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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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whenever i go for a drive, all the people in the other cars look over at my TL, makes me feel so good lol does this happen to a lot of you guys??
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Yes..........Absolutely............All the time
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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Even though I've gotten my car last year (probably the first SH-AWD sold in Illinois), I still get looks eveywhere I go......while it seems most are approving, there are some that appears to border on disgust.....can't please everybody.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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That happen to me too. But...we have to know that.....
A pretty girl will make attention to people to look at; a ugly weird girl....SAME. Hahaha....
But for sure the 09TL is eye catching and sexy!!!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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Yes..........Absolutely............All the time
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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More than any other car I've ever owned. Had my windows tinted so I don't get caught picking my nose!! LOL
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Personally I can't help looking b/c I cannot believe how it looks, I gasp at that front overhang for instance. Many of us are not looking as a compliment. Sorry
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LessisBestmakingendsmeet
Personally I can't help looking b/c I cannot believe how it looks, I gasp at that front overhang for instance. Many of us are not looking as a compliment. Sorry
Sure..........And you're on the 4G forum browsing our post........LOL. You're a joke. Must be something that pulls you in here to see what we're talking about. Maybe to stair at some pics some more, trying to decide if you're gonna get one. Well, when you do, we'll welcome you just the same as everyone else is welcomed. To each his/her own by choice (certainly), but I find what you just said a useless replay to a thread! Whatever You got the 4G "FEVER!"
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Lmfao ^^^
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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i parked my black TL alongside another black TL and this guy came out of his car, and was like "holy shit! 2 of the exact same TL's right beside each other, they look soo sick" lol
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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I happen to glance over and notice people looking at my TL especially in town and you know it feels good when there is no other cars around liek yours, I actually seen another PMM behind me on the I 93 yesterday.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Yes. Even when someone sees it in the garage.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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It reminds me of "The Kramer" painting in one of the Seinfeld episodes - " It is so horrible, yet I cannot look away"
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Shambu
whenever i go for a drive, all the people in the other cars look over at my TL, makes me feel so good lol does this happen to a lot of you guys??

Only when I pick my nose!
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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I always stare at the 4G TL out of .. um... curiosity ... kinda like if I was caught staring at the Elephant man
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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People, as well as myself, see lots of not so good looking cars that never get a second look, everyone cries ugly yet no matter how many times they see the TL their eyes are glued and necks break, consistantly. That is the difference between a radical, never been done before design that just needs more time to assimilate vs a truly bad one. More attention means more critisizm, there are plenty of other premium luxury cars much more well received that don't actually look better they are just blander with not much to say or look at in either case. Everyone is entitled but then I remember most of these are the same people who hated the design of several cars when they first came out a few years ago and now would rarely admit that they even said that, since those cars have now become so mainstream.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cyberbro
Only when I pick my nose!
I can't pick my nose in this car because they're already looking. I do all that mining before I open the garage door.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I have to admit, when I first saw the new TL, I didn't like it. I really hated it.

I took my TL-S in for service, and there sat a new Anthracite Metallic? TL on the showroom floor. I opened the door and sat in it. I LOVE the interior design. I pushed buttons and flipped switches for about 30 minutes. Salesmen probably thought I was crazy because I was all the car. I stood and looked at the exterior for a while. It looks WAY better in person. In pictures, the TL appears to have a weird profile. The point on the front of the car sticks out further than the real corners (which you cannot tell in pictures) and makes it look like it has really long overhangs. When you look at it in person, it has a way better look that a camera could only dream of catching. When I was done, I accidently shut the door with more force than necessary. I took one step away, turned around and opened the door again. This time I shut it harder. I really love the sound it makes when you shut the door. It sounds and feels so solid, full of quality.

I've only seen 1 TL on the road. I spotted it from about 500 feet away. It was in the on-coming lane. You bet your ass I stared at it. Even after it passed I was looking in my side mirror. lol Just ask the Mazda MX-5 I almost rear-ended.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
I always stare at the 4G TL out of .. um... curiosity ... kinda like if I was caught staring at the Elephant man
One must always respect the opinion of someone who drives a riced Altima.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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This evening a young couple walked past as I was getting out of my car. The young man said "nice car - can I look inside?" I said sure, his response was "that is a sweet car". We all know some people don't like the looks, but the car definitely gets attention.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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It's rapidly growing on me...the points that people complain about can and will be modified shortly. That car, lowered, tinted...with something done to the front grill...is a badass car no matter how you slice the cake. And I HATED it when I saw it at the auto show and when I bought my stepdad's 3g and he leased a new 4g.

I'm giving it time. I know the SH-AWD will probably be my next car in the next few years. Just gotta catch that old man turning in his 2010 Mayan Bronze lease!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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yes... but my last car got more attention....

i agree, it grows on you rapidly... in person looks 25x better than photos
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
it grows on you rapidly... in person looks 25x better than photos
i agree
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
yes... but my last car got more attention....

i agree, it grows on you rapidly... in person looks 25x better than photos
There's no way you already have your 4G lowered and on rims...basing this on your avatar of course!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BleuM&M
One must always respect the opinion of someone who drives a riced Altima.

I bet you the Elephant man would not even drive a G37s/Altima!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
There's no way you already have your 4G lowered and on rims...basing this on your avatar of course!
photoshop
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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I pulled out of my driveway the other day as a couple jogged by...the guy had his head cranked so far around, he damn near run straight into a tree! lol
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Mmmm...photoshop...me likey...
from the way you have it in that pic it almost looks like a GS Lexus.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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thats the look ill be going for.. soon enough ....

uggh.. it starts again... i have a problem... lol
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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remember...it's all about the journey there man...at least you have vision...

and photoshop skills...lol.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Yeah, I've noticed a lot of looks over recent weeks. I have also begun to see more TL's on the road. I know everytime I see a TL, in the sea of BMW's, it catches my eye!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LessisBestmakingendsmeet
Personally I can't help looking b/c I cannot believe how it looks, I gasp at that front overhang for instance. Many of us are not looking as a compliment. Sorry
Sorry, I have to agree!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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I was checking one out yesterday and thought...if you just had that center piece where the acura logo sits, painted to match the body...the outlined silver piece would somewhat resemble a 3G front...I think it may be nice. Anyone else do this?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Look at PetesTL avatar. Its what your talking about.

Personally, the front and back pieces are growing on me.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonor Kid 2
Sorry, I have to agree!
No need to apologize, that's why people have different tastes and opinions. The current group of Acuras are the hottest line up Acura has had since the last Legend. I find all their models in-between rather dull and boring.
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