Originally Posted by sleeper22

No I didn't get a new one. Don't much care for the look of it and couldn't afford a new one. I got the 3rd generation which ran from 04-08. Mine is an 05 that had low miles, in fantastic condition and $2500 below book. I couldn't pass it up quite frankly.

Yes you are right about the reliablity of Japanese cars. Thats why I buy them. The Germans just can't seem to get the electrical systems reliable enough so I stay away. BMW's are great cars but their interiors are plain in comparison to other cars at this price point. They put more emphasis on the rest of the car which makes them fun to drive. Audi's are electrical nightmares and Benz's are expensive to upkeep.

I really didn't mean the Acuras are significantly more refined just more refined and a better feel IMO.

Goodluck with the IL Transportation Dept. Hope you win Call up Obama he might pull some strings for you...lol

Originally Posted by athens

I, too, am partial to the looks of the Gen. 3 TL. Sounds like you picked a winner.