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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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BMW morons

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=951701

These morons don't know anything about cars....to be specific, the TL

Base TL has 286HP
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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base used to be 270? Then SAE changed its standard & now it's 258?

It's funny even lots of the bimmer drivers are doubting this guy's claim ....
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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i didn't see where the bimmer douche mentioned the base TL having 286hp...

but you're right about the morons part...

settle down beavis
test his Honda motor against my Silk smooth I-6
get a life...
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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wait what? hes not saying base has 286hp

"I look over and it is the new TL Type-S, I remember it being a ballzy car so I check the specs when I get here.

Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 286 at 6,200 rpm"


base does not have a 3.5 liter.. only the type s does
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Lets shed some light

A. Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 286 at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 256 lb.-ft. at 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic with SportShift manual gear selection
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,680

^^ specs of the REGULAR TL ^^

B. TL-S (since it only comes in MANUAL) will rip anything less of 540/6 from a dig, and anything less of 540/6+540iA from a 40mph-ish roll. I can even vouch for a 540iA Sport (with 3.15 Diff) staying pretty darn close from a dig


C. Im not sayin OP is makin $hit up, but what made you think it was an S-Type? Did it have these wheels and these dual exhaust tips?

I guess i made my point
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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normal BMW ***holes
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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lol, at least most of those guys do agree that the TL-S should have walked on that guy. I love the different opinions though.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I actually saw a surprising amount of respect for the TL there.

It kills me when people think punching it when someone's on there tail and pulling away constitutes a "race". The OP is definitely a moron. The guy in the TL was likely just using him as a speed shield.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Some of the posters in that thread are complete BMW cocks, others knew what they were talking about or got close to it :P.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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................where the hell are these numbers coming from for the base HP on a TL? With the new SAE ratings the base TL is at 258bhp.....not 286bhp.......TL-S is at 286bhp. Look at the Acura website:

http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...Specifications
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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lawl @ beemer peepole. gotta admit tho, tru that lots of people there have much respect for the TL and said it shoulda won. but who cares... we all know the TL is a better car and much better it value than a 540i!
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Well.....I would not buy a BMW for the plain fact that parts are a hell of dent in the wallet and well.....reliability wise......yeah....not much of a contect there. Not saying BMW's are bad cars, love the look.....but after driving both....."WWD" is the one for me.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL_driver
................where the hell are these numbers coming from for the base HP on a TL? With the new SAE ratings the base TL is at 258bhp.....not 286bhp.......TL-S is at 286bhp. Look at the Acura website:

http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...Specifications
LOL....the numbers were paraphrased from the BMW forum. You may want to show them that link. We all know what the TL puts out for power!
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If anyone here drives a 540 and gets pulled on by a this acura they need a tuneup really bad. Like really really bad. I've never been pulled on by the type S. Not even close. The 540 in actuality puts down about 300-310 hp, not the advertised 280 or 282. Maybe the vanos seals need some work on those 540's that cant pull hard.
^ Perfect example of somebody who knows NOTHING a car's performance.
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
Lets shed some light

A. Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 286 at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 256 lb.-ft. at 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic with SportShift manual gear selection
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,680

^^ specs of the REGULAR TL ^^

B. TL-S (since it only comes in MANUAL) will rip anything less of 540/6 from a dig, and anything less of 540/6+540iA from a 40mph-ish roll. I can even vouch for a 540iA Sport (with 3.15 Diff) staying pretty darn close from a dig


C. Im not sayin OP is makin $hit up, but what made you think it was an S-Type? Did it have these wheels and these dual exhaust tips?

I guess i made my point
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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sorry but this is dumb

I mean a 530... lol... I've seen civic si take that hunk of junk
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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LOL.... oh wellz... there are always stupid ppl around! LOL...

quote "TL-S (since it only comes in MANUAL)"

it just proves they don't know crap... lol...

even the base with 258hp will rip them hahahaa
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Oh man....those guys sure do know their stuff..........not.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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You realize the problem with this thread?

The OP was lurking the Bimmer forums. :P

Time for an intervention. Your AZ pals are here for ya.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by marmaladedad
You realize the problem with this thread?

The OP was lurking the Bimmer forums. :P

Time for an intervention. Your AZ pals are here for ya.
lmfao..i was at work and my manager was like you know my BMW 530 could be the TL-s....and i was like are you insane? the 530i cannot come close enough. So i googled BMW vs TL to show him and look what pops up to prove ME wrong

Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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My buddy has an E46 330ci that I raced last night in my base 04 TL 6mt and it was a slaughter. HONDA/ACURA FTW!!!

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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
Lets shed some light

A. Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 286 at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 256 lb.-ft. at 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic with SportShift manual gear selection
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,680

^^ specs of the REGULAR TL ^^

B. TL-S (since it only comes in MANUAL) will rip anything less of 540/6 from a dig, and anything less of 540/6+540iA from a 40mph-ish roll. I can even vouch for a 540iA Sport (with 3.15 Diff) staying pretty darn close from a dig


C. Im not sayin OP is makin $hit up, but what made you think it was an S-Type? Did it have these wheels and these dual exhaust tips?

I guess i made my point


not to really call you out or anything, but this post is ENTIRELY incorrect. i really don't know where to start except that maybe you should learn more about the TL and TL-S. a VAST majority of the TL-S's only come in automatic. that was the glaring mistake. second, the specs you posted are for a TL-S, not a base.

a 335i/xi would EAT a TL-S alive and show absolutely no mercy.

i'm wondering where you got the 3.15 diff from on the 540, not saying that is incorrect, but just wondering...

and no, you're point is not made. sorry.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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sol... he quoted the bimmer forum and at the bottom he wrote "I guess I made my point"... that is the only part in that post that was his
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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The interesting point this thread has indicated to me is that it seems the higher up the luxury line you go, the dumber people get...

I started in the VW world, specifically in a Diesel... The guys at TDIClub were a different breed. I'm talking guys that could speak German, and buy european spec AWD drivetrains, import them, and retrofit them into Us-Spec cars... all bolt on, all using OEM parts. It was nuts, and hangin there was a wallet waster. Multiple chip tuners on the site, you name it.

I moved to Acurazine, and no offense, but the IQ went down a bit. There are lots of smart guys here, but nothing like there. I like here too though.

I browse aound the BMW site today, and it was like going from tdiclub to acurazine...

You would think as cars became more expensive, only smarter, more successful people would be able to buy them... thus thinning the heard of dumbasses... but it's the exact opposite. It's like natural selection in reverse.

So it makes me wonder... how can there be so many dumbasses out there making the kind of scratch to easily fford a 540i, while being so ignorant... and WTF am i doing wrong?
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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The interesting point this thread has indicated to me is that it seems the higher up the luxury line you go, the dumber people get...

I started in the VW world, specifically in a Diesel... The guys at TDIClub were a different breed. I'm talking guys that could speak German, and buy european spec AWD drivetrains, import them, and retrofit them into Us-Spec cars... all bolt on, all using OEM parts. It was nuts, and hangin there was a wallet waster. Multiple chip tuners on the site, you name it.

I moved to Acurazine, and no offense, but the IQ went down a bit. There are lots of smart guys here, but nothing like there. I like here too though.

I browse aound the BMW site today, and it was like going from tdiclub to acurazine...

You would think as cars became more expensive, only smarter, more successful people would be able to buy them... thus thinning the heard of dumbasses... but it's the exact opposite. It's like natural selection in reverse.

So it makes me wonder... how can there be so many dumbasses out there making the kind of scratch to easily fford a 540i, while being so ignorant... and WTF am i doing wrong?
it's not that the are getting dumber per se. It's more that their mechanical knowledge is lower.

I mean if you got the green to buy cars like that, you're more than likely going to have the green to pay someone to do it for you.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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^i agree with Laxplaya
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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ive stuck with 645's so im kinda wondering how this 530 walked the tls...
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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They seem to say a lot of nice things about the TL and they all admit that that guy wasnt trying.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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I read the entire thread on bimmerforum. The majority agrees that the new TL-S could have won if trying.

One guy was misinformed (about the HP of the base TL). That doesn't make everyone a moron as you suggested "BMW morons".

You'll be surprised that a lot of TL owners don't know squat about BMW.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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sol... he quoted the bimmer forum and at the bottom he wrote "I guess I made my point"... that is the only part in that post that was his
Thanks for clearing that up
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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lol, i like this bimmer owner

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1&postcount=30
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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This thread has clearly moved to how figures are mistaken and how higher up luxury auto owners are dumb. Since we can't move this thread, feel free to open it up in car talk.
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