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Old 08-14-2003, 04:51 AM
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2004TL actually going to have 275 HP!

Originally posted by pianoman41
I just got a brochure in the mail from Northeast Acura (Albany, NY) and they have a whole page ad for the '04 TL and they list it as having 275HP.
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Old 08-14-2003, 05:48 AM
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I guess that one is more newer the TSX brochure that states the new TL will have 270hp?
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yeah i figured it would, 275 is such a better number
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270, 275...5 more HP, I doubt if you could tell the difference between the two when you are driving the car....
Old 08-14-2003, 07:26 AM
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Thumbs down

I don't believe anything that's posted on Acura-TL.com the way those people cry and whine over there. :ghey: I'll believe it when I see a scan of it.
Old 08-14-2003, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by VtecMW
I don't believe anything that's posted on Acura-TL.com the way those people cry and whine over there. :ghey: I'll believe it when I see a scan of it.
Wow, how do you really feel?
Old 08-14-2003, 10:24 AM
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I have that same dealer, and I just got that brochure too here it is:
Old 08-14-2003, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by ProZach
I have that same dealer, and I just got that brochure too here it is:
OK, where is it? Or are you mocking them?

ProZach, read your PM!
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I just want to know one thing...What is the BIG deal rather its got 270 or 275HP either way its way more than you need. Or is it just because you guys have nothing left to talk about right now.
Friday- we will have something.
Old 08-14-2003, 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by need4spd
OK, where is it? Or are you mocking them?

ProZach, read your PM!
I got it, but I can't attach it I'll email it to you if you know how to attach it.
Old 08-14-2003, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by justinjsw

Friday- we will have something.
Can you give us any hints?

-r
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Originally posted by justinjsw
I just want to know one thing...What is the BIG deal rather its got 270 or 275HP either way its way more than you need. Or is it just because you guys have nothing left to talk about right now.
Friday- we will have something.
Ooh..you just threw that out into the open justin...what's happenin Friday?
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Originally posted by justinjsw
I just want to know one thing...What is the BIG deal rather its got 270 or 275HP either way its way more than you need. Or is it just because you guys have nothing left to talk about right now.
Friday- we will have something.
Justin, Thanks for all your help and insight. It was not the 270 vs 275 that I was interested in, it was the rest of the info that was on this full page of info on the TL that sparked my interest. Thanks for the tidbit for Friday!
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Originally posted by ProZach
I got it, but I can't attach it I'll email it to you if you know how to attach it.
I sent you directions in a PM, (2nd of two new ones). Please check.
Old 08-14-2003, 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by acura_driver
Can you give us any hints?

-r
No hints sorry...till friday.
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Originally posted by need4spd
Justin, Thanks for all your help and insight. It was not the 270 vs 275 that I was interested in, it was the rest of the info that was on this full page of info on the TL that sparked my interest. Thanks for the tidbit for Friday!
Its probably just a dealer ad not an Acura ad. Acura is not announing any specs till Sept.
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Thanks ProZach for posting!!!

Seems your local dealer is trying to start thier own hype!
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I can't believe you guys started a new thread just for that. And like I said its just a dealer ad. Too bad they are wrong...AGAIN.
Old 08-14-2003, 12:11 PM
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in the ad it said the new TL will have new technologies, including bluetooth??? what the heck is the point of that? sync your palm's addressbook with the navi system???
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5 hp might be the difference between a 6.1 sec and a 6.099999999999 sec run to 60 Justin, come on, it is very important.
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Originally posted by dabuda2004
in the ad it said the new TL will have new technologies, including bluetooth??? what the heck is the point of that? sync your palm's addressbook with the navi system???
No sync your bluetooth enabled cell phone with the car and talk hands free.
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Originally posted by ProZach
5 hp might be the difference between a 6.1 sec and a 6.099999999999 sec run to 60 Justin, come on, it is very important.
Old 08-14-2003, 12:27 PM
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It's pretty tacky of them to announce the new TL using photos of the concept TL. I guess they have to do whatever it takes to bring people into the dealerships.
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Originally posted by VtecMW
It's pretty tacky of them to announce the new TL using photos of the concept TL. I guess they have to do whatever it takes to bring people into the dealerships.
I looks close enough to fool most people and that's the only official photos they can use without pissing Acura off or paying Lycos for the spy pics.
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Their credibility is down the tubes .................
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Originally posted by ender
Their credibility is down the tubes .................
Northeast Acura BLOWZ anyway.
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Justin, do you realize the power your words yield? You are a modern day E. F. Hutton!

I can't wait until tomorrow.

As for Bluetooth, do a search, I have listed in a few other threads how it should work with the new TL.
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Originally posted by justinjsw
I just want to know one thing...What is the BIG deal rather its got 270 or 275HP either way its way more than you need. Or is it just because you guys have nothing left to talk about right now.
Friday- we will have something.
Well, it's official... I am doomed to a night of fitful sleep and loose stool.

Some drug company needs to come out with a pill to take away anticipation...

I just have two things to say to Justin:
1.) Thank you for letting us know some news is on the way.
2.) Damn you for not telling us what it is!!
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Originally posted by princed
Well, it's official... I am doomed to a night of fitful sleep and loose stool.

Some drug company needs to come out with a pill to take away anticipation...

I just have two things to say to Justin:
1.) Thank you for letting us know some news is on the way.
2.) Damn you for not telling us what it is!!
I can't get the info till tomorrow thats why.
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I'm guessing it isn't anything about the HP, since justin has already pooh poohed that idea.

I hope it's something about an AWD option.

Otherwise, I will be underwhelmed (i.e., new color options, XM radio option, integrated cellphone, etc.)

I really, really hope it is something exciting.
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I guess that dealer has 0 2003 TL's in stock??
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Originally posted by justinjsw
I just want to know one thing...What is the BIG deal rather its got 270 or 275HP either way its way more than you need. Or is it just because you guys have nothing left to talk about right now.
Friday- we will have something.
Because 275 is such a better number to market with (seriously)
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I cannot wait until tomorrow.
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
Because 275 is such a better number to market with (seriously)
I agree......It somehow just sounds better??
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Originally posted by justinjsw
No sync your bluetooth enabled cell phone with the car and talk hands free.
That's kind of disappointing that's all it will do.

Justin, can you comment on a 16:9 navi widescreen??
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
That's kind of disappointing that's all it will do.

Justin, can you comment on a 16:9 navi widescreen??
Comment?
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The pictures should answer that question.
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
The pictures should answer that question.
I guess I really can't tell. I had to look at the current TL to compare; the new one is definitely a lot larger, but can you tell if the aspect ratio is 16:9?
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Originally posted by wiz
270, 275...5 more HP, I doubt if you could tell the difference between the two when you are driving the car....
Ah, the voice of reason.


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