Stew4HD

I am 6'4 and am quite comfy in the TLX, thank you

SinCityTLX

must have really short legs?

Stew4HD

Yeah, that must be it

SinCityTLX

Just saying as I am 6'2" and the seat bottom only comes about 60% down my thigh, where as my Audi S4 with adjustable thigh support comes all the way to my knee if I want it to providing for a much more supprotive, comfortable ride. It is especially great when you are in the seat for extended periods or driving aggressively.

The Japanese cars, with the exception of the Lexus F sports, all seem to design the seats for short small people. My Acura TSX has pretty good seats, much better and more supportive than the new TLX. If the new TLX had the 2nd Gen TSX seats in it, I would already own one. However I will never purchase one unless they make a Type S or A spec version with more accommodating seats.

and yes, "that must be it" as if your legs are supported by that short seat bottom, they are short legs

Stew4HD

The bottoms of the seat are long enough for my legs. I adjusted the seat bottom so that the front of the seat is tilted up enough to give me plenty of support and comfort.

Take a tape measure and measure the seat bottom of a TLX. 4G owners though the seat bottoms of the TLX were smaller but that isn't the case.

Anyway.. it doesn't matter since you won't be buying one any time soon.

SilverJ

I think generally 1st year cars do have more issues than later iterations. However, I had an 04 TL that I had for about 130,000 miles and never had any issues with it outside of a bad axle.
I'm a pretty tall guy as well (6'3") and didn't think the TLX seats were cramped but I did notice a significant difference in padding and support compared to the 3G and 4G TL's. Besides the trans that is one of the things I really didnt like about the TLX. But then again I was looking for more of a bolstered sporty ride than luxury cruiser.

Stew4HD

These seats don't compare well to the F-Sport seats with their adjustable bolstering and thigh support. If I could have those seats in the TLX......

SilverJ

Im sure they dont compare, but isnt the F sport 65k ?

kevTL888

brand new 2015 IS350 F Sport with navigation can be had for around $42k before tax and fees in socal

Stew4HD

Fully loaded msrp GS350. . Yes. . That was kind of the point I was making . .. to get great bolstering and extra thigh support. .. it costs a lot more.

Sonor Kid 2

I disagree, the TLX is definitely better looking than the 3G TL but hey we are all entitled to our opinions...

Sonor Kid 2

Also, I don't get these concerns with the 9 speed tranny on the V6.
I picked my new TLX V6 up on Friday night and think the tranny is the best Acura has ever had, absolutely no issues that I can detect.

I drove the 2.4 and the V6 back to back and they seemed identical, the tranny is one of the big bright spots in my opinion.

Don't think Acura is going to offer anything different in 2016, if they do it's going to be minor...

djsteve

That you just picked up your car is likely the reason. I got my AWD in January and had frustrations with the shifting, but just recently had the latest software update done and now it is performing nearly flawlessly. I'll bet that your car already has this update applied. Some others have had the update done but still have shifting issues, but I'm inclined to believe that this may be due to the update either not taking or the full service instructions not being followed by the dealership (which includes some specific driving procedures immediately after update to calibrate). Enjoy your TLX - it is an awesome vehicle!

Rocket_man

It may just be my imagination but I'm not hearing 9ZF complaints from recent owners. I'm hoping Acura and ZF have finally figured this one out. On top of the software updates, I wonder if there were any mechanical changes made in the hardware.

George Knighton

The biggest "hardware" change was better quality control at ZF.

Most of the complaints about the 9 speed were attributable to things that could be controlled, like the firmware change. However, there were some failures in early 9 speed P-AWS cars that Honda traced directly to ZF, and they weren't very happy about it.

chris03tl

Was that the issue with it not staying in park? Or was there another?

George Knighton

Yes, they traced that straight to ZF, blamed them for it and ZF are paying for it.

chris03tl

Thats what I thought....was curious if there was something else after that, since there are still some complaints about the transmission.

And I thought I read somewhere that Honda is assembling the ZF trannies themselves....is that not the case?

kevTL888

3G TL especially the S-Type is still the best fwd sport sedan ever been built. only wish it'd have the 6 speed auto, that'd make it even more formidable.

Sonor Kid 2

As I said to each their own, had two 3G TL's myself and still love my CL but the new TLX is the better car in my opinion.
Maybe you should go drive one...

SDSilverM3

Definitely to each and their own. Our TLX is nice and cushy with all of the bells and whistles but, overall driving experience, my TL-S 6MT is still the better car to drive. Not sure what it is but I feel like the 9AT tranny plays a big part in why I dislike the TLX. The RDX was even more enjoyable to drive and I'm leaning towards the fact that it didn't have the 9AT as to why that is.

Sonor Kid 2

Understood, I'm really starting to appreciate the TLX more every time I get behind the wheel, really starting to grow on me.
I have a 2014 RDX myself and really like driving that as well, can see why you liked it...

holografique

Wow, if only they had been that diligent (and expedient) in quality control of the 2014 RLX........

George Knighton

:-)

Never miss a chance, do you.

Not criticizing, just observing in humor.

George Knighton

I think it's a very nice car, as evinced by the sales.

Nissan made a mistake recently by giving a TLX and a Maxima both to somebody who was supposed to be reviewing the Maxima. The problem is that he ended up liking the TLX more than the Maxima.

He liked the Maxima interior design for personal reasons related to concepts of aesthetics.

But performance, drivability, handling...and the one he'd buy for himself...ended up being the TLX V-6 P-AWS car over the Maxima.

My problems [sic] with the TLX are also personal ones. I already have had two RLX, so I see the TLX as a little downscale.

I also previously owned a 4G TL 6-6 SH-AWD, and I do not see that any version of the TLX is the logical successor to that car.

But there's no arguing with sales figures, and the TLX is clearly a success.