iforyou

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http://www.hondanews.com/channels/co...-record-august

Acura sold 2286 TLX's in August. I guess that's not bad considering it only had about 20 selling days, no SH-AWD model, and production is just gradually picking up.

randomRon82

Wow...... I wasn't expecting that considering the limited availability and staggered quantity release to each dealership... that's pretty damn good actually imo.

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Last August they sold a total of 3,982 combined TL's and TSX's (US sales)- so they weren't far off that pace which is really good given the lack of availability.

geek

Lots of cars coming off lease.

iforyou

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If I remember correctly, I4 didn't come out right away too? I'm guessing most of the sold units are V6 FWD model. I think we will know better when the October sales figure comes out in November (sept figure will still be not too accurate since not many units on the lot).

kurtatx

All my searches indicated a 4 to 1 ratio of V6 to I4 in Texas dealership inventory at launch. Haven't checked recently, though.

EE4Life

Per Acura, TLX sales, as of September 2, have been 1924 cars.

Stew4HD

Doubling each week.. not too bad

liquidh2o

This is the first week that Acura has exceeded the weekly number of sales needed to reach the 44K/yr sales mark (847/week needed(rounded up)). It seems like production is now in full swing, and with the ending of the Acura Advantage program I'm curious to see where sales eventually level off at. Hoping the next two months continue to surpass the preceding months sales.

CARLOS10

some people are still calculating the effect of 0.11 mm wheelbase on handling , or the
suitcase on weight distribution.
some people belive they are buying a Legend, and are enjoying their cars.

ScottLong

Huge success. I fully expect this car to break 60,000+ Units after a full year.
The vast majority of the reviews are positive, it passes the eye test, and the I4 driving is superior to any competitor in that price range. It's head and shoulders above the A3 and CLA. The TLXV6 fully loaded might not be as 'fun' of a car as the IS 350 F SPORT or 335I, but it's a better deal and it delivers a great blend of luxury and performance.

The surreal hatred of Acura products in the 'Car Talk' section will give off the false impression that this car have 'failed' even after a full year of successful sales. The excuses in 2015 will be 'well this car have sold a lot, but it's still boring and bland, basically all these middle age Moms drive it' etc etc etc............There will always be some sort of reason behind the bashing of the TL/TLX.
What I find most amusing is the haters who rage on the TLX but love the 3G TL. The TLX is in every single way an evolution of the 3G TL. How can you love the 3G and not respect the TLX? It's of the same mold and the heart is the same.

g37guy01

Or the excuse will be, I don't understand why sales have tanked. Everybody says Acura produced a winner. The buying public is finicky; what you find attractive, your neighbor may not.

W.B.MASON

2004 270 HP, 6MT (remember the gear changing stick on the Acura website), Navi like now one had. Leather STD, Full A-spec parts inc 8.5 by 18 wheels and 235/40/18, LSD, Brembo, Bi-Xenon, double wishbone suspension, aluminum sub frame, LED brake lights, DVD sound. 2004 this was ground breaking. This was a reliable car the trounced BMW 3 series and even the 528 on technology, reliability and essentially more than held it in performance. Funny too because the 4G-6MT-SH-AWD is more luxurious and potent. Performance, technology, reliability, value the heart of the 3G and 4G. Now 11 years later ... it is not the same heart. Maybe it will sell but it is not the same. If it sells you will never see wow type performance, a 6MT or S type other than plastic no go body bits.

WayneJay

I'm liking what the TLX has to offer. While my 3G was being serviced this past weekend... I test drove the V-6 Advance, and an I-4 base. I loved them both, and I can see why people would want either version. I found the I-4 to be quite capable, and I used manual shifting both times. I also let them shift on their own, and the cars were a blast.

I don't plan to buy again until late '16 at the absolute earliest, but I'm happy to say... I've found a worthy successor to my 3G. I'd likely buy the V-6 PWAS Tech

EE4Life

Per Acura, TLX sales, as of September 9, have been 2754 cars.

Colin

Generally true, but I'd point out the following:
In 2007 the standards for HP changed, 270 became 256
Big disappointment for sure, but since they were > 10% back then, it's easy to see why its gone now.
The current Navi is like few others too, but because some have moved ahead. Still, it's not that bad and pretty responsive.
This is the biggest disappointment, but since we're talking Navi, you'll get leather in Tech so something of a non-issue comparison-wise
IMO, it was never the brakes as much as the performance tires with the MT. Better tires would help performance for sure.
I truly believe customer attitudes are changing. Few even know what it is these days... but the car has bluetooth standard and cupholders...[sigh]
Is this not still there? Along with magnesium for the steering hanger?
I think the LEDs have this covered.
I wonder what happened here? They use LED all over the place?
It was already a dying format in 2004, too hard to find media today. Besides if the American public cared about quality, we'd still be using Betamax over VHS.

EE4Life

Per Acura, TLX sales, as of September 16, have been 3454 cars.

Tonyware

They need to start moving one car per dealership per day and so far they fall short. I am guessing 130 cars per day average with aprox 250 dealerships. I am guessing the 3G and 4G guys are not coming forward! The 4G guys are waiting for the SHAWD and the 3G guys trying to figure out why they'll only get peanuts for their priced possession lol. The girls who use to drool over the TSX are now looking at Volvos...

(I am just guessing)

aIRpeACE

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I cannot agree more. The 3G is truly a beautiful and reliable car. It still looks really good and performances better than lots car out there nowadays. FYI, i am not hating on the TLX but it's a bit overrated. Hidden exhaust, bland beak and more important jerky tranny.

Stew4HD

How is it over rated? All I keep hearing is that it barely competes with a Corolla
Seriously, who is over rating the car?

NwTSXmt

= bland

Stew4HD

I suggest you don't buy a TLX

Tony Pac

so far looks like it will be a big success!

fsttyms1

You and dysonlu???

Just sayin

fsttyms1

People said that of the RLX the first few months it was out. Now, not so much

Stew4HD

I keep forgetting , the TLX is a POS, nothing more than that. Damn, why don't they still sell the 3G?? There has been no good TL since then........

fsttyms1

^ and that is the exact response i figured i would get.

Why is it you cant let any criticism of the car go? Yes we understand, you like it, you defend it. I didnt say it was a POS, nor did aIRpeACE when he stated it was overrated. (i like the car, i just wish they had gone a slightly less bland direction with the styling, and like i said before even with my feelings it wouldnt keep me from purchasing it if i were looking to get a new vehicle) why do you have to negatively defend the car with responses like this when someone has a dislike even no matter how little it is?

Stew4HD

Excuse the fuck out of me

It's obvious you don't like my input here, sarcasm isn't your thing

4thaccord

You do realize that you're trying to reason with people with whom you can not be reasonable.

My point is that people hiding behind the anonymity of the internet do this type of thing all the time. And every message board, including this one, is filled with posters with severe issues, no intellect or reasoning ability, and extreme immaturity. People always assume that everyone posting here is a rational, adult, well-educated, mature, responsible, hard-working, productive member of society. All you have to do is read exactly one half-page of any thread on this site to see that this is not true. If you were to meet these people in person you wouldn't even waste your time trying to argue with them, because it would be obvious that it would be pointless. This place is FULL of them. Adult, intelligent, rational conversation? You're not going to find it.

fsttyms1

Another fine response

I do value your input, along with others here (though there are a few that are just a waste of internet space but that is a whole other subject). From what i have seen, you post valuable information for others. I wasnt trying to be an ass. Im sorry if i missed your sarcasm, though it wasnt very obvious. If there is anyone who likes sarcasm and dishes it out its me, so yes it is my thing (just get to know me out side of the automotive section and in ramblings). And just a heads up, its often put in red text.

Stew4HD

Oooh, how do you really feel about me? Feeling the need to pile on? You take a misunderstanding between 2 people here and decide you are "the adult" here? Nice try. You are so cool! You know how a person is in real life from their posts?

So much more I'd like to say but... why?

neuronbob

Actually, they didn't.

And I still say the TLX will be a success when all variants are out and production is fully ramped up. The only question is whether it will be a 3G TL-level success....and that's a big pair of shoes to fill.

I saw my first TLX on the road this week. It was in a parking lot at one of my hospitals. One of my colleagues who has stuck with Acura and leased even the 4G TL got a TLX I4. He loves it!

I leave this part of the forum for a few days and see passions are still running high. Folks, remember, it's only the Internet.

Acura_Dude

I bet Acura would wish the RLX would sell as fast as the TLX is at the moment.

Stew4HD

I am merely speculating here but I think that the segment has become much more crowded that when the 3G entered the market. Detroit has stepped up their game with quality which adds more to the mix. Now, the buyer has so many choices from nearly every automaker.

9SpeedTran

Kia/Hyundai in particular have given Toyota, Nissan and Honda a run for their money not to mention the US automakers.

One thing I LOVE about Acura is it is built in OH (Alabama for my MDX) of primarly US sourced parts.

Glashub

Stew4HD -- go easy. I can empathize. When I got the 3IS Lexus there were no many negative comments about it especially from 2IS owners. The hated it, well, for no good reason other than it's not a fully optimized 2IS but a car designed for a different demographic. It got real hard to tell real, objective criticism from trolling and piling on. I've been tracking here for a bit and just for the sake of context -- this is a gentle crowd -- a veritable lovefest compared to the ugliness on the other forum. Every car has drawbacks. Hell, the Aston Martins use a TomTom nav. I ask myself this -- is the car a good and true fit for me? Can I see myself liking it and driving it 5 years later. That's all that matters in the end. Don't mean to preach but I spent too much time last year trying to get Lexus knuckleheads to understand why Lexus did what it did and why it's a goods thing. Now that I've been proven right by reviews and sales -- not one of them has come back to admit I was right.

SirWaWa

even though this is a new nameplate this is still considered a fifth gen?
I saw a white one the other day
looks very conservative from far away
3G TL still the best despite it being dated now

4thaccord

I never mentioned you and you alone in my post. Sorry, it's not always all about you. And when you grow up you're going to have an awfully hard time adjusting when the rest of the world doesn't agree with you. But hey, at least you have a TLX.

(And yes, I do know how a person is in real life when they say "Umm kay" and "excuse the f' out of me" on the internet).

I used to think it was possible to come here to get some information. Now all I will get is the inevitable immature response back - again.

Thuneau

I test drove both engine variants yesterday. The ad campaign focusing on the performance is very appropriate because the TLX definitely delivers in that respect. It's a fun to drive car, it's quiet and comfortable. So in that regard it should be a success for Acura.
Where I was a bit disappointed was the interior. The leatherette seats feel soft but are not perforated so you will get a sweaty ass on occasion. The dashboard material is on par with mid market cars like my wife's Mazda 6. The center console looks very nice, but the dual screens are also midrange quality. I had a Hyundai Sonata rental recently and the screen in it was seemingly the same grade- it doesn't pop like today's tablets can. I know a car is a harsh environment for a display so they have to engineer them accordingly and that might have something to do with the final look.
I particularly did not care about the way the door meets the dash. The door panel is straight and has ridges. I much more prefer the shape of the door panel in my 3G. It flows into the dash creating a better more refined look.
At this time I'm on the fence if I should get the TLX or wait / look elsewhere.

Brutus31

I also love the fact they come out of Ohio. Especially since my uncle works at the plant and actually had a part in building my RDX!