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Acura TL vs Infiniti G35
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I replaced it ($ :surprise: $) and within a few years, both looked horribly sand blasted.
I understand the mentality of moving them up, but they no longer function as foglights should once moved into that location.
Which one :mad: :mad: :mad:
:P
I wouldn't post a nasty crash like that if someone had possibly been hurt.
But... didn't hold up well, huh?
I believe this was a mosquito hit, from the side, at 15 mph. :P
We were just taking a break!
Also, when I test drove the G35, the Nav system and the bluetooth phone system seemed to turn off most of the features when I started to drive, which was really annoying. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to try this on the TL. Can anyone confirm whether the TL Nav system or bluetooth system turn off any features when you start driving? Thanks!
Also, if I'm going to get a TL Nav system anyway, do people think I should get the TL-S? The thing is, I was worried that the suspension might be a little too tight on the S. My girlfriend, who I drive a lot, likes a pretty comfortable ride, and I was afraid we might feel the road a bit too much on the S. I only test drove the standard TL.
Thanks!
My overall observation is that the Acura is far more refined in the way its features are implemented. The voice recognition works amazingly well on the TL - head and shoulders above the G35. The drive on the TL is fine, but the torque steer on the type-S is too much, as are the low profile tires - makes the ride too harsh in my opinion. I took the cars down the same twisty road and the front drive just doesn't handle the same as a rear-drive. That brings me to the advantage the G35 has.
The G35 is much better drive than the TL. It handles better, it's faster (or feels faster). Even the sport model, which used to be harsh, has a reasonably compliant ride over the bumps. The interior of the G35 isn't as nice as the TL, although the available features are greater.
Net net - better or worse as a whole depends on your priorities. Do you want a driving car with nicely executed interior or do you want a beautifully executed interior with a nice driving behavior? That's the tradeoff - it's tough but just think about what puts a bigger smile on your face.
I agree the TL's interior felt more refined, but the G35 was more fun to drive.
And I judge style on the individual auto, as opposed to a whole line, e.g. while I give the TL a 9, I only give the TSX a 7. The TSX is handsome enough, but totally generic. It just blends.
To each. :shades:
'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...)
It doesn't turn off - it's fully-functional while driving
I'm w/ you on this...never like honda/acura design. Infiniti > Lexus > Acura
The only car that can beat the TL in term of styling is G35 coupe only, not even the sedan. Did some opinion sample before and after buying the car. Having said that, styling has never been an issue to me. TL does not offer a RWD handling and G35's unique roaring sound.
I read that all Acura line will receive a SH-AWD with at least 300 hp (even the civic sized TSX gets a 300hp engine). To me that is more troubling than just styling issue. These car manufacturers just don't stop unlike the old days, it makes me wanna lease instead of buying. :sick:
The IS was the first Lexus I had driven and after all the talk about how great the fit and finish is on Lexus cars I will say that I was disappointed. The cabin dome light in the front looked cheap and the trim in the car didn't look all that great. Drives really nicely though.
You're absolutely right on the mileage - but you don't get the performance/driving experience in the TL that you get in the G.
I found the 06 G35's interior too narrow. I sat in the TL and swam in the extra room. It was close to being a coin flip for me between the two, but I bought a TL, savored the extra room, and saved a few bucks.
I checked out the 07 G - I really liked that car - but it too was too narrow. Moving the window controls to the door didn't increase the width of the cockpit.
I have an 06 MDX and I find that the voice recognition is about 60-70% accurate, but if that climate control fan is on, it almost never works.
In the G, if the fan is on and I hit the voice button, it lowers the fan until I'm done speaking.
Someone was thinking!
It seems to work flawlessly for me when I'm alone, but never works when showing it off to others.
Also, if I have other people in the car, it's useless if they are also speaking.
But... the Bluetooth Phone in the 06 is fantastic.
Everyone I have spoken to say it's the clearest call they have heard... as clear as if speaking from home.
Maybe they did some work to improve it in 06, but I like it alot.
I like it in the G as well, but not as much.
People say I sound clear, but that it has a speaker phone like sound to it.
I don't get that in the MDX.
As for the Acura, I agree that styling is in the eyes of the beholder, but the TL was way behind the other 2 in that regard (inside and out). It looks like a Camery to me. I never did get to drive the thing. Every time I went to the dealer they didn't have a test car to drive (3 trips). It made me seriously wonder where all of their cars were. So I passed based on a frustration factor as well as a style preference.
The G is way sportier than either of the other 2 though, both in looks and performance (TL test drive not withstanding).
Enjoy,
Bob
IS350 is really the comparison car and is friggin fast!!! Very small inside though and priced way high. Although the TL-S seems to perform better in some situations, you would never know it from behind the wheel. Reg TL can't compete in sportiness...not even close.
My buddy has an ES350 and he described the ride as more sedan'ish or squishy as compared to the TL/IS/G class of cars. Plus it's front wheel drive - and after driving RWD for 10 years I just can't go back.
Oh well, glad you got the G. I did too and it's a sweet ride.
My fully loaded G35x came in just under $40K
A loaded RL at my local Acura dealer is $55K
I know a lot of Acura dealers are throwing RLs out to buyers for less than Invoice, but my dealer wouldn't hear of it.