2007+ MERGED THREAD, SPECS ARE NOW ON PAGE 1, POST #1
08-23-2006, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Agree...
and I've been saying that all along. Lexus pulled the same thing with the IS350. Over 300Hp and ONLY a tiptronic auto. NO manual option.
Now I'm not saying a manual is not gonna be available for the Type-S, but I haven't seen ANYTHING to confirm it will be.
No manual wold be a bullet in the head in terms of performance respect, at least IMO.
and I've been saying that all along. Lexus pulled the same thing with the IS350. Over 300Hp and ONLY a tiptronic auto. NO manual option.
Now I'm not saying a manual is not gonna be available for the Type-S, but I haven't seen ANYTHING to confirm it will be.
No manual wold be a bullet in the head in terms of performance respect, at least IMO.
It probably won't be on the Type S, it's going to be pretty fast already, there no manual option in the honda/acura line up when using the 3.5
08-23-2006, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
It probably won't be on the Type S, it's going to be pretty fast already, there no manual option in the honda/acura line up when using the 3.5
08-23-2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TLTrance
Well the IS350 in a manual is coming for 2007 I believe...
Lexus recognizes the lack of a real MT as a "downfall" for the 06 IS350 but Acura is calling it an "upgrade" for the 07 TL-S?
08-23-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fuckleberry
just install a couple LEDs
I got mine from here www.dav-electronics.com
I got mine from here www.dav-electronics.com
08-23-2006, 11:44 PM
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Manual? - Yes
Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
It probably won't be on the Type S, it's going to be pretty fast already, there no manual option in the honda/acura line up when using the 3.5
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...-for-2007.html
08-24-2006, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TL Muscle
The '07 TL-S is indeed slated to have a 6-speed MANUAL available. Notice at the bottom of this article.
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...-for-2007.html
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...-for-2007.html
08-24-2006, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
Anything can be added, they can tie the light into the door lights so they come on when you open it.
08-24-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Xpditor
The real-time traffic is kinda gimicky in my view and I don't have much use for it. I know where the bad spots are in my area and at what times of day. I don't do that many road trips to justify the monthly fee.
I would like to get the upgraded navi like the TSX has with several hundred more voice commands (not that I've memorized the ones I have!) and I would like to have the RDS radio info that is almost standard these days.
A heads-up display option would be nice. Maybe the S-type will have that.
As an owner of a 2004 TL, I smile every year that they DON'T change the TL because it assures that my value will stay high. My car is two years old but only has 5,000 miles. I could flip it right now for a very low annual depreciation. Someone looking at a 2006 would sure consider an essentially identical car with low miles if they could save $4k or so.
I have people coming up to me asking if I want to sell it. Of course the Acura sales people also ask because 1) they have used car customers looking, and 2) they would like to sell me a new one.
I would like to get the upgraded navi like the TSX has with several hundred more voice commands (not that I've memorized the ones I have!) and I would like to have the RDS radio info that is almost standard these days.
A heads-up display option would be nice. Maybe the S-type will have that.
As an owner of a 2004 TL, I smile every year that they DON'T change the TL because it assures that my value will stay high. My car is two years old but only has 5,000 miles. I could flip it right now for a very low annual depreciation. Someone looking at a 2006 would sure consider an essentially identical car with low miles if they could save $4k or so.
I have people coming up to me asking if I want to sell it. Of course the Acura sales people also ask because 1) they have used car customers looking, and 2) they would like to sell me a new one.
08-24-2006, 03:57 PM
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If you want to verify that 2007 TLs are in full production, Google "Honda Marysville plant tours" and click on one of the links. That website will tell you "tour availability is determined by our model activity throughout the year." Call Honda at 888-291-8687, get to option 3 - plant tours, and it will tell you that Marysville tours are suspended indefinitely and a reopen date has not been determined.
Marysville is certainly not closed due to building a "new" Accord. Must be the 2007 TL. See you on the lot in September!
Marysville is certainly not closed due to building a "new" Accord. Must be the 2007 TL. See you on the lot in September!
08-24-2006, 05:38 PM
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I have heard that the release date for the 2007 TL is OCTOBER 16TH.
Source: A Dallas Honda employee who works for their finance department. I did not hear this directly from him, but through a friend of his who also used to work for Honda. This same employee (the one who now works for Honda) apparently just bought a 2006 TL. I have no other details.
Take it for what it's worth.
Source: A Dallas Honda employee who works for their finance department. I did not hear this directly from him, but through a friend of his who also used to work for Honda. This same employee (the one who now works for Honda) apparently just bought a 2006 TL. I have no other details.
Take it for what it's worth.
08-24-2006, 08:13 PM
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2007 possible s-type --2008 total redesign
Browsing on the website and possible talk of 2007 type s and 2008 redesign.
Take a look @ the pics :
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...e-s/#more-3645
Take a look @ the pics :
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...e-s/#more-3645
08-24-2006, 08:24 PM
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i know this is a TL Forum but 2008 new tl or M3
Hope the 2008 TL is all what we expect it will have
... ....2008-2009 M3 V8 over 400 horses... i know the deal... different class, price and car. I thought i would share it:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...eo-new-bmw-m3/
... ....2008-2009 M3 V8 over 400 horses... i know the deal... different class, price and car. I thought i would share it:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...eo-new-bmw-m3/
08-24-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NickD
Browsing on the website and possible talk of 2007 type s and 2008 redesign.
Take a look @ the pics :
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...e-s/#more-3645
Take a look @ the pics :
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...e-s/#more-3645
08-26-2006, 03:46 AM
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Hey guys the autoweek article states:
"Both TL and TL Type-S offer Acura/ELS Surround premium sound system, Acura satellite-linked navigation that now ha real-time traffic."
So my interpretation is that the base version of both models without the "technology package" or whatever does NOT have the ELS surround sound...hmm...are they stepping backwards now?
IF this is the case, that would be weird. You dont have a car equipt standard with some stereo system and later offer it as an option...
I hope this is not the case!
"Both TL and TL Type-S offer Acura/ELS Surround premium sound system, Acura satellite-linked navigation that now ha real-time traffic."
So my interpretation is that the base version of both models without the "technology package" or whatever does NOT have the ELS surround sound...hmm...are they stepping backwards now?
IF this is the case, that would be weird. You dont have a car equipt standard with some stereo system and later offer it as an option...
I hope this is not the case!
08-26-2006, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Abbass Hassani
Hey guys the autoweek article states:
"Both TL and TL Type-S offer Acura/ELS Surround premium sound system, Acura satellite-linked navigation that now ha real-time traffic."
So my interpretation is that the base version of both models without the "technology package" or whatever does NOT have the ELS surround sound...hmm...are they stepping backwards now?
IF this is the case, that would be weird. You dont have a car equipt standard with some stereo system and later offer it as an option...
I hope this is not the case!
"Both TL and TL Type-S offer Acura/ELS Surround premium sound system, Acura satellite-linked navigation that now ha real-time traffic."
So my interpretation is that the base version of both models without the "technology package" or whatever does NOT have the ELS surround sound...hmm...are they stepping backwards now?
IF this is the case, that would be weird. You dont have a car equipt standard with some stereo system and later offer it as an option...
I hope this is not the case!
08-26-2006, 03:59 PM
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What is the story with the A-Spec Package for the 2007? I don't think the front aero piece will fit the new 2007. The 2007 front bumper looks different than the 2006. Check out the lower grill areas. If this is the case then it's a show stopper for my TL purchase in a few months.
08-26-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MusicMan220
I have heard that the release date for the 2007 TL is OCTOBER 16TH.
Source: A Dallas Honda employee who works for their finance department. I did not hear this directly from him, but through a friend of his who also used to work for Honda. This same employee (the one who now works for Honda) apparently just bought a 2006 TL. I have no other details.
Take it for what it's worth.
Source: A Dallas Honda employee who works for their finance department. I did not hear this directly from him, but through a friend of his who also used to work for Honda. This same employee (the one who now works for Honda) apparently just bought a 2006 TL. I have no other details.
Take it for what it's worth.
Yes but the dealers will get one for test drive from Honda/Acura before that date.
Volvo just got in the S80 V8 at their dealers for test drive only, I went with dad to test drive...it's hot, and fast!! wooo
but, closer to the RL in price. :rippedoff
08-26-2006, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
Yes but the dealers will get one for test drive from Honda/Acura before that date.
Volvo just got in the S80 V8 at their dealers for test drive only, I went with dad to test drive...it's hot, and fast!! wooo but, closer to the RL in price. :rippedoff
Volvo just got in the S80 V8 at their dealers for test drive only, I went with dad to test drive...it's hot, and fast!! wooo
but, closer to the RL in price. :rippedoff
08-26-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SweetJazz
What is the story with the A-Spec Package for the 2007? I don't think the front aero piece will fit the new 2007. The 2007 front bumper looks different than the 2006. Check out the lower grill areas. If this is the case then it's a show stopper for my TL purchase in a few months.
My opinion is that A-Spec was over priced anyway and did nothing for hp.
08-27-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
Its not really the RL navi cuz the RL is not touch screen so it is a different format. The 07 TL navi will be similar to the 06 TSX in terms of format and looks but has Real Time Traffic
p.s. hey mods, think its time to break this thread up since its starting to get difficult to keep track of... i.e. performance/electronics/styling/updates
plus, its bout 2 break 100 pages
08-27-2006, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by acuraTL44
any1 else seen the difference between the reg 07's tailights n the S's taillights. The reg tailights have the 2 white strips in them, "mercedes" like.
08-27-2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
I acutally prefer the 07 base taillights over the TYpe s. Everyone here seem to favor the Type S taillights but i like the base. The TypeS lights look more ricey IMO
08-28-2006, 09:47 AM
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I stopped by a local Acura dealer this weekend and the salesman showed me a brochure for the new colors for the 2007 TL. The brochure mentions a Sports Edition, which I presume to be the Type-S. The brochure only was for colors and did not give specs. I noticed that the Type-S will have a two-tone option for the interior in Ebony/Silver.
08-28-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gonein60sec
I stopped by a local Acura dealer this weekend and the salesman showed me a brochure for the new colors for the 2007 TL. The brochure mentions a Sports Edition, which I presume to be the Type-S. The brochure only was for colors and did not give specs. I noticed that the Type-S will have a two-tone option for the interior in Ebony/Silver.
08-28-2006, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Warren803
You sure that was a 2007 brochure? Maybe its was a brochure of the current TL. The sport edition mentioned could be the current a-spec. Just seems weird that Acura would release a brochure on color combos first and not the rest of the car. I asked a salesman on Friday if he had any info for 07's yet and said he has not, but would keep me updated.
08-28-2006, 10:48 AM
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This is a long thread, so I'm not sure if anyone has posted this link yet, but Autoweek has a pretty decent collection of photos for the '07 Type-S and the regular '07 TL. There are 25 photos, most are the Type-S with the last 5 or so being the regular TL:
Autoweek's photos of 2007 TL and TL Type-S
In my opinion, Acura tried too hard to differentiate the Type-S and as mentioned previously, it looks kinda rice. I like the subtle changes on the regular TL much better than the Type-S. The headrests with Type-S logos do rock though but the wheels 
and the taillights 
do not.
Autoweek's photos of 2007 TL and TL Type-S
In my opinion, Acura tried too hard to differentiate the Type-S and as mentioned previously, it looks kinda rice. I like the subtle changes on the regular TL much better than the Type-S. The headrests with Type-S logos do rock though
but the wheels and the taillights do not.
08-28-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Type34
In my opinion, Acura tried too hard to differentiate the Type-S and as mentioned previously, it looks kinda rice. I like the subtle changes on the regular TL much better than the Type-S. The headrests with Type-S logos do rock though
but the wheels and the taillights do not.Agreed. The Type-S is FUGLY. Those wheels look like a cheap knock of a cross between C5 Z06 wheels and Ford GT wheels. They do not, at all, go with this car. The standard 2007 TL looks very refined and the wheels look 100x better than the Typc-S.
08-28-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike 06 TL
Agreed. The Type-S is FUGLY. Those wheels look like a cheap knock of a cross between C5 Z06 wheels and Ford GT wheels. They do not, at all, go with this car. The standard 2007 TL looks very refined and the wheels look 100x better than the Typc-S.
I keep going back and fourth with thoses grey wheels! I don't get it
