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Mitlov

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Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« on: July 11, 2008, 11:59:43 am »
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/2009-acura-tl-shows-its-face-awd-confirmed/



Yikes. 

On the other hand, Acura confirmed that it will feature the marque's "most powerful engine ever," and SH-AWD will be available.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2008, 12:07:44 pm »
The rear half viewed from the side resembles the Infiniti M class. The nose needs a 'job' and adjustment.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2008, 12:27:42 pm »
will have to see it in person, but my first thought is when I replace my existing TL later this year,  a new TL will be off the list.. that front end buck tooth is just rude
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2008, 12:37:59 pm »
Front is an inverted A.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2008, 12:57:06 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on July 11, 2008, 12:07:44 pm
The nose needs a 'job' and adjustment.

The whole car needs "adjustment" in my opinion. Yikes!!!... :hurl:

Last gen TSX and TL owners enjoy your cars!... Honda just gave you one more reason to do so ...
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2008, 01:20:53 pm »
 :lick:

"most powerful engine ever" + SH-AWD = who cares about the aesthetics.

Price the TL with the +300 HP and SH-AWD to compete with the G35/37 and it will be a segment leader very shortly.


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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2008, 01:28:32 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on July 11, 2008, 01:20:53 pm
:lick:

"most powerful engine ever" + SH-AWD = who cares about the aesthetics.

Price the TL with the +300 HP and SH-AWD to compete with the G35/37 and it will be a segment leader very shortly.

I wouldn't count on that pricing.  As is, the FWD 258 hp TL costs US$34k.  TL Type-S currently costs US$38k.  The G35 starts at US $32k.  I'll bet you anything that the 300hp SH-AWD TL will be priced against the M-Class, not the G.  It's also M-Class size (at least), assuming it's built on the bones of the new Accord.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2008, 01:56:15 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on July 11, 2008, 01:28:32 pm
Quote from: Snowman on July 11, 2008, 01:20:53 pm
:lick:

"most powerful engine ever" + SH-AWD = who cares about the aesthetics.

Price the TL with the +300 HP and SH-AWD to compete with the G35/37 and it will be a segment leader very shortly.

I wouldn't count on that pricing.  As is, the FWD 258 hp TL costs US$34k.  TL Type-S currently costs US$38k.  The G35 starts at US $32k.  I'll bet you anything that the 300hp SH-AWD TL will be priced against the M-Class, not the G.  It's also M-Class size (at least), assuming it's built on the bones of the new Accord.

The TL is not that much more expensive than the G35 in Canada.
Some how Acura has a more upscale image in USA than in Canada, maybe that will change after the discontinuation of the CSX.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2008, 02:48:15 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on July 11, 2008, 12:37:59 pm
Front is an inverted A.
I strongly disagree, it looks more like a U or V to me ::)
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2008, 03:35:32 pm »
Order that sucker in orange, and it will be the biggest Halloween JackOLantern you've ever seen.....!!!

I honestly do not like the styling trend that Honda and Acura are on today. Most of their new designs are inferior to their past work IMO.  ???
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2008, 05:25:50 pm »
What the bloody fudgesticks...   :hurl: :hurl:
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2008, 07:57:54 pm »
that s**t's f***ing ridiculous... the TSX looks like crap, now the TL? WTF? Those 2 cars USED to look nice, I remember when I first saw the old TL in person... WOW!
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2008, 11:55:34 pm »
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2008, 12:25:50 am »
Doesn't look bad to me.  And as I said when the rumours of 300 hp + SH-AWD leaked: :drool:
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2008, 01:07:31 am »
Not as pretty looking as the previous generations.   Doesn't seem to have a nice flow to it.  Maybe it'll look better in person.

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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2008, 01:28:13 am »
Quote from: dr_spock on July 12, 2008, 01:07:31 am
Maybe it'll look better in person.

The new TSX sure doesn't.  I wouldn't hold my breath.

Anyone care to guess how many buttons will be on the steering wheel and center console?  I'm guessing 19 and 64.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2008, 04:01:30 am »
The car looks happy.
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2008, 09:14:34 am »
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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2008, 09:47:29 am »
Our friend Turbo Bob could probably make a killing supplying North American TSX owners with grills from the 2009 Euro-Accord...

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Re: Meet the new TL...Wetson, be glad you got a 2008
« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2008, 11:58:01 am »
Quote from: Special K on July 11, 2008, 02:48:15 pm
Quote from: initial_D on July 11, 2008, 12:37:59 pm
Front is an inverted A.
I strongly disagree, it looks more like a U or V to me ::)

Vendetta for Ugliness, AcurA?
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