Bought a New Daily Driver this weekend
 

Well I was long overdue for a new vehicle, and since I have been shopping around for this particular vehicle for about 2 months now I finally caved in this weekend and pulled the trigger on one.

Its a 2005 Acura TL (Anthracite metalic/gray interior) 5 speed Auto, non Navigation with 50k on the clock.

The car is surprisingly quick for what it is and it is so smooth and nice. Just what I needed for my 70 mile per day commute, you know what I do not mis the clutch pedal when I am stuck in gridlocked traffic both ways on my daily commute into the Boston area every day.

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here is the wifes new Honda in front of our new town house we purchased this year.... (I guess that was her solution to her broken gas door that we never got around to fixing on her 2005 civic coupe)

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Looks nice... for an import. :lol:


J/K Nice lookin ride man.

there are too many wheels....

Very nice choice. Im looking to buy the same thing once I pay my bike off this summer.

I couldnt recommend one more... It is a blast to drive. The car gets decent gas mileage if you can stay off of it. It is plenty comfortable, and has more luxury features than one could ever need. Plus not to mention it is quick, handles well. I love it and I just wish it wasnt soo much to insure just simply because its an Acura.

I love the TL's....

My daily drivers have four wheels, if you combine the two of them together.

Thanks for the review man. I figured the insurance would be a little pricey but thats not a huge deal. I just love the thought of 260+ hp and a good amount of luxury without being crazy expensive.

I've always been a fan of Acura.

Nice car, brother.

Those TL's are nice. My buddy Joe has one in the same color. :dthumb:

TL's are nice...congrats on the find.

Thanks for all the kind words... I really cant wait to get the Vette and the bike back on the road.

Nice Curtis... those cars are fun. It's too bad you couldn't have gotten the 6spd manual... my friends dad has one and I've driven it a lot... fun as hell.

The only problem with a FWD car with soft-ish suspension and 270 horsepower is the fucking torquesteer is TERRIBLE. Fun regardless though.

I'm really considering buying a new Jeep. With the tax incentive, the urgency of the dealers to move cars. And my employer just started a program where they will kick 2,000 at us for a new car.

If I could get the dealer to give me what I owe on mine I could probly do it.

Acura addressed that issue but I can't remember what year - 04 or newer I think. It's been quite awhile since I read up on the TL.

Congrats on the find! After my Camry dies I plan on getting the manual version. *Fingers crossed*! If only it wouldn't take so long for my Camry to wear out!!!

Consumer reports described the TL engine as 'The perfect engine." The back seat also has TONS of safety features!

the suspension I woundn't describe as soft its actually pretty firm for a luxury car. I haven't noticed all that much torque-steer only when i break the tires loose going around corners will it torque-steer a little. I tried to find a stick but all the ones i drove were all beat and honestly i like being able to relax in traffic. Plus my vette is a stick so if i want to have a lot of fun ill take that out for a beat run

Local GC's are about 10K off sticker, with 0% APR for 5 years OAC.

Great deal if you want a new jeep.

Exactly. I think I get get a solid deal. I'm gonna at least look into it.

is that the type s? acura's a good brand. i loved mine, even though it was an integra.

no the TL type S didnt come out until 06 or 07. it does have the a-spec body kit on it