WAKE UP, this is ONLY a TL ...
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From: Alamo
Originally Posted by TBone2004
Hey dipsh** - Lexus rocks, my family owns 3 - but you ain't gonna get one for 30K. Wake up idiot - maybe it is you that is having the sweet dream.
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The TL is not the best car in the world. Yeah? And what? This isn't breaking news. However, it is the perfect car for me. Which is why I bought it. I don't compare it to other cars anymore, you know why? Because I did the comparos when I was deciding to buy it. The TL won.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
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From: 909, CA
Originally Posted by PoochaKannInc
The TL is not the best car in the world. Yeah? And what? This isn't breaking news. However, it is the perfect car for me. Which is why I bought it. I don't compare it to other cars anymore, you know why? Because I did the comparos when I was deciding to buy it. The TL won.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
same here!
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From: L.A. California
Originally Posted by Dutchml
Even though I can afford a BMW anything I wouldn't buy it for the same reason I'd never by a Ford anything. People that swear by them just make my skin crawl.
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i'm really tired of what this forum has turned into. what happened to all the informative, useful disucssions? what happened to threads like "new features of the car you've discovered" or the sort?
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
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From: Bay area, CA
People! Acura is a brand and Honda is a company who own Acura brand. It does not matter what is sticker is on the window. What matters is my TL is better than Porche and MBs and BMWs and Lamborghinis and Ferraris and Lunar Module Vehicle and any of your TLs for that matter. :lol1:
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by thegre8tone
Just like the people who swears by Acura?
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Everyone bashes the BMW to be so expensive. I'm sure if money wasnt an issue 80% of the people on here will go with the BMW. Acura isnt close to being as good engineered as the bmw. Ony good thing about the TL is that you get alot for what you pay for. But performace and the fun factor bmw wins in all aspects.
I'm kind of glad bmw is more expensive that means you wont see that many high school kids driving them and giving them a bad imagine. Ricing them out.
I think alot of ppl are bashing bmw's cuz they cant afford it.
I'm kind of glad bmw is more expensive that means you wont see that many high school kids driving them and giving them a bad imagine. Ricing them out.
I think alot of ppl are bashing bmw's cuz they cant afford it.
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From: SC
Originally Posted by DopeTL04
Did I say 328?? No dont think so, maybe I meant the 5 series, either way, I will run any 3 series off the road with my TL, and I'll do it in style :thefinger
Just for you DopeTL04: http://hometown.aol.com/imalitig8r/index.html
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From: Stockton, CA
Originally Posted by savageTL
Well saddle up my friend but you'll have to catch my 3 series to run me off the road...and it ain't gonna happen in your TL
Just for you DopeTL04: http://hometown.aol.com/imalitig8r/index.html
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Just for you DopeTL04: http://hometown.aol.com/imalitig8r/index.html
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From: SF Bay Area
Originally Posted by zeezz
i'm really tired of what this forum has turned into. what happened to all the informative, useful disucssions? what happened to threads like "new features of the car you've discovered" or the sort?
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
AMEN!
I can't believe I wasted 10 minutes going through this thread.
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From: Queens, NY
Originally Posted by zeezz
i'm really tired of what this forum has turned into. what happened to all the informative, useful disucssions? what happened to threads like "new features of the car you've discovered" or the sort?
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
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From: Tracy, CA
Originally Posted by savageTL
Well saddle up my friend but you'll have to catch my 3 series to run me off the road...and it ain't gonna happen in your TL
Just for you DopeTL04: http://hometown.aol.com/imalitig8r/index.html
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Just for you DopeTL04: http://hometown.aol.com/imalitig8r/index.html
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My M3 threw a rod after 6500 miles.
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From: SC
Originally Posted by TLover
Assuming your M3 isn't a Nov. 01 build. My M3 threw a rod after 6500 miles.
My M3 threw a rod after 6500 miles.If you look close it has LED tails and a shark fin. It is a 04 9/03 build, so I should be good. I track the poop outta it so if it has a bearing problem I'll be the first to know it! Blackstone says I am within normal limits on my last oil analysis. It is just a toy, if it blows I get a new S54 to hammer, just have 1200 miles of break-in to do over!
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by zeezz
i'm really tired of what this forum has turned into. what happened to all the informative, useful disucssions? what happened to threads like "new features of the car you've discovered" or the sort?
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
i wish all the "joke" threads, all the "versus" threads (that end up like this) would go away. i mean, there's definitely a use in comparing cars subjectively, but it's pointless when it's always us vs some other people that want to argue... what's the point? every car has it's strengths.
i, for one, have never ragged on another buyer's decision. it's their choice.... i'm sure they had their reasons.
I declar this the POST OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do we have an award for Ignoramus Thread of the week???
The correct Spelling is: Bavarian Motor Works I wish this forum had spell checker... the first post on this thread needs to be taken back to a fifth Grade teacher for proofing.... Geez.....
I test drove both Porsche models Boxter and 911. Those cars take curves like they're riding on rails.... Awesome.... BUT SO WHAT??? THE ride feels like crap.... every bump is more than felt. It's a race car chassis for pete's sake... The Acura TL was built with the intention of it going up against the BMW 5 series and I think they met that goal and by my estimation exceeded it. Better NAV sys by far... much more attractive layout, more standard HP etc etc.... Why keep comparing apples to oranges...
BMW has not nor does it appear to be able to build something as nice as the TL anywhere near the price range.... END of STORY....
Whatever the TL has or doesn't have that we may want to talk to death is our right and priviledge so "cuteman" go practice your language skills and do more car research....
I test drove both Porsche models Boxter and 911. Those cars take curves like they're riding on rails.... Awesome.... BUT SO WHAT??? THE ride feels like crap.... every bump is more than felt. It's a race car chassis for pete's sake... The Acura TL was built with the intention of it going up against the BMW 5 series and I think they met that goal and by my estimation exceeded it. Better NAV sys by far... much more attractive layout, more standard HP etc etc.... Why keep comparing apples to oranges...
BMW has not nor does it appear to be able to build something as nice as the TL anywhere near the price range.... END of STORY....
Whatever the TL has or doesn't have that we may want to talk to death is our right and priviledge so "cuteman" go practice your language skills and do more car research....
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From: Long Island, NY
Originally Posted by gsrthomas
Everyone bashes the BMW to be so expensive. I'm sure if money wasnt an issue 80% of the people on here will go with the BMW. Acura isnt close to being as good engineered as the bmw. Ony good thing about the TL is that you get alot for what you pay for. But performace and the fun factor bmw wins in all aspects.
I'm kind of glad bmw is more expensive that means you wont see that many high school kids driving them and giving them a bad imagine. Ricing them out.
I think alot of ppl are bashing bmw's cuz they cant afford it.
I'm kind of glad bmw is more expensive that means you wont see that many high school kids driving them and giving them a bad imagine. Ricing them out.
I think alot of ppl are bashing bmw's cuz they cant afford it.
I see alot of little kids driving the 3 series around here and they all act like they are moviestars. Actually pretty funny thing to see.
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From: SC
Originally Posted by SPURS&ANTH.TL
The correct Spelling is: Bavarian Motor Works I wish this forum had spell checker... the first post on this thread needs to be taken back to a fifth Grade teacher for proofing.... Geez.....
I test drove both Porsche models Boxter and 911. Those cars take curves like they're riding on rails.... Awesome.... BUT SO WHAT??? THE ride feels like crap.... every bump is more than felt. It's a race car chassis for pete's sake... The Acura TL was built with the intention of it going up against the BMW 5 series and I think they met that goal and by my estimation exceeded it. Better NAV sys by far... much more attractive layout, more standard HP etc etc.... Why keep comparing apples to oranges...
BMW has not nor does it appear to be able to build something as nice as the TL anywhere near the price range.... END of STORY....
Whatever the TL has or doesn't have that we may want to talk to death is our right and priviledge so "cuteman" go practice your language skills and do more car research....
I test drove both Porsche models Boxter and 911. Those cars take curves like they're riding on rails.... Awesome.... BUT SO WHAT??? THE ride feels like crap.... every bump is more than felt. It's a race car chassis for pete's sake... The Acura TL was built with the intention of it going up against the BMW 5 series and I think they met that goal and by my estimation exceeded it. Better NAV sys by far... much more attractive layout, more standard HP etc etc.... Why keep comparing apples to oranges...
BMW has not nor does it appear to be able to build something as nice as the TL anywhere near the price range.... END of STORY....
Whatever the TL has or doesn't have that we may want to talk to death is our right and priviledge so "cuteman" go practice your language skills and do more car research....
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From: Baldwin, Ny
you can lease a bmw for a measly 279 a month.. its actually cheaper than the tl lease prices, so for anybody on this board who has a tl can actually afford a bmw, obviously they choose not to. But then ask yourself what does bmw give you for 279 a month, basically their lowest of the line, stripped down nothing with a cassette player that handles on rails... whoooopeee....
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From: SC
Originally Posted by ROBK
you can lease a bmw for a measly 279 a month.. its actually cheaper than the tl lease prices, so for anybody on this board who has a tl can actually afford a bmw, obviously they choose not to. But then ask yourself what does bmw give you for 279 a month, basically their lowest of the line, stripped down nothing with a cassette player that handles on rails... whoooopeee....
Agreed, it is for the ~28k 325i which also has a high residual, which the TL also shares. One note the 325i does come standard with a CD player not cassette (I know woo hoo), just a clarification.
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nope..on new lexus..it said lexus on the windows now.
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Originally Posted by PoochaKannInc
The TL is not the best car in the world. Yeah? And what? This isn't breaking news. However, it is the perfect car for me. Which is why I bought it. I don't compare it to other cars anymore, you know why? Because I did the comparos when I was deciding to buy it. The TL won.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
Again, it is the perfect car for me, not the perfect car for the world.
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From: Newark, DE
Pay for the name...
If I were you I'd get over the name game. Just because it says BMW or Mercedes doesn't mean it's a good car. You want an iStick or a shit ugly car like a 5 or 7 series? I sure the hell don't. I'm not going to pay a premium for the car just because of the "name". I buy the better car.
I buy the better product period not just the one that gives me the highest "wow look what I got" factor. Once you understand that, you will do better in life.
I buy the better product period not just the one that gives me the highest "wow look what I got" factor. Once you understand that, you will do better in life.