taxesquire gave some great advice. My TL is an 05 and other than a "fading" dash the car runs great. You should definately price out an 06. In some areas of the country, folks are picking up non navigation models a little over 29k and models with navigation for a little over 31k. Good luck with any decision you make and keep us informed. |
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Replying to: blacknwhite143 (Sep 21, 2006 4:06 am) No, not in my opinion. I have a 2004 TL 6-speed w/ Nav and 23,000 miles. I'd love to sell it at $27.7k. That would mean in 2.5 years and 23k miles I would have only suffered $4,300 in depreciation. Less than $150 per month. Great for me, not so great for the buyer. If you can get a new TL w/ Nav at, say $32-33k, why in the world would you buy a 2-3 year old one for only about $5,000 less? In my opinion, the reason to get a relatively low mileage used car is that you let the initial owner take the big depreciation hit. Not so you can let the initial owner escape with nary a scratch. Granted, there are cars like the TL or my former Honda S2000 that hold their value extremely well. Which may mean that you would be better off buying new. But even my former S2000 at 2.5 years and 19k miles, went for $23.2k in trade (new price was $32k) And the S2000 is rated higher than the TL in trade in value. So, with all of that said, $27.7k is way too much. To prove it, I'll sell you my TL for $25.7k and give you free lessons on how to drive a stick, if you need them. And, unless you really are adverse to a sporty car, the 6-speed with Brembo brakes and a sport suspension will be a lot more fun to drive. 
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 21, 2006 10:14 am) However, since you are a car enthusiast and perhaps an expert in stick shifts, maybe your free lessons are worth a couple of thousand dollars.  I definitely need lessons, as I don't even know how to use the manumatic that comes with my slushbox TL. 
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Replying to: blacknwhite143 (Sep 21, 2006 4:06 am) I have also driven an 06 Acura TL and it is a much improved car. Better steering,handling and best of all no rattles or vibrations. It's a very nice car. I would spend the extra money and buy the refined 06 tl.
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Replying to: tedescm1 (Sep 22, 2006 10:39 am) I have heard of others complain of rattles but, interestingly enough, all have automatics. Mine, and every 6-speed I know of or have driven have had no rattles. Probably coincidence, but an interesting one.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 25, 2006 2:46 pm) I'd much rather just know I need to grip the steering wheel tight when I'm "testing" my 0-60 times, than to have the car automatically soften up. Hey, if any of you with '06s have been affected by this feature, please comment! |
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