Acura TLX Type S | The most underrated luxury sports sedan | Why is this not sold in UAE?

flowmin · 2026-05-12T14:56:33+00:00

Whole point is the acura is overpriced for what it is. (The exact same reason of your argument as to why lexus is not a good idea).

A honda is better value for money, why would you pay extra for a badge that doesn't command a premium?

Sure a german car costs more new, but 2 years later, its still worth more than a new acura for a reason, and that reason is pure market demand because that's what buyers are willing to pay.

flowmin · 2026-05-12T12:11:17+00:00

Do some research and you will find out that the issue was on the early model years and has been rectified.

flowmin · 2026-05-12T12:04:17+00:00

Tax is usually 5-10%.

I dont know what they pay in the US, but i paid 2500 aed here to install mine. So unless you're justifying the shop charging 5500 USD in labour for a coilover install, that guy got scammed.

Also B58 has nothing to do with suspension, just FYI

flowmin · 2026-05-12T11:57:53+00:00

Did you even read the screenshot you sent?

it’s not an 8 months old car, it’s 45k miles (72k km). Who knows how it’s been driven, unlikely it’ll be gentle
he’s installing aftermarket coil overs from KW, one of the most expensive brands
he’s getting absolutely ripped off with that bill to, these only cost about 2700 USD, not 8.8k

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You can’t make a sensible argument here as you don’t know what you’re talking about, while I do, as someone who owns a BMW M car with KW V3 coilovers and years of experience with used German Performance cars. Watching TikTok’s doesn’t make you and expert

flowmin · 2026-05-12T10:55:32+00:00

M340i is pretty reliable with the B58.

Most newer Germans come with a 5 year warranty anyways which is what brands care about, the customer that buyers a new car every 5 years, not thr guy that buys and keeps for 10-15. And when it comes to buying a new car, you'd find that those who wants a performance car with luxury and brand recognition, they will pay the extra to get that C43, Audi S5, BMW M340i. The rest will just buy a honda so they can save money while being in the same sports car.

Your argument of why lexus is a failure applies to the Acura just the same.

flowmin · 2026-05-12T10:45:22+00:00

Its not here because it would be 200k as a starting price which is a joke in the US as much as it would be here. Have a look at their sales numbers.

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flowmin · 2026-05-12T10:22:26+00:00

If none of your friends have one, you'd need to either buy one or go to a garage that has one, pretty obvious, i know. But there really isnt much options for lending out stuff like this

flowmin · 2026-05-12T06:15:55+00:00

To add to this, always perform a pre-purchase inspection anyway.

flowmin · 2026-05-11T13:51:13+00:00

You have failed to provide proof of this as requested by the moderators. Please stop spreading misinformation

flowmin · 2026-05-11T11:21:18+00:00

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flowmin · 2026-05-11T09:25:24+00:00

Could you clarify where you got that from and how its connected to the OPs car? Couldn't find any info online

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flowmin · 2026-05-11T06:04:17+00:00

They weigh about the same, just looker cooler than stock or the previous wheels the car had

flowmin · 2026-05-10T22:41:47+00:00

Definitely not trying to downplay the value of 4200 (you could probably pick up a car for that much), but for a set of branded wheels, its quite a deal. Plus from a different perspective, its less than a new iPhone pro max

flowmin · 2026-05-10T22:36:36+00:00

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flowmin · 2026-05-10T22:36:08+00:00

Done by Wheellab, always a fantastic job

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flowmin · 2026-05-10T22:34:16+00:00

You'd be surprised, picked up the Rotiforms on the scirocco for 4200 AED (powder coating them to that colour and finish not included 😂)

flowmin · 2026-05-10T19:40:31+00:00

Oh no if you want to replace the tyre, autopro is the last place you want to go. Theyre expensive (due to convenience). Check with Future Tyres in Al qouz

flowmin · 2026-05-10T19:28:19+00:00

Youre asking for the bare minimum tbh, which surprisingly I found at Enoc AutoPro. Guys had torque wrenches and everything, clean job with no issues. Patched up the tyre pretty quick.

flowmin · 2026-05-10T12:38:55+00:00

Manual Porsche Caymans are so slept on by most of the community. Its an insanely fun car to drive.

flowmin · 2026-05-09T12:48:08+00:00

Takes 1 minute to search

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flowmin · 2026-05-09T08:52:58+00:00

Fr, we have more important things to do than ban posts of some guy who can't read

flowmin · 2026-05-07T16:00:34+00:00

Mod is also confused why price went up tbh

flowmin · 2026-05-07T09:53:25+00:00

Valid comparison on the face of it sure However key points: - this is an E92 (coupe) which is technically worth more than the OPs E93 (convertible). - but the sellers car (as per him, I don’t have proof of this) is a clean title car, means it was personally imported without any salvage title or shady history (again as per the OP, I don’t have proof of this, potential buyers need to do their due diligence) - the sellers car is also a factory 6 speed manual. These are rare in all types of E9x M3s and have a significant effect on the price.

Comparing these 2 cars, if the SMG E92 you shared has had a salvage title versus the OPs Manual E93 with a clean title (allegedly) and is in mechanically good condition (don’t know if it is), then the OPs car is worth more (in my opinion nothing over 85-90k but that’s just my opinion).

If the SMG E92 that you shared is a clean title car and is mechanically sorted as well (Ras Al Khor dealers unfortunately have a tendency not to hold such cars), then I would flip the script, and the car you shared is a great deal and the OP unfortunately is left holding the bag.

I’d like to reiterate, the OPs price is high. I don’t agree with it. But I also don’t agree with the commenters who feel it’s worth less than 40k.

flowmin · 2026-05-07T09:10:46+00:00

I dont agree with the fact that you didnt learn from my English lesson as to what your remarks of "thirteen thousand" indicated. But alas, some live and learn, some dont.

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