Test Drive 07 TL: What a disappointment..
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#8
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.
#9
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.
#11
Not an Ashtray
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..
#13
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
btw.. they have 07 PWP/Ebony/Navi TSX in the lot and that ones more tempting to buy
#14
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
btw.. they have 07 PWP/Ebony/Navi TSX in the lot and that ones more tempting to buy
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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