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Old 07-12-2006, 08:27 PM
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isnt that the european model? i think they require the red lights in the rear.
Old 07-12-2006, 08:43 PM
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It's the Chinese model. There have been several posts of pics of it. But this is a new pic.
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any more pic or larger pics?
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does anyone seriously think that looks good? ewwwww
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Originally Posted by davenlei
It's the Chinese model. There have been several posts of pics of it. But this is a new pic.
yeh, I think it is in Beijing, but not so sure, coz I cannot see the rear plate number clearly...
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
isnt that the european model?

They ship these to Europe now?
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The lower rear bumper lights/reflectors belong on a pickup or tractor trailer.
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here is a bigger pic on a SSM....i like the rear taillights but the pickup bar has to go


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Originally Posted by Not Specified
They ship these to Europe now?

oops, are they still badged honda in europe? i keep forgetting.
Old 07-13-2006, 01:44 AM
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here is a bigger pic on a SSM....i like the rear taillights but the pickup bar has to go


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Ok so how do we get those tail lights?
Old 07-13-2006, 02:47 AM
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thats a great pic. took all of 5 seconds for me to decide those lights would look hideous on a black TL.
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The New Exported TL will have the ability to FLY...or the TL is replacing the Delorean in the next Back To The Future movie.

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http://www.acura.com.cn/tl.htm
I hope this is not going to be the 2007 model
Old 07-13-2006, 05:17 AM
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Thumbs down

Originally Posted by AsianMan
The New Exported TL will have the ability to FLY...or the TL is replacing the Delorean in the next Back To The Future movie.

The Air Bag Warning Label sucks!!!
Old 07-13-2006, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AsianMan
The New Exported TL will have the ability to FLY...or the TL is replacing the Delorean in the next Back To The Future movie.

I knew I should've checked that option box!!!
Old 07-13-2006, 07:59 AM
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Interior

The interior at a glance looks identical to my own (minus the parchment color)...
Old 07-13-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TriniBwoy

looks better w/o the xm antenna
Old 07-13-2006, 08:23 AM
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Hrmm....so i guess no A-Spec in Europe/China? It would cover up that bottom light bar.....
Old 07-13-2006, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by waynema
http://www.acura.com.cn/tl.htm
I hope this is not going to be the 2007 model
Why not?

I think its an improvement.
Old 07-13-2006, 08:42 AM
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I don't like the tails or the bar .. the Backup Light in the tails just made a nice light look junky and if you tint the tails its hard to see to back up.
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I'm not a fan of the tail lights or the reflective bar either! I do agree with the turn signals on the rearview mirrors. I still wish they would offer lower fog lights on the TL!
Old 07-13-2006, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KJW73
The interior at a glance looks identical to my own (minus the parchment color)...
i think what he meant was that the view from the windshield, it appears to be flying...
Old 07-13-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Why not?

I think its an improvement.
The only thing i POSSIBLY like about the redesign is the turn signal mirrors. Those tail lights look like aftermarket APC trash and the reverse lamp/reflector bar in the bumper looks out of place, cheap and rediculous.
Old 07-13-2006, 11:24 AM
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it looks like Acura likes the 'chrome bumper inserts' mod that some of us have done: http://www.acura.com.cn/newanswer/lineup_tl1.htm
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Hopefully the rear side markers are smoked.....I think it looks like that. I will be picking those up quickly. I actually like the tails, but I'm sure those will be very expensive to obtain.
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is that the only photo of china's TL available? anyone have a link to more?
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rear = FUGLY!!!
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Am I the only one who thinks turn signals on the mirrors are fuckin' ugly? I absolutely love the fact that the current TL's don't have them.
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Originally Posted by CUNextTuesday
Am I the only one who thinks turn signals on the mirrors are fuckin' ugly? I absolutely love the fact that the current TL's don't have them.
You're not alone.
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Originally Posted by CUNextTuesday
Am I the only one who thinks turn signals on the mirrors are fuckin' ugly? I absolutely love the fact that the current TL's don't have them.
I Third that

and i like the new taillights on the black.. am definitely getting them when we can.
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If the American version of the TL looked like this, I would have bought the CTS-V instead.
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I'm pretty sure the american 07 tl will look like this. Think about it, they are spent the money on the new molds and tools to produce the pieces, why wouldn't it make since to sell the car with the same componets as the chinese/europena model especially considering the car is built HERE!!
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Originally Posted by limited
I'm pretty sure the american 07 tl will look like this. Think about it, they are spent the money on the new molds and tools to produce the pieces, why wouldn't it make since to sell the car with the same componets as the chinese/europena model especially considering the car is built HERE!!
i really think that this is going to be the american spec 07 release. if so, i am going to be happy because i can say, "at least my 06 looks better than the 07"
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Originally Posted by ding069
i really think that this is going to be the american spec 07 release. if so, i am going to be happy because i can say, "at least my 06 looks better than the 07"
Yeah! I haven't really been following anything about the 07, but I was disappointed to think about the boost in power in may/will get considering I just bought the 06. Will be nice to have a reason to be happy I didn't wait.
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i cant see them boosting power. but i hope they prove me wrong.
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At first I thought the same, but infiniti boosted the HP on the G35 sedan MMC. I don't think it's out of question for Acura to do the same with the TL.
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it's already got 11.0:1 compression. i doubt they would touch internals like crank, rods, block, or pistons. that leaves intake, throttle body, intake manifold, and exhaust. with a minor possibility of reworked heads/cams and ecu adjustment.

honestly, i dont see what they could do besides rework the motor.
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Originally Posted by Donte99TL
Ok so how do we get those tail lights?
My bet is that those are the taillights we'll see on the '07.
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Originally Posted by CUNextTuesday
Am I the only one who thinks turn signals on the mirrors are fuckin' ugly? I absolutely love the fact that the current TL's don't have them.
Turn signal mirrors are a necessity!

Why do you think EVERY European make/model has either turn signal mirrors or front fender side markers that blink with the turn signals? Because in Europe they figured out that they're actually a SAFETY FEATURE, not a Bling Bling feature. On today's heavily congested roads, those side signals may be the only way some other drivers around you might see your intentions to turn or change lanes.

Our 3G TL's were supposed to have them. The 1st 3000 '04's produced had turn signal mirrors listed on the window sticker while the cars came without.
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