Said goodbye to the TL...
12-16-2007 | 09:43 PM
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Said goodbye to the TL...
I finally said goodbye to the 2006 TL NBP/Ebony 6MT:
I went through a lot of things with the TL but say hello to the new car:
2008 Accord:
My friend thought the car was turbo'd:
I went through a lot of things with the TL but say hello to the new car:
2008 Accord:
My friend thought the car was turbo'd:
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12-17-2007 | 01:08 AM
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Thanks for the comments.
Both cars are employee leased for two years. I had a 2004 RRP/Camel 6MT TL before the NBP/ Ebony 6MT. I loved it so much that I went with another TL. The two years for the NBP/Ebony TL was almost up and I was already bored of them and I wanted something new and exciting, which was perfect timing because the new Accord was released.
The Accord feels a lot bigger inside than the TL for the driver. But to me, the interior materials of the Accord has a sort of "cheaper" feel than what was in the TL. It also has a lot more buttons than the TL but that could be not being used to navigation. The Accord has noticebly more torque than the TL and I've never took it past 3K rpm because it's still under break-in. One thing that I really don't like are the unpredictable brakes. The TL's brakes made me feel what they were doing, unlike the Accord's. I would step on the pedal and get no reaction until I slightly nudge it down and get a full force stop, but it could be that I was not able to break them in either. The Accord absorbs the bumps better too. My favorite difference is that the Accord produces more HP/Torque on 87 octane than the TL did on 91 octane. Thats all I could think of for now.
It wasn't just more HP and both cars are 6MT. It was my second TL and I was bored with them. I would've gone to the TSX but they are due for a redesign soon and I wanted to drive something not outdated. I would've gone to the RL but MT isn't an option for them. I was actually considering an Element SC until I saw the Accord's new design. I knew that was the car to choose.
Originally Posted by alex2364
Nice Accord. Any reason for the trade? Looks like the TL is still basically new.
Originally Posted by Dem1K
Lookin' good buddy 
I am definitely loving the look of the new accord coupe; looks very aggressive. Wanna give us a run-down of the differences between the TL and the new whip?
I am definitely loving the look of the new accord coupe; looks very aggressive. Wanna give us a run-down of the differences between the TL and the new whip?
Originally Posted by mcflyguy24
Nice car, but why. Seems like a downgrade to me...did you just want more hp and MT maybe?
12-17-2007 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
Thanks for the comments.
Both cars are employee leased for two years. I had a 2004 RRP/Camel 6MT TL before the NBP/ Ebony 6MT. I loved it so much that I went with another TL. The two years for the NBP/Ebony TL was almost up and I was already bored of them and I wanted something new and exciting, which was perfect timing because the new Accord was released.
The Accord feels a lot bigger inside than the TL for the driver. But to me, the interior materials of the Accord has a sort of "cheaper" feel than what was in the TL. It also has a lot more buttons than the TL but that could be not being used to navigation. The Accord has noticebly more torque than the TL and I've never took it past 3K rpm because it's still under break-in. One thing that I really don't like are the unpredictable brakes. The TL's brakes made me feel what they were doing, unlike the Accord's. I would step on the pedal and get no reaction until I slightly nudge it down and get a full force stop, but it could be that I was not able to break them in either. The Accord absorbs the bumps better too. My favorite difference is that the Accord produces more HP/Torque on 87 octane than the TL did on 91 octane. Thats all I could think of for now.
It wasn't just more HP and both cars are 6MT. It was my second TL and I was bored with them. I would've gone to the TSX but they are due for a redesign soon and I wanted to drive something not outdated. I would've gone to the RL but MT isn't an option for them. I was actually considering an Element SC until I saw the Accord's new design. I knew that was the car to choose.
Both cars are employee leased for two years. I had a 2004 RRP/Camel 6MT TL before the NBP/ Ebony 6MT. I loved it so much that I went with another TL. The two years for the NBP/Ebony TL was almost up and I was already bored of them and I wanted something new and exciting, which was perfect timing because the new Accord was released.
The Accord feels a lot bigger inside than the TL for the driver. But to me, the interior materials of the Accord has a sort of "cheaper" feel than what was in the TL. It also has a lot more buttons than the TL but that could be not being used to navigation. The Accord has noticebly more torque than the TL and I've never took it past 3K rpm because it's still under break-in. One thing that I really don't like are the unpredictable brakes. The TL's brakes made me feel what they were doing, unlike the Accord's. I would step on the pedal and get no reaction until I slightly nudge it down and get a full force stop, but it could be that I was not able to break them in either. The Accord absorbs the bumps better too. My favorite difference is that the Accord produces more HP/Torque on 87 octane than the TL did on 91 octane. Thats all I could think of for now.
It wasn't just more HP and both cars are 6MT. It was my second TL and I was bored with them. I would've gone to the TSX but they are due for a redesign soon and I wanted to drive something not outdated. I would've gone to the RL but MT isn't an option for them. I was actually considering an Element SC until I saw the Accord's new design. I knew that was the car to choose.
12-17-2007 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by korrupted
Is it me, or is it strange that the hand break is on the left side of the shifter?
Is this car even sold in Japan? If not, I don't understand what they were thinking.
12-17-2007 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by parshooter
Nice, but I would have had the dealer throw in some carpet floor mats.
The new Accord looks really nice! Esp in red! Any plans for it? Throw some wheels on there and drop it, thats about all you can do with a lease...
12-17-2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by korrupted
Is it me, or is it strange that the hand break is on the left side of the shifter?
To the OP: nice color combo!
12-17-2007 | 02:01 PM
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Nice car! I drove a 08 Accord for the first time last week, it was a nice improvement over the previous generation, a natural evolution. Overall the car left a very good impression on me, by far the best Accord to date.
12-17-2007 | 02:02 PM
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The new Accord is AWESOME!! There was one just like that on my college campus for some reason expect it was white and an auto, but everyone loved it. They all kept talking about "did you see that car?" "wow thats a honda it looks way more expensive then a honda" and "That is such an awesome car." Pretty much everyone loved it and I am sure you will too.
12-17-2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
what is that blue shit on the back window?
Originally Posted by charliemike
Did you start driving at 14? Or is your age in your profile an inside joke?
Originally Posted by parshooter
Nice, but I would have had the dealer throw in some carpet floor mats.
12-18-2007 | 09:33 AM
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Nice choice... I've got a Red CL 6spd, so the Accord is pretty much it's replacement in the Honda/Acura lineup, so you won't get any arguments from me about red 6mt h/a products 
Still doesn't make much sense... You let the car sit for 2 years till you got your license ?? Methinks there's more to the story 
Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
No, I got my license at 16 but had the TL since 14.
Still doesn't make much sense... You let the car sit for 2 years till you got your license ?? Methinks there's more to the story
12-18-2007 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 260 HP
It's not strange. A lot of cars have the hand brake on the left side. Accords have been this way at least since 1990.
To the OP: nice color combo!
To the OP: nice color combo!
Here's a picture of my 03 Accord 6mt interior. On the left side, but honestly I couldn't remember until I looked at the picture. Do most cars really have them on the other side?
Beautiful Accord BTW! I wasn't too sure on the new design at first but they've definitely grown on me and I really like them now. Of course I'm also partial to red like GM is. Nice choice!
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12-18-2007 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Still doesn't make much sense... You let the car sit for 2 years till you got your license ?? Methinks there's more to the story Last edited by TL CHROMETIDE; 12-18-2007 at 01:32 PM.
12-18-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
We got the red TL when I was 14. I did not have my license yet so it was my mom's car until I got my license at 16. I drove the red TL for a few months before the lease was up and that is when I got the black TL.
12-18-2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by korrupted
Maybe it's on the left side for cars they mfg for the Japanese and US markets.
I think my 93 had it in the center behind the shifter, my TL-s has it on the right side
I think my 93 had it in the center behind the shifter, my TL-s has it on the right side
Is I wrong?
12-18-2007 | 03:35 PM
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Yes and no
Originally Posted by charliemike
I don't think these Accords are made in Japan. I thought they were US only.
Is I wrong?
Is I wrong?
http://www.honda.co.jp/INSPIRE/new/
But the bad thing is, they do not sell the 2 door. It's just not popular. That's why no CL's here, and no Accord 2 doors.....I'd love to have a 2 door that could potentially seat 5 (although the back seat occupants are kids)
And in the pictures I've seen, the hand brake (E-brake) is close to the driver, on the right of the shifter. So it must be a US specific tunnel they installed.
12-18-2007 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
We got the red TL when I was 14. I did not have my license yet so it was my mom's car until I got my license at 16. I drove the red TL for a few months before the lease was up and that is when I got the black TL.
12-18-2007 | 05:06 PM
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Nice car man, thats a great color combo on the coupe. Do the 6-speed Accords have a LSD?
And all MT cars I've driven/been in had it on the right side from what I remember. Others had it right in the center behind the shifter (annoying)
And all MT cars I've driven/been in had it on the right side from what I remember. Others had it right in the center behind the shifter (annoying)
