I am opening Pandora's box with this one, but here goes: In your opinion, what would you pay for this car? The marketplace is all over the map, and NADA & other book values do not acknowledge the premiums being paid for the 6MT, rather, they erroneously discount them compared to the automatics.
I am about to sell my beloved 05 TL Sport (Brembo+6MT) NBP, 181,500 mi. Why you might ask? Because I purchased a fellow Acurazine member's 07 Type S with 100k fewer miles on it. The logic is, that the new ride already has the upgrades that I was about to add to the 05, so the diminished cost differential justified the Type S.
The specs on the 05: Heel Toe Stage 2 Sport brake upgrade front & rear (vented/slotted rotors, S/S brake lines, HP pads, etc.), K&N filter, timing belt replacement not due for another 36k, new brake master cylinder (due to bad sensor...must replace the entire ass'y), new coils & plugs on all cylinders, Type S gunmetal 17" wheels with Cooper R53-A Ultra Hi-Performance All Season (used 11k) tires, Optima Redtop battery (new 09.2014).
I meticulously maintain my vehicles: oil changes at 3k-4k intervals, always full synthetic plus Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer, either Seafoam or BG44K in the fuel tank at each oil change, clean & reoil K&N air filter, etc. I even flush out the oil pan each time with about 1/2 qt of new oil to ensure complete replacement of the used oil. Driven as a fast cruiser, not a racer. The clutch shows no sign of slippage or fatigue. It's my personal car, none my kids have never driven it, and I've logged 125k miles on it since I bought it. Maryland State Inspection (required for sale/purchase) performed this week - 100% passed.
Cosmetic: Interior is in excellent shape, clean carpets, leather, etc. HFM already replaced. OEM shift knob is worn out, but I have a selection of replacement options, one of which I'll throw in for good measure. Trunk liner included. Exterior paint is good except for subpar respray on front end (previous owner's fender bender required repair of bumper cover & driver door).
Pics are on photobucket: 2005 Acura TL-Sport 6 Speed Photos by 96civic5spd | Photobucket Click on any pic to reveal its embedded caption beneath it.
Yes, that's a USMC decal on the rear glass, and my avatar provides more than a hint on where my focus lies. No, the MSW wheels are not for sale - I'll keep those with the snow tires for the Type S, along with the ASpec wheels & summer tires that await the dawn of spring.
Please, no pie-in-the sky SWAGS on the price. In reverence to Ron A, THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL - NOT YET. Once I evaluate the legitimate responses, I'll properly post the car for sale in the Black Market and on Craigslist (MD/VA/DC). Thanks.
I am about to sell my beloved 05 TL Sport (Brembo+6MT) NBP, 181,500 mi. Why you might ask? Because I purchased a fellow Acurazine member's 07 Type S with 100k fewer miles on it. The logic is, that the new ride already has the upgrades that I was about to add to the 05, so the diminished cost differential justified the Type S.
The specs on the 05: Heel Toe Stage 2 Sport brake upgrade front & rear (vented/slotted rotors, S/S brake lines, HP pads, etc.), K&N filter, timing belt replacement not due for another 36k, new brake master cylinder (due to bad sensor...must replace the entire ass'y), new coils & plugs on all cylinders, Type S gunmetal 17" wheels with Cooper R53-A Ultra Hi-Performance All Season (used 11k) tires, Optima Redtop battery (new 09.2014).
I meticulously maintain my vehicles: oil changes at 3k-4k intervals, always full synthetic plus Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer, either Seafoam or BG44K in the fuel tank at each oil change, clean & reoil K&N air filter, etc. I even flush out the oil pan each time with about 1/2 qt of new oil to ensure complete replacement of the used oil. Driven as a fast cruiser, not a racer. The clutch shows no sign of slippage or fatigue. It's my personal car, none my kids have never driven it, and I've logged 125k miles on it since I bought it. Maryland State Inspection (required for sale/purchase) performed this week - 100% passed.
Cosmetic: Interior is in excellent shape, clean carpets, leather, etc. HFM already replaced. OEM shift knob is worn out, but I have a selection of replacement options, one of which I'll throw in for good measure. Trunk liner included. Exterior paint is good except for subpar respray on front end (previous owner's fender bender required repair of bumper cover & driver door).
Pics are on photobucket: 2005 Acura TL-Sport 6 Speed Photos by 96civic5spd | Photobucket Click on any pic to reveal its embedded caption beneath it.
Yes, that's a USMC decal on the rear glass, and my avatar provides more than a hint on where my focus lies. No, the MSW wheels are not for sale - I'll keep those with the snow tires for the Type S, along with the ASpec wheels & summer tires that await the dawn of spring.
Please, no pie-in-the sky SWAGS on the price. In reverence to Ron A, THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL - NOT YET. Once I evaluate the legitimate responses, I'll properly post the car for sale in the Black Market and on Craigslist (MD/VA/DC). Thanks.