New Legend (with different grill)
#41
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That's perfect Rob! Your offering does a better job mimicking Dave Marek than he does with the MMC RL design mimicking tasteful automobile design. I think they should have had a few dozend people with mullets emerge from the RL at the debutto emphasize the styling change AND increased interior volume! *cough*
I think if the Joker needs a ride for the next Batman episode, we have a winner.
And larry, re: naked babes... Obviously you are unfamiliar with Tampa's notoriety for adult clubs. Naked babes are a dime a dozen here. But finding a replacement for the RL (including Acura's offerings) is REALLY a challenge. So no amount of naked babes will sell me on that pathetic excuse for design hacking.
#42
Go Big Blue!
Originally Posted by robarsan
Sorry, I couldn't resist...
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I was thinking (a rare occurrence) that this car is going on sale very soon and fellow AZ'ers will be buying it. It's been fun, but this unchecked bashing of the car will probably need to stop soon
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#43
I'd reconsider the RL if it had that grille on it .. I can deal with the rest of the 'build with Legos' look with the grille improvement. But since that isn't an option, looks like Lexus gets my car upgrade business.
#44
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Man, you guys are bad. ![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
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You think Acura got the message?
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You think Acura got the message?
#45
Safety Car
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Seeing these pics got me to thinking: how is Acura gonna launch in other markets in 2010? If the Legend is as nice & luxurious as the RL is here ... then how will they improve their line of Acura cars there?
I hope they do not pull a Lexus & just rebadge the Honda Legend as an Acura RL & increase the price ... it did not work for Lexus & I doubt it would work for Acura.
I hope they do not pull a Lexus & just rebadge the Honda Legend as an Acura RL & increase the price ... it did not work for Lexus & I doubt it would work for Acura.
#46
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Man, you guys are bad. You think Acura got the message?
Acura wanted to inspire emotion with this design.
For me, they have succeeded. My emotions are:
Anger, disgust, embarassment, betrayal,,,,,,,
#47
Originally Posted by TampaRL
Acura wanted to inspire emotion with this design.
For me, they have succeeded. My emotions are:
Anger, disgust, embarassment, betrayal,,,,,,,
For me, they have succeeded. My emotions are:
Anger, disgust, embarassment, betrayal,,,,,,,
Embarrassment for sure. I came back from a LEXUS meet in Seattle as a guest and asked some Lexus owners about their opinion on the 09 RL and TSX = The general consensus disliked it. But they liked the current GEN models.
Talk about acura shame.
#48
Black
I think the Photoshop above explains it all:
Honda/Acura wants a leading role in the next Cars film.
Now a question for everyone - if people get the "gold" package, do they gold plate the power plenum like a gold tooth (toof) ?
Honda/Acura wants a leading role in the next Cars film.
Now a question for everyone - if people get the "gold" package, do they gold plate the power plenum like a gold tooth (toof) ?
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I'll chime in saying the Legend's grill is an improvement. But Acura still has not given me anything (in regards to design) that makes me passionate (emotional) about the car. One reason the RL is failing is due to design. Not that its bad but just doesn't compare favorably in design with the 5 series, M35/45, CTS or Lexus GS.
#51
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Originally Posted by Chas2
More pix, including rear view and profiles, of the car, link from TOV
http://blog.naver.com/nboss70?Redire...o=150030947289
http://blog.naver.com/nboss70?Redire...o=150030947289
#52
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Originally Posted by Chas2
More pix, including rear view and profiles, of the car, link from TOV
http://blog.naver.com/nboss70?Redire...o=150030947289
http://blog.naver.com/nboss70?Redire...o=150030947289
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#54
Safety Car
Originally Posted by neuronbob
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Cute? Yes. But she needs some meat in more ways then one
Someone give that girl a cheese burger.
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I was too busy trying to figure out which girl Mikey thought needed a cheese burger to notice I reposted!
#55
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Originally Posted by Chas2
Sorry about that. Clearly I did not read every post.
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Already we are losing Chas2.
You have been warned.
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#57
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Yes, I agree with the majority. Looks better but still not a winner. The grill is just too big and out of allignment with the headlights. The shield on the Acura version only makes it a little worse. Shrink down the grill and either style would be acceptable to me.
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#58
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Originally Posted by sleepinxlionhart
My bad, I forgot to say I got it from TOV
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#62
power socket
did anyone else notice the auxiliary power socket has moved to the driver's side (Left) of the gear shift. Now the power cord for my passport will interfere with the view of the nav screen. I tried the new Solo and it never seemed to go off. Even got a ticket with it. Sent it back and went back to the Passport 8500. I wonder if the RL has something in the windshield that interferes with the Solo reception, similar to the problem i've seen posted with the MB S class.
#64
Proboscis-free zone
We mostly seem to have similar opinions on this, it's just a matter of degree. The Power Phlegm grille is ugly, nay, detestably hideous, in its own right. This one is a bit better. Yet this global Legend front end doesn't work either, I think primarily due to the weird disconnect between the front of the hood and the upper edge of the headlights. The rear looks Bangled (as in mangled). The rectilinear trunk design does not flow with the smooth curves of the rest of the body. Umm, I mean the CAR's body guys...ahem.
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