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Of course most NA public wouldn't know of the connection. And since TL won't be sold in Europe, most Europeans wouldn't know either.
http://hondanews.com/forms/acura/TL/index_images.html?kw=currenta- cura
I like it! I agree with another poster, It does look like a "supersized" TSX. But I like the look of the TSX, so this looks pretty good to me.
Of course, it will have the updated navigation system like the TSX and new Accord.
The DVD audio system should be a great improvement since the current Bose system is weak.
Hopefully, the interior will be greatly upgraded with real polished wood from an actual tree and no more fake plood simulated wood-toned plastic.
$30K+ cars should not have fake wood trim!
I think it's a safe bet that the production model will have side mirrors and traditional windshield wipers. There's no way the government would let people drive without those. I think Acura just wanted to show how technically advanced it can be. The Lexus RX330 has the rear view camera but they still have normal mirrors.
People might say, "Well, what if the blower fails?"
Well, what if the windshield wiper motor fails? It's the same thing.
All they need to do is make the air blower system at least as reliable as a windshield wiper motor. That's not an impossible feat.
I wanted to take some pictures but had a problem with my flash card ( word of advice : check your camera / camcorder before leaving the house and take a second flash card for your digital camera ). I was able to take some video of the TL with my camcorder so not all was lost.
I hope they're listening in Japan!
Later...AH
If the MSRP is good, it won't be that hard to sell for sticker. If they are overpriced, then they will have to discount them. (whats the difference between selling at full MSRP with no discounting at $32K or having a $35K sticker marked down to $32K? It's the same money.)
If they try to sell them for sticker, you will have to decide if you could find something you prefer for the same amount of money or less elsewhere. If so, just buy that instead.
Are you sure about that? I've been told by several dealers that there are no plans for a Type-S for 2004. The talk is that the new TL is already sporty enough.
Later...AH
From Reuters, May-06-2003
"J.D. Power said consumers may may want to reconsider the maxim that one should never buy a new car in its first year. An analysis showed that many new models or vehicles which had major redesigns scored higher initial quality marks than the models they replaced."
I always thought you should wait for the 2nd year of any new model, but sometimes that wait may not make a big difference with only minor improvements if any.
I may not be able to wait until the end of 2004 for my new TL. The new TL is based on the new Accord platform so I'm sure Honda has learned about a few things to improve.
"J.D. Power said consumers may may want to reconsider the maxim that one should never buy a new car in its first year. An analysis showed that many new models or vehicles which had major redesigns scored higher initial quality marks than the models they replaced."
I always thought you should wait for the 2nd year of any new model, but sometimes that wait may not make a big difference with only minor improvements if any.
I may not be able to wait until the end of 2004 for my new TL. The new TL is based on the new Accord platform so I'm sure Honda has learned about a few things to improve.
Usually there is some minor problem corrected, a new standard feature or available colors.
When the 1998 Accord came out, they had cloth seats with vertical pleats that made it look like a Pontiac. They got rid of that in the first year. The 2000 Civic suspension was tweaked the second year after ride complaints. Neither car had reliability problems, but it was still good to wait.
and they all are saying it is a mistake. They say they have some deals going on CL & RL but not TL
So now I putting my plans on hold for a while till this thing is sorted out
Now I am totally confused! But $26200 for a TL-S
man - o -man...
Suddenly the 2003 TL-S at 31k seems like a steal.
I'll wait until Acura announces the actual price.
However, Acura has not announced prices and I don't think they made an exception by giving the salesman at your local Acura dealer advance pricing information.
That salesman just made up that price so you won't wait to find out what the real price will be.
Later...AH