2012 Acura TL (nosejob)

Old 08-29-2010, 05:44 PM
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2012 Acura TL (nosejob)

http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...-2012-acura-tl

does it change your mind? i'm undecided.
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At least they did much better on the exhaust tips!
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The good thing is, it still looks ugly. I was worried a few months ago when I bought the 08 TLS that the 2011 will look much better and regret buying this instead. But nope, the 3g still looks much better.
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they probably spied ACURAZINE and RJ's front grill for the 4th gen.
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Still kinda reminds me of the newer Camrys...
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Still not a fan.
Isn't there already a thread on this?
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I'm sorry but I think the back of these things still look like an old Toyota Solara:





Old 08-29-2010, 06:23 PM
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I still dont like it. 3G FTW
Old 08-29-2010, 06:37 PM
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i just cleaned my 3g yesterday. 3 and a half years of later of owning, i still admire its looks so much. maybe the 2012 is revised a little bit but either way, not enough to ever top the 3g
Old 08-29-2010, 07:31 PM
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The updated front end looks like the old CL to me. Especially the front bumper contours...



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i still like the 3g
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No thanks I'll pass

Maybe it's just me, but until they change the back of these things, I'll stay far away from them. Looks too much like a CTS-wannabe...

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this has been posted a million times already...
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Originally Posted by Ruby
this has been posted a million times already...
1,000,001
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Originally Posted by Ruby
this has been posted a million times already...
Really? The date on that article is august 17th 2010, a million times is a lot for two weeks. I didn't see it or I wouldn't have posted it, but I apologize if it is a re-post, as I didn't search before hand.

I think it looks better than it currently does, but still not close to matching the looks of our 3Gs.
Old 08-29-2010, 08:25 PM
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it doesnt really do anything for me, 3g > 4g in styling hands down
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You have to remember those pictures are of a mule. I'll wait until the mid cycle upgrade is revealed to be sure.

Honestly, even with the chrome beak, I don't hate the 4G. I have done a test drive in one, and it was awesome to drive. Do I think the 3G is a prettier car? Hands down.
Old 08-29-2010, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rossv1
Still not a fan.
Isn't there already a thread on this?
There are threads on this from a month or two ago in the 4G section. Not sure about here.
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3G>4G for sure
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Can't stand 4G... And everyone I've talked to agrees.
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I am a new owner of a 3g TL-S and am very happy to see how ugly the 4g TL's are. I had a loaner 4g from my dealer for 12 days and hated driving it. It looks, feels, and drives like a 40 year old virgin.
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There is a reason the 4G's sales are low...
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Is it just me, or does it look like there are 2 people in the front seat making out?!

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IDK its camo'd so we'll just have to wait and see.
Old 08-29-2010, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JMooSeR
Still kinda reminds me of the newer Camrys...
I was thinking the same thing when I saw the back right now.

It looks better but it still looks like a bloated boat.
Old 08-30-2010, 12:14 AM
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There's a 4G TL?
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Not my cup of tea.

But the interior is still f-ing amazing.
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It is a bit of an improvement.
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looks better now lol
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Originally Posted by Timb227
Is it just me, or does it look like there are 2 people in the front seat making out?!

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looks the same.... ugly lol
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I think it's an improvement. The 4G is too syfy looking for me.
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The exhaust just looks like the current MDX now. I like. I can't really see a difference in the front end with all of the camo on it.

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yup, still hideous. front and back.
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It looks the same as last years model, they just covered up all the ugliness with black tape to disguise it.
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I could live with the front, and the aftermarket grill looks decent, IMO. It's the "smiling-robot" back end that I can't stand.
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Am I am the only here that thinks the exhaust tips look exactly the same as the base 4GTL?
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The changes make it a little bit better looking but the overall bodystyle and huge size is unchange keeping it a huge turn off to me. The current bloated look of the 4G TL reminds me of the last 6G Maxima look which turned me off to that car for the same reasons.

Here is to hoping and wishing that Acura makes the 5G TL right again for 2014!!!
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i think it would be smart of them to bring the 3G model back with technology upgrades, i can tell you right now if they did that i would be waiting in line at the dealership for one
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that car still looks hideous..Acura needs to take that design back to the drawing board..
Even if I was given that car for free, i wouldnt keep it nor ride it..i would sell it to get me a 3rd generation :c)

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