ac-n-up

thats a sweet azz car 4reel...

scotterson

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isnt that an rl...

Revolutions

no that not a RL you pedodog, it's a mugen legend...says right there dummie face

scotterson

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I THOUGHT LEGEND IN JAPAN IS RL IN AMERICAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

creamboy.


oOOoOoOo

nim090

just thought I'd let you guys know...the manager over here at Rallye acura said they will be coming out with a type s version of the 4th gen tl with a 3.7 liter Sh-awd in nov

Aman

First off, just because i don't have a license doesn't mean I'm blind.

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you may like the styling of the MDX and Accord, but I don't, and I'm not the only one either.

TANE

so far looks like acura murderd the tl you guys know they are using the ugly grill
its the new trademark grill.
might be looking into a 3rd gen GS

jsong83

why do losers like you age discriminate when youre not even that old yourself? why even make a comment on his age at all like it is a relevant point or you're above him. just because you disagree with this comment. its his opinion.

either way, i agree with him. all of the next generations that ive seen are ugly. the front grille just doesn't work for me

leolebo28

just b/c he may not have a license does not mean he is not entitled to have an opinion and I agree FUGLY

rondog

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You know, the new TSX looks like crap, but I bet it will sell very well to the standard crowd like the real adults and such, lol. And Acura has the A-Spec bumpers and stuff for the real enthusiasts like the board members on here. So they cover alot of ground. I'm sure the bone stock TL will look like crap, but I also would bet that the A-spec version will be nice and aggressive for those who want it, and they will have to pay out the nose.

AcuraTL_driver

Point to the wise....stay with the third gen...if the new TL it looks anything like the TSX or the new Accord sedan, it will suck...but apparantly its supposed to be "completely different to any style Acura has ever done and will set the bar for all Acura's to come"....I just hope whats up and coming doesnt look like droo droo. But judging from the TSX.....*shame*.....

snowman81

^ I agree...I was looking forward to buying the 4G TL-S but based on what the 4G is gonna look like, I may have to go else where. Maybe Infiniti or Audi, we'll see when I'm ready to buy.

04DCTL

we wont know what it looks like until its released at a car show or at dealerships. but alot of people will not care what it looks like so much but that its a 3.7 300 hp monster

TypeSDragon

I bought my car at Rallye Acura and the sales guy confirmed that there is going to be a 3.7 liter with AWD, but NOT a TypeS. It is also going to cost over 40k.

TypeSDragon

From looking at the spyshots, I don't like the exhaust tips already. I really think Acura is going to FVCK this up big time. Don't matter to me, since my 08 TLS to me looks sweet as hell.

aznbo187

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I'm actually really starting to dig the new styling of the TSX. The fact that a lot of people don't, makes it even more so appealing. The new style Acura is going for, is wicked. The TSX commercial is also done very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV_o2...eature=related

AcuraTL_driver

The TSX is not appealing to most current Acura buyers to be honest. From all the people I know that have Acura's even other brands, the look of the current TL and TSX is more appealing than the new style of the TSX. But you never know, it might grow on people like the new STI is doing.

soydrink

isn't this thread supposed to be just for the 09 pics? i can see this turning into another 40 page bs thread.....

carlos9827

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No offense to anyone but very well said

fsttyms1

Oh please, we dont even know what it will look like yet. Every one is making assumptions off of something we dont know what it looks like.

fsttyms1

And it will get closed.

Lets Keep on topic people.

Revolutions

and your post is why they turn into 40 pages of BS....


i think it's funny that ALL over the internet, nothing is said about a 3.7 liter OR a type s version. If acura/honda sticks to what it always has done you'll see a base model then a type s model...

just like back then with the integras...

integra....gs-r integra....type-r integra, discontinued....
civic.....civic si...

2nd gen TL....then 2nd gen TL type s....

Type-S versions are always the LAST to come out....

Aman

Acura never planned for a 2g Type-S when it first came out...look what happened.
Same for the 3g. Look what happened.

I don't know if they'll go for a 4g type S because they already have a sport model coming out. We'll just wait and see.

anx1300c

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It will hardly be a monster with 300 hp, since the AWD that accompanies the 300hp will add mucho weight.

Aman

Acura never planned for a 2g Type-S when it first came out...look what happened.
Same for the 3g. Look what happened.

I don't know if they'll go for a 4g type S because they already have a sport model coming out. We'll just wait and see.

Edward'TLS

Looking at Acura's trend, the Type-S models always come out in the MMC (mid model cycle) update, i.e., 2 to 2.5 years after the initial release of 5-year-cycle new model generation; never at the beginning of a new model generation. According to Acura, the addition of a Type-S trim at that period of a model cycle is to put back some momentum in the sale figure as the model gets old and the competitors catch up with it.

Monte TLS,MAX

Indeed it is, it look like its in the San Fernando Valley area.

joerockt

That info is about as worthless as a whore with no vagina.

GeorgeTSX

Or mouth.

Aman

interesting choice of metaphor, but i disagree. It's actually a really good piece of info, it's just old.

does ANYONE have new photos? not even spy pics?

ggesq

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+ 1

Guys, the OP wanted to keep this thread strictly to photos of the 09 TL (or spyshots). If you want to discuss the 4G TL, please do so in the other thread or start your own topic/thread.

Fsttyms1 has kindly requested you all to keep this on topic. As you can see, I deleted a bunch of posts after his request. Let's try and focus

pttl

This is what Acura is hoping for....that everyone will talk themselves into "digging" it.

Personally I don't understand the concept of buying an ugly car. The cheese grater grille is a deal breaker for me. I have to like how it looks before I buy it...it's fundamental.

blue.fired

Why do you get so insulting ?

The Acura brand is not marketed outside the US , Canada and recently China.In other markets like the UK ,they call it the Honda Legend.

King of Pain

Lets get this thread back on track.

Now if I could only get a picture without that camo

paliknight

those are test rims, right?

Bearcat94

The one set looks like A-Specs, i.e 18"

The gunmetal/black set = hotness.

Overall the general shape looks pretty good to me.

I do wonder about the "quad"-exhaust. In one pic it looks like one side has a round inlet pipe. So I wonder if the other side is for looks only (i.e. non-functional).

2003TL-S

I have a feeling everyone is going to be pleasantly surprised, why would they go way radical on their bread and butter??

Some people are pointing out that they don't like the exhaust tips, whoopee, some people its the grill, again.......whooopee. These are purely cosmetic things that can be changed, either by body matching the grill or replacing it, of course thats depending on how its put on. Exhaust tips, come on, thats real easy for them to change, this pic I just a test mule, thats the whole point, they don't want to give away to much.

In the end this is just going to be another great vehicle put out by Acura, and people are going to buy and mod it to their liking just like we have always done, especially if it comes in at ~300hp and SH-AWD

havenlock

the rear end looks too bulgy and big. we shall see.

rondog

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Thanks King, I check this thread every day for some sort of leaked images, fingers crossed!

Aman

Well, the 3g TL was pretty radical when it came out, compared to say, the A4 or 3-series. New TSX is radical too IMO, just not in a good way.

I agree, that can easily be replaced, but it would be much better if Acura just MADE with a nice grille and exhaust tips. But then again, I'm not a fan of the 3g's tips but it blends with the styling of the whole car, which is amazing, so it works out.

Agreed on the last part, though.

Judging from the spy pics, i see...

rear-view sensors
wide-ass tires (for stock)
boatloads of interior space
bulge on the trunk? probably test equipment.