KURRVE

Hey whats up guys im going to get a new car this week, at first I was going for the 09 TSX but now I see that I can get the 08 TL-S for right about the same price, ( I have a friend that works at carsdirect.com), my mom has an 04 TSX and I really like it, but ive never road in the TL, I just wanted to get some feed back from you guys and see what you guys think of the TL since you do own them, you know like the good and the bad, I've done my homework and the only downfall I really found was the turning radius, Thanks!

msala524

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TL-S all the way, the new TSX looks like a fancy civic!!

maharajamd

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TL
Pros - Bigger, beefier, quite ride, more gizmos and gatches, more power, sexier imo.
Cons - MPG!

TSX
Pros - Smaller, has all the jdm/edm stuff for it, better tracker imo
Cons - under powered, not quite big enough for me... (250lb, 6'6"), not near as quite...

I know they made the 09 tsx wider, and added weight (250-300lbs?), yet didn't change a damn thing on the engine....

TeknoKing

All I want from the TSX is the USB capability...

but TL-S all the way...speed, power, seating area, gadgets, and 2004 technology (lol)

platinum1

TLS. Yep, the new TSX gains weight but not power. Only torque, although quite a bit. If you don't mind the final year of 3gen model, go for it. + you get additional price cut since Acura needs to get rid of them for preparing 4gen TL.

maharajamd

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^ Exactly. The time to buy is now for sure.

KURRVE

Thanks guys I feel even better now about the TL now, im still kinda curious though, do any TL owners out there regret buying the car? If you could go back would now would you have bought something else?

drigo

you should go to your local dealership and test drive one...i think that would help make your decision alot easier...

jazz_123

i think you should work on your grammar! I road a car! LOL

awood

I had a 2nd gen (TL-S) and a 3rd gen (TL). I was disappointed in the 3rd gen. Poor build quality - many rattles and speakers buzzed on and off from day one.

I'd say the 2nd gen was a better car, but that one was on its 3rd transmission in less than 5 years, while no engine issues with gen 3.

I'd wait for the 2009 if at all possible. There's two ways to think about it, yes, you get a lower price on a 2008 TL-S, but its worth less too since your car is a year old on the day you buy it. That and a generation change is going to affect resale. So I think all that evens out with any discount you'd get.

Bearcat94

I liked the first TL-S (2002) so much, I bought another one (2007).

No Regrets.

evanj5

The TL is so much better it is not even a fair comparison if you can afford the TL-S then OMFG get it no question.

I had a TSX loaner 08 model for a week, its just not the same.

ASASN21

I just got mine 5 days ago and I couldn't be happier. However, I have to say, I do miss how fun my Mazda was to drive, it was much lighter than the TL-S and the handling was crazy; plus I loved breaking necks everywhere I went. But... in time... I will also break necks with the TL-S...

shooter

+1 ..... you need to get a feel about TL-S for yourself by test driving this beast ... I would say majority of the TL drivers have no regrets, at least from this forum perspective ...

Good luck with your final decision ...

ggesq

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To the OP- go drive the TL please.

Welcome to the forums BTW

kizzerkiza

I don't regret the TL, but sometimes rear wheel drive would be a lot nicer. But if it were between a TL and a TSX there's no way I would've chose differently. You need to drive both cars first though. Good Luck

mikehenryjr

I have had my TL-S for a month now. I have driven both cars and I liked the TL-S better. I am very happy with the car with the exception that the door panels scuff easy. Just be careful entering and exiting the car (make sure you tell your passangers as well). Other then that I cannot complain. The ride is great and has a good amount of power. The car is very comfortable and has only 1 minor rattle.

KURRVE

I have gone to the dealership, and love the car, I just wanted to get some feedback on the TL from an owners perspective, but from the replies it sounds like all the TL drivers in here are pretty happy with with their car, like I said earlier my intentions were on getting a TSX 08 or 09, I wanted to stay in the low 30's and when they told me I could get the 08 TL for 30 or the TLS for 33 I said Fu*k it, its bigger, has more power, better features, and its in a higher class, it all said green light.

jeowen

then just get it dude

KeithL

The only thing I want form the TSX is the 410 watt ELS, otherwise TL-S !!!

paliknight

thats a real cheap price for the type s. you should buy it if you like it.

TypeSDragon

Test drive both, but I will have to advise you that the TLS is the BEST choice. I too had a 02 TLS and now an 08 TLS and loving everything about it.

yisrael42

I just bought my NHB TL S instead of a new TSX... I couldnt be happier... best decision Ive made in a long time.

LoveMyTL-S

I bought my 08 TL-S two weeks ago. Coming for an 04 TSX.


09 TSX 32K = 08 TL-S 32K, No brainer, TL-S FTW!!