Acura: TLX News
08-07-2003, 01:49 PM
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Yeah, Halogens from day one. Xenon is long overdue.
Xenon is standard in the Infiniti QX4, FX35 & 45 and available in the X5, RX-330, Navigator, Aviator and many others.
Xenon is standard in the Infiniti QX4, FX35 & 45 and available in the X5, RX-330, Navigator, Aviator and many others.
08-07-2003, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by need4spd
From the article below in thecarconnection.com it says:
"The overall shape is the same as the TL Concept, but it looks even better in real life — especially the racy open-spoke wheels of the production TL, which outshine the concept car’s wheels"
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...56,178&sid=178
[IMG]http://www.thecarconnection.com/imag...6993_image.jpg[/IMG]
From the article below in thecarconnection.com it says:
"The overall shape is the same as the TL Concept, but it looks even better in real life — especially the racy open-spoke wheels of the production TL, which outshine the concept car’s wheels"
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...56,178&sid=178
[IMG]http://www.thecarconnection.com/imag...6993_image.jpg[/IMG]
08-07-2003, 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Yeah, Halogens from day one. Xenon is long overdue.
Xenon is standard in the Infiniti QX4, FX35 & 45 and available in the X5, RX-330, Navigator, Aviator and many others.
Yeah, Halogens from day one. Xenon is long overdue.
Xenon is standard in the Infiniti QX4, FX35 & 45 and available in the X5, RX-330, Navigator, Aviator and many others.
Man my uncles RX300 has xenons..
I never knew that MDX's didn't have HID, for god sakes..
WOW
I thought all Acura's nowadays had HID's
08-09-2003, 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
You're kidding? I can't believe you can now get them on a Celica. Acura needs to address that right away.
You're kidding? I can't believe you can now get them on a Celica. Acura needs to address that right away.
08-09-2003, 04:18 PM
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i like it. The early spy shots didn't do much for me, but that car is hot. I just might have to trade in my 02 TLS. It kinda reminds me of the new bmw styling
08-09-2003, 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
I heard for 2004 the RSX will get heated mirrors.
I heard for 2004 the RSX will get heated mirrors.
Wow Heated mirrors, a feature thats on my dads 10 year old Maxima..
Its sad how Nissan is always ahead of Honda in featurewise but Honda is always ahead in reliability, but lately I can't believe that either...
08-09-2003, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
honda would rather spend money on quality materials than excessive features
honda would rather spend money on quality materials than excessive features
Lately thats not there aim, ALL THOSE DAMN RATTLES!
08-09-2003, 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by lilredjettdiwagon
When is the new TL coming to the showrooms?
When is the new TL coming to the showrooms?
Looks like Oct. 22 is right:
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...1638#post11638
08-10-2003, 02:54 AM
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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
Give me a break...the Legend name is dead and it will be dead over here for quite some time (if it ever even does come back). If the RL was named the Legend I'm sure we'd here complaints about how the car isn't befitting of the Legend name. Is the "Legend" name alone going to give a car more character? Didn't think so.
I'll say it again--3.5 RL gave the car BRAND recognition. It's actually quite a good strategy. Brand recognition is far more important than model recognition.
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Give me a break...the Legend name is dead and it will be dead over here for quite some time (if it ever even does come back). If the RL was named the Legend I'm sure we'd here complaints about how the car isn't befitting of the Legend name. Is the "Legend" name alone going to give a car more character? Didn't think so.
I'll say it again--3.5 RL gave the car BRAND recognition. It's actually quite a good strategy. Brand recognition is far more important than model recognition.
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08-10-2003, 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by BuddySol
Altho, the TL would have worked wonders for the Vigor nameplate wouldn't it? Everyone always talks of Integra and Legend. They seem to leave out the Vigor for some odd reason. Anyhow, as stated before, it's pointless arguing over a name. It's not gonna make anything better. If the name were all of a sudden replaced on the RL, you'd still have an under-performing car. Then your precious "Legend" would have dissapeared as easily as Vigor.
Altho, the TL would have worked wonders for the Vigor nameplate wouldn't it? Everyone always talks of Integra and Legend. They seem to leave out the Vigor for some odd reason. Anyhow, as stated before, it's pointless arguing over a name. It's not gonna make anything better. If the name were all of a sudden replaced on the RL, you'd still have an under-performing car. Then your precious "Legend" would have dissapeared as easily as Vigor.
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08-10-2003, 01:21 PM
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The name "Legend" was more popular then the brand "Acura". People actually thought "Legend" was the brand, so Acura went to the Alphanumeric designations. Acura still has some work to do with its naming conventions. I think Acura and Cadillac are definitely battling out for some of the worst Alphanumeric names in the luxury segment. Although, TL and RL aren't that bad. I think they're more befitting of an American automaker, however.
Acura
TSX
TL
RL
MDX
NSX
Cadillac
CTS
SRX
DHS
DTS
SLS
STS
There's only so much you can do with an Alphanumeric designation. Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, and Audi made out with some of the best names. Infiniti didn't do too bad either.
Acura
TSX
TL
RL
MDX
NSX
Cadillac
CTS
SRX
DHS
DTS
SLS
STS
There's only so much you can do with an Alphanumeric designation. Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, and Audi made out with some of the best names. Infiniti didn't do too bad either.
08-10-2003, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Names, shmames, just give me a hot, reliable car, with ventilated seats.
Names, shmames, just give me a hot, reliable car, with ventilated seats.
08-10-2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
Knowing you, you wouldn't want a HOT car, but a cool one, because it can cool down easily with ventilated seats
Knowing you, you wouldn't want a HOT car, but a cool one, because it can cool down easily with ventilated seats
08-10-2003, 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by larchmont
What's the big deal about ventilated seats?
What's the big deal about ventilated seats?
By the way, for those with wandering minds, I am of average size and weight. 5'10" 185 lbs.
08-10-2003, 02:37 PM
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Originally posted by larchmont
Never been a real problem for me in all my eight hundred years.
Never been a real problem for me in all my eight hundred years.
08-10-2003, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by larchmont
I sweat more too, and still never a problem.
I wouldn't want to be paying extra for it.
I sweat more too, and still never a problem.
I wouldn't want to be paying extra for it.
Come on Acura, pile on the excessive "wow" features!
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08-10-2003, 09:15 PM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
Lately thats not there aim, ALL THOSE DAMN RATTLES!
Lately thats not there aim, ALL THOSE DAMN RATTLES!
08-10-2003, 09:26 PM
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Originally posted by larchmont
I sweat more too, and still never a problem.
I wouldn't want to be paying extra for it.
I sweat more too, and still never a problem.
I wouldn't want to be paying extra for it.
08-10-2003, 11:10 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
I would and would be willing to pay up to $900 for ventilated seats!
I would and would be willing to pay up to $900 for ventilated seats!
08-11-2003, 03:32 PM
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2004 TL...
I am new here and this is my first post. Here are a few of my thoughts on the 2004 TL...
1. When I first saw it, I loved it. Now, ummm, I don't know...
2. It seems to lack the clean lines that are Honda. These lines can
best be seen on the TSX
3. The steering wheel is fat! It reminds me of a Chrysler steering
wheel (i.e. Concorde and Intrepid)
4. The overall design of the car looks Dodge-ish and Pontiac-ish.
5. The front, rear, and interior are its best assets.
6. The side view mirrors look weird. Again, that clean and
conservative look of Honda/Acura is gone.
7. "ACURA" on the front is hideous.
8. Add black paint, remove the character line, add integrated turn signals in the side view mirrors, add window chrome, add the current TL Type-S's wheels and we would have one nice looking car.
Finally...
9. The C-pillar screams the current Diamante'
That said, the car is overall a nice piece of work. I am just worried that it seems to be "trying to hard." Even pontiac is losing its cladding and clutter. Don't tell me that Honda is starting to add cladding and clutter. I mean the influence of Honda designs in the market is very apparent. Some have called Honda designs boring and too conservative, and blah-blah-blah - but it has always worked - well. Now others are going to the more conservative and elegant lines that Honda, seemingly, used to have. Take a look at the newly designed 5-Series. You see that character line running down its side? Now take a look at a 1998-2002 Accord. Even BMW is looking at Honda's design cues.
1. When I first saw it, I loved it. Now, ummm, I don't know...
2. It seems to lack the clean lines that are Honda. These lines can
best be seen on the TSX
3. The steering wheel is fat! It reminds me of a Chrysler steering
wheel (i.e. Concorde and Intrepid)
4. The overall design of the car looks Dodge-ish and Pontiac-ish.
5. The front, rear, and interior are its best assets.
6. The side view mirrors look weird. Again, that clean and
conservative look of Honda/Acura is gone.
7. "ACURA" on the front is hideous.
8. Add black paint, remove the character line, add integrated turn signals in the side view mirrors, add window chrome, add the current TL Type-S's wheels and we would have one nice looking car.
Finally...
9. The C-pillar screams the current Diamante'
That said, the car is overall a nice piece of work. I am just worried that it seems to be "trying to hard." Even pontiac is losing its cladding and clutter. Don't tell me that Honda is starting to add cladding and clutter. I mean the influence of Honda designs in the market is very apparent. Some have called Honda designs boring and too conservative, and blah-blah-blah - but it has always worked - well. Now others are going to the more conservative and elegant lines that Honda, seemingly, used to have. Take a look at the newly designed 5-Series. You see that character line running down its side? Now take a look at a 1998-2002 Accord. Even BMW is looking at Honda's design cues.