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« Reply #20 on: March 13, 2005, 08:25:41 pm »
I've got some more TL pics for the thread:








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« Reply #21 on: March 13, 2005, 10:41:31 pm »
I completely agree Kevlar, the plastics and detail on the CTS are not on par with the TL and I tried to convey that.  The radio and air-con controls on the TL seemed oddly placed for some reason and I didn't find as intuitive.  I can understand trying to make the TL a "sporty" car, but I don't understand the WHY, the TSX is suppose to be the 3 series fighter, a sports sedan, the TL just doesn't seem to me to be that type of vehicle, I expected it more frumpy and soft.  Maybe I went into it with the wrong criteria.

My girlfriend was the one that actually commented on the harsh ride and wind noise on the highway, I guess that is what makes testing cars so interesting.

You really have to go into each test with a different mind set.  If I went into testing the SLK 350 with a luxury mindset I would have been utterly disappointed, but as a sport cruiser I was impressed.  I went into the TL review with a luxury mindset, maybe that was wrong, I don't know.  I do know it seems like the buyers around here are looking for that type of ride though.
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« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2005, 07:12:44 am »
One of the reasons Acura doesn't put a folding seat in the TL is to maintain rigidity of the body.  With 95,000 kms on my TL-S the car is as tight as the day I bought it with zero squeeks and rattles.

I've had other cars with a folding rear seats and rarely used them.  I have put some 8' 2x4 boards through the ski opening on the TL though.

I also am surprised that James would prefer a CTS over a new TL.  I've also driven both, and actually had the CTS for a week in Florida.  To me the TL is better looking, better handling and much faster.  For $41K it is an incredible value to boot!  I am now seeing at least 10 to 15 a day during my commute so obviously the drivers shopping this market agree.  

Anyone have sales figures comparing the two in Canada?
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« Reply #23 on: March 14, 2005, 08:47:25 am »
Farleywilbur, I found your sentiments here:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/discus/messages/1490/26882.html?1109554121

A lot of what you said I agree with, I didn't mention it in my review, but I was not happy about the rear and side visibility it was tough to see out the back with the rear headrest, I felt like I was in a cacoon.

I agree, great value at $41k new though.
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« Reply #24 on: March 14, 2005, 09:32:38 am »
JB maybe its time to go and test the 300 now??

Come on give it a chance....i would love to read your review bout it...
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« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2005, 02:25:58 pm »
A second vote for the 300 from me...
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« Reply #26 on: March 14, 2005, 02:27:10 pm »
Magnum R/T for my vote.
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« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2005, 02:32:33 pm »
Another vote for the Intrepid... err... 300!

Let's see what someone with taste thinks of the 300!
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« Reply #28 on: March 14, 2005, 02:39:19 pm »
I wonder how much of a difference testing a stick-shift equipped car would have had on James' overall sentiments about TL-experiences?  "Sport Sedans" like the TL seem more and more to be stiffly-sprung for handling and braggin' rights.  For people looking for coddling, I suppose there are ES330s in this price range.  BMW does a formidible job of keeping things stiff and well-balanced, without making the ride harsh -- Audi does this to a lesser degree though I DEFINITELY feel the potholes and pavement imperfections in my car as it thumps over everything.  I'll happily take that (and the engine / exhaust noise as Kevlar said) to keep me as a car-enthusiast, entertained.

Often I'd imagine Sports Sedans are intended to fill the role of one-car-for everything.  That's certainly the case for me.  It needs to be my everyday commuter, grocery getter and weekend 'twisties-tackler' (geez, that almost sounds obscene) and I can't expect it to excel at all of them.

Thanks for the review James -- I'm quite surprised by your findings.
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« Reply #29 on: March 14, 2005, 02:52:35 pm »
I'm considering testing the 300 or the Magnum or BOTH, probably not the V8 versions though.
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« Reply #30 on: March 14, 2005, 03:36:58 pm »
my choice is for the 300 with the touring pkg...starting at $33.395,00!!! Great price...lets see if JB thinks the price is fair.
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« Reply #31 on: March 14, 2005, 10:42:31 pm »
Hey JB....are you in the market to replace the old Subie?
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« Reply #32 on: March 15, 2005, 07:50:13 am »
Yes in a year or so.
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« Reply #33 on: March 15, 2005, 11:45:25 am »
Jamesbe that's a NO..I'm keepin' it REAL!!!!
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« Reply #34 on: March 15, 2005, 12:33:08 pm »
That's funny.
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« Reply #35 on: March 15, 2005, 01:12:50 pm »
SEZ YOU!!!!
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« Reply #36 on: March 15, 2005, 10:52:09 pm »
Jamesbe why not the Hemi,I supect you would enjoy the power of the new engine. Try out both engines or all of them. Makes it a paying trip for sure.
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« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2005, 10:21:09 am »
Barrie he will be very lucky if he finds a Hemi powered 300....i had that lucky in the past...with a Dodge Magnum... and now im a daily happy...
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« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2005, 10:25:01 am »
Multi one dealer in town has 3 USED ones on the lot, they aren't hard to come by.
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« Reply #39 on: March 16, 2005, 10:36:11 am »
Talking to a friend of mine who sells for one of the local DC dealers here. He said that the Magnum is not selling well here with any engine. Also, there were several 300C Hemis on the lot when I was there and several more GCs w the Hemi. The Dodge trucks seem to be selling well but the cars less so. Just my take on the local scene.
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