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#41
Sorry gauravp123 I guess your right. I dont ever ride passenger but it always felt to me like it was on the back too. Guess that is the problem with checking it after someone just got out of it. Dont take my concern for your car potentially not working right to be a personal attack..geezz. And whoever said the audi seat heater were amazing are right, their seat heaters go all the way to the top of the seat.
No lembowski I do not have this stock coin holder you are talking about...I would like one though.
No lembowski I do not have this stock coin holder you are talking about...I would like one though.
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Originally Posted by gauravp123
what about the 4 coin slotted holder thing that can mount either in the center console or the driver side map holder on the bottom of the door?!?! isn't that for coins?!?
errrr..... that's already full.....LOL. Doesn't hold too much
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I've only had my TL-S for a little over a week and so far so good.....no complaints.
The only thing I think Acura should've done was to color the "Type S" logo in the front headrests........it blends in too much with the seat and doesn't tie the seats into the rest of the two tone interior.
The only thing I think Acura should've done was to color the "Type S" logo in the front headrests........it blends in too much with the seat and doesn't tie the seats into the rest of the two tone interior.
#47
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yea the cupholder position sux I personally hate the leather in the car.....but then again its not a Rolls.... what the hell's a tape player? who even puts those in their cars anymore?! lol The radio needs a lil refinement as well, MP3 CD's. everything else is pretty much satisfying.....engine growl is lovely car moves cant complain....actually im lying.... one addition should be made....IPOD DOCK
#48
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The only thing that I'm not too thrilled with is the seats are not quite as comfy as the seats of the SAAB I traded in. There are tons of other things I would love to have, Like AWD, and always, always more power, but then I couldn't afford the car anyway.
There are plenty of things I like, but my favorites are playing mp3's and the overall fit and finish of the car. As of yet I have no rattles and having come from a convertible, the silence is amazing.
There are plenty of things I like, but my favorites are playing mp3's and the overall fit and finish of the car. As of yet I have no rattles and having come from a convertible, the silence is amazing.
#49
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any automatic transmission problems with anyone? i use to have a 2000 v6 accord and the tranny crapped out on me at 93k miles and at 6.5 years so i was lucky to get it replaced under warranty.
ive been looking at a couple of TLs and noticed that the aluminium trim has tons of scratchs on it. is there a way to get rid of it? how much would it cost to replace the aluminum trim?
any quality issues with the parchment interior and its leather or wood being easily scratched like the aluminum?
ive also noticed on the white diamond pearls, the bumper doesnt match the rest of the car. at first i thought it was suppose to be like that, but i dont think os anymore. how lame. but i still am in love with the wdp.
ive been looking at a couple of TLs and noticed that the aluminium trim has tons of scratchs on it. is there a way to get rid of it? how much would it cost to replace the aluminum trim?
any quality issues with the parchment interior and its leather or wood being easily scratched like the aluminum?
ive also noticed on the white diamond pearls, the bumper doesnt match the rest of the car. at first i thought it was suppose to be like that, but i dont think os anymore. how lame. but i still am in love with the wdp.
#50
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Likes:
- First and foremost, this car is an excellent value with a combination of great looks, power, handling, comfort and fuel economy.
- The interior styling is absolutely gorgeous and it's what sold me on the car at the dealership. I think it looks as good if not better than cars twice its price.
- Aggressive, sport sedan exterior styling.
- Plenty of power for when I feel like using it.
- 6 speed manual transmission with a silky smooth shifter (even more so with GM Synchromesh fluid).
- Nice combination of handling and comfort, only limited torque steer.
- Brembo brakes.
- Very good fuel economy for its size and power. I get around 23-26mpg in combined driving and this would be even better if I could keep the speed closer to 70mph than 90mph on the expressway.
Dislikes:
- Clutch feels like an on and off switch and with drive-by-wire throttle and quiet engine/exhaust make for a very disconnected feeling. This is my 3rd manual transmission car and I find it to be the most difficult one to drive smooth.
- Interior build quality is not what I expected out of Acura with way too many rattles.
- Stock Brembo pads squeal and make enormous amounts of dust.
- Back seats don't fold.
- Cassette player is useless to me and looks out of place.
- First and foremost, this car is an excellent value with a combination of great looks, power, handling, comfort and fuel economy.
- The interior styling is absolutely gorgeous and it's what sold me on the car at the dealership. I think it looks as good if not better than cars twice its price.
- Aggressive, sport sedan exterior styling.
- Plenty of power for when I feel like using it.
- 6 speed manual transmission with a silky smooth shifter (even more so with GM Synchromesh fluid).
- Nice combination of handling and comfort, only limited torque steer.
- Brembo brakes.
- Very good fuel economy for its size and power. I get around 23-26mpg in combined driving and this would be even better if I could keep the speed closer to 70mph than 90mph on the expressway.
Dislikes:
- Clutch feels like an on and off switch and with drive-by-wire throttle and quiet engine/exhaust make for a very disconnected feeling. This is my 3rd manual transmission car and I find it to be the most difficult one to drive smooth.
- Interior build quality is not what I expected out of Acura with way too many rattles.
- Stock Brembo pads squeal and make enormous amounts of dust.
- Back seats don't fold.
- Cassette player is useless to me and looks out of place.
#51
Originally Posted by Yurand
Dislikes:
- Clutch feels like an on and off switch and with drive-by-wire throttle and quiet engine/exhaust make for a very disconnected feeling. This is my 3rd manual transmission car and I find it to be the most difficult one to drive smooth.
- Stock Brembo pads squeal and make enormous amounts of dust.
- Back seats don't fold.
- Clutch feels like an on and off switch and with drive-by-wire throttle and quiet engine/exhaust make for a very disconnected feeling. This is my 3rd manual transmission car and I find it to be the most difficult one to drive smooth.
- Stock Brembo pads squeal and make enormous amounts of dust.
- Back seats don't fold.
Get the Brembos fixed with the TSB to stop/limit the squeal.
Backseats don't fold or better handling, which do you perfer? That said I too would have liked something larger than our passthrough. A folding seat would have been nice.
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Originally Posted by fish008
How long have you had your car? I have had several MT cars now too and I think that this might be the easiest to drive smooth. The car make it smooth with the rev matching and what not. I thought the same thing when I FIRST got it because the clutch is so ON/OFF, but once you get the hang of it, it's a piece of cake.
Get the Brembos fixed with the TSB to stop/limit the squeal.
Backseats don't fold or better handling, which do you perfer? That said I too would have liked something larger than our passthrough. A folding seat would have been nice.
Get the Brembos fixed with the TSB to stop/limit the squeal.
Backseats don't fold or better handling, which do you perfer? That said I too would have liked something larger than our passthrough. A folding seat would have been nice.
My inside pads were almost gone when I bought the car, so the TSB would not apply. I already replaced the pads with Axxis Deluxe Advanced and I'm very happy with them. They grip nicely, are completely silent and produce a fraction of the dust for 1/3 of the cost of brembo pads.
As far as the back seats, I bought the car for a practical daily driver so I actually wouldn't mind sacrificing a little bit of rigidity and handling for folding seats.
#56
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I transferred my answers from the other thread that got cancelled dammit! LOL!
I hate the fact that it looks so damn good that I feel compelled to park it a mile away from the front of the store so no one will park next to me. Oh yeah, I also hate that my year did not come with rear-cam and the text for songs or Mp3's! Although they did kinda make up for that with the DVD-A capability. I also hate how it seems to have a direct link to my bank account! (many, many mods) On the real, I love the FUCK outta my car! I know you guys probably can't tell that the way I hardly post or show pics...Just keepin' it real!
Wait one more thing, one more thing...I hate that it looks so DAMN good! Did I already say that?
I hate the fact that it looks so damn good that I feel compelled to park it a mile away from the front of the store so no one will park next to me. Oh yeah, I also hate that my year did not come with rear-cam and the text for songs or Mp3's! Although they did kinda make up for that with the DVD-A capability. I also hate how it seems to have a direct link to my bank account! (many, many mods) On the real, I love the FUCK outta my car! I know you guys probably can't tell that the way I hardly post or show pics...Just keepin' it real!
Wait one more thing, one more thing...I hate that it looks so DAMN good! Did I already say that?
#57
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Originally Posted by xdaily
The third brake light lights up the entire rear window.
#58
Drifting
I have a few minor desires and they focus with the controls mostly:
1. I would like the delay timer for sunroof and window controls to be hooked to the driver's door only (and not also to the front passenger door). This way I could finish closing my sunroof after the front passenger opens the door. I wind up leaving the car engine running for this brief time as a workaround to this.
2. After disabling the power windows for the non-driver's windows via the switch on the driver's door, I would like the ability to open these disabled windows via the driver's door controls. For example, you must disable the window lock in order to open the rear windows via the driver's door controls- why?
3. It would be great if the car remembered the fact that the MID was set to Trip Computer. This way I wouldn't need to push the MID's select button each time I drive the car. The car remembers the Trip A/B setting and temperature settings but can't remember that the Trip Computer was displayed.
Some minor issues that I have learned to live with. Otherwise, I love the car!
1. I would like the delay timer for sunroof and window controls to be hooked to the driver's door only (and not also to the front passenger door). This way I could finish closing my sunroof after the front passenger opens the door. I wind up leaving the car engine running for this brief time as a workaround to this.
2. After disabling the power windows for the non-driver's windows via the switch on the driver's door, I would like the ability to open these disabled windows via the driver's door controls. For example, you must disable the window lock in order to open the rear windows via the driver's door controls- why?
3. It would be great if the car remembered the fact that the MID was set to Trip Computer. This way I wouldn't need to push the MID's select button each time I drive the car. The car remembers the Trip A/B setting and temperature settings but can't remember that the Trip Computer was displayed.
Some minor issues that I have learned to live with. Otherwise, I love the car!
#59
I love how my WDP glistens at me.
I love the smooth ride.
I love the stock Michelins.
I do not like the downshift when coming to a redlight.
No Ipod interface.
I don't like that the previous owner put the front plate on and now the paint looks a little different because of fading.
2004 WDP AT.
I love the smooth ride.
I love the stock Michelins.
I do not like the downshift when coming to a redlight.
No Ipod interface.
I don't like that the previous owner put the front plate on and now the paint looks a little different because of fading.
2004 WDP AT.
#61
i dont hate anything about the car.
i do get slightly annoyed when i bump my elbow on interior piece below the b-pillar. last car was a coupe. the arm rest was longer and i sit fairly far back. i'll either get used to it, or there will be a small area of extra wear at that spot.
i cant wait to get the button placement memorized so i can adjust the fan or whatever without looking.
i do get slightly annoyed when i bump my elbow on interior piece below the b-pillar. last car was a coupe. the arm rest was longer and i sit fairly far back. i'll either get used to it, or there will be a small area of extra wear at that spot.
i cant wait to get the button placement memorized so i can adjust the fan or whatever without looking.
#63
Originally Posted by LaCostaRacer
I noticed the same problem after getting my windows tinted. All I did was snap the cover in place and this problem went away. Good luck!
this. hhhmmm Ill have to look at that, thanks.
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Love...Just about everything about this car!
Hate...The sevice dept. at my local dealer. And I wish they would have raised the arm rests, about a half inch + on both sides. Anyone else have a problem with getting comfortable?
Hate...The sevice dept. at my local dealer. And I wish they would have raised the arm rests, about a half inch + on both sides. Anyone else have a problem with getting comfortable?
#65
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Dislike that I have to push the key in before pulling it out, is there a point to that?
2nd on that feeling the need to park it far away. I dislike that, but not enough to let it get dinged. Sometimes I wish I had a beater, especially in crowded parking lots (eep).
2nd on that not enough mods thing. When I bought it I thought "there's got to be a ton of mods, its a honda" And, yea, there are too many around, but what do you expect from a car that's obviously superior to the rest of it's class.
Don't like that the key has to be in the ignition to work the radio.
Don't like that black is so hard to keep clean, but looks sooo damn good.
Don't like that I couldn't afford to get the S right now.
(moved from the locked thread to this one)
2nd on that feeling the need to park it far away. I dislike that, but not enough to let it get dinged. Sometimes I wish I had a beater, especially in crowded parking lots (eep).
2nd on that not enough mods thing. When I bought it I thought "there's got to be a ton of mods, its a honda" And, yea, there are too many around, but what do you expect from a car that's obviously superior to the rest of it's class.
Don't like that the key has to be in the ignition to work the radio.
Don't like that black is so hard to keep clean, but looks sooo damn good.
Don't like that I couldn't afford to get the S right now.
(moved from the locked thread to this one)
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Overall I am very happy with the car. That being said the cup holders are in a dumb place for a 6spd, but so are the ones in my BMW 3 series.
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Does anyone else have problems with the doors not staying open when you open them, I know it is weird but I find myself cusing my doors when my hands are full. It seems like the doors first noch is too close and the last one is too far, I usually get a feel for a door in a couple of days so I can just open it enough to hing open by itself but I am just nit picking.
#70
Originally Posted by Desert_TL
I test drove the ES350 three times, IS350 twice, A4, Z4 twice, 335i, C350 sport, avalon, '06 G35, RL, and TL twice. The TL offers the best value (what you get for the money). I'm very suspetable to buyer's remorse (for example the $600 watch I'm wearing right now). However, thankfully I don't have an OUNCE of buyer's remorse on the TL. It's pretty sweet.
#71
Originally Posted by NaplesTL
Does anyone else have problems with the doors not staying open when you open them, I know it is weird but I find myself cusing my doors when my hands are full. It seems like the doors first noch is too close and the last one is too far, I usually get a feel for a door in a couple of days so I can just open it enough to hing open by itself but I am just nit picking.
By far, my biggest dissapointment in my 04 non-navi is the stereo display. It has that big display area, but it's not used. No radio song info, and no CD info???
CD 01/02 2:04
WTF? What year was this car made? My wife's 2004 Dodge Caravan shows song info. This along with the fact that it has a cassette makes the console look very 1990s, and not like a luxury car.
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Originally Posted by WILLAY
hmmm i don't know if this happens to anyone else but...
i hate it when the TL downshifts on an automatic. It feels so uncomfortable... to describe it i would have to say it feels like a quick hard brake.
other then that i love everything else, i love the sporty drive feeling and steering!
i hate it when the TL downshifts on an automatic. It feels so uncomfortable... to describe it i would have to say it feels like a quick hard brake.
other then that i love everything else, i love the sporty drive feeling and steering!
Let's see...what do I like about it? Will this forum even let me post a list that long, haha. Aside from the issue mentioned above, I can't say there's anything that I don't like! I'm $31k satisfied with the car
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Originally Posted by NaplesTL
Does anyone else have problems with the doors not staying open when you open them, I know it is weird but I find myself cusing my doors when my hands are full. It seems like the doors first noch is too close and the last one is too far, I usually get a feel for a door in a couple of days so I can just open it enough to hing open by itself but I am just nit picking.
#75
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by jake14mw
I've only had my TL two days, but I have noticed that. Overall, I love the car. I love the overall look, feel. One thing I was disapointed in was that the rear seat does not fold and the opening is so small.
By far, my biggest dissapointment in my 04 non-navi is the stereo display. It has that big display area, but it's not used. No radio song info, and no CD info???
CD 01/02 2:04
WTF? What year was this car made? My wife's 2004 Dodge Caravan shows song info. This along with the fact that it has a cassette makes the console look very 1990s, and not like a luxury car.
By far, my biggest dissapointment in my 04 non-navi is the stereo display. It has that big display area, but it's not used. No radio song info, and no CD info???
CD 01/02 2:04
WTF? What year was this car made? My wife's 2004 Dodge Caravan shows song info. This along with the fact that it has a cassette makes the console look very 1990s, and not like a luxury car.
My stereo display shows song and band info, is your's broke?
#76
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His is an 04, you have an 07/08= upgraded version. His isn't broke.
#78
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by stillhere153
I am satisfied with everything but the position of the cup holders... this is my first automatic, but my brain is fixed on keeping my hand on the shifter... When I go to starbucks, the cups are in my way
#79
Originally Posted by NaplesTL
Does anyone else have problems with the doors not staying open when you open them, I know it is weird but I find myself cusing my doors when my hands are full. It seems like the doors first noch is too close and the last one is too far, I usually get a feel for a door in a couple of days so I can just open it enough to hing open by itself but I am just nit picking.
The TL is actually a bit better at this than my Legend was, and I like the fact it has three intermediate stops. But it is funny how annoying this is ... my girlfriend always hated the passenger door for this!
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The only one thing that seriously needs to be changed and this is the only thing mind u. The TL-S needs to be AWD cause FWD drive is really annoying, even though i still love my car and look after it compulsivley. I have everything else in the car that I could ever want, you name it its there. I honestly can say after test driving every car in its class the TL and TL-S are the only cars in their class that offer so much for the right price. Im willing to debate this!!!