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Older Acura TLs
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Basically its a fancy oil change reminder.
Try www.acura-tl.com. They are currently discussing a group buy.
INKY
Regarding Chardonnay's inquiry as to Rustcheck. I used to live in Toronto and had a 1984 Prelude done by them. I regretted doing so. Almost immediately after having the car "oil sprayed" strange noises developed which the dealer could never eliminate. I believe that the oil spray compound can break down the factory rustproofing and sound deadening compounds applied to the car and result in more harm than good. The Honda products are now generally not susceptible to rust, especially if you wax a couple of times a year and wash weekly. For what it's worth, I would not bother with rustproofing.
We did our first extended road trip recently, and got tremendous mileage (relative to past cars on a similar journey).
Randy
The car has been flawless.
On the car care front, what is the best wax out there for those of us with limited time to dedicate to our cars? How often do you really need to wax a car to keep it protected?
=BK
Is the Pearl white 2000 standing up. Someone posted a Msg that the Bumpers can change color or or fade??? I know Premium gas is recommended but what generally do we use.
Gas -- Premium is recommended. Lower octane is usable in a pinch but will result in decreased performance. Given that you just spent major coin on a near-luxury performance sedan, why bother just to save a few bucks?
Randy
INKY
How do any of you feel about the wheels and tires standard on the car?
I'm not too fond of the package we get from the factory and am considering switching to a 17" wheel and tire package.
I think it is a bargain when compared to the dealer's upgrade (which I don't like that much anyway!).
Any thoughts or ideas what to do with the original tires and wheels!
Thanks!
Not gospel, but believable.
shines REALLY well
easy to apply
lasts for a really long time
allows to build multiple coats, shine is deeper with each coat
transmission. I find it lugs at 40 MPH and 60 MPH. I heard it 'learns' driving habits, but I've
had it for about 15,000 miles and it still lugs.
Is there a way to reset it? Also, how do I get
the code to reset my radio once I shut power to
system?
Thans
"I just talked with the sales manager here and he
said that there will be a Type S offered for sure
and that is all that Acura is telling him in
regards to the 2001s. But he did say that he has
heard unofficially several times that all the
features standard on the 2001 CL would now be
standard on the TL. This includes cd changer in
dash and memory seats. He said there will be no
major exterior changes. He said his allocation
will get here around the end of Sept as Jbutler6
said. As far as price goes, he said theirs will
likely be priced in the low $30s, but did not know
what the MSRP would be. The Acura dealer here is a "one price" dealer and they had the 2001 CLs
priced at $32K when they first came out and now
they are at $26.5/28.5 w/o nav/with nav. The TLs
are at $28K w/o nav and $29.8 with nav so that
should be a good bogey for anyone shopping for a
2000 TL."
Hope this helps. Other people are confirming the above info on the Smart Shopping section I mentioned.
I had this issue in my Integra after about 4 years of usage.
Later...AH
On the side airbag warning light, does it only come on when someone is in the passenger seat? As noted in the manual, the passenger air bag will be disabled and the warning light will go on if someone is leaning against it. This is an safety feature in case someone falls asleep against the door. Acura thinks it is better to disable the air bag then to have it hit a sleeping passenger.
Should I just wait until the 2001?
Thanks
John
With the TL you will need to change your expectations on pricing. You should ask "can I get any off of MSRP, if so how much'.
It appears most people paid between MSRP and approximately $500 off of MSRP. There are a few people that did better, but don't expect it.
My experience with the 2000 TL has been nothing short of fantastic. No squeaks or rattles, no mechanical problems. Fit and finish are perfect. The car, after 10K miles, is still a blast to drive. And the NAV is so handy I can't imagine life without it now. (Kind of like the cell phone).
Anyone narrowing down to the TL vs. something else, my advise is if you can get past the bland styling, take a good look at the TL. I haven't regretted a single moment.
No complaints whatsoever ! Complaints ?!!! This car puts a smile on my face everytime I go out with it !!! Amazed at Acura having put together such a wholesome package for the price they are selling it for.
Later...AH