charliemike

Randy Pobst agreed. I think the 1LE is extraordinary for $42k. But I would only own one if I was going to track it on weekends and wanted a car to drive there too.

VR1

I heard the new 2016 Camaro on the Alpha platform will be by far the largest redesign to the Camaro since the current generation was introduced. I would wait for that too especially if you are considering the current gen. Camaro at all. I like the new Track Pack Mustang, but the 1LE.. I quite dig those too. Of course if it were me I'd buy a used Lotus Exige/Porsche Cayman, M235i, or BRZ and $14k in parts anyday over either.

charliemike

Well there are tradeoffs with all those cars. Either cost of entry, cost of maintenance, cost of upgrades ...

I have no idea what it will require to maintain a 1LE but it would not surprise me to know it's cheaper than a Cayman, M235i, etc.

BTW, the 1LE would annihilate a M235i.

charliemike

Oh, man ...

Is Acura working on a premium minivan? - Autoblog

ttribe

Are you freaking kidding?!

If this is for real, and as if it hadn't happened already, this would be definitive proof that Acura has jumped-the-shark!

Countdown to someone calling me a hater - 10...9...8...

amasianasian

Is this the new Integra?!?

Yumcha

No, it's the new NSX in a minivan's body.





Don't hate.

civicdrivr

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That's amazing. They are so lost as a brand.

Rick_TL-S

I accept this on the condition that it drives up the value of my car as one of the last good Acuras built.

civicdrivr

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Majofo

EzeE1o

i wonder if this is a real acura or an odyssey disguised with acura parts, as some commenters think. the interior looks straight out of an MDX but it also looks pretty hacked at the base of the windshield and dash.

amasianasian

I really hope that it is a Odyssey. I really do.

VR1

I heard the Lotus/Porsche are generally pretty bulletproof. Yea I do agree on the 1LE annihilating the M235i, but unless I live on a track I'd take the M235i for a DD and occasional track car. If I was looking for a track car then I'd take the Lotus/Cayman. 2002-2003 Vipers are also at the same price range.

Majofo

2002 Viper..

Costco

If you can't outsell your competitors in the bread and butter segments (small-midsize), go after the niche segments! The competition will never see it coming, just like the ZDX.

Yumcha

I can't wait for Acura motorcycles.

Yumcha

And Acura pick-up trucks.

amasianasian

And Acura scooters.

Timmy18

It might not look THAT bad.. At least they're beating Lexus to it.

Just a quick PS. I know the sheet metal is different.

Costco

Introducing Acura's new turbocharged V8 SH-AWD minivan. The powertrain you want, in the body style you and your wife both hate.

Rick_TL-S

No plans in the pipeline to jump the shark yet.

After the GS-F, comes the production LF-LC.

amasianasian

It's that kind of thrill

ttribe

You're joking, right?

Majofo

VR1

My friend got a '04 Viper for his first car.. That thing will scare the shit out of you... In a good way of course.

charliemike

Price negotiable, this is very tempting. Especially, given Tim's experience:

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srika

V8 minivan? yeah right - it would have a 3.5L V6, NA.

Yumcha

Dooooo it.

srika

Majofo

Costco

I agree.

Rick_TL-S

No guarantees this will be it, but between it, the FT-One "supposedly" coming under Lexus, & rumors of a green lit next-gen. LFA, the common denominator is that Lexus is planning to release a high horsepower coupe back onto the market in the next 3 years.

Majofo

Pay attention Acura derps. Or just fuck Acura into non-existence.. whatever.

charliemike

Mercedes has pulled an Infiniti and renamed all their SUVs to start with GL.

So there is the GLA, GLC (GLK), GLE (ML), and GLS (GL). Only the Gwagen stays as a G. The cheat makes it clear this alignment makes sense and shows where Mercedes might full in gaps with yet more models.

Mercedes renames utility vehicles, repositions Maybach as sub-brand - Autoblog

civicdrivr

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I don't necessarily hate that. It actually makes sense, unlike the Infinity mess.

00TL-P3.2

The MB rebranding doesn't bug me so much, I like that they dropped the CLK in favor of an E-coupe & the CL for the S-coupe.

As said in the other thread, bring back proper numbering! My S550 is actually a 4.6 Just call it an S460.

ttribe

That one should have the N55 as well. It's not as moddable (is that a word?), in terms of tuning because it only has a single turbo charger (albeit twin-scroll), but it's supposed to have had fewer issues.

srika

are you sure? I thought they green-lighted it

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