View Poll Results: Which one?
NEW Acura TL
41
74.55%
2005 Mercedes Benz E 320
14
25.45%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll
which car to get : TL or E320
01-12-08 | 07:39 AM
#46
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Done, I always like the current generation E-class, but in this case, between the 2 choices, I think TL is more suitable for a 19-year old, plus I think it's probably an overall better car.
01-12-08 | 08:17 AM
#47
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I'll say TL, also. Keep in mind, working in a dealership or knowing someone who works in a dealership is not indicative of how reliable a car is. You could work at a Toyota Corolla (the most reliable car on earth) dealership and see nothing but but problems with Corollas. Does that make them a POS? No.
Now, I know Corolla dealerships don't exist but I'm trying to make a point. Service departments exist to fix issues with cars, so what do you find there? You got it, cars with issues.
Now, I know Corolla dealerships don't exist but I'm trying to make a point. Service departments exist to fix issues with cars, so what do you find there? You got it, cars with issues.
01-12-08 | 01:06 PM
#49
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Why? What's hopeless about a TL? Though it is not my favorite Acura by any means (that honor goes to the RL), there is nothing really wrong with it. It is a good car at a reasonable price. It won't accelerate and corner as well as an M3, but so what? Not everyone wants (or needs) a racing car....and the TL is a much better 4-season car that is more useful in winter.
01-12-08 | 01:24 PM
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Why? What's hopeless about a TL? Though it is not my favorite Acura by any means (that honor goes to the RL), there is nothing really wrong with it. It is a good car at a reasonable price. It won't accelerate and corner as well as an M3, but so what? Not everyone wants (or needs) a racing car....and the TL is a much better 4-season car that is more useful in winter.
01-12-08 | 01:37 PM
#51
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what's the point of a 4 season car for a kid that lives in texas? i agree the TL is a good car. it's got 4 door and honda practicality and despite being fwd, i've read long ago that it's quicker on a track than an is350. however, $35k is a lot of money and you would have turn down a lot of better cars out there before you consider a TL.
Heck, when I was 19, I liked and drove some cars that my friends didn't particularly like.
01-13-08 | 08:59 AM
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i know there's many other choices that you can get for 35k... but those are the 2 cars that he's looking it.
my cousin is reading this thread but wont make a decision yet since he's in the middle of moving/adjusting in to the new school.. i think he's moving to a&m.
he was actually looking at audis and a few SUVs, but narrowed his choices to the TL and E-class.
my cousin is reading this thread but wont make a decision yet since he's in the middle of moving/adjusting in to the new school.. i think he's moving to a&m.
he was actually looking at audis and a few SUVs, but narrowed his choices to the TL and E-class.
01-13-08 | 11:47 AM
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im going to say look at the IS250.
I have owned many Acura TLs and they are not as great of a car as everyone thinks. Trust me they have there fair share of troubles just as a Benz does. To be honest im not sure how most of the stuff isnt posted in write ups? so im going to say stay away from the TL both from having worked at an Acura dealer for a year back in 05/06 and having owned many TLs as you can see in my sig.
i would think more reliable and a better car IMO would be an IS250 awd? not the power of the TL but having an IS350 and comparing it to the TL.
Many may ask why i kept leasing the TL if i had so many troubles. Well my work paid for it and i am friends with the owner of the dealership. so i could drive a ford taurus for a company car or lease a TL at no expense to me?? the company suffered greatly back when the economy crashed and i was out of work for close to a year and this is why and when i worked at Acura.
Hope this is of help and good luck on the purchase!
I have owned many Acura TLs and they are not as great of a car as everyone thinks. Trust me they have there fair share of troubles just as a Benz does. To be honest im not sure how most of the stuff isnt posted in write ups? so im going to say stay away from the TL both from having worked at an Acura dealer for a year back in 05/06 and having owned many TLs as you can see in my sig.
i would think more reliable and a better car IMO would be an IS250 awd? not the power of the TL but having an IS350 and comparing it to the TL.
Many may ask why i kept leasing the TL if i had so many troubles. Well my work paid for it and i am friends with the owner of the dealership. so i could drive a ford taurus for a company car or lease a TL at no expense to me?? the company suffered greatly back when the economy crashed and i was out of work for close to a year and this is why and when i worked at Acura.
Hope this is of help and good luck on the purchase!
01-13-08 | 04:36 PM
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I would say Lexus IS250 or TL. But then again I too don't agree with a 19 year old buying a $35K car. He should be buying a Civic or something.
Where is he getting this money from again??
01-13-08 | 08:19 PM
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I voted for the TL because I was pretty much set on getting that car but ended up getting the much cheaper used 02 RSX because I did not want to make any payments. I loved the interior and exterior of the current TL. You should tell your cousin to wait for the newly redesigned 2009 Acura TL rumored to have SH-AWD that's coming out in a couple of months.
01-14-08 | 04:28 AM
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I voted for the TL because I was pretty much set on getting that car but ended up getting the much cheaper used 02 RSX because I did not want to make any payments. I loved the interior and exterior of the current TL. You should tell your cousin to wait for the newly redesigned 2009 Acura TL rumored to have SH-AWD that's coming out in a couple of months.