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Title: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 08:25:59 PM
ACURA TL ROCKS!
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on February 01, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
This thread makes about as much sense as a V6 powered fwd based awd flagship luxury car.
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2009, 08:29:09 PM
WOW AWESOME YO
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Post by: giant_mtb on February 01, 2009, 08:34:02 PM
Ok.
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Post by: sportyaccordy on February 01, 2009, 08:34:57 PM
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on February 01, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
This thread makes about as much sense as a V6 powered fwd based awd flagship luxury car.
TL looks like armored truck + sentinel comic book character, not exactly what I think of in a flagship or attractive car
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 08:37:40 PM
TL is not the flagship... that would be the RL...

FYI... Acura has a press conference at the Chicago auto show on the 11th, to talk about 2 new vehicles... hopefully that "flaghip" thing will be addressed

Quote from: sportyaccordy on February 01, 2009, 08:34:57 PM
TL looks like armored truck + sentinel comic book character, not exactly what I think of in a flagship or attractive car
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2009, 08:40:18 PM
SUZUKI SWIFT ROX!
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Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on February 01, 2009, 08:40:42 PM
I'm sure acura(honda) will pull a 400HP V8 and a large rwd platform out of its ass for this new flagship

*rolleyes*

Hyundai has surpassed Acura when it comes to offering a V8 RWD full size luxury car.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 08:42:40 PM
why not? Honda isn't hurting

Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on February 01, 2009, 08:40:42 PM
I'm sure acura(honda) will pull a 400HP V8 and a large rwd platform out of its ass for this new flagship

*rolleyes*

Hyundai has surpassed Acura when it comes to offering a V8 RWD full size luxury car.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: sportyaccordy on February 01, 2009, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: YO on February 01, 2009, 08:37:40 PM
TL is not the flagship... that would be the RL...

FYI... Acura has a press conference at the Chicago auto show on the 11th, to talk about 2 new vehicles... hopefully that "flaghip" thing will be addressed

From what I knwo the TL offers everything the RL does, albeit in an even UGLIER package for less money. I see it as the flagship
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Post by: giant_mtb on February 01, 2009, 09:05:49 PM
The TL is the ugliest goddamn thing on the road.  Whoever let the design through should be tortured.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:07:11 PM
you'd have to drive them both to understand.  RL is more refined with more toys ie CMBS, better stereo, better seats, classier traditional interior, tri/window shades, drop rear headrests,  and a more aggresive SH-AWD set up. The RL wins the majority of head to heads it's in, unlike the TL.

Quote from: sportyaccordy on February 01, 2009, 09:04:22 PM
From what I knwo the TL offers everything the RL does, albeit in an even UGLIER package for less money. I see it as the flagship
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Post by: Submariner on February 01, 2009, 09:13:01 PM
Quote from: YO on February 01, 2009, 08:37:40 PM
TL is not the flagship... that would be the RL...

FYI... Acura has a press conference at the Chicago auto show on the 11th, to talk about 2 new vehicles... hopefully that "flaghip" thing will be addressed


Because nothing makes more sense than placing a vehicle above the two generations of fail known as the RL
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:14:50 PM
2.5

Quote from: Submariner on February 01, 2009, 09:13:01 PM
Because nothing makes more sense than placing a vehicle above the two generations of fail known as the RL
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Post by: Submariner on February 01, 2009, 09:16:09 PM
Quote from: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:14:50 PM
2.5


You would make a fantastic defense lawyer. 
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Post by: 2o6 on February 01, 2009, 09:19:07 PM
The RL is nice. Not nice for the price, but nice nonetheless.
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Post by: Rupert on February 01, 2009, 09:19:16 PM
Quote from: NACar on February 01, 2009, 08:40:18 PM
SUZUKI SWIFT ROX!

MG MGB ROXES MOR!
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Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2009, 09:21:03 PM
Quote from: Psilos on February 01, 2009, 09:19:16 PM
MG MGB ROXES MOR!

WAT!
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Post by: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:22:58 PM
Come on... the 99 face lift had some life...

Quote from: Submariner on February 01, 2009, 09:16:09 PM
You would make a fantastic defense lawyer. 
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Post by: Submariner on February 01, 2009, 09:29:15 PM
Quote from: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:22:58 PM
Come on... the 99 face lift had some life...


Joan River's plastic surgery of a similar vintage was described similarly...and look how that turned out.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: Rupert on February 01, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Quote from: NACar on February 01, 2009, 09:21:03 PM
WAT!

YOU HEARD ME
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Post by: Raza on February 01, 2009, 10:59:45 PM
The TL is so ugly it should be illegal.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: Rupert on February 02, 2009, 12:19:47 AM
Is the TL the one with the commercials where someone punches a block of wood and the car comes out?
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Post by: Speed_Racer on February 02, 2009, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: NACar on February 01, 2009, 08:40:18 PM
SUZUKI SWIFT ROX!

And at least it doesn't sport the new Acura "beak". Squakk!
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: sportyaccordy on February 02, 2009, 06:30:17 AM
Quote from: YO on February 01, 2009, 09:07:11 PM
you'd have to drive them both to understand.  RL is more refined with more toys ie CMBS, better stereo, better seats, classier traditional interior, tri/window shades, drop rear headrests,  and a more aggresive SH-AWD set up. The RL wins the majority of head to heads it's in, unlike the TL.

Part of driving a car is being able to see it and say 'wow that looks like a nice car, i want to drive that'

TL fails that test wholeheartedly

Sad to say, there is no Acura out now I would want to own.
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Post by: BimmerM3 on February 02, 2009, 07:14:38 AM
Quote from: 2o6 on February 01, 2009, 09:19:07 PM
The RL is nice. Not nice for the price, but nice nonetheless.

I remember being impressed with the interior when I sat in one at the Atlanta Autoshow several years back.

Quote from: sportyaccordy on February 02, 2009, 06:30:17 AM
Sad to say, there is no Acura out now I would want to own.

I'd consider the TSX if I couldn't afford a G35 or 3er and I needed 4 doors.
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Post by: r0tor on February 02, 2009, 12:45:11 PM
The TL deserved to be shot more then the glass bottle
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Post by: Northlands on February 04, 2009, 05:12:22 PM
 :loopy:


I've been driving Hondas for a long time, and driven a number of TL's in the past ( company vehicles ) , but this latest iteration is by far the strangest looking I have ever seen. Hell, probably the strangest looking car of all brands for the past couple of years.  To me it looks kind of robotic or like a combat kit was stuck on the front.  :lol:

I have no doubts about its stated performance that several rags have touted that it has ( I haven't driven one yet myself ), but I just find the styling direction they've taken has become a little...er...odd.
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Post by: TBR on February 04, 2009, 05:33:27 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 02, 2009, 07:14:38 AM
I'd consider the TSX if I couldn't afford a G35 or 3er and I needed 4 doors.

I would have bought the last one, but I don't think I could stand to look at the new one. It still looks much better than the TL though.

The decline of Honda stylistically has been most disturbing.
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Post by: BimmerM3 on February 04, 2009, 05:42:31 PM
Quote from: TBR on February 04, 2009, 05:33:27 PM
I would have bought the last one, but I don't think I could stand to look at the new one. It still looks much better than the TL though.

I might be alone here, but I actually like the way it looks. The only thing I don't like about the TSX is the cartoony fender flares that have become all too common in recent years. I can't say the same for the TL though. It's just unpleasant.
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: Raza on February 04, 2009, 08:43:11 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 04, 2009, 05:42:31 PM
I might be alone here, but I actually like the way it looks. The only thing I don't like about the TSX is the cartoony fender flares that have become all too common in recent years. I can't say the same for the TL though. It's just unpleasant.

You are alone.  And you always will be. 
Title: Re: GLASS BOTTLE GOT SHOT!
Post by: Rupert on February 04, 2009, 08:53:45 PM
The grill is blingy and dumb, but the rest of the car reminds me of a weird Renault or Peugeot...
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Post by: S204STi on February 04, 2009, 09:48:54 PM
Quote from: Psilos on February 04, 2009, 08:53:45 PM
The grill is blingy and dumb, but the rest of the car reminds me of a weird Renault or Peugeot...

Renault looks better.

Citroen, on the other hand...