View Poll Results: Would you be interested in a car from Apple or Google?
I'd be interested in a car from Apple
7
58.33%
I'd be interested in a car from Google
5
41.67%
I'll only buy Acura until the day I die
1
8.33%
I'm interested because I think Acura tech is too long in the tooth
2
16.67%
I'd be worried about an Apple car's quality
3
25.00%
I'd be worried about a Google car's quality
2
16.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll
Would you be interested in a car from Apple or Google?
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Would you be interested in a car from Apple or Google?
I was just reading an interview with a Ford rep regarding Apple and Google cars. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36126591 I love the comfortable seats in my Acura and the reliability (had the transmission recalled and it has been great ever since).
My main reason for wanting to replace my car is the antiquated GPS. If the Acura/Alpine GPS had been keeping pace with cell phones it would be as simple as pressing a button once on the steering wheel, quickly giving the street address and city (possibly state) and it would VERY quickly give me driving instructions and it would be very reliable at voice recognition as I do not have an accent. I also feel that Acura has not done enough about fuel efficiency. I still want fast acceleration but I think they've ignored MPG.
My main reason for wanting to replace my car is the antiquated GPS. If the Acura/Alpine GPS had been keeping pace with cell phones it would be as simple as pressing a button once on the steering wheel, quickly giving the street address and city (possibly state) and it would VERY quickly give me driving instructions and it would be very reliable at voice recognition as I do not have an accent. I also feel that Acura has not done enough about fuel efficiency. I still want fast acceleration but I think they've ignored MPG.
Last edited by boe_d; 04-25-2016 at 11:39 AM.
#2
Three Wheelin'
Getting Apple/Google into your car's manufacturer radio isn't as simple as it seems. Sure it's more common now, but the industry is still at the beginning stages of it. Not to mention both software/technologies are still in their infancy. And from what I've heard, neither are as intuitive as you would think and are alot less integrated than they're advertised.
Fuel Efficiency...I'll have to disagree with you there, I think Acura has done great. I'm averaging 28mpg in mix city and highway driving from a v6, that's pretty impressive to me. I haven't taken any really long trips, but in a trip from San Jose area to Monterey area, I averaged 38mpg (according to the car info), that's pretty damn impressive, especially coming from a TL.
Acceleration...if you were looking for more, then I think the TLX wasn't the right choice for you. I mean think about it, the car comes on ecofriendly tires, it's a commuter car. As for me, the TLX comes with plenty of power; off the line and at highway speeds to pass.
Back to your GPS issue, I think NavTool is working on a unit for the TLX. It's supposed to mirror your phone to the top screen. I don't know how far they've come, but there's a thread in one of the subsections.
Fuel Efficiency...I'll have to disagree with you there, I think Acura has done great. I'm averaging 28mpg in mix city and highway driving from a v6, that's pretty impressive to me. I haven't taken any really long trips, but in a trip from San Jose area to Monterey area, I averaged 38mpg (according to the car info), that's pretty damn impressive, especially coming from a TL.
Acceleration...if you were looking for more, then I think the TLX wasn't the right choice for you. I mean think about it, the car comes on ecofriendly tires, it's a commuter car. As for me, the TLX comes with plenty of power; off the line and at highway speeds to pass.
Back to your GPS issue, I think NavTool is working on a unit for the TLX. It's supposed to mirror your phone to the top screen. I don't know how far they've come, but there's a thread in one of the subsections.
#4
Registered Abuser of VTEC
Verified with a fill up directly (I got 5.9L/100km confirmed by the gas pump calculation method).
Arguably, they have some of the most efficient NA V6's out there. I have an SH-AWD V6 and this was my gas mileage on a highway trip a couple months ago. That's 40.5 MPG. It's a rather extreme case (flat prairies, all highway), but I regularly do 34-38 MPG on the highway, EVERY time. Certainly better than most cars in this class with around that power. Real world fuel economy is almost always better than the ratings for Acuras, not so for some of the other brands.
Also, I wouldn't buy an Apple or Google car. I think those companies would have better luck doing the infotainment design for cars and then selling the design and OS to the major manufacturers. Look at all the issues Tesla is having with fit & finish, suspension, and a multitude of other stuff that the experienced manufacturers just do better. They will catch up eventually, but it will be a long road. Apple and Google, now that would just be terrible, at least for the first 15-20 years they make cars.
Last edited by youngTL; 04-25-2016 at 06:28 PM.
#5
I'm still trying to get over you saying you wanted to replace your car because of the GPS in it.
I wouldn't mind buying an Apple/Google car, as long as it didn't look like a rolling egg or cheese wedge. I probably wouldn't buy the first gen, either. Wish I could've taken that mentality with my TLX and its annoying transmission.
I wouldn't mind buying an Apple/Google car, as long as it didn't look like a rolling egg or cheese wedge. I probably wouldn't buy the first gen, either. Wish I could've taken that mentality with my TLX and its annoying transmission.
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
You are in Alberta - try living in LA where it doesn't matter if you are on the highway or a 6 lane road or 2 lane road (really only one due to cars parked on both sides of the street) and EVERYWHERE it is stop and go ever 30 seconds to a minute. I promise you you'll wish you had a much more fuel efficient car (and that you didn't live in LA).
#7
Three Wheelin'
You are in Alberta - try living in LA where it doesn't matter if you are on the highway or a 6 lane road or 2 lane road (really only one due to cars parked on both sides of the street) and EVERYWHERE it is stop and go ever 30 seconds to a minute. I promise you you'll wish you had a much more fuel efficient car (and that you didn't live in LA).
I've only been down to LA a handful of times, but I would think a v6 TLX would be a great car to commute in there. Quiet, comfortable, powerful enough to get by in that horrific traffic, and I think would be one of the best mpg v6 engines out there.
Considering your commute and environment, I would think the 4cyl would've been a better fit for you. To have both power and high mpg in one car is almost contradictory.
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#8
Registered Abuser of VTEC
You are in Alberta - try living in LA where it doesn't matter if you are on the highway or a 6 lane road or 2 lane road (really only one due to cars parked on both sides of the street) and EVERYWHERE it is stop and go ever 30 seconds to a minute. I promise you you'll wish you had a much more fuel efficient car (and that you didn't live in LA).
It's not Acura's fault that you're stuck in stop and go traffic constantly. If you're chiding them for not offering an affordable hybrid (since the RLX is priced into the stratosphere), then yes, I understand that criticism and hope the TLX gets a Sport Hybrid version.
#9
Instructor
For those who don't know, the 405 freeway has been cited as the worst traffic in the nation. But it still will move much of the time.
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#13
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
So considering your environment, why did you opt for a TLX?
I've only been down to LA a handful of times, but I would think a v6 TLX would be a great car to commute in there. Quiet, comfortable, powerful enough to get by in that horrific traffic, and I think would be one of the best mpg v6 engines out there.
Considering your commute and environment, I would think the 4cyl would've been a better fit for you. To have both power and high mpg in one car is almost contradictory.
I've only been down to LA a handful of times, but I would think a v6 TLX would be a great car to commute in there. Quiet, comfortable, powerful enough to get by in that horrific traffic, and I think would be one of the best mpg v6 engines out there.
Considering your commute and environment, I would think the 4cyl would've been a better fit for you. To have both power and high mpg in one car is almost contradictory.
#14
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I'm hardly blaming Acura for traffic. I am however wishing I could get some of the luxury features of the Acura in an Accord Hybrid or just get a hybrid Acura (not for better sportiness but for better MPG - the accord hybrid is plenty zippy - my friend has one).
#16
Registered Abuser of VTEC
Or if you want a luxury ride with plenty of features, the Lexus ES350h seems aimed directly at people like you.
#17
Senior Moderator
Where is the "Whiskers" option?
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#18
Three Wheelin'
I upgraded from a 08 TL and I can definitely say the TLX is far and above it in terms of power and mpg. There are some things I miss about my TL, such as its steering feel and bit firmer suspension, but otherwise that's it.
The TLX feels significantly lighter than the TL, which means you really feel the power, and the mpg difference is ridiculous, VCM really helps. The TLX, as long as it's in the right gear, feels plenty more zippy compared to a TL.
And the way you worded your first post made it sound like you already own a TLX.
The TLX feels significantly lighter than the TL, which means you really feel the power, and the mpg difference is ridiculous, VCM really helps. The TLX, as long as it's in the right gear, feels plenty more zippy compared to a TL.
And the way you worded your first post made it sound like you already own a TLX.
#19
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks - unfortunately the Lexus MPG is not impressive particularly when considering the mediocre acceleration. The Accord really has the acceleration and MPG at very acceptable numbers. I don't need 0-60 in 3 seconds (although I wouldn't complain ) I don't want to be hitting over 8 seconds for acceleration. The Prius is actually a fine car in many ways but the acceleration makes it one of the most hated cars on the road IMHO. I don't need 500HP as I'm not towing a yacht but I do want decent acceleration. Rumor has it the new Accord Hybrid for 2017 may be a teeny bit better for acceleration but since there are no official tests, we'll have to wait for a reliable test.
Last edited by boe_d; 04-27-2016 at 12:50 AM.
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#24
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Did you want a link to articles about google cars and apple cars? The questions in the poll were about apple and google cars. The post was a poll I don't get what you wanted.
#26
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I know exactly what I want. I wanted to know how many people on this Acura forum would even consider a car made by apple or google. I got some responses to my poll that people here would be interested in an apple car which was more than I thought. I'm starting to see people on this forum being more open to other brands than ever before. I'm not sure I'd buy any car from a new manufacturer e.g. Tesla unless they'd been making the model for at least 5 years. That being said I might be interested in a Tesla if they had made a hybrid or a car that could charge in 10 minutes. I think you wanted to ask a different question but didn't post your own poll.
Last edited by boe_d; 05-01-2016 at 10:15 AM.
#27
Hint: they're not Honda's/Acura's
So wait until next year, then buy a Model S. It'll be 5 years in June 2017
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#28
Burning Brakes
I know exactly what I want. I wanted to know how many people on this Acura forum would even consider a car made by apple or google. I got some responses to my poll that people here would be interested in an apple car which was more than I thought. I'm starting to see people on this forum being more open to other brands than ever before. I'm not sure I'd buy any car from a new manufacturer e.g. Tesla unless they'd been making the model for at least 5 years. That being said I might be interested in a Tesla if they had made a hybrid or a car that could charge in 10 minutes. I think you wanted to ask a different question but didn't post your own poll.
Members here seem pretty open minded and aren't afraid to love and hate Acura.
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