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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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alright so i know i might sound like a dumbass but idc im new to acuras and acurazine. So why do people put "inspire" or "saber" on their cl and tls?
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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mad tyte jdm yo
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Because thats what they are called in Japan.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Inspire badgings look pretty nice.

I wanna know why people put the "H" Honda logo on instead of leaving the "A". Yeah they are the same company but I feel like you are just degrading your car. I rather have an Acura rather than a Honda.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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the same reason for why people in japan make their sabers say TL ... everyone wants what they dont have
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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you know why? cuz we can, and when ppl see it they be like wtf??
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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the same reason for why people in japan make their sabers say TL ... everyone wants what they dont have
For real? LOL. That's funny.

In that case...I'm gonna remove the Acura symbol on my car and put on a Ferrari logo.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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well no see that's the difference.

swapping the A and H is ok because it's essentially the same car just a different look.

putting something thats not a part of the car like say...V8 or turbo (unless you have a turbo obvi, but then you'd wanna stay sleeper no?) or a ferrari badge is being rice beyond all compare.

I personally have all the saber badging but decided against putting it all on. if someone wants it, i might be able to cut them a deal
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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this question has been asked a lot. btw, they don't sell CL's or an equivalent under the Honda badging in japan.

Simply because it's a honda doesn't mean it has the image of an easily affordable car. it's the model that matters. the toyota celsior and crown in japan are very popular "luxury" vehicles; when people see them, they see them first as celsiors and crowns, and second their brand, toyota.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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exactly. unlike the US where the domestics created upscale brands, in japan brands created everything from the kei car all the way up to the luxo-barges.

having a honda is a ok. its not a city or a fit. it's a saber or inspire. that means luxury.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Honda must feel flattered that the new BMWs are starting to look like Hondas now.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by assclown
mad tyte jdm yo
thats another term idk, what is "jdm"
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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japanese domestic market
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