2003 Actura TL Type-S
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I'm in the market looking to buy a new Acura TL Type-S! I absolutely LOVE the car and the way it drives. My only complaint is that the trunk hinges close into the trunk which hinders total trunk space, also the seats don't fold 60/40.
Does ANYONE know ANYTHING about the new and upcoming 2003 Acura TL. I'd like to know if they've changed these two things, and would also like to just know what it looks like!!!
Also, if you don't mind, if you have a 2002 with the navigation system, could you give me some feedback on it's usfulness and whether you like it or not!
Thanks for ALL your help!
-Angus
Does ANYONE know ANYTHING about the new and upcoming 2003 Acura TL. I'd like to know if they've changed these two things, and would also like to just know what it looks like!!!
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Also, if you don't mind, if you have a 2002 with the navigation system, could you give me some feedback on it's usfulness and whether you like it or not!
Thanks for ALL your help!
-Angus
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Well to be honest, I doubt that they will change the trunk design and offer split folding seats.
There won't be a face lift for sure........ maybe some VERY LITTLE things here and there...
But I am sure that the 2003 will remain the same pretty much.....
There won't be a face lift for sure........ maybe some VERY LITTLE things here and there...
But I am sure that the 2003 will remain the same pretty much.....
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Originally posted by wiggingboy
Yes, i agree with you on the seats folding down. i would like the car more if the seats folds down 60/40.
Yes, i agree with you on the seats folding down. i would like the car more if the seats folds down 60/40.
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Re: 2003 Acura TL Type-S
Originally posted by ajbiggie
trunk hinges close into the trunk which hinders total trunk space
trunk hinges close into the trunk which hinders total trunk space
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Thanks so much for your replies. The TL seems to really be what I'm interested in despite those two minor things I mentioned above. The only reason I mentioned the trunk is because I have an Altima that closes the same way, and when you pack your trunk tight, I found I couldn't even close the door because the hinges were in the way.
As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
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As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
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Originally posted by ajbiggie
Thanks so much for your replies. The TL seems to really be what I'm interested in despite those two minor things I mentioned above. The only reason I mentioned the trunk is because I have an Altima that closes the same way, and when you pack your trunk tight, I found I couldn't even close the door because the hinges were in the way.
As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
Thanks so much for your replies. The TL seems to really be what I'm interested in despite those two minor things I mentioned above. The only reason I mentioned the trunk is because I have an Altima that closes the same way, and when you pack your trunk tight, I found I couldn't even close the door because the hinges were in the way.
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As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
I'd be surprised if Acura made any major changes to the TL next year. The basic body design has at least one more year of life in it, and the engine is plenty juicy enough.
And yeah, this forum is invaluable!
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I believe a totally new design will come out in 2004 so wait if you can. I also agree with the trunk space issue. Why didn't Acura make it like they did with the hood?
Well either way I can't use my trunk that much anymore because I have a system back there.:p
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My wife has an '02 TL. Just used to Navi today. Its great as long as it knows the address you are going to.
The biggest problem I run into is addresses that have numbers for road names. For instance, is Route 1 "Rt 1" "route 1" "route one" "us highway 1"
That drives me nuts. God forbid if route 1 has another name at certain stretches. Like "business 1" ahhh!
The biggest problem I run into is addresses that have numbers for road names. For instance, is Route 1 "Rt 1" "route 1" "route one" "us highway 1"
That drives me nuts. God forbid if route 1 has another name at certain stretches. Like "business 1" ahhh!
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Originally posted by doopstr
My wife has an '02 TL. Just used to Navi today. Its great as long as it knows the address you are going to.
The biggest problem I run into is addresses that have numbers for road names. For instance, is Route 1 "Rt 1" "route 1" "route one" "us highway 1"
That drives me nuts. God forbid if route 1 has another name at certain stretches. Like "business 1" ahhh!
My wife has an '02 TL. Just used to Navi today. Its great as long as it knows the address you are going to.
The biggest problem I run into is addresses that have numbers for road names. For instance, is Route 1 "Rt 1" "route 1" "route one" "us highway 1"
That drives me nuts. God forbid if route 1 has another name at certain stretches. Like "business 1" ahhh!
I noticed that Interstates are always called "I-XXX", state highways in Kansas are "US-XXX", and rural highways are "HWY XXX" or just "XXX".
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Originally posted by Acura3200
I believe there will be a redesign IN 2003, but it will be a 2004 model.
Remember, the 2002 Type-S has been out for like 6-7 months now and it's still 2001.
I believe there will be a redesign IN 2003, but it will be a 2004 model.
Remember, the 2002 Type-S has been out for like 6-7 months now and it's still 2001.
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Originally posted by ajbiggie
Thanks so much for your replies. The TL seems to really be what I'm interested in despite those two minor things I mentioned above. The only reason I mentioned the trunk is because I have an Altima that closes the same way, and when you pack your trunk tight, I found I couldn't even close the door because the hinges were in the way.
As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
Thanks so much for your replies. The TL seems to really be what I'm interested in despite those two minor things I mentioned above. The only reason I mentioned the trunk is because I have an Altima that closes the same way, and when you pack your trunk tight, I found I couldn't even close the door because the hinges were in the way.
![Mad](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
As far as the comment about it not being redesigned, I read in an article for 2000 that stated that if the reader "liked the design, then on top of it's already great value, this [Acura TL] would be the car to get because the body isn't slated for a redesign until 2003." ALSO, I found THIS!
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I agree that a new hinge design would be great, but that split 60/40 fold down seat won't happen, and I personally don't miss it (from my Integra) at all.... My CL didn't have it so that kinda weined me from not having it so it was no biggie at all with the TL. As far as the 2003 TL, I'm assuming that any changes from 2002 to 2003 will be very minor. 2004 is another story though, Acura may roll a new design for Model Year (MY) 2004. Don't expect to see any 2003's until October of 2002 though, since it won't be a model change don't expect something in March, however if you're willing to wait until the spring of 2003 then if they do changes for the MY 2004 then you might see the big changes as soon as then, but don't expect anything until then.
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i say you should just go and get it now... i mean
there are always gonna be things with any car that
we'd prefer another way, and new cars and
new models are going to be coming out all the time;
its not practical to sit and just wait cause then
you'll wait forever. i'd say, if those are your only
two concerns buy it. i've had my now for 5 months
and the only real complaint i have is that d@mn
squeak from the passenger side sit.
oh and i really regret not getting the navi... only
hear good things about it
there are always gonna be things with any car that
we'd prefer another way, and new cars and
new models are going to be coming out all the time;
its not practical to sit and just wait cause then
you'll wait forever. i'd say, if those are your only
two concerns buy it. i've had my now for 5 months
and the only real complaint i have is that d@mn
squeak from the passenger side sit.
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oh and i really regret not getting the navi... only
hear good things about it
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Originally posted by naddy411
i say you should just go and get it now... i mean
there are always gonna be things with any car that
we'd prefer another way, and new cars and
new models are going to be coming out all the time;
its not practical to sit and just wait cause then
you'll wait forever. i'd say, if those are your only
two concerns buy it. i've had my now for 5 months
and the only real complaint i have is that d@mn
squeak from the passenger side sit.
oh and i really regret not getting the navi... only
hear good things about it
i say you should just go and get it now... i mean
there are always gonna be things with any car that
we'd prefer another way, and new cars and
new models are going to be coming out all the time;
its not practical to sit and just wait cause then
you'll wait forever. i'd say, if those are your only
two concerns buy it. i've had my now for 5 months
and the only real complaint i have is that d@mn
squeak from the passenger side sit.
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
oh and i really regret not getting the navi... only
hear good things about it
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#23
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The 3-series trunk may be smaller but at least you can order folding seats...$$$
I WISH THE TL HAD THE "INSIDE THE TRUNK HANDLE "TO CLOSE THE TRUNK like the bimmer.. I'm always closing it via the outside emblems to avoid finger prints...
trivia: I was measuring both my cars for a pet cover and my 2001 330xi has a larger rear seat than the TL in every dimension. (forget about space between the front and rear seats though...)
I WISH THE TL HAD THE "INSIDE THE TRUNK HANDLE "TO CLOSE THE TRUNK like the bimmer.. I'm always closing it via the outside emblems to avoid finger prints...
trivia: I was measuring both my cars for a pet cover and my 2001 330xi has a larger rear seat than the TL in every dimension. (forget about space between the front and rear seats though...)
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I'd heard 2004 as well. I'd get the navi..we didn't plan on it but they had no 02 TL-S w/o so we d!ckered...anyway it rocks. Example we were coming home over the weekend ended up in a town I don't know very well...the wife said..."taco bell please" with that she punched up taco bell..gave us the closest taco bell to us...1.7 miles poof we were there...now that's value!!
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