AUTOWEEK reviews the '04 TL

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08-26-2003, 07:23 AM

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http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06119210

The last line wrote: " Look for potential horsepower from a larger displacement V6 to top 280 in TL trim, along with a possible all-wheel-drive option. " !

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08-26-2003, 09:02 AM

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http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06119210

The last line wrote: " Look for potential horsepower from a larger displacement V6 to top 280 in TL trim, along with a possible all-wheel-drive option. " !

Those are all OLD rumors. Not sure why Autoweek is posting and writing about the test car when we saw those pics a while ago. Probably to kiss Acura's ass for fucking up and posting the article they had up yesterday too early. So they're re-printing rumors to cover up for the facts they stated in yesterday's article.

The article posted above lists all of the confirmed stats, etc. 270hp, and no AWD option.

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08-26-2003, 09:29 AM

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*heh* that's funny that they reposted the spy pics

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08-28-2003, 09:11 AM

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Why the hell is the handbrake on the right side of the center console?

I dunno, it looks too much like a bloated TSX to me.

The handbrake on the right side of the console is a great feature if you are driving a manual. The right side handbrake on the 6 speed CL allows the shift lever to be moved a bit more towards the driver where it belongs.

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08-28-2003, 09:55 AM

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Buyers in the $30,000 near-luxury market are growing younger, says Elliott, from early 50s to late 40s in age, and looking for more performance to go with the pampering.

WOW, No shit Sherlock

A younger market ?? It took them this long to figure it out. Maybe they learned something w/ the CL sales. Marketing the CL to the wrong (read old bastards like me) instead of marketing it to the younger generations.

I'm still holding my opinion till I see the new TL on the showroom floor.

BTW, did you know that Porsche made a TL. It's the Turbo Look - turbo widebody w/o the turbo engine. I saw the TL abreviation on a porsche forum today and thought it was kinda neat.