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Jul 21, 2011 | 08:25 PM

Mr.Skytech

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To whomever is in the middle of either choosing a '09-'11 TL or a 2012 TL

While online i saw this website which shows clearly the differences between the 09-11 model TL and the new 2012 TL.

http://www.carguideweb.com/galleries...rticles/10885/

Jul 21, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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Not bad-I like the side by sides....

Jul 22, 2011 | 06:01 AM

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The changes are pretty obvious. The 09-11 model is more sharp and angular with an overpowering front fascia. The 12' model is a lot more softer and balanced. Both are sophisticated vehicle with a raw & classy edge.

Jul 22, 2011 | 07:04 AM

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Should have chosen PM to highlight 9-11 exterior, as the shock beak looks best on it.

Jul 22, 2011 | 08:26 AM

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Wow you can really see how bland they made the 2012. Talk about milquetoast!

Jul 22, 2011 | 08:36 AM

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The 2012 TL looks like Jennifer Hudson after being on weight watchers for 2 years. Prior to her new look, she was a beefy looking woman. hahahaha

Jul 22, 2011 | 08:52 AM

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I love the side by sides also. Makes me appreciate my TL more. It does make the TL look subtle but under the hood its anything but. And it has great gas mileage.

To mod this car is a challenge because you have to go with the overall look of the car.

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Jul 22, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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I also feel as if they emasculated the 12', but one thing they did get right is the blacked out headlights.

Jul 22, 2011 | 10:28 AM

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I like the rear side-by-side shot. I think the 09-11 SH-AWD rear has a much more "agressive" look than the 2012. I also think Acura should have left the quad exhaust tips on the 2012!

Jul 22, 2011 | 01:34 PM

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I am definitely glad I have a '10. Not feeling the '12 which is to tame for my taste. Hopefully they will return some of the agressiveness in the 5th Gen, or I hate to say it but Acura will probably lose me as a repeat buyer.

Jul 22, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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I liked the 09-11 myself but kinda have to settle for a '12 because of the 0.9%. After awhile the '12 does grow on you and I can see it being aggressive with a nice lip. The back actually does look very nice in person for the '12.

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:19 PM

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IMO the 2012 looks 10 times better, but I was always a fan of the 4G so I like the 09-11 also. Only thing I wish they did was keep the quad exhaust tips for the 2012. also love those new 18 inch rims for the shawd

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:46 PM

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The new 18" for the SH-AWD is too plain for me. the 09-11 18" look more aggressive specially the silver ones. WOW they are so hot!

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:57 PM

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09-10.. so much meaner looking.. Although the 12s are still nice, I like the aggressiveness of the 09-10... Do the 12s not have the stitching in the seats or steering wheel that the 09-10s have? If not, thats a double whammy, because that contrast in the stitching sets the interior off

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:13 PM

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Yes the 09-11 do look more aggressive in comparison. But the 12 is so much better in gas. I will look when i get inside today on that double stitching.

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:22 PM

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Quote:

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Yes the 09-11 do look more aggressive in comparison. But the 12 is so much better in gas. I will look when i get inside today on that double stitching.

How do you figure its better in gas? Dont they have the same engine?

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:26 PM

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yes they do but the 2012 has a 6-speed trany instead of a 5-speed. that increases the MPGs.

Jul 22, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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The estimated MPG thats on paper is a bunch of bullshit. At one point I was averaging just over 20 MPG city. It has significantly dropped to 8 MPG and my driving habits has not changed.

Jul 22, 2011 | 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy_nyc

The estimated MPG thats on paper is a bunch of bullshit. At one point I was averaging just over 20 MPG city. It has significantly dropped to 8 MPG and my driving habits has not changed.

I had an '09 AWD for which I averaged 22 MPG and now with the '12 FWD I'm at 26 MPG. Even my '05 with the smaller engine couldn't get that on my weekly commute.

Jul 22, 2011 | 05:02 PM

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Quote:

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Yes the 09-11 do look more aggressive in comparison. But the 12 is so much better in gas.

Come on, who buys this class of automobile on gas mileage? You just spent 45 large to get the performance of this beast of a premium burning 3.7L and you are letting an extra mile per gallon choose your ride? lol.

Jul 22, 2011 | 05:04 PM

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Word the way i drive i am at 24 MPG City. Thats i s a lot better than my 07 TL-S which was at 15MPG city.

Jul 22, 2011 | 07:02 PM

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The "aggressive" look is still VERY much there. It cracks me up to see people on here whine about how bland the car is now, that it looks like all the other cars..ad nauseum.

The ONLY people that can really tell the 2 models apart is us! Can we please move on? That argument has gotten very old, Acura made their decision, one that I, for one, am glad they did.

Otherwise, I would not have a 4G in my garage. yada yada yada

Jul 23, 2011 | 01:21 PM

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x1000

Jul 23, 2011 | 01:33 PM

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The '09 - '11 looked like it was trying too hard. The '12 looks like something I might purchase at some point.

Jul 23, 2011 | 02:09 PM

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Partial to the sharper angles of the 09-11. The 12 looks like an RL replacement in comparison. I'm just glad they didn't sitck a bubble ass on it and a hybrid under the hood and call it "new and improved". See also, ZDX, Crosstour, CRZ.