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I have the TL 6-speed which has a stiffer suspension than the automatic. I do not find it unacceptably harsh. In line with the BMW 330i sport and G35. But if you want a Camry/ES feel, that's certainly your perogative.
I won't argue that the perfectly balanced RWD 330i sport beats the TL in handling. But I don't think the ride is noticably softer than the TL 6-speed. I still feel road imperfections on the BMW more than the ES/Camry type cars. Maybe it's just a matter of degree and sensitivity.
If you find that your ride has gotten harsher, check your tires. Are they overinflated? Worn out? If it's time for a replacement, choosing a tire that provides more comfort will help a great deal.
Other comments - I think the TL is a very quiet vehicle. Other than this e-mail stream, I've only heard praise on this topic.
Also, you mention a softer ride without handling loss. Is that possible? I guess there can be different levels of compromise, but I always thought the softness of the ride and the handling pulled at each other from opposite ends? :confuse:
TL w/ Navigation 5AT 36,125
Info found on hondanews.com
2007 Acura TL and TL-S are both up there. Im not digging the TL's rear lights too much, wish they had the TL-S ones, but oh well.
Additionally glad to see that they incorporated climate control into the steering wheel mounted controls.
Both of which I wish my 05 had
Prices include destination charge taken from acura.com
TL-Type S- $38,795
TL with Navigation- $36,795
TL- $34,295
I chose the TL over the G because (among other reasons) I found it to be significantly quieter. No noise complaints here.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Many complaints I had on the 06 have been added. Nice.
If Acura were to add a fold down back seat, improve the turning radius, make it RWD or AWD, add Knee Airbag, and add a push button start inside, it would be almost perfect.
Anyways, really doesn't matter cuase Acura won't do anything about it, well atleast not for the next few years or until they start to lose market share. I was just about to buy a 06 this weekend, but I need the rear folding seats.
Dil
Do you think the TL wheels non type S look better than last years?? Looks like they are now double spoke.
For 1900$ more you could get the chrome look aluminum wheels which in my estimation look sharp but they are too much $$$
In addition, i hope that they arent using those same Bridgestone tires from last year, i heard those tires are bad in the snow.
Anyone know what tires the TL non type S will have on them?? If Bridgestone what model?
Both had Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires on them
The optional performance tire is the Bridgestone Potenza RE030.
I'm thinking about the Type-S in the Spring, and I'll be going with the Michelins.
Yes, the Bridgestone is a High-Perf rated tire, but it's not comparable to the Michelin when it comes to longevity, and only offers slightly better traction....on dry roads only.
Also, the Michelin is a more expensive tire.
Why pay more for the lesser Bridgestone? :confuse:
Thanks.
1. redesigned alloy wheels
2. Fog lights placed at bottom
3. Day time running lights
4. Corner blinkers on side mirrors
5. redesigned rear tail lights
6. 3 spoke steerting wheel
7. climate controls on wheel
8. Auto on headlights
9. redesigned instrument cluster
10. slightly better surround sound when playing CD's. Now has simulated dolby digital on CD's
11. IPOD connectability
12. Auto start on remote
13. Redesigned Key one folb instead of two.
14. Some minor interior light brightness changes
With Navigation:
12. Real time Traffic Display
13. Back up Camera
14. Zagget reviews for locations
15. slightly redesigned Nav for better use
16. More voice commands
Did I forget anything?
I've looked at the 07 Type-S 3 times already and I'm not aware of this, and neither is the dealer.
Any more details on this?
We heard earlier from someone here that there may be a "One Touch" ignition, but I have personally confirmed this to not be true. You still need to turn the key until the car turns over and starts...no change there.
I see nothing on the key Fob for starting, and saw nothing about this in the 07 brochure.
Oh, and about the new colors... I'm liking the new Red
The color swatch in the brochure does nothing for it, but in person, in the sunlight, it's actually quite nice.
It's a toss up between that and the Carbon Bronze Pearl, which I have seen on an RDX, but not yet on the TL.
Any more details on this Start Option?
What page do you see this on?
I have the brochure in front of me, and I swear, I don't see it.
I've read this silly thing front to back multiple times... :confuse:
Does anyone know if they have more than one brochure?
Mine has a Silver Type-S on the cover, the top right reads "2007 Acura TL" and the brochure covers both the base and Type-S models.
Do you have the same brochure?
Also note that I tried this on an 07 Type-S and quickly turning and releasing the key caused me to have to turn it a second time, waiting for it to start before releasing.
The sales guy also knew nothing about the option.
Thoughts?
Here's the passage:
"A new feature for automatic-equipped TL & TL-S models is One Touch Start. The driver simply twists the key in the ignition to the 'start' position and releases it, and the car will continue cranking until the engine has started. In the event of a problem, the One Touch Start system will stop after 8 to 10 seconds of starting and display a warning on the MID system."
If the salesman hasn't heard anything about it and it hasn't worked that way on early '07 TLs, maybe Acura has dropped it altogether or put it off until later in the model year. As I said earlier, I don't think it's any big deal, in fact, I prefer it the "old" way so I have control over how long the starter cranks the engine.
Comments?
Maybe for the 09 TL Acura will offer push start inside as featured in some Infiniti and Lexus models?
I'd love to see a push button start, so I can just walk up to the car, get in, and not touch anything but a button and go... Love that about the IS and new G.
I'm going there tonight to drop off the MDX and I'll play with it again.
Didn't work before, but who knows....
My concern was more based on mixed-info.
Why is it that we, the general public, know more about these cars than the people paid to sell them to us ?!?
Crazy...
I'll theorize that because most of the denizens of these forums are at some level auto enthusiasts. And a new car is a rather large purchase, so we research. And enjoy researching and discussing.
Car salespeople (and I'm generalizing, I know that there are knowledgeable auto salespeople out there. Somewhere. Probably. Really...) are selling Toyotas this month. Next month, Nissans. Next month, Sears appliances... And apologies to the auto sales pros, but this has been my experience.
I've dealt with salespeople who knew their product, but that truly has been the exception. Most of the time after buying a car, I'm offered a job as I appear to know more about the product than the salesman!
'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...)
-Cj
finally acura added auto headlughts to the TL. what took my opinion is that acura is way behind in not offering a keyless start. you could get one in a nissan versa!
but then again, just this year they added auto headlights to the TL.what took them so long?
I guess because their cars sell without it, huh?
in addition, we are also coming off the SUV crazy years, so who the heck needs the utility of fold down seats in a sedan? seems like everyone's other car is an SUV or minivan, and the extra storage doesnt matter i guess
'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...)