Has the TL become a "chick's car"?
04-05-2016, 08:41 AM
#1
2006 NBP TL MT6/ 02TL-S
Thread Starter
Has the TL become a "chick's car"?
Guys, I'm getting concerned that we're all driving what has apparently become a "chick's car". 
I see a lot TLs on my side of town, 2Gen through TLXs, but mostly 3Gen & 4Gen.
Anymore, I'd say at least 75%-80% of the time I see a TL, it's a woman driving it. Usually middle age or older. Hell, there's a little old gray-hair lady that lives up the street that drives by the house in NBP 07 or 08 that looks better than mine.
I started noticing this around 6-8 months ago, and since have paying close attention when I see a TL, and it's like I hardy ever see a guy driving a TL anymore. I see more guys driving Miatas than TLs.....
I see a lot TLs on my side of town, 2Gen through TLXs, but mostly 3Gen & 4Gen. Anymore, I'd say at least 75%-80% of the time I see a TL, it's a woman driving it. Usually middle age or older. Hell, there's a little old gray-hair lady that lives up the street that drives by the house in NBP 07 or 08 that looks better than mine.
I started noticing this around 6-8 months ago, and since have paying close attention when I see a TL, and it's like I hardy ever see a guy driving a TL anymore. I see more guys driving Miatas than TLs.....
04-05-2016, 08:48 AM
#2
Race Director
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I live in Ohio close to Marysville. I see TLs everywhere, all the time, and always have.
Make no mistake it's a four door semi-luxury family sedan. Of course women are going to drive them.
The difference is with the 3G, it's such a good looking car, that we all make it into something more.
The short answer is "no".
Make no mistake it's a four door semi-luxury family sedan. Of course women are going to drive them.
The difference is with the 3G, it's such a good looking car, that we all make it into something more.
The short answer is "no".
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04-05-2016, 08:48 AM
#3
Racer
Guys, I'm getting concerned that we're all driving what has apparently become a "chick's car". I see a lot TLs on my side of town, 2Gen through TLXs, but mostly 3Gen & 4Gen.
Anymore, I'd say at least 75%-80% of the time I see a TL, it's a woman driving it. Usually middle age or older. Hell, there's a little old gray-hair lady that lives up the street that drives by the house in NBP 07 or 08 that looks better than mine.
I started noticing this around 6-8 months ago, and since have paying close attention when I see a TL, and it's like I hardy ever see a guy driving a TL anymore. I see more guys driving Miatas than TLs.....
I see a lot TLs on my side of town, 2Gen through TLXs, but mostly 3Gen & 4Gen. Anymore, I'd say at least 75%-80% of the time I see a TL, it's a woman driving it. Usually middle age or older. Hell, there's a little old gray-hair lady that lives up the street that drives by the house in NBP 07 or 08 that looks better than mine.
I started noticing this around 6-8 months ago, and since have paying close attention when I see a TL, and it's like I hardy ever see a guy driving a TL anymore. I see more guys driving Miatas than TLs.....
04-05-2016, 08:49 AM
#4
Team Owner
You mean the TL wasn't exclusively built for machismo males?
04-05-2016, 08:49 AM
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Team Owner
04-05-2016, 08:55 AM
#6
Racer
He had to buy a think Kirkey seat and bolt it straight to the floor to fit.
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04-05-2016, 09:13 AM
#8
2006 NBP TL MT6/ 02TL-S
Thread Starter
And this is just a tongue-in-cheek discussion question, some of you guys seem to take everything so seriously. I love my TL no matter who drives most of them, and a Miata is great little car, just that years ago it got the rep for being a chick's car. Actually, when I see a Miata lately, it's usually a guy driving it, although probably not a 6'-7" guy
But, really, a few years ago, I saw way more men driving TLs, for whatever reason, I've really noticed a marked change to women ( and yes, I love women too)
04-05-2016, 09:16 AM
#9
i think the 4g is a gorgeous vehicle with the right wheels on it. I had 2 of them. People who wouldn't be caught in one haven't really had the driving experience most likely.
12-14 stock wheels are gross and 12-14 SHAWD wheels are boring. 09-11 had a better set-up and you can't beat the Advance wheels in terms of a stock look.
12-14 stock wheels are gross and 12-14 SHAWD wheels are boring. 09-11 had a better set-up and you can't beat the Advance wheels in terms of a stock look.
04-05-2016, 09:17 AM
#10
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This topic comes up every once in a while....This thread is from when the TL was still kinda new.
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...ck-car-583338/
Re: the 4G. I don't care how it drives, if I can't stand looking at it, I'm not buying it.
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...ck-car-583338/
Re: the 4G. I don't care how it drives, if I can't stand looking at it, I'm not buying it.
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04-05-2016, 09:24 AM
#13
Team Owner
04-05-2016, 09:29 AM
#14
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04-05-2016, 09:36 AM
#16
Safety Car
I bought my TL from an older lady couple years ago and yes there are older ladies I see driving TLs. I also see plenty of guys driving TLs as well.
Even if it is a "chick's car"...doesn't take away from the car at all.
Eh, I think its good that a car can appeal to both sexes.
I love women alot too.
Even if it is a "chick's car"...doesn't take away from the car at all.
Eh, I think its good that a car can appeal to both sexes.
I love women alot too.
04-05-2016, 10:23 AM
#17
The 4G is definitely not the sexiest, but does have a nice presence, especially the back. The front is a bit like the 3G with botox.
The TLX is just not doing anything really. I mistake it for a Hyundai when I first started seeing it. It has a small rear that makes the car seem weak.
The TLX is just not doing anything really. I mistake it for a Hyundai when I first started seeing it. It has a small rear that makes the car seem weak.
04-05-2016, 10:30 AM
#18
Instructor
OP I can relate as I have seen plenty of women driving a 3G TL around in my town. But it's by no means a chick car. And every time I do see a chick driving a 3G TL is almost always (visually) stock besides window tint. Just another reason why I keep making modifications to my 06 base model. When I pull up at the light next to em they are breaking their neck and wondering why their TL looks no where near as clean as mine. 
Just keep making modifications to your car to stand out from the chick driven TL crowd. lol
Just keep making modifications to your car to stand out from the chick driven TL crowd. lol
04-05-2016, 11:01 AM
#19
Racer
04-05-2016, 11:18 AM
#21
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The TLX is headed in the right direction. Just not there yet...
04-05-2016, 11:22 AM
#23
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^Yea but it's not about how exotic, powerful, classy or ugly the car is. It's just who you see driving them most of the time.
My boss drives a Boxster S, limited edition orange. Chick car. Literally have only seen women driving that car. Now that's no monster but certainly no slouch either...
Mercury Cougars, chick cars.
6 series BMWs, chick cars.
Bugs, chick cars.
My boss drives a Boxster S, limited edition orange. Chick car. Literally have only seen women driving that car. Now that's no monster but certainly no slouch either...
Mercury Cougars, chick cars.
6 series BMWs, chick cars.
Bugs, chick cars.
04-05-2016, 11:32 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
My 6MT TL was purchased from a female owner. I see the TL as a sensible transportation option and it doesn't attach the wrong kind of attention. At least the TL isn't associated with bro's that vape..Subaru WRX 
04-05-2016, 11:33 AM
#25
Burning Brakes
^Yea but it's not about how exotic, powerful, classy or ugly the car is. It's just who you see driving them most of the time.
My boss drives a Boxster S, limited edition orange. Chick car. Literally have only seen women driving that car. Now that's no monster but certainly no slouch either...
Mercury Cougars, chick cars.
6 series BMWs, chick cars.
New VW Bugs, chick cars.
My boss drives a Boxster S, limited edition orange. Chick car. Literally have only seen women driving that car. Now that's no monster but certainly no slouch either...
Mercury Cougars, chick cars.
6 series BMWs, chick cars.
New VW Bugs, chick cars.
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04-05-2016, 11:41 AM
#26
iWhine S/C 6MT TL
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I'd rather see Women buy the 3rd gen TL, compared to the current new owners 
At least they'd know how to use the search function.
At least they'd know how to use the search function.
04-05-2016, 11:43 AM
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04-05-2016, 11:46 AM
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04-05-2016, 11:47 AM
#30
Team Owner
6 series BMW is not a chick car...
04-05-2016, 11:50 AM
#31
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It is around here. I don't care how wide the tires are or how much power it puts down.
9 times out of 10 when I see a 6 series a chick is halfassily driving it.
Hell I've got two of them in my small building here at work. Both driven by women.
9 times out of 10 when I see a 6 series a chick is halfassily driving it.
Hell I've got two of them in my small building here at work. Both driven by women.
04-05-2016, 11:54 AM
#32
Team Owner
I see a lot of middle eastern guys driving them around here
04-05-2016, 11:57 AM
#33
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04-05-2016, 11:59 AM
#34
Racer
Previous owner of mine was also female. I do agree that the TL is not a Viper - it's a kinda sporty entry-luxury reliable FWD sedan; why wouldn't men and women both like it?
04-05-2016, 12:12 PM
#36
Team Owner
Was she sleeping behind the wheel, bored by the car she's driving? 
04-05-2016, 01:14 PM
#37
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^It's no RLX with upgraded tires. That's for sure.
04-05-2016, 01:21 PM
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