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Like you, I'm looking forward to seeing the 2009, and expecting SH-AWD to be added. I'm guessing about $2500 more, based on hazy memories of the jump in price from 2004 to 2005 RL, when SH-AWD was added, and of the price difference between FWD and AWD versions of Infiniti G35, Audi A6 and Volvo S80. I guess the 2009 TL will be kept below $40k for the base with nav and SH-AWD - maybe $39k. The new RL will be well into the $50's if a larger engine is added.
Meanwhile, I'm sitting with my 1999 RL at 95k miles, worried about major repairs coming up before the new TL comes through, plus maybe a year for seasoning. I have thought about buying or leasing a 2008 TL or buying a 2005 - 2007 TL for the meantime. I'm having a hard time deciding how to play the interim period.
Liscaprez
If you absolutely love the current model, the extra savings might not be worth the wait. If you think you might have buyers regret when the new ones come out, then wait.
As for the '09 being AWD, I suppose this is possible but why would someone down south or in CA or AZ want an AWD "performance sedan"?
I will probably buy an 08 this week. One of my local dealers still has an 07 - think they'd have any reason to go lower on the 07 than an 08 or are the incentives the same for them?
After being revised for 2007, the 2008 Acura TL receives
parchment to all TL interior trim when paired with exterior color of White Diamond Pearl or Carbon Bronze Pearl,
an updated vehicle security immobilizer system, two new exterior colors expansion to 76 metropolitan areas for the AcuraLink real-time traffic system.
i wonder if things willj ust stay the same, or get better.
given the market, and the 09s around the corner - i cant's ee them making the TL MORE expensive / less attractivefinancing. they need tom ove the 08s.
anyone have any inside scoop on whether the buying/leasing incentives will remain, get better, or ??
My guess is that SH-AWD will be on the TL-S. I'll also venture to guess this raises the MSRP by $3000 to $41,940. You will probably pay sticker for a new model year with SH-AWD but even if you got it down to $41K, you can get a 08 TL-S for $35K today ($2000 negotiation and $2000 dealer incentive). So the price difference of $6000 is certainly something to make one ponder the value of 08 vs 09.
the 09 will probably have SH-AWD. and it will probably cost more and they will not be so willing to deal on them. they will be getting very close to sticker, i would assume. unless we go into an economic recession and nobody buys cars...
so do you want to wait for the tl with awd, and pay 6000 more or take an 08 at a discount.
decisions.
But here i have main qeustion.
is TL-Type S also dropping its price as well ??
When do the 09s come out, anyways?
Yes to SH-AWD, 300+ hp, and a security system from the 21st Century.
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OW
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Don't tell me: Beige with beige vinyl roof?
I'm a FWDer too. My last RWD was my my father's Datsun 260Z...
Purists often deride FWD due to nose-heavy,understeer handling. But I think Honda/Acura does a pretty good FWD, handling-wise. And I'll make the 9/10ths handling trade off for the snow traction and packaging advantages. Until I buy my Jag, of course...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Did you sell it before the beige started turning rust?!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I was afraid to wait for the 09 TL because it is doubtful that the AWD will be offered with a manual trans. Honda killed the 6MT with the Accord, now maybe Acura will, then the choices for a manual trans will be smaller but will thankfully include the new G8 Pontiac from Holden.
In 99% of situations the FWD car is better than AWD and RWD for a daily driver. Less weight, better mileage and good overall traction. I have about 1400 Miles on my 08 TL-S now and only a couple times have I wanted a RWD, and that was just so I could do some juvenile power oversteer.
Even I feel young now! :P
It's still offered with the '08 V6 Coupe, is it not?
The TL-S does have some torque steer, and if you want to goose it around a turn or especially if there is a puddle or some other less than perfect traction surface......HOLD ON! I usually try to make sure I have both hands on the wheel if I am going to nail it. From a straight line, hardly a tug.
Sad to think that Audi can offer a AWD performance sedan with a manual, but nobody else can. An AWD 300+ HP TL-S 6MT would be quite a package!