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2007 Acura TL Type S
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Thanks in advance.
I really like the Moroccan Red.
Ken
This is an Acura offered option, and these wheels come with TPMS sensors installed.
I figured maybe they could be used for snow tires
That pic is the exact model I wanted, but the total cost of $42,999 was way out of control and I got tired of them coming down $200- every time I went back.
Love the Moroccan Red though.
I really liked the way the red and chrome stood out. I noticed that the majority of Type-S on the road are black or gray. The Moroccan Red just pops out in the sunlight.
As another member responded, that is the factory/dealer setup. On this I have Yokohama rubber and the factory upgrade 18" wheel. Everything works, and it works VERY well. Great ride.
I got lucky on the price as the car had been on the dealer floor for a while. I upgraded the rear spoiler to a wing type (will be out of the shop in a day to two), but my total was just a hair under $41k. I'll post some new pics with the new rear look.
Not listed on Acura's online store, and not available at HondaAcuraWorld.com either.
As far as other comments, it is a joy to drive. Everything about it, int & ext, is premier quality. The BEST part in owning this fine machine is that the looks I get from other luxury car owners, such as the Audis, Beamers, Benzs and even previous model TL and TL-S. Happy driving!!
the BEST thing to do is set your climate to AUTO and adjust the temp to your liking. What "auto" does is it mixes hot and cold air to produce the temp you set it on. The BEST thing about doing this is it does NOT use the A/C, thus, minimizing the use of fuel and strain on the engine. Try it! I have mine set on AUTO. And, I get 23mpg city/hwy driving.
As for the wheels, just like the previous comments, IT will grow on you/owner. That was my only negative comment when I test drove the Type-S. Bought it anyway and, honestly, I do NOT plan on replacing the wheels. Bitchin' car, ain't it??
just in case you did not know, Type-S came back in 07. There were NO Type-S since 04 when it was redesigned to the current body style. I read the manual front and back. I'm still learning the voice commands from the Nav manual.
I wished this car was tinted a little darker!!
PS...funny, I had my Accord EX for 13 yrs too!!! mmmmmm....
I DO leave it on AUTO. Been there since the day I bought the car.
thanks for the insight!!!
Nevertheless, are you enjoying the car!
Other suggestions for adding hp:
E Shift Pro Cats
Exhaust
UR Underdrive Crank Pulley
Thermoblock Spacers
Hope this helps
The rattle I'm hearing seems to be coming from outside and UNDERNEATH because I don't hear it if the windows are up. I thought it might be coming from the engine compartment. I tightened a couple of screws (engine cover and strips around it) in there, but I don't think it worked--haven't quite tested it yet. I cannot wait to have it put up on a rack so I can personally inspect it.
Let me know what you find out when you visit the dealer, and I'll do the same! Thank you!
By comparison, my 1995 Maxima SE 5-speed was rated at 22/27, and consistently got 22/27+, for an average of 24.02 over 155,000 miles. All on a total of 3 sets of tires (so far). I'm on my second set with the TL.
Also, by comparison, my former Honda S2000 was also rated at 20 mpg in the city and I NEVER had a tank that was less than 19. With a highway rating of 26, I consistently got 29-33 mpg. The 18,500 mile average at the time I traded that car was 23.8 mpg, considerably better than the higher EPA rated TL.
The TL, relatively speaking, is a gas hog, at least around town.
...from what I've read in previous posts, this is what (just about) everyone is saying.
Fortunately for me, my weekly drive is 80% at 45-60 mph. 20% comes from my weekly, stuck-in-traffic and weekend driving. So, my avg. mpg is at 23.5 - 24.5 mpg.
Not great but similar to my previous BMW 525 and this car has 100 more HP.
I am happy with it so far as far as mileage.
Spyder.
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148504&highlight=kinetic+blue
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155723&highlight=kinetic+blue
Terry
Acura currently also has some pretty wicked deals on the TL, including low lease/finance rates and free Navigation.
No experience w/Viper system.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)