speculations on the 09 tl /tls ???
#41
Originally Posted by Kennedy
Acura will never put AWD in the TL, unless they discontinue the RL... which is a possibility given it's slumped sales.
I'm actually more excited to see the 3rd gen RL.
I'm actually more excited to see the 3rd gen RL.
I would like to see TL hardtop convertible, AWD version!!!!!!!! for under 40K.
#43
Originally Posted by NewTL2007
In my opinion RL sucks big time, even compare to prior generation.
I would like to see TL hardtop convertible, AWD version!!!!!!!! for under 40K.
I would like to see TL hardtop convertible, AWD version!!!!!!!! for under 40K.
#44
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Originally Posted by NewTL2007
In my opinion RL sucks big time, even compare to prior generation.
I would like to see TL hardtop convertible, AWD version!!!!!!!! for under 40K.
I would like to see TL hardtop convertible, AWD version!!!!!!!! for under 40K.
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Originally Posted by ISM Gray
I dont think that Acura is going to produce a rwd TL at all. Rwd is kinda dated especially in a brand that is based on having the best technology.
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Originally Posted by joed40
Was thinking more along the lines of front wheel, but if you had seen how this rear wheel drive performed against the 4 x 4 you'd be impressed as well.
I got a little off their
09 TL will have SH-AWD for sure no doubt in my mind, it will probably get a bump to about 315HP. The RL is deffinatly going to get a V8 acura;s moving it up class it has to compete with the 5 series better, should be a much bigger platform too. I think the reason acura entered in the ALMS is so that they can beat this shit out of their V8 before it ever hits the streets to iron out any bugs, it's better to look silly on the track for a year then have your actual cars getting bashed in the media. Don't worry guys 09 will be a huge step forward in the acura brand, it's just a matter of waiting it out!
#48
I got a little off their
09 TL will have SH-AWD for sure no doubt in my mind, it will probably get a bump to about 315HP. The RL is deffinatly going to get a V8 acura;s moving it up class it has to compete with the 5 series better, should be a much bigger platform too. I think the reason acura entered in the ALMS is so that they can beat this shit out of their V8 before it ever hits the streets to iron out any bugs, it's better to look silly on the track for a year then have your actual cars getting bashed in the media. Don't worry guys 09 will be a huge step forward in the acura brand, it's just a matter of waiting it out! [/QUOTE]
i agree with the TL and RL comments....they have to put AWD on it or at least an option for it. since the competition has awd in their cars
for the RL they have to bump it to 8 and make it bigger
09 TL will have SH-AWD for sure no doubt in my mind, it will probably get a bump to about 315HP. The RL is deffinatly going to get a V8 acura;s moving it up class it has to compete with the 5 series better, should be a much bigger platform too. I think the reason acura entered in the ALMS is so that they can beat this shit out of their V8 before it ever hits the streets to iron out any bugs, it's better to look silly on the track for a year then have your actual cars getting bashed in the media. Don't worry guys 09 will be a huge step forward in the acura brand, it's just a matter of waiting it out! [/QUOTE]
i agree with the TL and RL comments....they have to put AWD on it or at least an option for it. since the competition has awd in their cars
for the RL they have to bump it to 8 and make it bigger
#49
When can we expect to see a preview officially and specifications from Acura on the 09 TL (and TSX)?
I have an 04 Accord now and plan on getting a used 04 TL this summer and keep it for 3 years. I have 2 more years to pay on the Accord and figured now that I have a better job, I'll just stretch that payment to 1 more year and get a nicer car.
I have an 04 Accord now and plan on getting a used 04 TL this summer and keep it for 3 years. I have 2 more years to pay on the Accord and figured now that I have a better job, I'll just stretch that payment to 1 more year and get a nicer car.
#50
Originally Posted by ISM Gray
I dont think that Acura is going to produce a rwd TL at all. Rwd is kinda dated especially in a brand that is based on having the best technology.
That being said, I disagree completely with your statement that rwd is dated. Saying that is implying that MB, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo, Lexus, Infiniti (all of which have rwd as their mainstay) are dated.. Yes, they have or are coming out with some awd vehicles. I don't believe anyone would say that those brands are dated. Frankly, I prefer rear drive due to the better driving dynamics.
Years ago I believe Porsche did a study on fwd, awd, rwd and how well drivers did which each layout. For the study (which I wish I kept), they had people drive around one a major race track in Germany. The average drivers got the best times with fwd and expert drivers did best with rwd, due to the ability to control vehicle position and dynamics with rwd.. Don't recall where the awd's came in..
In my opinion, today there are too many fwd cars and hope manufacturers put rwd into some of their cars which are affordable (for folks who can't afford the megabucks rwd vehicles)..
So, I hope that new TL comes out with rwd and as an option, SH-awd.
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