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10-17-2003, 10:42 AM
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CanadianDriver has done a review (10/17/03) of the 04 TL. Good pictures of white/parch too.
http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/04tl.htm
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http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/04tl.htm
Hope the link comes through.
10-17-2003, 11:01 AM
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With a new wedge-shaped profile, taller sides, and a wider, more aggressive stance, the 2004 TL resembles the smaller Acura TSX from the front and sides, while the rear reminds me of, well, a Chrysler Sebring. In fact, there appear to be little bits of other cars mixed in to the TL's styling - a little bit of Mustang there, Audi here, Mazda there...this lack of individuality is disappointing. OK, there's nothing BAD about the styling, but it doesn't inspire the same kind of passion that a BMW 330i, Audi A4 or Infiniti G35 might - at least, in my opinion. I know I'll get some letters..
A4 or 330 passion ?? You better believe in your opinion.
10-17-2003, 11:26 AM
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"Models with the optional Navigation system have a rear camera which shows a view of the area behind the car in the video screen when the transmission is put in Reverse. This is a real bonus."
Why don't the US versions have that?
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Why don't the US versions have that?
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10-17-2003, 11:37 AM
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There is absolutely no memntion of that anywhere on acura.ca's website. I know a few people who have personally gone to TL unvelings and they did not mention this either. The guy is mistaken for sure.
10-17-2003, 11:52 AM
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Does this car need "more distinctive styling"? I'ts a radical shift for Honda, a notoriously conservative company.
10-17-2003, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by acura_driver
"Models with the optional Navigation system have a rear camera which shows a view of the area behind the car in the video screen when the transmission is put in Reverse. This is a real bonus."
"Models with the optional Navigation system have a rear camera which shows a view of the area behind the car in the video screen when the transmission is put in Reverse. This is a real bonus."
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10-17-2003, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by lamster
As a matter of fact, I just called the same Acura dealer where I test-drove the TL last night, and was firmly told that the ONLY Acura in Canada which has the rear-view camera installed is the MDX.
As a matter of fact, I just called the same Acura dealer where I test-drove the TL last night, and was firmly told that the ONLY Acura in Canada which has the rear-view camera installed is the MDX.
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10-17-2003, 02:37 PM
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Here's the response I got from the writer of the article. There is no camera on the Canadian TL.
Hi Domenic,
Yes, you're right. While I was in California testing the TL, I also drove the 2004 MDX with a Navi system and a back-up camera. Later, when writing the article about the TL with the Navi system, I got the two mixed up. I'll adjust the article. Sorry about that!
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Yes, you're right. While I was in California testing the TL, I also drove the 2004 MDX with a Navi system and a back-up camera. Later, when writing the article about the TL with the Navi system, I got the two mixed up. I'll adjust the article. Sorry about that!
Greg Wilson
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10-17-2003, 03:40 PM
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Sorry 04 TL guys, at least 1 writer still likes the TSX better.
Here's another response I got from the writer.
Here's another response I got from the writer.
I don't know. I like the TSX better. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because it's more nimble and less ostentatious. And it gets better fuel economy and is cheaper. The TSX is a really nice package.
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10-17-2003, 04:05 PM
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Sorry 04 TL guys, at least 1 writer still likes the TSX better.
Here's another response I got from the writer.
Sorry 04 TL guys, at least 1 writer still likes the TSX better.
Here's another response I got from the writer.
Now if the TSX had about 25 more horsepower and equally greater torque I would probably choose that as my next car. As far as FWD entry level luxury sedans go, you can't beat either the TSX or TL IMHO.
10-17-2003, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by domn
I don't know. I like the TSX better. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because it's more nimble and less ostentatious. And it gets better fuel economy and is cheaper. The TSX is a really nice package.
Greg
I don't know. I like the TSX better. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because it's more nimble and less ostentatious. And it gets better fuel economy and is cheaper. The TSX is a really nice package.
Greg
For the TSX in the US which has Navi, it's an entirely different story.
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