Acura: RLX News
02-07-2008, 04:33 PM
#1642
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
No Hyundai logo on Genesis grille, supercharger may be coming in the future
It's official. After gauging public reaction, Hyundai has decided not to slap on the automaker's swoopy "H" logo onto the Genesis sedan's front grille.
READ THAT ACURA.... You should try that!!!
02-07-2008, 05:08 PM
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yea..... 
02-07-2008, 05:12 PM
#1644
Originally Posted by F23A4
FIXED
Speaking of RoboCop, here's a little something for Dick Colliver:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0
(for some reason, it won't let me embed it)
02-07-2008, 09:19 PM
#1648
The grille isn't the problem, IMO. The RL's homely wedged shape was tweaked and the refreshed, chiseled, front end was tacked on. Of course it's going to look bad.
I'm looking at the new spy pics of the TSX and I kinda like the grille when it actually matches the rest of the car.
I'm looking at the new spy pics of the TSX and I kinda like the grille when it actually matches the rest of the car.
02-08-2008, 01:28 AM
#1649
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Originally Posted by phile
The grille isn't the problem, IMO. The RL's homely wedged shape was tweaked and the refreshed, chiseled, front end was tacked on. Of course it's going to look bad.
I'm looking at the new spy pics of the TSX and I kinda like the grille when it actually matches the rest of the car.
I'm looking at the new spy pics of the TSX and I kinda like the grille when it actually matches the rest of the car.
02-08-2008, 10:36 AM
#1652
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by charliemike
Guys, you probably didn't get the memo ...
Acura = Japanese Buick
Acura = Japanese Buick
Buick has a brighter future than Acura.
02-08-2008, 12:10 PM
#1654
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I like that grille better.
As I mentioned in the RL forum, it's too bad that the shape is so polarizing in a negative way, because as an ACTUAL RL owner, I can tell you that Acura DID listen to us enthusiasts and owners in the features department.
More torque....check, especially if it's at the low end, where it is sorely needed. Should be, given the higher displacement.
Cooled/heated seats...check. Why the fsck were they only available in Canada at first? That's a "WTF" question I would love answered.
Rear-biased SH-AWD now present from first gear.....check and double check.
XM Weather....check.
I love the new shifter.....extra point. It's the same shifter available in Europe, in fact, Qatar modded his RL to include this and it looks handsome.
But then I have to step out of the car.....
--Tweaked rear end....check, I like it, it matches the MDX
--Tweaked front end....
As far as the V8, I was a proponent of that too but would be willing to wait until a FMC for that.
Hell, I think we're lucky we talked Acura into the J37. And until Honda perfects a 6AT, I sure as hell don't want them giving us one. "Fool me once (regarding prior 5AT failures), shame on you, fool me twice...dumber than shit."
So it's not all bad. I am hopeful that Acura will change the grille given the overwhelmingly negative reaction, which I have rarely seen for a release.
As I mentioned in the RL forum, it's too bad that the shape is so polarizing in a negative way, because as an ACTUAL RL owner, I can tell you that Acura DID listen to us enthusiasts and owners in the features department.
More torque....check, especially if it's at the low end, where it is sorely needed. Should be, given the higher displacement.
Cooled/heated seats...check. Why the fsck were they only available in Canada at first? That's a "WTF" question I would love answered.
Rear-biased SH-AWD now present from first gear.....check and double check.
XM Weather....check.
I love the new shifter.....extra point. It's the same shifter available in Europe, in fact, Qatar modded his RL to include this and it looks handsome.
But then I have to step out of the car.....
--Tweaked rear end....check, I like it, it matches the MDX
--Tweaked front end....
As far as the V8, I was a proponent of that too but would be willing to wait until a FMC for that.
Hell, I think we're lucky we talked Acura into the J37. And until Honda perfects a 6AT, I sure as hell don't want them giving us one. "Fool me once (regarding prior 5AT failures), shame on you, fool me twice...dumber than shit."So it's not all bad. I am hopeful that Acura will change the grille given the overwhelmingly negative reaction, which I have rarely seen for a release.
02-08-2008, 12:16 PM
#1655
luvs redheads!
I criticize hyundai for stealing other peoples car designs and putting it into one.............however when you think about it they took all the best ideas and put it into one for a good price. Cant go wrong.
02-08-2008, 01:02 PM
#1656
I'm the Firestarter
Add me to the countless people who said "WTF??"
The old RL was kind of boring, but at least it wasn't fugly.
What are they thinking?
Does anyone have an acura email address where we can send hate mail?
The old RL was kind of boring, but at least it wasn't fugly.
What are they thinking?
Does anyone have an acura email address where we can send hate mail?
02-08-2008, 01:53 PM
#1657
Originally Posted by Belzebutt
Does anyone have an acura email address where we can send hate mail?
02-08-2008, 01:56 PM
#1658
Originally Posted by SSMTL01
I could deal with this version
02-10-2008, 03:17 PM
#1663
What Would Don Draper Do?
the car looks better now that it's been a few days.
but the car just doesn't look like a $50k vehicle. $35k, yes.
i think the wheels make the car looks worse than the grille.
but the car just doesn't look like a $50k vehicle. $35k, yes.
i think the wheels make the car looks worse than the grille.
02-10-2008, 03:20 PM
#1664
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
I could deal with this version
02-10-2008, 03:41 PM
#1665
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Sure, except now you're paying extra $$$$ for a car that looks pretty much like the current TL.
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
02-10-2008, 04:00 PM
#1666
luvs redheads!
Its sad.. I see a brand new accord 4dr today(black) and it looks dead sexy and waaaaay better than this RL. Comes with leather and navigation too right?(accord)
02-10-2008, 04:15 PM
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the interior looks every bit the part of a $50k + vehicle...the outside, even in a much nicer dark color, is just waaayy too bland. i would give it a double take because it's a new 09 model, but it would quickly disappear among the rest of the vanilla sedans on the landscape
02-10-2008, 05:13 PM
#1668
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
interesting that you said that.
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
Seriously, though, there is some resemblance to the 3G TL front when you consider those vertical creases and the shape of the hood.
02-10-2008, 05:41 PM
#1669
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
interesting that you said that.
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
So, it warrants an extra $3K maybe, tops...? Definitely not the full price of an RL.
02-10-2008, 06:21 PM
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After having seeing the car in person at the chicago autoshow, the front is still bad. It wasnt getting good reviews from the people i heard looking at it. The Rear and interior are really nice though.
02-10-2008, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I really like the rear styling.
The wheels and grill really give this car a cheapen look.
02-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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WTF looks like an accord. C'mon acura make a car that does not look like a rebadged Honda. Lexus finally got the idea.
02-10-2008, 10:10 PM
#1674
failhard.
I actually am falling in love with the interior and I like the rear .. but the front and wheels kill everything about the new RL IMO. When I first saw it, I thought it was the new TSX ..
02-11-2008, 02:12 AM
#1677
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
interesting that you said that.
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
how would you guys feel if this was the next TL instead?
02-11-2008, 09:52 AM
#1678
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by The Dougler
good to see they got a discount from their wheel supplier
02-11-2008, 02:44 PM
#1680
6G TLX-S
That's why the RL is always doomed.