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Going CPO: 2013 Lux GS vs. 2014 Base?

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Old 06-24-16, 05:00 PM
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Default Going CPO: 2013 Lux GS vs. 2014 Base?

Hi Guys,

I am considering ditching my 2011 Acura TL in favor of a CPO GS. I'd like to keep the price around 35k. I see in my area there are 2013 GS w/Lux package as well as 2014 GS w/Cold Weather and Premier packages. Both are pretty similar mileage wise, which means they have about 20,000+/- miles on them.

Is there anything I need to be concerned about with picking up a 2013 GS? I obviously will lose a year on the warranty, but is there anything else about that model year that should give me concern? The lux models look gorgeous inside and I've seen a couple with closer to 15k miles on them, so it's very tempting.

TIA!
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What are the difference between the two? Sorry I do not remember it - also go with whatever has the M/L (didn't want to assume it was not there just because it was not listed).
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14 has 8 speed transmission, folding side mirrors. Not sure what else
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Go with the 14 man
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13 Lux all the way.
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Find a '14 Lux.

Just saying.
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You want a '15 F-Sport for $38K?

I need to get out of my lease lol
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Originally Posted by djrabbi
You want a '15 F-Sport for $38K?

I need to get out of my lease lol
What's FS got that other 350 doesn't?
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Depends on what you are looking for in the car. What are you looking for in the car?
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I wouldn't even consider a 2014 base vs a 2013 Lux. The luxury package does so much for the car.
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
I wouldn't even consider a 2014 base vs a 2013 Lux. The luxury package does so much for the car.
sure does. glad i got one instead of an f sport. and super glad i didnt get a base model.
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
I wouldn't even consider a 2014 base vs a 2013 Lux. The luxury package does so much for the car.
2014 will likely have HD Radio Traffic. If only it wasn't base.
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I just bought a 2013 CPO and it came with about 3.5 years unlimited mile warranty. I thought that was sufficient.
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Originally Posted by litesoarer
2014 will likely have HD Radio Traffic. If only it wasn't base.
HD radio came in 15.
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Originally Posted by litesoarer
2014 will likely have HD Radio Traffic. If only it wasn't base.
I've had both XM traffic and HD radio traffic, the HD radio traffic is worthless. Its completely inaccurate, shows roads as backed up all the time that are clear, roads as clear all the time that are backed up. The XM traffic isn't much better, but you have the choice to just not pay for it.

To trade all of the benefits of the luxury package, the AVS suspension, the upgraded 18 way seats, the upgraded leather, the rear seat audio and climate, sunshades, the better wood trim, so on and so on for HD Radio Traffic would be insane IMHO.


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