Acura: TLX News
04-14-2008, 11:37 AM
#3121
Time to Climb
acura is headed in the wrong direction, even if power/tranny/model options were everything we've been asking for, they'd still be fugly. that new grill has to go ASAP
new RL = fugly
new TSX = fugly
latest MDX = fugly
RDX = fugly
TL = not sure
previous NSX concepts = fugly
NOTE TO ACURA: your new design cues = FAIL
new RL = fugly
new TSX = fugly
latest MDX = fugly
RDX = fugly
TL = not sure
previous NSX concepts = fugly
NOTE TO ACURA: your new design cues = FAIL
04-14-2008, 11:59 AM
#3123
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by The Dougler
seems like engine development has not been happening at all.
04-14-2008, 12:13 PM
#3124
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
seems like engine development has not been happening at all.Very sad for an an apparent engine company.
I guess A-Vtec and that V10 are taking all their resources.
04-14-2008, 01:06 PM
#3127
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
I really hope acura's turn around for the tier 1 cars is quick. I see the Rl failing with the new TL, i see the new TL as a flop and the TSX is a flop to most as well. Oh well, they arent on my list of cars to look at any time soon
but now, i guess even fewer people will buy the RL.
unless the TL is just hideous looking and depending on pricing, i think it and the TSX will still sell well. though i find it hard to justify paying near mid-30's for the TSX.
04-14-2008, 01:08 PM
#3128
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Mokos23
The new TL I know for a fact designwise will look like a cross between the new Accord sedan and the new TSX. It will have that weird TSX/RL like grill, that's a fact since Acura said they would incorporate that grill in all their cars from now on.
When I was getting an oil change at Acura on a Saturday, hardly anyone was looking at Acuras in the showroom. I was literally the only one just curiously looking around. Everyone else was there waiting in the service area for their car to get serviced. Ever since the RSX was canned, the crowds also have all been older people too. Then, I went next door to the Lexus and then Infiniti dealer next to that and lots more people were car window shopping there.
When I was getting an oil change at Acura on a Saturday, hardly anyone was looking at Acuras in the showroom. I was literally the only one just curiously looking around. Everyone else was there waiting in the service area for their car to get serviced. Ever since the RSX was canned, the crowds also have all been older people too. Then, I went next door to the Lexus and then Infiniti dealer next to that and lots more people were car window shopping there.
i'd imagine more customers will be looking when the new models come in.
and personally, i'm glad the RSX isn't available anymore and the demographic's older.
04-14-2008, 01:16 PM
#3130
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
in all fairness though, acura, at the moment, hasn't given a reason to have customers in the showrooms. except the MDX, their lineup is old except the RSX, which is just unpopular.
i'd imagine more customers will be looking when the new models come in.
and personally, i'm glad the RSX isn't available anymore and the demographic's older.
i'd imagine more customers will be looking when the new models come in.
and personally, i'm glad the RSX isn't available anymore and the demographic's older.
04-14-2008, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
all you guys do is complain complain complain.
04-14-2008, 01:34 PM
#3132
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
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Its a car forum, WTF do you expect?
I honestly hate people who bitch about people complaining. So fawkin annoying. Should we all just be happy and love the
Acura is making these days?
04-14-2008, 01:36 PM
#3133
6G TLX-S
Originally Posted by iforyou
^and they are also busy making "Honda Jet"......
04-14-2008, 01:40 PM
#3134
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
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04-14-2008, 01:40 PM
#3135
6G TLX-S
Originally Posted by dom
Its a car forum, WTF do you expect?
I honestly hate people who bitch about people complaining. So fawkin annoying. Should we all just be happy and love the Acura is making these days?
I honestly hate people who bitch about people complaining. So fawkin annoying. Should we all just be happy and love the
Acura is making these days?People complaining -> company listening => improved products.
People complaining -> company not listening => junks nobody wants to buy.
04-14-2008, 01:43 PM
#3136
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It also feels good to vent a little.
I think most of us want to see Acura succeed or did at one point or we wouldn't be here. Nothing wrong with voicing an opinion.
I think most of us want to see Acura succeed or did at one point or we wouldn't be here. Nothing wrong with voicing an opinion.
04-14-2008, 01:44 PM
#3137
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by dom
Its a car forum, WTF do you expect?
I honestly hate people who bitch about people complaining. So fawkin annoying. Should we all just be happy and love the Acura is making these days?
I honestly hate people who bitch about people complaining. So fawkin annoying. Should we all just be happy and love the
Acura is making these days?
04-14-2008, 01:49 PM
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i just see it as acura slowly moving in the direction that you guys are saying they should be at and yet you still bash on it. that is all.
04-14-2008, 01:51 PM
#3140
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
i just see it as acura slowly moving in the direction that you guys are saying they should be at and yet you still bash on it. that is all.
04-14-2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i just see it as acura slowly moving in the direction that you guys are saying they should be at and yet you still bash on it. that is all.
Slowly being the key word.
04-14-2008, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
04-14-2008, 01:58 PM
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What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
there is nothing new to see there so thats why im venturing out of that thread.
04-14-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
04-14-2008, 02:04 PM
#3146
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All I gotta say is: Thank gawd I'm an Aston Martin worshipper. 
@ Jedi.
:surrender lol.. J/p 
04-14-2008, 02:45 PM
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Lol na man just laughin @ what I said das all. The clapping was supposed to be in the first post, and all the other silly emots were me making fun of the likely truth of the TL's portliness.
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04-14-2008, 02:53 PM
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<RANT>
The idiots supposed to REDESIGN the OBSOLETE ENGINE
Still rubber timing belt ?
Still suck... pardon me SOHC?
No Direct injection?
No techonology similar to Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)?
When da hell are we going to see awesome engines with techonology similar to VQ37HR or N54?
.... NEVA
</RANT>
The idiots supposed to REDESIGN the OBSOLETE ENGINE
Still rubber timing belt ?
Still suck... pardon me SOHC?
No Direct injection?
No techonology similar to Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)?
When da hell are we going to see awesome engines with techonology similar to VQ37HR or N54?
.... NEVA
</RANT>
Last edited by chirik; 04-14-2008 at 02:57 PM.
04-14-2008, 03:16 PM
#3155
6G TLX-S
Originally Posted by dom
Sure, but just think how smooth and fuel efficient an ALL-NEW Honda 3.5L V6 could be.
04-14-2008, 03:40 PM
#3157
Originally Posted by dom
It also feels good to vent a little.
I think most of us want to see Acura succeed or did at one point or we wouldn't be here. Nothing wrong with voicing an opinion.
I think most of us want to see Acura succeed or did at one point or we wouldn't be here. Nothing wrong with voicing an opinion.
Originally Posted by chirik
<RANT>
The idiots supposed to REDESIGN the OBSOLETE ENGINE
Still rubber timing belt ?
Still suck... pardon me SOHC?
No Direct injection?
No techonology similar to Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)?
When da hell are we going to see awesome engines with techonology similar to VQ37HR or N54?
.... NEVA
</RANT>
The idiots supposed to REDESIGN the OBSOLETE ENGINE
Still rubber timing belt ?
Still suck... pardon me SOHC?
No Direct injection?
No techonology similar to Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)?
When da hell are we going to see awesome engines with techonology similar to VQ37HR or N54?
.... NEVA
</RANT>
Originally Posted by dom
:ibbuttheJ35issmoothfuelefficientetc...:
Sure, but just think how smooth and fuel efficient an ALL-NEW Honda 3.5L V6 could be.
Sure, but just think how smooth and fuel efficient an ALL-NEW Honda 3.5L V6 could be.
On the other hand now I'm hoping that Acura's sales completely tank and they end up listening for once.
04-14-2008, 04:25 PM
#3158
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
On the other hand now I'm hoping that Acura's sales completely tank and they end up listening for once.
04-14-2008, 05:08 PM
#3159
Pro
Ugh. AWD 300HP Acura TL.
I wonder if the lot of you that are this excited have spent a lot of time driving the "300HP AWD" RL. It's pretty slow. It really looks like the trend of the previous gen type-S being faster than the new premium version is going to continue... although in this case, the previous TWO gen type-S's will be faster than the new premium version.
How about acura ADVANCE to RWD or at least give the people 330+ to compete with infiniti & bmw.
I wonder if the lot of you that are this excited have spent a lot of time driving the "300HP AWD" RL. It's pretty slow. It really looks like the trend of the previous gen type-S being faster than the new premium version is going to continue... although in this case, the previous TWO gen type-S's will be faster than the new premium version.
How about acura ADVANCE to RWD or at least give the people 330+ to compete with infiniti & bmw.
04-14-2008, 05:14 PM
#3160
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger
Ugh. AWD 300HP Acura TL.
I wonder if the lot of you that are this excited have spent a lot of time driving the "300HP AWD" RL. It's pretty slow. It really looks like the trend of the previous gen type-S being faster than the new premium version is going to continue... although in this case, the previous TWO gen type-S's will be faster than the new premium version.
How about acura ADVANCE to RWD or at least give the people 330+ to compete with infiniti & bmw.
I wonder if the lot of you that are this excited have spent a lot of time driving the "300HP AWD" RL. It's pretty slow. It really looks like the trend of the previous gen type-S being faster than the new premium version is going to continue... although in this case, the previous TWO gen type-S's will be faster than the new premium version.
How about acura ADVANCE to RWD or at least give the people 330+ to compete with infiniti & bmw.
but now's the time to jump on the TL Type-S.
from the looks of the RL and TSX, i'm not expecting much from the new TL. the interior will look nice as always, but i hope it doesn't go button-happy like the TSX.
i wonder if they'll include the cassette player again.