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08-11-2008, 12:41 PM
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I actually like the saddle interior. It doesn't look so bad in red. Holy crap, they actually used real aluminum.
08-11-2008, 12:48 PM
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Btw, mods should change the title of the thread.
Where's yummy these days? haven't seen him for the past two days.
Where's yummy these days? haven't seen him for the past two days.
08-11-2008, 01:14 PM
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Really not a fan of the lower part of the front bumper. Too much going on there IMO.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
08-11-2008, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Really not a fan of the lower part of the front bumper. Too much going on there IMO.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
08-11-2008, 01:20 PM
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My God.... that is one ugly f#@k....
Look at the rear left fender in this angle. Looks like the rear end cut chopped off. Ugliest design for the world record.
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08-11-2008, 01:23 PM
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^ we get it.
08-11-2008, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Really not a fan of the lower part of the front bumper. Too much going on there IMO.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
And 17's wheels should not be available on a car this big. They should have went with standard 18's on the base and 19's on the SH.
17 looks horrendously small on this TL.
08-11-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
someone photoshop a black one with body colored grille 
08-11-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Trackruner228
That would make it even closer to the RL though.
Who cares. It already has more or the same of everything else, what difference will wheels make.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
08-11-2008, 01:31 PM
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^ I'm done with you.
08-11-2008, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Who cares. It already has more or the same of everything else, what difference will wheels make.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
08-11-2008, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Who cares. It already has more or the same of everything else, what difference will wheels make.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
08-11-2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Who cares. It already has more or the same of everything else, what difference will wheels make.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
I don't think Acura is worried about hurting the 200 a month RL's that they are selling.
Love that color.
08-11-2008, 01:38 PM
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^ Yep 
I just hope it doesn't wrinkle as much as 3G TLs. Mine's all wrinkled as hell, although I don't weight much.
I just hope it doesn't wrinkle as much as 3G TLs. Mine's all wrinkled as hell, although I don't weight much.
08-11-2008, 01:45 PM
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I think the car looks a bit better with a darker color. In silver and white the car is just terrible. I don't know who designs Acura cars these days. Maybe there's a reason such people's names are not publicized.
Let the sales number be the judgment. I will stick with Honda and BMW.
Let the sales number be the judgment. I will stick with Honda and BMW.
08-11-2008, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TMQ
I think the car looks a bit better with a darker color. In silver and white the car is just terrible. .
i agree, the maroon one doesn't look as bad.
08-11-2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
someone photoshop a black one with body colored grille
I am curious to see what a body colored grille would do for this vehicle, say in black.....
08-11-2008, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TMQ
I think the car looks a bit better with a darker color. In silver and white the car is just terrible. I don't know who designs Acura cars these days. Maybe there's a reason such people's names are not publicized.
Let the sales number be the judgment. I will stick with Honda and BMW.
Let the sales number be the judgment. I will stick with Honda and BMW.
08-11-2008, 02:08 PM
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I personally think black one will look better than the other ones. But we haven't seen them yet so...
08-11-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + TL
I personally think black one will look better than the other ones. But we haven't seen them yet so...
08-11-2008, 02:21 PM
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^ yeah, I mean you could always fix the grille, you know? Hell, I painted my front grille on 3G TL.
08-11-2008, 02:39 PM
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^ nice. better with one fog in the front. better without the red reflector in the rear.
08-11-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
Even the TSX grille would have been much better, IMO.
08-11-2008, 03:01 PM
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08-11-2008, 03:01 PM
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1. Holy shit that brown interior is dead sexy! The interior over all, although a bit busy, is actually pretty nice and is growing on me fast!
2. The exterior is growing on me too. I still think the 3G TL looks better but I think over time it'll grow.
On the red car the exterior doesn't look bad at all.
Ultimately though, I'm going to reserve my judgement until I see it in person. So far it doesn't look like the abomination most of you make it out to be though. Just my opinion
2. The exterior is growing on me too. I still think the 3G TL looks better but I think over time it'll grow.
On the red car the exterior doesn't look bad at all.
Ultimately though, I'm going to reserve my judgement until I see it in person. So far it doesn't look like the abomination most of you make it out to be though. Just my opinion
08-11-2008, 03:10 PM
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So is this new TL going up against the 3series,G37 sedan, and IS350? OR the ES350 
What a total let down. And why the hell are they trying to create a new CUV I'm rooting for acura, but man they really know how to turn people off! 
What a total let down. And why the hell are they trying to create a new CUV I'm rooting for acura, but man they really know how to turn people off!
08-11-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission
I know you are not trying to be ass. 
even if you try to be ass I will respect you. You are one of the highly respected member here. Most other people here are great too....except this noobie punk JS + TL member. He needs to learn how to speak without having to use F words so much. He gets out of control very easily. He needs to have some manners to be taught. 
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even if you try to be ass I will respect you. You are one of the highly respected member here. Most other people here are great too....except this noobie punk JS + TL member. He needs to learn how to speak without having to use F words so much. He gets out of control very easily. He needs to have some manners to be taught. .
Yea, no kidding, cars are getting bigger and heavier! IMO though the new TL is doing alright, not the best, yet it’s also not the worst in weight control. The 3G TL-S 6MT is at 34xx to 3515 lbs (depending on the source), the TL-S 5AT is at 36xxlbs according to Acura website. Edmunds says the 4G TL SH-AWD with 5AT is at 3986lbs, not sure if it is right or not, let’s assume it is for now. It also says that’s about 300lbs more than the 08 TL-S (it does not mention 6MT or 5AT). It also says the 4G TL FWD 5AT is 100lbs more than before, but by before, which model does it refer to? If it refers to a 04 TL 6MT, then 100lbs more means the 4G TL AWD 5AT is at 35xx lbs, that would make the Sh-AWD 400lbs heavier than the FWD model. But if it’s referring to the 08 TL-S 5AT, then 3600lbs + 100lbs = 37xxlb, then the SH-AWD only adds 200lbs. Actually if that’s the case, then the SH-AWD actually doesn’t add 200lbs, as that 200lbs would also include some extra features (such as bigger rims).It would be much better if Edmunds could make it clearer for us. But nonetheless IMO that’s a pretty positive review.
08-11-2008, 03:17 PM
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my head hurts
08-11-2008, 03:23 PM
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^ That review is very poor. It claimed the '09 TL SH-AWD 305 hp car being 0.3 sec quicker than the previous gen TL Type-S. So that means this '09 TL does 0-60 in 5.2 sec? .... bull......sh#t.
What is your guess this '09 TL SH-AWD will weigh? I bet ya 4100 lbs. Being 0.3 sec faster than the previous gen Type-S 6MT is a pipe dream.... lollolololo.lollollzzzlolzololzzzz you'd be lucky to reach 7 sec 0-60 and 16 sec quarter mile.
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What is your guess this '09 TL SH-AWD will weigh? I bet ya 4100 lbs. Being 0.3 sec faster than the previous gen Type-S 6MT is a pipe dream.... lollolololo.lollollzzzlolzololzzzz you'd be lucky to reach 7 sec 0-60 and 16 sec quarter mile.
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08-11-2008, 03:24 PM
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projected fuel ratings of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for fwd TL and 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for sh-awd version.
08-11-2008, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Trackruner228
Compared to the 08 the 09 looks a lot sportier and flows really nice but than you walk around to the front and your like
08-11-2008, 03:35 PM
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Audiophiles with appreciate the new Acura/ELS Surround® 10-speaker, 440-watt premium sound system with DVD-Audio, CD, DTS™, AM/FM radio, XM® Satellite Radio and 2,500-song** hard disk drive (HDD) media storage. An intuitive interface dial as well as sophisticated voice recognition capability simplifies control of this impressive technology. Premium Milano leather seating surfaces included in the Technology Package further enhances comfort and visual appeal.
08-11-2008, 03:36 PM
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^ now that's ghey.