brian92873

no kidding....thats absurd.

krio

Mike it's NOT the picture of the Type S but of a normal TL 2006 with A-spec package as said in the article:
"The sportier styled TL A-Spec is shown, the Type S should look similarly"

invincible569

its on page 63.

invincible569

I was waiting for the 07 Type S to trade in my 05, but i would rather add a Supercharger for $4k more to my current TL which adds 60-65HP more.

Acura98TL

I think from the way it looks I think I am gonna get the 06 TL, for about 8,000 less in price.....

Jrbn2g04AcuraTL

Supercharger not worth it... lol

rondog

iTrader: (1)

why not drop in the 3.5 head with the super charger on your current car.

Acura98TL

I can't believe that they wouldn't increase the HP for the base TL, what is Acura doing to themselves.....

Kennedy

iTrader: (2)

For $1500 in pro-cats, pulley's and CAI, you'll pull more HP that the 3.5 L Type-S... and get better milage.

invincible569

Thats an idea.

Thats my plan now. plus SC.

brian92873

so are we to understand that there is no traffic sensitive nav?

VelfarreClubber

I want more torque instead of hp, like 258hp and 260 torque or even better 270hp on my 2004 which i was "sold" on

Wooo Haaa

If you're looking for a deal on a 2006 Acura TL with NAVI then you can't beat this....

30,950 Acura TL with NAVIGATION
29,250 Acura TL w/o NAVIGATION

This is in the PA/NJ/NY area.

email me if you want me to forward you the quote.

acura042006@yahoo.com

I had to go back and forth a few times to get this so I'm not sure you will get the same thing right away. Tell the internet manager you want the quote Mike Jones got! This should save you the back and forth negotiations!!

Drunkenmunky23

wow that is a great price!! damn just over a month tooo late.

Mike_TX

You're right ... I didn't read all the fine print.

TMQ

You must have a lot of $ sitting around... to trade in after 2 yrs. Acura loves you for this.

For the type-s, Acura is a bit confused, in face of the competition, and forgot about the price of RL. It's all messed up.

Moving Target

Now I'm thinking of trying to get one of those great deals on a 2006 or just wait for the G35x. I know this shouldn't be a big deal but I REALLY liked the blue dashlights and that picture of the 2007 TL looks like amber lights to me

Just also noticed that the 2007 G35 has a CF card in the dash so you can plug MP3's in without an IPod, that's pretty sweet, plus they have white and blue lights on the new dash.

Still haven't totally ruled out the minivan though

Mike_TX

I see this comment every so often, but I really don't think the average person shopping a TL Type-S would also be seriously considering the RL. They are very different cars with different missions and they play to different crowds.

The main difference in my mind is that the RL is much slower, even than the current TL (6.7 sec. 0-60, v. 5.9 for the TL). Then there's the more conservative styling of the RL. Then there's the ride/suspension difference, and the luxury level.

Overall, the RL is aimed at an older audience that wants a cushy ride, lots of electronic trinkets and plenty of luxury touches for long-distance touring or driving to the coountry club with friends. The TL is a more youth-oriented car (especially the Type-S), with a sportier ride and more aggressive styling and handling.

And keep in mind there is still an $11,000 price difference between the RL and the Type-S.

Acuraboy7

its fast enough already...they need to leave it that way so there is space between the base and the type s....heck even the 2000 TL base hit 60 in 6.7sec with only 225HP

acuraz88

Utterly disappointing... See you guys at G35 forums

Acuraboy7

Ughhh I'm not getting my TL back today...but when I went there this morning I threw the Type S out there to see what the service advisor would say, he told me the type S is just all talk and its not going to happen. mmmmmmhmmmmm

flnsx

I love the new look!

They just need to add Rear wheel drive for the typeS model and 300 or more hp to the crank.

Why won't they do it? I guess it would cost to much for the R&D.

halfaznguy87

My fellow TLers, seriously, lets stop fretting about this. Yes we're all disappointed but still I think we all saw this coming. Lets all place our hopes in the generation 5 TL. Acura has too much to lose, in my opinion, in not doing what we all want for the next generation. I mean they're not bad cars, we can all attest to that, it's just we're all sick of being second place to the others in terms of power, handling, and luxury...when we know they can do better. I'm really anxious for the generation 5 in 1 or 2 years, I have a feeling they'll do this one right...

OUTATIME

You mean gen 4

halfaznguy87

*****yeah-correction, gen 4 not gen 5

diddy_nyc

iTrader: (1)

I'm honestly not feeling that new TL. Honda/ Acura minor mod's has be know to be a bit conservative. However, the public always catches on & buys them. they somehow grow on you.

acuraz88

Yeah.. but unfortunately I need to buy a car in the next 5-6 months I can't wait till '09.. I just don't understand Acura and what they are trying to do.. if every other luxury car manufacturer can put AWD as an option look at the G35, BMW, and Mercedes why can't Acura? Acura needs a new leader.

CL6

Acura is not going to dramatically change the TL. It is only a MMC afterall. They tweaked it a lot more than I thought they would. More changes than the TSX had.

The next gen TL will have SH-AWD and the 3.2 and 3.5 engines I bet.

What I'd like to see is Acura using a 6 speed automatic in its cars.

What the TL is doing is making the RL more of a joke.

halfaznguy87

Yeah sure, and in this case I seriously recommend the 2007 G35. I just checked the site and reviewed the stats dude you cant go wrong with it. The best car that I have ever driven with a V6 is the Infiniti M35, the G should be better...

invincible569

The TL still looks better than the new G35S. The M is a whole different story. And the G35C.. thats going to be one bad boy. Too many choices to pick from in the coming yrs. This new generation is going to crazy. Supply vs demand.

invincible569

Looking at another website which has the model matrix for the upcoming yrs... it states that the Type S would be around 290HP which was dead on. Now, it states that the 09 will be 300HP and AWD. If we wait another 2 yrs, we get 15 or so more HP? Im not feeling it. Thats probably why they dropped it to 286 so they have room to grow. Like others have been saying.. we are 2 yrs behind in power I guess. Infinit and Lexus takes lead on this. SIGH.

Wyman

News from C&D.... (the picture is of an '06 though)
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...-for-2007.html

Acura brings TL Type-S back for 2007
After a three-year hiatus, the TL Type-S is back with even more power.
BY JARED GALL
August 2006


For 2007, the Acura TL line will sprout a Type-S boasting a more powerful engine and a sport-tuned suspension. According to The Boston Globe, power output grows to 286, a gain of 28 hp, and torque rises 23 lb-ft. to 256. Previously, Acura offered a TL A-spec handling and appearance package, although it offered no bump in power. While the A-spec was a dealer-installed kit, the Type-S is a factory-produced regular model.

Of course, a sportier car has always entailed more than under-hood muscle to Acura, and this latest Type-S is no different. Suspension firms up all around and gets capped with Type-S specific wheels. Astute observers will notice the Type-S wears a mesh grille, a subtle spoiler, and quadruple exhaust outlets. Others will be clued in by the more obvious Type-S badging.

Inside, the Type-S invites shenanigans with sporty bucket seats boasting hearty bolstering, stainless steel pedals, and carbon fiber trim. A five-speed automatic will be standard on the Type-S. Thankfully, a six-speed manual also will be available. Pricing on the new Type-S should begin around $39,000.

cantelia

Yea right. That analog clock is a real technological advance. Oh wait, it's not 1956 it's 2006. The G35 is nowhere near as cool looking as the TL!

acuranewb

So when the hell is Acura going to release pictures/info on the '07 TL? They better hurry, because from the looks of this thread, the sole picture out there seems to be driving former Acura enthusiasts to their local Infinity dealers. I'm just going to run out and get an '06 TL.

acuraz88

The analog clock is an infiniti trademark.. I personally don't like it either but that that's about the only thing that I can think of that I don't like about the '07 G35..

As for the looks, I don't know.. the '07 G35 is starting to grow on me. Looks pretty damn good in this pic.

acurasofla

I couldn't make myself buy a car made by Nissan. In the long run, they're all crap.

DrewSRX

One thing I don't understand about Honda or Acura in general. Their concepts and sketches/renderings always look amazing, but the final product ends up looking like a very bare interpretation. Honda has the potential, I wish that they would just stick to what they show. As shown by the S2000 & NSX, they also have the potential to build an amazing RWD platform.

A few of the new G35 specs were released today, it actually weighs less than the IS350! (3498 pounds v. 3527 pounds)

Mike_TX

You guys are so funny.

I just traded an '04 Maxima that I had for 3 years and over 41,000 miles with zero problems. "Crap"? I think not. It was one of the most trouble-free cars I've ever owned. And on this forum all I read about is the rattles and squeaks and shitty build quality of the TL.

If only you knew how much of the rest of the auto enthusiast world laughs out loud at anything built by Honda. They make motor scooters and lawn mowers, don't they?

(And, yes, I have an '06 TL. I don't listen to other people ... I make up my own mind.)

Acuraboy7

What is with everyone and the "G" its not even in the same class as the TL The "G" to me is just a B-A-B-Y

Acuraboy7