01-19-2010, 02:52 AM
So I stopped by the Acura dealership today and talked to the salesperson who sold me my TL. I wanted to at least see how much they were willing to give me for it. If they could pay off my car free and clear, I'd definitely consider upgrading.
I've got around 78000 miles now and they were stretching to give me $18k for it, which is about $4k less than what I owe on it. I test drove a loaded 08 CPO MDX. It was nice, had updated navi, entertainment package with rear DVD player / wireless headphones, power lift gate, adjustable suspension. It was still big and slow but it rode really well. Anyway, overall it would have bumped my payments up by over $200 / month which is not worth it for another used car with almost 50k miles...especially with how much I drive for my job and the corresponding decrease in my car value due to said mileage. I'm just not willing to take the hit in negative equity just to have the convenience of an SUV I want. So at least I know for sure where I stand...I'm running this thing into the ground!
My buddy is parting out his TL-S and I'm going to get his cleared / blacked out headlights we did together as well as his Progress rear sway bar. I figured I might as well have some fun with it since I will have it for a while
I've got around 78000 miles now and they were stretching to give me $18k for it, which is about $4k less than what I owe on it. I test drove a loaded 08 CPO MDX. It was nice, had updated navi, entertainment package with rear DVD player / wireless headphones, power lift gate, adjustable suspension. It was still big and slow but it rode really well. Anyway, overall it would have bumped my payments up by over $200 / month which is not worth it for another used car with almost 50k miles...especially with how much I drive for my job and the corresponding decrease in my car value due to said mileage. I'm just not willing to take the hit in negative equity just to have the convenience of an SUV I want. So at least I know for sure where I stand...I'm running this thing into the ground!
My buddy is parting out his TL-S and I'm going to get his cleared / blacked out headlights we did together as well as his Progress rear sway bar. I figured I might as well have some fun with it since I will have it for a while
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks