Looks like the road to my FR-S is over.

[StuttterButtter]

Just a day after i got my paper work with my Vin # i got a call from a buddy. He works at another Autoway and said they got a 2008 Acura TL Type S in on trade. I tolled him i was already got my Vin # for the FR-S and it was basically a done deal. Next thing he said was "you have to come look at this car" just to amuse him i said id come down and look at it. Now the Type S TL is one of if not my favorite 4 door car. Its sleek, sexy and LOADED with features. So i drove down to look at the car not thinking im getting this thing at all. Well the car is MINT like off the show room floor clean. So i talk to the used car manager who i knew from a few chats in the past. He tells me it has not gone threw inspection yet but if i want the car we could start doing the paper work and see what he could do. Well i got approved for the car put a down payment on it (-500 that's still on the FR-S) and just waiting for it to go threw inspection (oil change, tire pressure, filters the basics) and detail.

Now 2 years prior i almost got a 2007 TL Type S. I test drove the car filled out all the paper work had the KEYS in my hand and was ready to drive off the lot. Next thing i know the lender calls back and says "despite my greatest effort i have to withdraw are previous agreement" his reasoning was i did not have established credit. Despite paying off and never having a late payment on my previous car at the time. Needless to say i was PISSED!

So i believe this will be the end to my FR-S journey sad to say. It wasn't a easy decision but iv been wanting a Type S TL for years now and i got it. I'm happy with what i got i know its a BIG jump from a FR-S. Its got every feature you can think of - a 6spd MT.

I still love the FR-S and always will its amazing car. So most likely il still creep around the forums lol.

[whtchocla7e]

Let me google that 2008 Acura TL Type S. Be back in a minute.
How much you paying for it?

[thill]

The TL Type S is a great car, congrats and enjoy

[rcm47]

I've always thought that year TL type S was a beautiful car. Congrats!

[Exhaust]

This is such a sad story

[Liquidsnake]

While Im here sweating over getting my damn FR-S.

[rcm47]

Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

While Im here sweating over getting my damn FR-S.

I know right. I'm more anxious now than I would be at the last week of a year long deployment. Lol!

[Liquidsnake]

Originally Posted by rcm47

I know right. I'm more anxious now than I would be at the last week of a year long deployment. Lol!

Its bordering craziness.

[rcm47]

Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

Its bordering craziness.

I think I've gone beyond crazy! I refesh the forum page like a million times daily and call my dealer like every other if theres anything new.

[Liquidsnake]

Originally Posted by rcm47

I think I've gone beyond crazy! I refesh the forum page like a million times daily and call my dealer like every other if theres anything new.

Me too, they don't even want to talk to me anymore. Im so sick of surfing this forum all day, I haven't gotten any work done for days..................Its like by checking here, my car will magically appear at my dealership. I was checking shipping lines all morning..................so sad.

[2pt5RS]

I just sold an 07 Type S back in March. I enjoyed that car, but to me, it's far too disconnected from the road. The handling was decent, but the torque steer on the car was just atrocious. It's a great looking car, but in the end, I was disappointed in how it drove.

Compared to the Miata I'm currently driving, it's like driving a Cadillac...with a 6speed manual. No more than 3 weeks after I sold it, the new owner totaled it.

Hopefully you'll have a different mind set than I did about the car. Good luck!

[drewman752]

You wont be disappointed.

I have a 04 TL *base*, Upgraded EVERYTHING other then the motor(oh it has a intake 'ooooooohh', not really). just turned 180k on her, and is still running like a champ. have the simple weight reduction mods done, and other DIY items. I love it to death, BUT i might trade her in for a FR-S, just because my wife just got a 08 Toyota Urban 4runner for our dog so. As for the TL, I did plan on taking it on the track but time has really not been there to do so.

You will not be disappointed with that 3.5 inside, and lets just hope you got Gun Metal Grey

If you want to know anything else, or just "tips and tricks" shoot me a message.

Acurazine.com is your best friend now, spent hours on there.

[(K)]

Congrats on the TL-S! That's a solid and handsome car. After my V6-6 Accord was deemed a total loss, I was in the market for a replacement and the TL-S was the next logical step. Unfortunately, they held their value VERY well and I couldn't justify the price tag for one. To top it off, the TL-S drove like my Accord with some mods in everyday situations. Of course, an Accord will never be a TL-S, but it wasn't worth nearly $13k more for essentially being the same car on steroids, IMO.

[StuttterButtter]

Thx every 1 for the comnets everybody on this forums is great. I feel like im betraying every 1 lol. I was all ready for a RWD sports cars and i got a FWD luxary car

Originally Posted by whtchocla7e

Let me google that 2008 Acura TL Type S. Be back in a minute.
How much you paying for it?

It was 28,783 Out the door but the car only has 15,000+ miles!

Originally Posted by drewman752

You will not be disappointed with that 3.5 inside, and lets just hope you got Gun Metal Grey

If you want to know anything else, or just "tips and tricks" shoot me a message.

Acurazine.com is your best friend now, spent hours on there.

It looks like Gun Metal to me but they call it Bronze? And thx man i might just do that at this point im just throwing wheels, exhaust and maybe some coilovers and tahts about it nothing to crazy.

Originally Posted by 2pt5RS

I just sold an 07 Type S back in March. I enjoyed that car, but to me, it's far too disconnected from the road. The handling was decent, but the torque steer on the car was just atrocious. It's a great looking car, but in the end, I was disappointed in how it drove.

Compared to the Miata I'm currently driving, it's like driving a Cadillac...with a 6speed manual. No more than 3 weeks after I sold it, the new owner totaled it.

Hopefully you'll have a different mind set than I did about the car. Good luck!

Yeah i know what im geting. i didnt get this car with the intention to drive fast or take corners quick. this 1 will be low and slow. Maybe get on it every now and then? + i live in FL so not many curvy roads around.