Crazy Bimmer

Dropped off my dads car to get few things done before warranty ended and they gave me this beauty.

2006 TL auto, no navi.



This car is leaps and bounds better than the 2gen TLS I had! Brakes are much firmer and steering is much tiighter. Handling is the same deal..vastly improved!

Engine seems to have much more punch at lower RPMs, pretty good for this engine. Power came smoothly and didnt feel any lag before vtec kicked in.
BUT fwd is just cant handle this engine, i think i spun the wheels at almost every corner and light (wasnt even trying to go fast). Torque steer is just terrible when you get on it though. Granted theres salt on the roads so that wouldnt help but still.

Interior is classy and layed out well but the materials are OK. I dont like the hard plastic everywhere. This had no navi and i thought the digital display on the radio was pretty tacky. Reminded me of 80s digital clocks. Love the gauge cluster of course.. that blue is very attractive. And talk about DEEP cupholders

Stereo was MEH. Def was one of the cars weak spots, then again all i listened to was XM radio.

I know I suck at giving reviews but i figured i wanted to share my thoughts. I personally think this car would be a winner with SH-AWD.

P.S, this is one sexy looking car!!

te3point5

you got a 3g TL as a loaner?? Nice dealer.

GIBSON6594

Couldn't agree more. If Honda have this car SH-AWD without a crazy price increase...we are talking MAJOR SALES

NSXNEXT

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Crazy Bimmer

No way, still like my car much more. Even if i am lacking an engine.

cmark

i got a TL with navi as a loaner too (only a 2004 though). not too impressed with the stereo either. for a system that has its own sub, it sure doesn't produce much bass. the sound system in my volvo cross country is way better.

the voice activation ability is kinda gimmicky. would probably rarely use it other than to show off to other people.

overall a pretty nice car.

SeCsTaC

Man you guys have high expectations. I love everthing about my mom's 2G TLP, including the stereo system, and I'm sure the 3G TL is leaps and bounds better in every way. Of course this might just be because my first and only car is a late 80s Toyota camry with power nothing =P

BTW I also got to sit in a 2006 TL NAVI, it's so damn nice!

S A CHO

I thought one of the selling points for this TL was the surround sound system? Does that only come into effect when your listening to DVD audio?

cusdaddy

A few of my friends have the new TL and I love the car. Great interior, nice exterior styling, more refined in almost every way than the previous TL and great options. The only major downside is that the car has outgrown the FWD layout.

phile

I think that's the case. But even without DVD-A, the sound system should be good. Edmunds ranked a group of sound systems in cars, and the TL's ELS was in there with the likes of Lexus's highly praised Mark Levinson system.

Mikes96TL03CLS

The new TL isn't bad, I had one as a loaner as well. Weird design, but the overall drive of it is firm. I bet you were so excited to get that as a loaner.....

Crazy Bimmer

Was actually hoping for a TSX since i never drove one yet and hear how great they handle.

Pure Adrenaline

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Mikes96TL03CLS

Yeah I've had a TSX too, I really like those. Fun little cars to drive.

deandorsey

? i think the stereo is the best ive heard...

GreenMonster

And when you're dropping off an RL, it's tough to get too excited about a TL

I might head down to the local acura dealer this weekend (if I'm bored)... They've advertized a bunch of 05 leftovers, and I'm curious if they really have some for the advertized price, or if it's the old bait and switch deal.

dom

They had a 05 Grey AT TL w/navi for 40K at the dealer a few weeks ago. Regular price is $44,800. Next time I buy a car I'm going in October/November/December to take adavantage of these deals.

FastAcura

I think he dropped off an older RL.

Crazy Bimmer

It was an 02 RL, nothing to get excited over.

Old man is talking about getting a new RL though since i told him they can be had for 40k, then again hes been "talking" for the past year.

M TYPE X

TSX is more fun to drive, but the TL is bigger and exudes power.

Any dealer that doesn't have late-model loaners ... sucks.

GreenMonster

Yeah, us old guys like to talk for about a year before doing anything :killer:

From my local ad: 2005 RL with navigation $37,941 delivered... 2005 clearance...

2005 TL w/ navi $27,431 delivered...

2005 TSX $23,917 delivered...

I'm sure they probably only have a couple, but they seem like a deal...

Mikes96TL03CLS

Yeah those are really good prices, especially them having navi.

dom

I'd jump on the TL greenie.

Lister00169

Finally, the Euro Snob sees the light

Crazy Bimmer

pssh, i still wouldnt buy one.

Lister00169

Didn't think you would

Mizouse

dammit i need to hurry my ass thru college and get myself a job

Sly Raskal

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I've had the same out of Cerritos Acura in so cal quite a few times.

Crazy Bimmer

Dealer called and said they need the RL for another day because they havent been able to fix the navi. Woot for warranty.

Good thing i took it in at 49,400 miles.

Sclass88

WOW! Those are excellent prices... what dealer is that???

Ric4

where is this deal at?

Lister00169

^^^



Sounds like a used car price.

Jesal - Maybe you should ask the dealership how much you could get a new RL for. Sales have not been as expected, but not bad.

M TYPE X

Don't get all excited at once.

Crazy Bimmer

Does the TL show your MPG? I couldnt find it. Tire monitoring is pretty cool.

I been driving it some more and can say that i wont make fun of the acura TL anymore. When you arent pushing the car to its limit, it then drives perfectly.

synth19

The TL is doing well in Chicago, I see them all over! I also read in Crain's a few weeks ago that the TL is the #1 selling "luxury" car in chicago (at least in the 30k price range).

GreenMonster

I'm thinking they gotta be demos or it's the old bait and switch routine... where they advertise the 2005, and when you show up, they tell you the 05's are gone, and try to sell you a 2006 at msrp... Dealers are bastards like that...

Dealer is the old Acura of Newport (RI), now in Seekonk, MA DBA First Acura...

Speed_Racer

I think it's on the Trip Computer setting in the Multi Display. I also just got a 2006 with Navi for a loaner while they worked on our MDX.

I was wondering, does it seem like the gas pedal is pretty stiff? This is the second one they gave me so I know it's not a fluke, but compared to my CL I need to really hammer the gas to get it to go. I'm not talking about power here, just the physical tension in the gas pedal.

Lister00169

Compared to other cars that I have driven, the pedal is stiffer than normal, but it's not that much stiffer :gheylaugh: