Hey guys I was just wondering, if you could change something on your almost perfect TL, what would it be?

I'm going to go ahead and respond first considering I developed this thread.

I'd say the least favorite quality about the TL is..... drum roll please......

would have to be..... .the blind spots, I can't get over the blind spots. I've seriously almost sideswiped a few other vehicles out there since I've gotten my TL about 4 months ago.

I know the new ones have that blind spot sensor, maybe I need to upgrade.

Can you guys please share what your least favorite quality is?

 

Don't really have an issue with the blind spot.


My biggest problem with this car is the small trunk.

Other major issue I have for this car is the lack of finishing touches like medal sports pedals or larger encased calipers on the Type-SH like the previous Type-S had. For a $46k car I expected more especially when the G37 gives you all these features.

 

Ahhhh I see! You think they went kinda cheap?

 

i hate it when people/d-bags think that the TL is much more than it really is.. i mean come on guys.. its an acura.


but yea.. i hate that the rear seats dont fold down..

 

LOl thats probably my favorite quality!

 

I've got an 08 TL, but I've been looking to upgrade to a 4th Gen.. And I HATE the fact that the back seats don't fold down...

 

^the 2nd gen TSX seats fold down.

 

I haven't compared the 4th gen TL and a 2nd gen TSX w/V6 engine.. Any major differences aside from size of the car? I'd like to stick with a V6

 

Rattles.

 

vsix of course.
while the RL is the top dawg, the TL is surpassing it with more luxurious features.
I dont think thats true for the TSX. it will always be a level underneath the TL.
with that being said, hop into a vsix tsx and give it a test drive.

 

Rear seats dont fold down.

 

trunk is pretty big imo. how many bodies you guys tryna stick in there?

 

I have a few

1. Small trunk
2. Cant upload mp3s/FLAC to hard disk / CD conversion is low bit rate. Way to make an excellent feature almost useless!
3. Cant play DVDs / videos from USB. Again, excellent screen gone to waste. Even the G37 with its crappy screen allows videos (when parked, of course).
4. GPS lady keeps talking even when I am on phone. Wonder if it would have been any different if it was a guy

But as they say, you like because of, you love in spite of

 

yeah that ladies voice is annoying as hell. i wish you could change it to a sexy british ladies voice or something.

i mean at least something. that lady sounds like she's never been laid before. a 50 year old virgin if you will!

 

What exactly do u mean? I had the 2009 or 2010 TSX for a couple days when the dealer was working on a couple things in my TL and I actually loved it! It seemed so zippy around even though not as much power. I attributed it to lower weight or the TL still going through break-in, but is there anything beyond that?

 

Maybe your foot got heavier in the loaner tsx vs your own 2012 TL

 

There's not much at all that i dont like. Its so much more car in every way, than my old tl - 3g.

If i HAD to pick something to dislike.... it would be the stock grille. I do like it if its painted tho.

 

are they going to change the acura tl design next year? i mean, they've had the 4th generation from 2009-2012, i think the look is 2nd to none.

 

I had a TSX for a week while my car was at the service department and the 4 cyl TSX was pretty nice, But when I got my car back I said wow I still love the power and size of the TL. If I would say I had something to dislike I would of liked a 6 speed auto instead of a 5 speed.

 

On Topic: Zero issues with dislikes ref my wife's TL...More power, I guess, dont drive it enough to really care.

Off Topic..Had a loaner TSX 4 banger auto for 2 days and it was a dog, slow off the line and waddled around corners...My hand-me-down 2006 TSX 6 speed would have killed it, off the and in the corners..if I was into racing 4 bangers...jmho

 

so the tsx - 4 banger has 200 hp - stock. does anyone know the hp of the 6 thats in the new tsx?

my buddy is looking at one, and he asked the size of the 6- 2.8, 3.0 liter ? i think its got 230 ish for hp?

 

The V6 in the TSX is the same as the base TL, 3.5L 280hp

 

from Acura website TSX 3.5, V6 - 280hp @ 6200 rpm.

 

have you guys driven the v6 tsx? seeing that its a smaller car, than the TL, does it excelerate decent?

 

+ infinity -- wicked dumb oversight. that and the rear seats don't fold down.

 

1.I would def have to say the lack of push to start if you don't get the tech package. CMON even kia's are coming standard with push to start.

2. I would have to say the lack of HP's as compared to, OKAY OKAY 1 competitor for the price the G37.

3. They are just lacking when comapred to other japanese brands at this point.

My wifes ES350 has heated & cooled seats parking sensors G37 comes with back up camera & push to start standard. My car has better performance & handling than my wifes car though & has way more room than the G37 on a brighter note.

Those are my only gripes. For the price they couldve did more. I would like to think they skimped on these models to put more money towards some serious future products. But hey who knows.

 

i'm not sure what 'excelerate' means, but

the tsx, while a shorter and narrower car, is only about 35 lbs lighter than the 2012 tl. that, plus the fact the v6 tsx is not available with a six speed, lends me to believe the acceleration gains are negligible. but i have not driven one, so i am unable to comment about the difference in handling or FTD quotient, if any.

 

The most disliked item is...... those ugly DRL, Acura please upgrade to the LED lights all around... Interior and Exterior

 

If I could change just one thing, it would be the tilt steering wheel. To move the wheel and having to undo a latch handle the size of Rhode Island mounted at the bottom of the column is ridiculous. Perhaps not many people adjust the wheel, but I move it out of the way each time I get in and out of the car. Item two: A lot of people complain about the size of the trunk. While I agree it's not huge, I do think it is serviceable, at least for my needs. What needs to the larger is the glove compartment. The owners manual is about the only thing that will fit in there. Item three: Some of the interior parts seem kinda cheap. While I would expect some penny pinching on a $18,000 car, not so much in a $40,000 one. Other than those few gripes, I'm a pretty happy camper.

 

the vsix's do very well in the quarter mile.
13.7-13.9 with a pretty good trap speed.

thats like a 5.6 sec 0-60.
I say its pretty quick and on par with my 3G 6MT TL.

 

- small trunk
- rear seat doesn't fold down
- BSI indicator not on the side mirror glass
- could use another 30hp to be inline with the competitors.

 

Least favorite = lack of power/memory steering wheel.

 

Lack of rear fold-down seats and rattles! Otherwise, I LOVE it!!!

 

Are you a biggun? I can get outta the car fine and I'm 6'3", 230 pounds..

 

I absolutely dislike the fact that the Acura doesn't provide an option on the 6MT cars to turn off the car, but keep the accessories on (radio)... at least this is feasible on the automatic trannies.... I have to hit the start button again to go into ACC mode.

Although the TL now has ventilated seats, I still wish for the following:

1) Heated Steering Wheel
2) Power Steering Wheel linked to Seat Memory
3) Seat to slide back when exiting and entering the vehicle
4) More power
5) 60/40 split seats to offset lack of trunk space
6) LED lighting interior and exterior
7) Better initial brake bite (the MDX in this regard is awesome!!)
8) Flat Headrests!!
9) Ability to rip music in mp3 format to the hard drive
10) Integration of Google Maps in the car (the new A6 has this and I think this is the future)

 

loss of the bi xeon headlights that the 3G had

and mpg (esp in town) - 6spd would prob help esp on the highway and maybe an engine auto start/stop would help in town when stopped at traffic lights

 

ljii,
why would you want a heated steering wheel? im guessing you live in very cold climates?

 

rattles.....

 

rattles and 5 spd hesitating trans

 

Set driver seat memory positions to two setting, one for entering/exiting and another for the position in which you drive. I'm only 6'2 210 and could easily enter/exit regardless of doing that but I feel like im entering a jet doing it