Does Acura need a Convertible?
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Does Acura need a Convertible?
Lexus has this
and BMW has this
Why doesn't Acura have one? (perhaps s2000 framework)
audi TT
YOU GET MY POINT!!!
Why doesn't Acura have one? (perhaps s2000 framework)
and BMW has this
Why doesn't Acura have one? (perhaps s2000 framework)
audi TT
YOU GET MY POINT!!!
Why doesn't Acura have one? (perhaps s2000 framework)
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
Nissan is the only one I can think of. Hey I agree with you guys, take a look at my sig (CSX, Hardtop Convertable 
)
)nissan has the new 350z convertable... well i dont know how new it is.... im sure the G35 isnt far behind for the convertable treatment. give it some time....
i think acura needs to make something with rear wheel drive before they take the top off of it. Why would you spend about 50k on a convertable when it cant even compete with the competition... Most executives wouldnt want to wait for a huge turbo to spin up or have that whine of a small 4 banger in thier convertable.
So honestly, Acura has some work ahead of them to compete with their european and now even japanese counterparts. But i cant definately eventually making something to compete in the convertable parts.... or maybe not? never know
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
yes, forgot about the 350Z roadster. Toyota, Emu, has the Camry Solara Convertable. Car is teh :ghey:
Ooops, you are right! We almost had a :gheyfight: over the :ghey: Solara drop top.
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ehhh the rsx seems a bit nicer inside than a honda vehical.... plus it would definatly hafta cost half the price.... if the s2000 was an acura there would need to be a makerover on the fact that Acura appeals to a "luxry" buyer, therefore the s2000 would need more of those "fancy" features.
Its interesting tho..... but curious and probably a stupid question but do these highend brands off of thier main company (acura, lexus, infinity) exist outside the US and mainly north america? i know acura doesnt off NA (correct me if im wrong)... that could also be the problem., with a limited public for the acura name
Its interesting tho..... but curious and probably a stupid question but do these highend brands off of thier main company (acura, lexus, infinity) exist outside the US and mainly north america? i know acura doesnt off NA (correct me if im wrong)... that could also be the problem., with a limited public for the acura name
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Not that a salesperson knows everything that happens, but one I talked to at my dealer said Acura execs came in and discussed with them some ideas and they said something about making a convertible out of the TSX frame. Not sure if we will ever see this, but it would be nice to see something a little bigger, or more sporty than a TSX convertible.
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it would definatly need a larger engine to compete with the others tho imho.... the ammount of support weight that will need to be added to keep the saftey level it is at would be incredible
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Originally Posted by Jerky
wait a second...did you say the convertible will be the four door tsx?
that would be uuuuugly
that would be uuuuugly
2 Door sedan. Sorta like how Audi dropped the top on the A4.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I've heard rumors from my dealership that once the RSX in its current form is killed off the TSX will recieve the drop-top.
no way. remember, dealers are filled with bs, that's what a year at a-tsx taught me. I heard stories of salesman trying to convince people the Accord was AWD! I've heard more, just can't think of any.
My dealership is far from the ordinary. They've been dead on with everything else they've told me. Including new releases from Comptech and Honda/Acura.
The RSX will be killed off within the next 2 years. The entire Acura lineup is moving more upscale (as if you haven't already noticed) The TSX, TL, and RL all offer more luxury than ever anticipated 5 years ago for the price Acura offers these cars.
There will be a TL coupe or maybe the return of the CL for model year '06 or maybe '07. It'd be nice to see them drop the top on that as well.
The RSX will be killed off within the next 2 years. The entire Acura lineup is moving more upscale (as if you haven't already noticed) The TSX, TL, and RL all offer more luxury than ever anticipated 5 years ago for the price Acura offers these cars.
There will be a TL coupe or maybe the return of the CL for model year '06 or maybe '07. It'd be nice to see them drop the top on that as well.
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
no way. remember, dealers are filled with bs, that's what a year at a-tsx taught me. I heard stories of salesman trying to convince people the Accord was AWD! I've heard more, just can't think of any.
WOW, Imagine that, the pristine reputation of a car sales person is tarnished, I can't imagine that they would ever make something up to meet quota and bring home a fat paycheck...could you?
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Originally Posted by EmuMessenger
Infiniti, Buick, Toyota ( I believe the MR Spyder was discontinued), Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, and there are probably others.
I think some companies have had them, and decided they're not profitable. Just because you don't have a convertible doesn't mean you should have one in your product line. Same with coupes. Acura had one, didn't sell, now they don't. Simple as that. In the not to distant past, Infinity had the M30 convertible a while back. Buick had the Reatta.
Although Hyundai is coming out with a hardtop convertible Tiburon (search this site for details).
This thread reminds me of Three Kings when the guy is saying that after the war he's getting a Lexus convertible when in the early 90s Lexus didn't have one
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Originally Posted by dabuda
they definitely need one
i thought this was going to be a poll
i thought this was going to be a poll
we already know it would be 'YES acura needs a vertible" by at least 90%
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There has always been talk of an acura s2000 spin off, but H/A probably feel that would hurt sales of the s2000. Now if they would but a 3.5L v6 in the rwd S2000, that would really be interesting...
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
NSX-T, not totally a convertible, but close
Originally Posted by Greenmonster
Now if they would but a 3.5L v6 in the rwd S2000, that would really be interesting...
it would be interesting.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
NSX has a Targa Top.
IMHO, this would adversely affect the S2K's handling capabilities. I recall similar discussions regarding VK45DE motor in a Z, with similar suppositions. But it would be interesting.
IMHO, this would adversely affect the S2K's handling capabilities. I recall similar discussions regarding VK45DE motor in a Z, with similar suppositions. But
it would be interesting.VW and audi did that with thier new flagship vehicals..... but your right it could take sales away but then again if its a much more luxurious vehical like the g35 and 350z it would probably tend to a different crowd
