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'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 am leaning that way. However, BMWFS just sent me a pay forward offer for 3 month lease payments for a 2008 in stock. Decisions, decisions.
The TL is along shot in my choices but will wait to see the refresh before I pull the trigger...it will be sad to loose that scalpel-like steering...
Regards,
OW
Happy 4th, y'all!
'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 in the 335i for a day so I now what I would be missing. The G is real nice for the value proposition. The TL you have I always liked but the bimmer stole me with the whole car becomes you thing in'06. It really did it for me but the price rise to me is too much now and too similar to repeat. I feel the same way as you and reason why I leased to experience the change.
Regards,
OW
The XF is really getting quite lovely reviews. I agree that I've spent all of my life not even considering buying (mass market) British or Italian cars (the whole, "Prince of Darkness" and "Fix it again, Tony!" thing). But Ford seems to have at least allowed Jag to pull their quality/reliability act together from what I've read and heard (co worker has an X-type, no issues to report). I wouldn't buy this first model year XF, but maybe towards the end of '09. If all goes well (I'm talkin' to you, Wall Street!!!). Still, that XK is so purty...
'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...)
Always liked one of the other until now. 2 real nice pieces in the XF and XK.
Regards,
OW
NIce place to wait whilst the Evil Wife's RX is washed. But, currently, no Lexi interest me. Waiting for the IS 'vert...
'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...)
No thanks, I think the current TL, especially the type S is much more of a looker. For those looking for a new TL, grab an 08 while you still can. In the long run you'll be happy you did.
Hopefully the front end on the new generation TL won't look like a beaver either but that's the way Acura seems to be going these days. Sad indeed!
Go no further. I'm sold! :P
Well, so is a BMW M3, but I'll take one of those!
'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'm a long time reader, first time post-er....
Is it true that the s-type version of the new acura tl won't come out till 6-12 months after they release the regular version??? :mad: me want awd and s-type!!! will that even exist?? or will it only be one or the other? please let me know, if you have any "accurate" info! thanks a lot.
Your best bet is to probably just wait for the Type S, or if you need a car now, get the SH AWD model...
There's never been a compelling case to buy an RL, unless you're on the used car market where RLs are pretty much the only Honda that depreciates heavily.
However, if i am spending almost x2 the money on a RL than an Accord then why am i getting something that is not totally distinctive from the Honda (I also really think the RL styling is poor).
I am not sure what the mileage is like on the TL but i hope/trust that Acura is realizing that the RL has some of the worst mileage for a V6 and with todays gas prices (and possibly worse tomorrow) requiring premium fuel should only happen when you product does extremely well with fuel efficiency.
Does anyone know if the engine in the TL? Is the same one in the RL and when will there be more details on the pricing of this car?
I am really pissed because I was holding out for the 09' RL because of the improvements that i believed it needed for a $50K car that could also satisfy my need for more space (actually i was going to get a MDX but feared that gas prices would climb higher).
I really like the styling of the new TL and wish that they would replace the persons responsible for the styling on the RL with the team that did the TL. I am sure (if the mileage is good) it is sell very well in today's (recessed) market.
3.7 Litre
18 and 19 inch wheels
SH AWD
Ventilated seats
Power Sunshade
Manual Shade
Xenon lights
AFS headlights
Real Wood Trim
10 speaker Bose surround sound
Real Time Traffic and weather
EBD (BRAKING SYSTEM)
Collison Mitigation System
I can go on and on if you want me to.
I really take issue with the styling. I love the look of the MDX and (new) TL but i think that the 09' RL styling is not as bold as other members of its class and this issue combined with the sub par V6 efficiency (speaking MPG not power) is possibly leading to its relatively poor sales in this (US) economy.
Again, after almost 8 months of visiting dealers (for both MDX and RL, reason for abandoning MDX stated above) it was disappointing to see that there was only a significant styling change in the TL and not the RL.
I still wonder if anyone knows how efficient the V6 is on this TL.
My neighbor has the Infiniti M35X and I think he is having buyers remorse becuase of the poor gas mileage he is getting. He took it down to South Carolina (we live in Fairfield county CT),the M was basically drinking gas as if it was going out of style he said.
(p.s. i think your response was to my latest post in the 2009 Acura RL thread where i mentioned the M45)
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4634
07/10/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.
For additional information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For media inquiries, please visit www.acuranews.com.
As an '05 TL owner, my first reaction: Ugh. Nope, not for me. Front end is horrendous. No TL in my future. But, final judgement will be reserved after seeing, tasting, touching the actual car.
I had the same reaction when my '99 Chrysler 300M was replaced by the current 300. TL replaced the M, still have no interest in the current 300. Looks like I'm off to Audi or Jag next year...
'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...)
P.S. Seriously considering replacing my current TL for the new 2009 Maxima which is very fun to drive and has much more distinctive styling. IMO.
Hopefully Nissan wont
suetake offense.-Cj
Also how does the back of the new Tl look?? Any pictures of that anyone??
Thanks
I loving my 3rd generation TL-S even more.