2007+ MERGED THREAD, SPECS ARE NOW ON PAGE 1, POST #1
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Originally Posted by TLFun
Does anyone remember when they saw the first pictures of the 2006 last year? Maybe if someone knows of an old Acurazine thread from last year we could go back and see what date the first pictures showed up.. That might give us an indication as to when Acura releases information. What about old press releases? I tried briefly in google, but still haven't found anything yet. Just a thought....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=2006+MERGED
Seems the spec info came out around the first of August, so in about 2 weeks.
#883
Originally Posted by chill_dog
Yet again, our old friend SEARCH to the rescue!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=2006+MERGED
Seems the spec info came out around the first of August, so in about 2 weeks.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=2006+MERGED
Seems the spec info came out around the first of August, so in about 2 weeks.
Thanks Chilldog! The first mention of the 2006 specs are indeed the 1st of August. My favorite comment comes right after they listed the specs. He said, "Did the HP go DOWN from 270?" Everyone was going into shock. LOL
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Originally Posted by TLFun
Thanks Chilldog! The first mention of the 2006 specs are indeed the 1st of August. My favorite comment comes right after they listed the specs. He said, "Did the HP go DOWN from 270?" Everyone was going into shock. LOL
#886
Originally Posted by rocketguy
Yes, but the one thing the sixties didn't have was $3.00 / gal gas!
#887
Originally Posted by chill_dog
What was the best was the subsequent 1,136 threads that popped over the course of the next year (and occasionally, still) regarding that subject.
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Originally Posted by Acura98TL
Yes I have no idea what you are talking about, times have changed, we live in a fast paced world, looks like you have some catchin up to do....
Also with the horsepower competition its actually keepin the prices somewhat down. I think the base TL should be like 295 and the Type-S should be like 320 or so.....
Also with the horsepower competition its actually keepin the prices somewhat down. I think the base TL should be like 295 and the Type-S should be like 320 or so.....
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Mike, consider certain things. What about that guy who's driving around drunk? He'll just get more speed up. Or perhaps the dumbass 23 yr old who doesn't know much about his car, has aging tires, and all of a sudden, he can't slow down from 120 quick enough? 295hp is a LOT of power. It is rare when I feel that I need more. Sure, extra passing power can be good, but it can also get you in a good deal of trouble.
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Perhaps the most dangerous of all is the new Escalade with 400hp, and goes 0-60 in 6.3 secs. Lets see - drunk 17 yr old driving around 400hp Escalade with drunk friends, running red lights...
#891
Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
Just great 2 more weeks till we get some info and/or pics
It does stink, but don't get your hopes up for 2 weeks either. I rechecked that 2005 thread again, https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=2006+MERGED)and the first link to a review of the 2005 TL was 8/19/05. That's 18 days beyond when they announced the specs on 8/1.
Of course there may have been pictures posted elsewhere before the 19th, but I'd have to wonder why they didn't post them. So I'm going to guess we'll know about the 1st of August, and find pictures in the next 2 to 3 weeks, if it's just like it was last year. So it could be ae month. If it's different, I have no way of telling.
#892
Originally Posted by AltecBX
No way will the TL have more than 290HP which is what the RL has; it will hurt RL sale as they are releasing a ’07 RL with no Navi as standard. .
#894
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Originally Posted by sweetride01
Mike, consider certain things. What about that guy who's driving around drunk? He'll just get more speed up. Or perhaps the dumbass 23 yr old who doesn't know much about his car, has aging tires, and all of a sudden, he can't slow down from 120 quick enough? 295hp is a LOT of power. It is rare when I feel that I need more. Sure, extra passing power can be good, but it can also get you in a good deal of trouble.
I've found (in my 45 years of driving) that power has gotten me out of as many potential bad spots as brakes have. If your car doesn't have the beans to get you on a fast-moving freeway, or around a slow-moving vehicle, quickly enough, you will become a hood ornament or cause others to be injured or killed trying to avoid you.
Horsepower is not a bad thing, and I hope the '07 TL gets more of it. My only reservations about the TL right now are the rattle issues and a silght shortage of power. Given the choice, I'd take the rattles in exchange for more ponies.
#895
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
My only reservations about the TL right now are the rattle issues and...:
#897
Originally Posted by halfaznguy87
the only rattling I have with my 2003 tl type s is with the seat belt buckles, which, yes has been an issue with 2003ers
Thanks. I haven't noticed any seat belt buckles rattling in the 2003.. Not that I don't believe you. I have heard a little rattle in the dash on bumpy roads only. Rattles can be so annoying.
#901
Of course, with the dollar failing and other economic factors I expect an increase not a big one couple hundred, I think that’s been the trend so far with Jap cars. It does help that it is built in the U.S. but still….
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Originally Posted by halfaznguy87
Of course, with the dollar failing and other economic factors I expect an increase not a big one couple hundred, I think that’s been the trend so far with Jap cars. It does help that it is built in the U.S. but still….
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Havent seen more users crammed in a single thread!
"Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 78 (24 members and 54 guests)"
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almost a 100!
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Originally Posted by datmrman
The funny thing about all of this is, if you try a Google search for the 2007 Acura TL, the first link that appears on the list is THIS one.
Even I'm hitting this thread every hour or two for more info, hoping that someone will break their NDA, if there is one.
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Im hoping the info will be released on August 1st as it was last year with the whole Acura line up, with the biggest news being the refresh of the TSX. So this year will be the refreshed TL, so we'll see on the 1st of Aug.!! Cant wait!
#912
Originally Posted by AltecBX
Like I said, Honda will release info on all their car 2007 lineup on August 22-23rd.
It sounds like the earliest we will know is August 22nd then.. But this is for the entire Honda lineup... So I'm confused. Can someone else release info on JUST the TL before then? Or is it impossible? Or might Honda say something about the TL earlier? Last years TL specs were released August 1st, And a link to a review was around the 19th. The specs being printed on the 1st is what's throwing me off. But the review coming out on the 19th of last year would fit with the one month wait I expected.
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Originally Posted by BBoz
Does anyone know when the dealerships generally start to receive stock of the new model year. Been looking around and haven't found anything.
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Well, looks like an '06 for us them. We can't wait until october b/c of our lease. This is most dissappointing, as we were looking for something that would be a decent replacement for our Type-S. There's a few things I still don't like about the '04-'06 TL, partly lookswise.
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Originally Posted by AltecBX
Like I said, Honda will release info on all their car 2007 lineup on August 22-23rd.
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Originally Posted by sweetride01
Well, looks like an '06 for us them. We can't wait until october b/c of our lease. This is most dissappointing, as we were looking for something that would be a decent replacement for our Type-S. There's a few things I still don't like about the '04-'06 TL, partly lookswise.
Hey Sweetride01. Did you already extend your lease with Honda? I just got out of a lease on our Odyssey, but I wasn't ready to buy the new car on the day the lease ran out. Honda offered an option to extend at the current lease payment for several months if needed. I would think that they would be glad to work this out with you so you can buy an '07.
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
I think Honda release info around the first week of August for the Acura line up and couple weeks later for the Honda line up like you said August 22-23rd.
It is impressive how secretive Honda is with details.