Anyone else feeling like the TL is morphing into a "chick" car?
09-28-2005, 09:58 PM
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Acura targeted the same demographics as BMW with the 3/5 series..what did you expect? You want to sell a lot of cars, you better appeal to both genders . Ladies buy (or influence the purchase of) a very large percentage of vehicles.
09-28-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KilroyR1
6 speed manual exempts my TL from chick-car status!
There are car driven by women and then there are "chick cars"--not the same thing. Chick cars NEVER have 6MT's. And chick cars are never purchased to be driven; they're either to be seen in while getting from point A to point B or to be just transportation.
Just because many women drive the TL doesn't make it a chick car. People--men and women--buy TLs because they desire them--they desire to drive them. When my wife drives our TL, she DRIVES it. She says to me that she loves second gear--all the way to redline. She's already driven it harder than I have. If that makes it a "chick car", then you've got a different idea of chick car than I do.
09-28-2005, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 6MTPlease
Exactly!
There are car driven by women and then there are "chick cars"--not the same thing. Chick cars NEVER have 6MT's. And chick cars are never purchased to be driven; they're either to be seen in while getting from point A to point B or to be just transportation.
Just because many women drive the TL doesn't make it a chick car. People--men and women--buy TLs because they desire them--they desire to drive them. When my wife drives our TL, she DRIVES it. She says to me that she loves second gear--all the way to redline. She's already driven it harder than I have. If that makes it a "chick car", then you've got a different idea of chick car than I do.
There are car driven by women and then there are "chick cars"--not the same thing. Chick cars NEVER have 6MT's. And chick cars are never purchased to be driven; they're either to be seen in while getting from point A to point B or to be just transportation.
Just because many women drive the TL doesn't make it a chick car. People--men and women--buy TLs because they desire them--they desire to drive them. When my wife drives our TL, she DRIVES it. She says to me that she loves second gear--all the way to redline. She's already driven it harder than I have. If that makes it a "chick car", then you've got a different idea of chick car than I do.
Nicely said dogg..TL ain't no chick car cuz women drive em. I've seen women drive denalis, corvettes, s class, and a lot more, and so thats considered a chick car just cuz women drive in them. Chick cars are like cars that has like 90 percent of women drivers. Something thats petite, compact like the jetta. I'd say the tl is a very diverse car.
09-29-2005, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by AMIC
Sorry to be so preachy, but it makes me angry when women are disrespected. The original poster's comments hurt in that he was implying that if a woman likes the car he has then there's something wrong with it and it's not good enough for him anymore. But then again I'm preaching to a board where 90% of the posters are men and they could care less.
My friend Amanda is a (hot, according to most guys) mechanic and she's been driving stick since she was 14. She's in college now, but she's been trying to save up for a 6MT Black on Black TL or G35 coupe (probably the TL cause it costs less). Right now she has a Mitsu 3000GT, tinted windows, lowered, new suspension, and with new headers and some interior mods too. All the work was done by her. People laugh at my friend John when he says that he has the privaledge of her LETTING him drive her car.
09-29-2005, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by castre
Base on my experience… 70% - Soccer moms, 30% - male…
in teh bay area its more like... 90% women 10% men who drive 3rd gen TLs.
09-29-2005, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpravi
in teh bay area its more like... 90% women 10% men who drive 3rd gen TLs.
yo man...sorry to say but livermore ain't in the bay area!...too far out buddy
09-29-2005, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpravi
in teh bay area its more like... 90% women 10% men who drive 3rd gen TLs.
09-29-2005, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by P$$$
I can see the AT being more of a female car, but the 6sp with the Aspec suspension and some new shoes is definately a Male car without a doubt!!
out there who owns 5AT, I don't think they're less of a man than a guy who owns a 6MT, and I think it's just a preference thing. I do see alot of TL drivers these days, but they're mostly men.
09-29-2005, 09:43 AM
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Thanks Jersee Girl.
Your talking about me.
Actually I bought this car for my wife, but I drive it more than she does.
If I buy another one it will definitely be the 6MT.
(but I really have my eye on the NSX)
However with the AT you can still get up and go.
Your car looks great by the way.
Your talking about me.
Actually I bought this car for my wife, but I drive it more than she does.
If I buy another one it will definitely be the 6MT.
(but I really have my eye on the NSX)
However with the AT you can still get up and go.
Your car looks great by the way.
09-29-2005, 09:52 AM
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09-29-2005, 06:43 PM
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I love to drive my wife's Ody, that makes me??...a soccer POP?...she hates the TL, I mean she hates to drive it because of the heels she wears and the clutch doesn't seem to be as cooperative as her automatic Ody...but she is far from being a soccer mom....lol this thread is really making me laugh..opps carry on kids... :ghey: 
where are the Mods when you need them...
where are the Mods when you need them...
09-29-2005, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMainEvEnt
This is not a knock on you, but I drive a 6MT. There are plenty of men out there who owns 5AT, I don't think they're less of a man than a guy who owns a 6MT, and I think it's just a preference thing. I do see alot of TL drivers these days, but they're mostly men.
out there who owns 5AT, I don't think they're less of a man than a guy who owns a 6MT, and I think it's just a preference thing. I do see alot of TL drivers these days, but they're mostly men.
09-29-2005, 08:15 PM
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I did notice that more women than men drive the TL, I live in Orange County by the way. It's no big deal, with the 19" gunmetal rims with chrome lip, my car looks agressive enough. As soon as I get it dropped, it will look even better. If I catch a woman driving a TL, I'll compliment her on her good taste
One thing I've noticed though is that I have not seen one modified TL on the road, not even an A-spec. Every single TL I've seen is bone stock. I saw one with the stock rims chromed, that's as far as I've seen anyone go around here. It's definitely a contrast to the number of Altima's and 300C's I see sittin on 20's.
One thing I've noticed though is that I have not seen one modified TL on the road, not even an A-spec. Every single TL I've seen is bone stock. I saw one with the stock rims chromed, that's as far as I've seen anyone go around here. It's definitely a contrast to the number of Altima's and 300C's I see sittin on 20's.
09-29-2005, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sAnFrAn_G
yo man...sorry to say but livermore ain't in the bay area!...too far out buddy
im sorry G, but livermore is in the bay area.
09-29-2005, 10:33 PM
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Haha it's like deja vu. I started a thread like this in the TSX forum you should look at what the TSX owners thought. I was thinking that the TSX has a lot of more female drivers now than male owners. But, the TL? Most of the time I see either older 35-60 males driving it and some mothers and MILF's driving it.
09-30-2005, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoot2Thrill
Why did you switch?
I didn't join the forum until 12/2005. A friend of mine used to own this username before I joined.But no matter how many guys or girls drive the TL, the car will always look sporty and not girly... so it's a plus for the guys?......
09-30-2005, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by HEK
Now I forgot to mention that I'm yet to see a male driver driving a MDX....
I am pretty sure that most of the members of the MDX Dub Club are guys
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...?threadid=4533
09-30-2005, 12:49 PM
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Simply put, no. As TME said, it's a sporty car, not a distinctly male or female car...in other words, whoever drives it looks cool.
For the record, everyone I've actually seen driving one here is 30's+, 3/4 male, 1/4 female...only place I see younger folks is here.
For the record, everyone I've actually seen driving one here is 30's+, 3/4 male, 1/4 female...only place I see younger folks is here.
09-30-2005, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
Coundn't be... not in NBP at least! 
NOTHING beats it after a nice wash and wax
10-01-2005, 12:25 AM
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I was at an Acura dealership for service last week and they had their 2006 salesperson training brochures out to page through. In it, they stated that their target market was 1. Men who wanted performance and 2. The "value" shopperwho wanted something nice for the money.
The brochure also said that their sales demographics have been 60% male and 40% female... with an average age of 45.
Personally, I don't see too "old" people driving the TL... but that might be just because they can't be seen behind the steering wheel
The brochure also said that their sales demographics have been 60% male and 40% female... with an average age of 45.
Personally, I don't see too "old" people driving the TL... but that might be just because they can't be seen behind the steering wheel
10-01-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Geez... my poor redondo red TL is getting labeled a mom color 
But in my opinion, TL drivers seem to be quite diverse in terms of age, ethnicity and sex.
But in my opinion, TL drivers seem to be quite diverse in terms of age, ethnicity and sex.
10-07-2005, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Donte99TL
Man you guys shouldn’t worry if this car is morphing in to a chick car because you all sound like bunch of bitches arguing about it.
10-07-2005, 05:46 AM
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Here in Central Pennsylvania where I live, 80% of the TL's I see are driven by males in their 30's. The females I see driving a TL are usually older.....mid to late 40's. The other 20% are mostly males in their 20's. I've yet to see any teenagers in my area who are lucky enough to have a TL.
10-07-2005, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rsvl05TL
First let me say, no offense intended to female TL owners, ......my wife is one.
I just wanted to get some feedback from other guy TL owners. I've had my TL now since May and just within the last two months or so EVERY TL I see on the road has a woman at the wheel......I do mean EVERY TL. I see at least two a day going to and from work and in each case ....woman driver.
Maybe I'm the victim of skewed statistical sampling, but I'm starting to question if the TL isn't taking on a VW type personna.
Any thoughts?
P.S.
I live in Northern CA so maybe that has something to do with my oberservations
I just wanted to get some feedback from other guy TL owners. I've had my TL now since May and just within the last two months or so EVERY TL I see on the road has a woman at the wheel......I do mean EVERY TL. I see at least two a day going to and from work and in each case ....woman driver.
Maybe I'm the victim of skewed statistical sampling, but I'm starting to question if the TL isn't taking on a VW type personna.
Any thoughts?
P.S.
I live in Northern CA so maybe that has something to do with my oberservations
In fact, I have never even seen one with a bra.
10-07-2005, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sweetTL
So if both my wife and I drive the TL...
does that make ours Bi-sexual?
does that make ours Bi-sexual?
10-07-2005, 09:01 AM
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Not that it really matters, it seems to be 50/50 here in NJ when it comes to TL drivers. 
I honestly see more women driving the G35 sedan than men....and vice-versa on the coupe. But I would still get the G35S/X.
As far as image goes (which is what I think the original poster is referencing), the TL will never be the "chick" car that the ES330 is (and I35 was) and none exactly scream 'VW CABRIO.'
If a dude is so insecure about whether the TL is becoming a "chick car", then he needs to get an F-150 (or something) to substitute for his perceived lack of testosterone.
Enjoy the ride and dont be concerned about who has the same.
I honestly see more women driving the G35 sedan than men....and vice-versa on the coupe. But I would still get the G35S/X.As far as image goes (which is what I think the original poster is referencing), the TL will never be the "chick" car that the ES330 is (and I35 was) and none exactly scream 'VW CABRIO.'
If a dude is so insecure about whether the TL is becoming a "chick car", then he needs to get an F-150 (or something) to substitute for his perceived lack of testosterone.
Enjoy the ride and dont be concerned about who has the same.
10-07-2005, 09:30 AM
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WTF!? Anyone who thinks the 3rd gen TL is a chick car has some manhood issues... The 3G TL is muscular looking and gorgeous looking. You got issues kid...................
10-07-2005, 01:58 PM
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Here's what I think. Chicks love things, therefore chicks love cars. Thats all there is to it. Doesn't matter what kind of car. Sorry if you think my remarks are sexist, I'm just being truthful. 
10-10-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
Only the drivers seat...... Not the entire car... I think there's sonething about this in the Owners Manual
I'll have to check it out.
Thanks for the heads up..