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StuttterButtter · 05-23-2012, 04:39 PM

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 · 05-23-2012, 04:43 PM

Let me google that 2008 Acura TL Type S. Be back in a minute.

How much you paying for it?

thill · 05-23-2012, 04:44 PM

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

rcm47 · 05-23-2012, 04:48 PM

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

Exhaust · 05-23-2012, 04:49 PM

This is such a sad story

Liquidsnake · 05-23-2012, 04:50 PM

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

rcm47 · 05-23-2012, 04:54 PM

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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 · 05-23-2012, 04:55 PM

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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 · 05-23-2012, 04:59 PM

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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 · 05-23-2012, 05:06 PM

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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 · 05-23-2012, 05:07 PM

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 · 05-23-2012, 05:12 PM

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) · 05-23-2012, 05:20 PM

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 · 05-23-2012, 05:33 PM

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

Quote:

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!

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

drewman752 · 05-23-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by StuttterButtter

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

Steal.

I paid 13k for mine with 130k on it, also being a base model so.

GREAT BUY!

StuttterButtter · 05-23-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewman752

Steal.

I paid 13k for mine with 130k on it, also being a base model so.

GREAT BUY!

Well haveing a BIG down payment helped a lot cash talks

But now i feel poor lol

SkullWorks · 05-23-2012, 05:41 PM

Im sorry but you totally fail at life

you went from drivers car to...fan boi's dream civic on steroids.

SMH

drewman752 · 05-23-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuttterButtter

Well haveing a BIG down payment helped a lot

yeah i put 2k down on mine. If you want to know anything with aftermarket Anything just shoot me a message. I'll help you the best of my knowledge.

Lets just say I can compete with M3's here in the mountains with my basic 3.2l. Its all about having the right components, and my ride quality didn't go down the shitter as well.

quik1987 · 05-23-2012, 05:43 PM

Cool story bro.

Not really.

drewman752 · 05-23-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

Im sorry but you totally fail at life

you went from drivers car to...fan boi's dream civic on steroids.

SMH

"Fan Boi"? yeah i have met people with boosted Si/hatch's/CRXs and they all say they would trade in a instant. BUT... Growing up in my life i worked on 7m's/5m's/sr20's/Ka24's and told my self i would NEVER own a Honda in my life. My 04 TL was my First car i bought, and to be honest its far from a civic on steroids, and beyond the "Fan Boi" dream because most of them people with the civics and such, will move on to bigger and better platforms. I'm not saying the 3.2L is a bad platform at all though, its great but it just doesn't have a market to support your "I'm pushing 18lbs of boost bro on a FWD...come at me". What I am getting at is the Acura TL's*3rd Gen and up* are a different class from the "hoochie" rice burners you see with glass-pack exhausts, and badass "hellaflush" cut springs.

StuttterButtter · 05-23-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

Im sorry but you totally fail at life

you went from drivers car to...fan boi's dream civic on steroids.

SMH

Maybe a dream Accord on steroids?

Quote:

Originally Posted by quik1987

Cool story bro.

Not really.

I agree its not that cool.

(K) · 05-23-2012, 06:01 PM

I'm not really sure how choosing luxury over sport warrants a life failure, but different strokes for different blokes I guess.

05-23-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
StuttterButtter Yes i have a stutter Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 94 Acura Integra Location: Tampa FL Posts: 117 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like the road to my FR-S is over. 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. Last edited by StuttterButtter; 05-23-2012 at 05:52 PM.

05-23-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
whtchocla7e Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava FR-S (stock for now) Location: CT Posts: 332 Thanks: 14 Thanked 185 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let me google that 2008 Acura TL Type S. Be back in a minute. How much you paying for it? __________________ Message sent from the Future!

05-23-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: If god were a car he'd be an FR-S Location: LA Posts: 375 Thanks: 34 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While Im here sweating over getting my damn FR-S. __________________

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2pt5RS Matt Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: -=ATL=- Posts: 359 Thanks: 162 Thanked 138 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!

05-23-2012, 05:12 PM	#12
drewman752 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2004 Acura TL Location: Utah Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

05-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#13
(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 261 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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SkullWorks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 715 Thanks: 408 Thanked 312 Times in 172 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Im sorry but you totally fail at life you went from drivers car to...fan boi's dream civic on steroids. SMH

05-23-2012, 05:43 PM	#19
quik1987 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: Bugatti Veyron Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,222 Thanks: 115 Thanked 417 Times in 201 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cool story bro. Not really.

05-23-2012, 06:01 PM	#22
(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 261 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not really sure how choosing luxury over sport warrants a life failure, but different strokes for different blokes I guess.

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