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Old 05-14-2007, 10:41 PM
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Test Drive 07 TL: What a disappointment..

I test drove 07 TL/Navi today thinking to trade in my TSX but what a disappointment. I can say its faster and luxury car but it lacks dynamics of driving compared to TSX. Slow throttle response and numb steering..
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tru that. u covered it broadly well~lol. but id pick my tsx over tl anyday...
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lol TL's are for mom and dad =P
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One thing they did get right for 07 was the display for the A/C and radio on the non-navi models...
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I'm sure the handling can be fixed by investing in some coilovers + Rear Sway Bar upgrade.
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Emm...finally trading in? How about waiting new G37 coupe?
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If I was going to replace the TSX and stay with Acura I would look at a used 05 or 06 RL instead of the TL.
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If it was up to me I would have chosen the TSX over our current TL. Not to defame the TL, it is a wonderful ride with many amenities, but my taste for driving needs to be more interactive. I feel more at home with the TSX since it pleases my driving sense. The TSX corners, hugs, and steers with more feedback and a sense of sportiness. The TL does attempt to straddle that characteristic but still remains in the the scope of comfort/luxury which is superb if you are looking for that. My only gripe with the TSX is it needs a bit more sound insulation, just a little too much road noise for an Acura.
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Originally Posted by Keanu's mrs. T
If it was up to me I would have chosen the TSX over our current TL. Not to defame the TL, it is a wonderful ride with many amenities, but my taste for driving needs to be more interactive. I feel more at home with the TSX since it pleases my driving sense. The TSX corners, hugs, and steers with more feedback and a sense of sportiness. The TL does attempt to straddle that characteristic but still remains in the the scope of comfort/luxury which is superb if you are looking for that. My only gripe with the TSX is it needs a bit more sound insulation, just a little too much road noise for an Acura.
Might be able to address that with a tire change. I find the OE Michelins to be not only lousy in the handling department but loud as well; overall a horrible tire considering what their replacement cost is. There are any number of better handling and quieter tires out there, and cheaper too.
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I agreed with you and that's why I made my TL an Aspec. World of a difference and now my friends TSX feels like it floats unresponsive.
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Originally Posted by minkl81
I test drove 07 TL/Navi today thinking to trade in my TSX but what a disappointment. I can say its faster and luxury car but it lacks dynamics of driving compared to TSX. Slow throttle response and numb steering..
I'll have to disagree. I test drove the TL as well (not quite ready to trade in my TSX - with only 60,000 miles on it - but soon). To me it handles nearly as well, rides a bit better, and and offers more acceleration and features. I don't see the TL as a big upgrade on the TSX, but it is an upgrade.
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I was given an 07 TL as a loner. I was glad when I got my TSX back.

Its ok, but to me it would need some mods to make it decent.
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went back to dealer to try out TL-S. its more engaging to drive compared to base TL. better throttle response, steering feel, and better braking. but still its not much fun as driving my TSX. maybe its not a good comparison since mine's modded. although it lacks some engagement compared to TSX, its very solid and well built car. love that paddle-shifter and two toned interior.

btw.. they have 07 PWP/Ebony/Navi TSX in the lot and that ones more tempting to buy
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Originally Posted by minkl81
went back to dealer to try out TL-S. its more engaging to drive compared to base TL. better throttle response, steering feel, and better braking. but still its not much fun as driving my TSX. maybe its not a good comparison since mine's modded. although it lacks some engagement compared to TSX, its very solid and well built car. love that paddle-shifter and two toned interior.

btw.. they have 07 PWP/Ebony/Navi TSX in the lot and that ones more tempting to buy
I was bored one day and decided to test out a TL-S. I was sorely dissapointed despite the improved looks and power.

This may come as a surprise, but I found the base TL + aspec more fun to drive than the TL-S. I guess my main gripe can be summarized as the TL-S actually punishing you for driving it to its limits (i.e. tire traction, torque steer, understeer, etc). Besides, I thought the base 3.2 had already pushed the limits of a FWD car.
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