View Poll Results: Which brand are you driving in 2011?
Acura
164
60.97%
Audi
7
2.60%
BMW
23
8.55%
Cadillac
4
1.49%
Chevrolet / GM
4
1.49%
Dodge / Chrysler
2
0.74%
Ford
4
1.49%
Honda
14
5.20%
Hyundai
4
1.49%
Infiniti
8
2.97%
Jeep
3
1.12%
Kia
0
0%
Lexus
6
2.23%
Mazda
6
2.23%
Mercedes Benz
0
0%
Mini
1
0.37%
Nissan
1
0.37%
Porsche
1
0.37%
Toyota
7
2.60%
VW
4
1.49%
Other: Do tell.
4
1.49%
Subaru
2
0.74%
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:15 AM
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I dunno about the poll, some are voting and not posting, some are posting and not voting

So still debatable.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jimiboi
The Honda, now over 100k miles
TL wheels =

Are you on aftermarket suspension or running spacers?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
I dunno about the poll, some are voting and not posting, some are posting and not voting
No Subaru, VW or Mini votes in the poll, and I think members with those brand cars as DD all posted here.

Well, they are so outnumbered by Acuras, and even BMWs, that it won't matter.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:39 AM
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The two Subaru owners had to vote in "Other".
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
The 3G TL is still a high water point for Acura in terms of their styling. It's eight years old (or there about) and doesn't look dated inside or out.
agree the 3G style still looks good.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tmnhs81
Looks great. I saw a Camaro like yours around here with some candy paint job and I guess 26" rims. Thing looked weird, had more ground clearance than newer Toyota Tacome..
Thanks man. You're from around SF/Oakland or somewhere a little up north right? I've seen a few of those like you described makes me ashamed. I'm the guy who says "to each his own" more than anyone else but when I see those donks lifted up it just makes me shake my head in disgust.

By the way what happened to your 1G TL? You and Go90go or whatever's TLs looked nice, I always thought the OEM AP1 wheels were a great fit.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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so stealthy
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Poll edited to allow for the piqued feelings of slighted Subaru owners.

Damn, look at all those Acura owners. I guess all those jokes about "Bimmerzine" are just jokes! This is DEFINITELY Acurazine.

BTW, who is the other Cadi owner? Delurk!
Well there is definitely more Acura owners on here overall (obviously), but not in Car Talk. They're just coming out of the wood work to vote on this poll. If it was a true poll of Car Talk regulars... most jumped ship some time ago...
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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I voted Acura (for my car at home). I completely forgot about this beast.
My ride for 2011.
2005 Peugeot 206 HDi


My 2006 Acura TSX. (No pics with roof rack, wife driving it while I'm away)
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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I've owned it for 2 years already. I'm keeping this thing forever.

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
By the way what happened to your 1G TL? You and Go90go or whatever's TLs looked nice, I always thought the OEM AP1 wheels were a great fit.
It was assasinated. Think he ended up getting another one for his sister.

I agree, his and Go90go had two of the cleanest 1Gs out there.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Made the switch from my 2004 TSX last year to a 2011 RDX

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Well there is definitely more Acura owners on here overall (obviously), but not in Car Talk. They're just coming out of the wood work to vote on this poll. If it was a true poll of Car Talk regulars... most jumped ship some time ago...
The Poll doesn't ask the correct question.

If it asked - "What will your NEXT car be?" I think the results would be different. Some people are soon to be ship jumpers. Just not sure what will be my next car.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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2007 Honda Odyssey EX...oh yeah.

I don't think we need or want pics.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Something I recently picked up

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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The list is long of what id like to be driving by the end of the year. Guess it comes down to How the dealers treat me and what the dealers are willing to negotiate and what im willing to spend. That said its down to Acura, Audi, and Hyundai.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Almost 40% of Car Talk have cars other than Acura.

I still consider that a lot considering this is an Acura site after all.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
Something I recently picked up

I want this!!
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Almost 40% of Car Talk have cars other than Acura.

I still consider that a lot considering this is an Acura site after all.
and the good thing is, all of you guys still stay on this forum
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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and the good thing is, all of you guys still stay on this forum
Yeah the age demographic of the Porsche forums is a lil old for my tastes and there is no other place like Ramblings
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
I dunno about the poll, some are voting and not posting, some are posting and not voting

So still debatable.
Because I gots 2 cars!
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by surfer rick
Yeah the age demographic of the Porsche forums is a lil old for my tastes and there is no other place like Ramblings


I'm part of a few forums, but A'zine is my home base. :tearyeyed:
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
TL wheels =

Are you on aftermarket suspension or running spacers?
Nah, no spacers...but it is running on Neuspeed springs
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Something I recently picked up

One of the most simple, yet menacing stock wheel desgins ever! Love it!
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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my 2003 Acura TL Type S (Saber conversion)

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by surfer rick
Yeah the age demographic of the Porsche forums is a lil old for my tastes and there is no other place like Ramblings
I have the opposite problem with the demographic of the scion forums
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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2004 Acura TL with 87k. It was sorta my dream car when I first joined and last year I got my opportunity to buy one. Sorry no pics.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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I still want an 07-08 TL-S 6MT if it matters... I think I'm done with coupes for the time being.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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I thought you wanted a motorcycle?

In all seriousness, why not an 04-06 6MT? Few bolt-ons could get you up to Type-S level, and IMO it looks cleaner.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Congrats!

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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needs his own new thread with pics.

i actually saw a TSX wagon rolling not to long ago.. i thought it looked pretty nice.. def would pick one up
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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No pics sorry; but 04 TSX here. ~146,000km. Almost 8 years since I picked her up from the dealer.

Starting to get the new car itch again, but can't find anything that meets all my needs to give her up. Looking for something with a little more cargo room (wagon/cuv/suv); RWD/AWD, at least same kind of luxury as the TSX, and most importantly, 6MT. Guess how many vehicles meet that criteria out there?

1. 328i xdrive wagon -- only executive edition available in canada, and no sports seat as an option. wtf. Also in final model year; aging design, mainly because there's so many darned 3-series around here.

2. Porsche Cayenne (base). VW VR6 engine? Not to mention optioned out the way I want, it starts at CAD$74k before taxes. Uh, no.

Would totally rock the 2011 BMW X3 if it came with a stick, but the folks at BMW NA seems to have lost the meaning of "Driving Machine" somewhere. Acura? Call me weird, but if the MDX came with a stick, I would probably be one of the very few to own one, if not the only one But we know that's never gonna happen.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
I thought you wanted a motorcycle?

In all seriousness, why not an 04-06 6MT? Few bolt-ons could get you up to Type-S level, and IMO it looks cleaner.
Did I say that? Damn, I forgot already that's how indecisive I am

I've always wanted the Type-S, the wheels never bothered me. The extra displacement and amazing handling out of the box for a 3500 lb FWD sedan interests me. A lot of minor details too... the 2-tone interior option and the different interior touches (gauges, lighting, pedals etc). I really like KBP too, always have.

An 04-06 is cheaper though and it still comes with Brembos and LSD.... hmm
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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The two Subaru owners had to vote in "Other".


Yes, I resemble that remark.


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