Maybe you're both right. The RSX is said to be moving upscale with the next re-design. I was thinking along the lines of becoming more like the TSX, but maybe Acura has plans to move it up onto the TL platform and make it more CL like. soopa and others have agreed that the CL name may not hold and it maybe something new ... but maybe its something old instead. RSX Type S w/ SH-AWD? ... I dunno, I'm just speculating.

In either case, it will be interesting to see what Acura comes up with this next go-around. Hopefully it will be something sweet.

soopa, if they change the name that means you'd better hurry up and gobble up the domain-name. I think acura-rsx.com is already taken

 

I’d rather have it based on the RL since they will be built in Japan, but I’ll take what I can get.

 

 

dont worry about it... we have a whole new naming strategy.

the acura[dash] names are looking tired :o

viva la revolucion!!!

 

hehe yeah well me too... but i don't have 60K to drop :P

 

Hmm, didn't mean to start a war or anything.

MY 2006 puts it close to the time for the totally new Cobra, so maybe I should wait and see what happens. A 4 door just isn't in the cards for me, I don't need the 2 extra doors. But god I love the TL otherwise. All I'm wanting is an affordable, comfortable, cool-looking luxury manual tranny coupe for frequent road trips. If Acura could just make a 2 door version of the '04 6 speed TL, I'll write the check right now.

A G35 would fit the bill if it weren't so god awful ugly. Nissan has lost it's mind in the styling dept, see the new Maxima if you need more proof.

 

Lots of other options. I'm *not* holding my breath.

The G35C is not ugly, the interior is questionable. But the outside is great.

From the pics the new RL looks pretty boring. It looks like a big Toyota.

 

Yea I see what you’re saying, but if it had the BUILD QUALITY of the 1995 Legend Coupe with all the new technology bells & whistles thrown in, I’d have no problem paying 55-60 for one.
Hell, they cost 43K TEN YEARS AGO !!!

I just hope Acura figures out how to do 4WD with a manual Tranny.
I’m in no rush though. I’m good with the CL-S for another 3-4 years at least.

It will have to be quite impressive for me to change my future trade-up plans timeframe.

 

I'm not saying I'd have a problem putting that kinda money down... I just don't have the option

 

2006 can't get here soon enough.

 

You gonna learn to drive stick by then and see what you’re missing ???

 

God I hope not.

I think the "RSX" name has already been branded. I don't know about everyone else but I don't think of a luxury coupe I'd wanna drive when I hear "RSX" .

 

it WILL NOT be the RSX.

The RSX will be moving upscale... to TSX territory. Not CL/TL territory.

The CL/TL are moving upscale to the 40k range.

 

Nobody knows yet

WTH let me guess - 300HP with SH-AWD as 05 RL hehe.
But if manifold design the same as new TL or Accord - I dont want it :sqntfawk:
Headers got to be there IMO.

 

ditto... but i don't look forward to the maintenance cost of a german automobile

 

Well if it has something similar to BMW's SMG i'd get that in a heartbeat.

Most likely i'll be going German anyway.

 

 

What I meant to say was...I wish they would bring back the legend badge for the new RL - It still carries weight. I know people who are Maxima fanatics for several generations of the Maxima and bought the new one before realizing how god awful ugly it was.

 

soopa - do you happen to have any updates or new info on the "06/07 SH-AWD CL"?

 

Believe me, pictures of the RL do no justice for the real thing. That car is awesome. You gotta see one.

 

Reply to Knight Rider:

While I had my CLS6 in for an oil change, tire rotation, and an unplanned allignment (total: $172), I looked at the RL also.

One very beautiful and advanced car, no doubt. I'm quite used to operating very expensive machinery, like aircraft, up to $1,000,000 easy.

The RL is easily a very nice car. But at the same time, you have to answer the question: Do I want to spend 1/20th of a MILLION DOLLARS on a car? (Before tax)

I suppose the question is relative.

 

 

F900,

soopa said that they were moving the CL up into the $40k range, NOT the $80k range

 

 

ehh...my CL should be paid off by the time the new one arrives.

 

2005 Goat for me.

 

1/20th of a million. I like the way you think. You'll probably be a millionaire one day. You'll still have your CL, but a millionaire no less.

 

Thats for damn sure. Especially if your looking for a specific color combo w&w/o Nav

 

Thanks for keeping us updated

 

My old Legend coupe is the reason im still with Acura. I miss that car.

 

I have to agree. My first Japanese car was a Honda Prelude, and I moved up to the 88 Legend Coupe, and then a 95 Legend Coupe. Now I have the CLS and expecting more killer coupes from Acura. If not, I'm going elsewhere, not a sedan buyer.

 

If all else fails and you dont want to wait around too long I hear Lexus has redone the IS300 and is making it a 2 dr with a convertible version. Not really clear on all the details about the car, but that info came from a GM rep I know so I believe him.

 

since we know nothing about the new "CL", let's just brand it the "Acura DL"---for "Down Low"---since no one knows much about it....this must be Acura's secret weapon to get back into the higher end sporty car fad that comes around once every 5-7 years.

I just contacted Negrodamus and he said it will be AWD with 275-285 HP since the RL is the biggest and a smaller can't have more HP than the flagship car, according to Acura tradition. It will eventually be available with air-conditioned seats, rear seats than recline, electroilluminescent gauges, standard 17" wheels, vioce-controlled navigation and audio/climate control.

 

negrodamus hahaha

 

Andy, u still lookin' ? ....Sith

 

Don't see how anyone here could buy another CL, after the way Acura gave the Current CL a 100K life.

 

So, let me get this straight. If Acura comes out with a new redesigned CL for 2006, it will debut in mid 2005 correct?

 

I think the 2001 CL was available spring 2000.

 

I was reading on Automotive News that stated if Acura was redesigning the CL again, it would be for the 2006 model. So, maybe it will be sooner than we think.

Will they start R&D in mid 2005 or will they start injecting stories into the media about production of a redesigned CL?

 

its out!!!!
im kidding this was sombody elses idea... i think it looks hot though..