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Recently I went for Test Drive for 3.2 TL. The car is very good... Except in breaking distance.
I felt the breaking distance is too large for car like 3.2 TL. Have you guys observed the same thing?
Kishore
Make sure to copy the whole URL. This is the first CLEAR look at the new front end.
Take it easy,
L8_Apex
Sedans Host
Thank You.
Does anyone know the availability of the '02, or whether the pricing will change much?
You should try www.acura-tl.com. The users there are more into modifying their TL's than the Edmunds group. No offense intended.
The promise of reduced wind and road noise for the '02 was one factor in my decision to wait for the '02 TL-S (even though I will be paying thousands over what an '01 can now be had for.)
Thanks
as for CYCLEMED. i don't know how much all those accessories go for. but i could have a tl with nav for 28,400. so your deal sounds alright, depending on how much the underbody spoiler kit is.
The "lease fee/rent fee" seems to be where this $2000 is popping up.
I'm looking at the numbers for a 48 month lease.
All of the on-line information that I've read says to calculate the "rent fee" like this:
(Net Cap Cost + Residual)* MF
(27000 + 14224.70)*.0029 = $119.55
27000 is the purchase price I was quoted. 14224 is the residual (.49*29030) where 29030 is MSRP
Depreciation fee is (27000 - 14224)/48 or $266 for a 48 month lease.
So, $119 + $266 = $385/month
But I'm being quoted a payment of $466 for a 48 month lease (TTL not included) ...which seems high to me.
Am I missing something? Is there some type of additional fee that gets added to the "rent fee"? I'm getting my quotes from a "leasing company", not a dealer...if that makes any difference.
One of the guys told me that the reason for the difference was because they charged a $2500 facilitators fee. Is this BS?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Shonie
I changed the tires of my TL (on stock wheels/rims) a couple of months after purchasing my car. Basically, the one weak spot on the car that I observed were the tires that came stock with the car. Change them to performance tires and you have a winner.
Later...AH
Come on back to www.acura-tl.com if you ever get the bug. It's very interesting watching what everyone does to their TL's. I am working on mod, but only minor mod like window tint, shift knob, floor mats, wheels and tires. I have a hard time spending around 30k for a car and then spending 5k to 10k modding my car out. I'd rather spend the money on electronics, vacations, etc. Personal choices I guess.
PS.. I'm TLinKC on the www.acura-tl.com site.
Later...AH
now get in the TL and Accord. I had a power antenna on my 1992 Accord and hated it as it became bent, would not detract, was brittle. I have found that the reception on the printed rear glass is quite good for and does not get damaged. Finally I will be getting an Acura TLS in the next year. I expect this vehicle will look, interior wise just like the CLS. I have seen the CLS and its got great perforated leather seats and steering wheel, 6 in dash cd player, I believe memory seats ( which is great because my wife is short and I am tall, and she never puts the seat back and I always rack my knees on the steering wheel ), a nicer "S" badge sifter and the last but not least, a 260 hp engine. Wow and I thought my 200 hp Accord was quick. I definately think I can wait for this vehicle. Thanks for all the interesting info. on this forum.
Have a problem with a mildewy smell from the A/C. I've got the dealer to Friggyfresh it several times and that works 4 a bit, but it comes back. They said they will open up the A/C and clean it out for C$800 8( and it may still come back in a year.
Another guy said change the A/C filter...
Any ideas?
Joel
INKY
To shonie and anyone else considering a lease: Go to www.carbuyingtips.com and check out the section on leasing. You will find lots of good info/advice, and there is a lease calculator spreadsheet that you can download and use for free, as well as links to software you can buy if you prefer. It seems that a lot of people get caught up in the monthly payment, not the total dollar amount they shell out over the term of the lease. Often times they entice you with a low monthly payment, but they are screwing you behind the scenes in other ways that you aren't even aware of. My advice is to check out the website, download the spreadsheet, run the numbers yourself, then go get the deal you really wanted.
Turn off your A/C, and turn on your heat on Full and turn on the fan on full. Make sure the system is on re-condition, to increase the heat level to its maximum. Open the windows to let out the moisture build up, since you have re-condition on, and you would just be re-using moist air. (Using fresh air, would just lower the potential power of the heat inside the vents, and might not kill as much mold, since the goal is to have as much heat INSIDE the VENTS, not necessarily inside the car itself.) Rotate using the floor vents, and the main vents on different trips. Eventually the mold growing in your vents will die off. Do not use your A/C when you are doing this "cleaning" process for at least 1 week. If the smell hasn't gone away after a week, keep the heat on as long as you can bear it, you may just have tons of mold in your vents.
It works for about 1 year until the mold grows back, which is a very natural process for air conditioners, especially if you live in a hot+humid area, and you never use your heater.
You can do it yourself next year, and it doesn't cost you anything, and you'll save a trip to the dealer.
INKY
Okay ! My "mods" also include the Burlwood shift knob, the wheel locks and floor mats that was purchased at the time of buying the car....also have clayed my car and put in a couple of coats of Zymol (the one you get in auto stores)....waiting for spring for re-waxing...
The tires that I replaced my OEM TL tires with, is Michelin Pilot 225/55-ZR16 ZGT Z4 Ultra-high performance All seasons. Basically there is only a single tire in the OEM tire size (205/60R16) that comes in a high performance designation - Bridgestone RE92.
There were lots of 205/55R16 tires available but they would not maintain the stock tire/wheel combos' diameter - thus throwing you odometer and speedometer off. The 225/55-ZR16s would maintain the Stock tire/wheel combo diameter perfectly...and hence I went in for it. The performance difference vs the stock tires in both accelerating and stopping is like night and day....moreover, the 225s matches the car perfectly and do not "stick-out" of the car, which was a priority for me...
Later...AH
Have not purchased my TL yet, but will in March 2001 and am looking forward to it. If anyone buys one in the chic ago area let me know your price and dealer....
Michelin Pilot XGT V4/Z4 - is this correct or ....?
How and where did you do your research? It seems very thorough. I'll look into this as a possible upgrade.
Your information may also help lougheed2.
You could use this as a starting point - http://michelin.tireselector.com/
http://www.michelin.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/pxgtz4.htm
But if you go in for a "up-size" in wheels (from the stock 16" to 17"), I would recommend tires in the 215/50-17s which are the closest approximation to the stock diameter (among available tires)....I personally preferred the stock wheels...
As far as the dealer swapping out the OEM tires for different tires, I believe that depends on the deal you work out with the dealer...since they would also have to purchase the new tires from Michelin tire dealers before swapping...
Later...AH
Later...AH
Although I am leaning toward the AL, I find it difficult not to stop thinking about a new Avalon. Have any of you thrown the Avalon in the mix of cars considered and what was the deciding factors in choosing the AL?
Thanks
footfault: unless you're 60+ years old (and/or feel that old), the Avalon shouldn't be a consideration. It's UGLY! Nothing says "I'm old" like the Avalon...well, maybe an Oldsmobile.