2009 Acura TL Release Dates
#42
Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
If you lease the car instead of buying it, that should allow you to switch to new models easily whenever there are new stuffs coming out.
they won't allow you to switch to newer models without reaching their hands in your pocket. you'll lose soo much money.
#43
Originally Posted by lights
it's not as simple as you think leasing a vehicle.
they won't allow you to switch to newer models without reaching their hands in your pocket. you'll lose soo much money.
they won't allow you to switch to newer models without reaching their hands in your pocket. you'll lose soo much money.
But if driving the latest model is a must, he'll lose less money by switching leases for the latest model cars than by buying them and keep trading them in for newer models.
#44
Edward'TLS...Actually, I am just losing about 1000$ from what they give me for my car (the dealer is buying it back) from what my residual is worth. Factor in that my current lease rate for my 06 was 5.9% and the current lease rate is only 3.9% with a higher residual value than my 2006 as well, turns out I am only paying about 40$ more a month than what I am currently paying while this 2009 will have a body kit on that my 06 didn't. So for 40$ a month extra, I'd be stupid not to jump on it (given that I do like the 2009) also when you keep in mind that by the end of the summer, I'd likely would have to put a set of new tires (~1200$) so why bother.....Out with the old...In with the new...PLUS....I help the economy
#45
Originally Posted by bubbahead
We all know it won't just come in 1 style.. IT will have the SH-AWD also. That is for sure!
It's only "for sure" when SH-AWD models arrive on the dealership lots.
#48
Originally Posted by 09TSX
harddrivin1le...The information I saw, it is pretty much a done deal with 2 trim level that are SH-AWD and one that isn't....
Thank you for clearing things up and providing us with as much information as you could, if what you said holds true, I would perhaps 3G owners might convert to the newer gen, SH-AWD being the sole reason. Some 3G owners care less about styling and moreso about value, I think those are the type that will jump the boat to the 4G.
#50
I'm just dying to see the way the TL will look "unveiled/ w-out the leather".....you know with the sh-awd comes less mpg's which is a big deal in my book....my wallet that is....so if I ever decide to "upgrade" to a newer TL ( don't know why... ..since I still love to drive my '05 MT).... there better a lot of more standard features and maybe a similar V-TEC as the Ody has...VCM (variable engine management) ...
#51
Originally Posted by ricgrrarrow
i heard today at the dealer
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
Damn that sucks, that's out of my price range, Acura
#52
Originally Posted by ricgrrarrow
i heard today at the dealer
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
Low to mid $40k for 3.7 and AWD maybe but they have priced themselves below the G.
I think your dealer was trying to discourage waiting.
#53
Originally Posted by winste
If you mean mid $40k for base, I can't see that. Rumored G37 sedan with AWD will probably be around $42k with Nav since current G35 with AWD and Nav is at $40k now. I can't see Acura jumping ahead of the G in price.
Low to mid $40k for 3.7 and AWD maybe but they have priced themselves below the G.
I think your dealer was trying to discourage waiting.
Low to mid $40k for 3.7 and AWD maybe but they have priced themselves below the G.
I think your dealer was trying to discourage waiting.
#55
Originally Posted by ricgrrarrow
i heard today at the dealer
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
base tl has a 3.5 and the upgraded one will be 3.7 w/ sh-awd
no more type s supposedly
mid $40k
and will arrive mid september
A September release date would mean it is in production right now, which clearly it is not because they are still driving the test mule. I would expect to see spyshots of the brochure photo sessions sometime in September.
#56
Originally Posted by JD TL-S
They will probably wait until 2010 or 2011 to release an S version with a manual.
If Acura doesn't offer a manual with SH AWD they will loose alot of customers like Lexus did with the IS 350. NO MANUAL. Friken stupid. IMO. IMO. AND a MILLION OTHERS.
If Acura doesn't offer a manual with SH AWD they will loose alot of customers like Lexus did with the IS 350. NO MANUAL. Friken stupid. IMO. IMO. AND a MILLION OTHERS.
they WILL NOT lose a lot of customers since there arent many customers buying manual transmissions anymore. not with corvettes, not with bmw not with just about anyone outside of porsche. thats why lexus wont sell the manual in the 350 as they stated at launch. manual transmissions are out dated technology. period.
#57
Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Sizewise, the TL competes with the ES350; the TSX with the ISxx0. The ES350 never offers a manual transmission, whereas the TSX always offers a manual transmission.
The IS350 doesn't sell as well because of it's overly inflated price over the IS250, which effectively prompt buyers to move over to the 3-series and the C-class.
The IS350 doesn't sell as well because of it's overly inflated price over the IS250, which effectively prompt buyers to move over to the 3-series and the C-class.
#58
Originally Posted by OneOfOne
they WILL NOT lose a lot of customers since there arent many customers buying manual transmissions anymore. not with corvettes, not with bmw not with just about anyone outside of porsche. thats why lexus wont sell the manual in the 350 as they stated at launch. manual transmissions are out dated technology. period.
#59
So we can say this with a fair amount of certainty, it will have at least 270HP and 250TQ with a 3.5L motor, how can I be so sure you ask?
Well because the Accord offers those same numbers and its VERY unlikely that the TL would release something for more money that offered less performance. The previous generations of the Accord and current TL model differ by 10HP 246 compared to 256 if I'm not mistaken (SAE corrected) therefore a 280HP in the base model TL seems plausible.
The odd thing is the Accord only gets 21city and 29hwy mpg, which is right around what the TL gets now, but this is with cylinder deactivation, as the M/T Accords only get 17city and 25hwy because they don't offer cylinder deactivation. This has probative value as it may suggest that those same technologies be offered in the TL or perhaps that we can expect a decrease in fuel economy, if the TL gets the motor upgrade without the cylinder deactivation.
Well because the Accord offers those same numbers and its VERY unlikely that the TL would release something for more money that offered less performance. The previous generations of the Accord and current TL model differ by 10HP 246 compared to 256 if I'm not mistaken (SAE corrected) therefore a 280HP in the base model TL seems plausible.
The odd thing is the Accord only gets 21city and 29hwy mpg, which is right around what the TL gets now, but this is with cylinder deactivation, as the M/T Accords only get 17city and 25hwy because they don't offer cylinder deactivation. This has probative value as it may suggest that those same technologies be offered in the TL or perhaps that we can expect a decrease in fuel economy, if the TL gets the motor upgrade without the cylinder deactivation.
#61
Okay, so, back to the original subject in this thread. '09 TL Release Dates and Pics (unmasked)... Anyone know how to get them? I'd love to see the new body styling. Oh, by the way, I sure hope that Acura hasn't discontinued the SH-AWD or Type S options. I realize that gas is expensive people, but here's the deal, not very many people have stopped driving, and I sure as hell haven't lost my love for nice vehicles, such as the Acura TL.
#62
Originally Posted by 09TSX
Ni$h21....I agree that pictures would have been nice to post but dealership cannot release those pictures. Its for internal purposes and not obliged to share with the general public. That being said, if you have a solid and trustworthy relationship with with your general or sales manager, they MIGHT let you see this ppt presentation. For me, it was enough to seal the deal to get me the car I felt looked and suited me better. I am sure you guys will all see the new TL soon enough, its just cool to know in advance what it will look like and won't have any regrets with my purchase.
So, it sounds like you have ALREADY placed an order for the car. If so, what kind of price did you get quoted and what dealership did you order it from? Did they allow you to order the AWD version? I am ready to do the same IF the next gen looks good enough AND comes with AWD day one. Otherwise, I am content with my paid off 2004.
Ni$h21....I agree that pictures would have been nice to post but dealership cannot release those pictures. Its for internal purposes and not obliged to share with the general public. That being said, if you have a solid and trustworthy relationship with with your general or sales manager, they MIGHT let you see this ppt presentation. For me, it was enough to seal the deal to get me the car I felt looked and suited me better. I am sure you guys will all see the new TL soon enough, its just cool to know in advance what it will look like and won't have any regrets with my purchase.
So, it sounds like you have ALREADY placed an order for the car. If so, what kind of price did you get quoted and what dealership did you order it from? Did they allow you to order the AWD version? I am ready to do the same IF the next gen looks good enough AND comes with AWD day one. Otherwise, I am content with my paid off 2004.
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