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i've bought an Acura 3.2TL 2000. it's user car, of course, so it didn't come with catalogue. i did try to do set up as the same as the way to set up the remote for the garage opener (press the leaner button in the opener then press and hold 1 button on the remote until the LED light is blinking). but it don't work.
what should i do, do i have to do any extra step or what....
thanks......
Chances are your garage door opener is using a rolling code. It changes the code every time it operates.
This is to prevent someone from stealing your code.
Now, not all is lost. You should be able to program your Acura's remote to play with the rilling code. My garage door opener uses rolling code and I was able to set it all up.
The main unit of your garage door opener must have a special button. You need to press it to tell the garage door opener that you are about to introduce a new remote. Then you can set up your remote.
Look up the brand of your garage door opener on the web - they most likely have instructions on their website.
Can't wait for the test drive!!!
1. When does it go on sale?
2. Is it a 3.2L engine or increased to 3.5L?
3. What is the price range? Higher than the 2003's or similar?
2. 3.2L 270HP
3. not sure, but we should know Sept.1 (higher than 2003)
BTW, isn't it weird that we're now almost a month from scheduled intro date and nuthin' from Honda in terms of public announcement or advertising?
Lexus ES300: $38K
Acura TL: $35K
BMW 3-Series: $37-$39K
Infiniti G35: $34K (What a Bargain!)
Acura TSX: $28K.
Infiniti I35: (Leftovers) MSRP: $32-$33K. Another relative bargain.
The TSX is a smaller car, so the price difference is needed to seperate the two from competing against each other. As is what is happening with the old TL and the TSX. The TL goes for around $29 with Nav system while the TSX goes for $28 with NAV.
1. Styling. It's not bad looking; it looks like a big, bulgy TSX. That's OK, branding cars is as old as the hills and Acura is finally learning to do it. Even so, score one for the current TL....it's an elegant design that makes it a "sleeper" (e.g. you don't expect such performance as you get from such a plain-looking car)...one of its best features.
2. Features. THIS is the reason I'm interested in this car. I've got an XM radio in my TL now--having it integrated into the dash radio would be wonderful. The Bluetooth-based hands-free phone system is wonderful for this doc as I transact so much business on the road. I've griped for ages about the lack of full stereo functionality on the steering wheel--now I've got it. 270 hp may not be much of a bump to you Type-S guys, but from 225 hp for us TL-P owners is a HUGE jump. I hope they keep OnStar; it's a great way to track the car if it's stolen. Last: I'm sorry I didn't buy a navi this time. That's a mistake I won't make again.
3. Price. Forget all the "I think....." and "people expect...". If the car is reasonably priced, I'll definitely look at it. By that, I mean below $35k.
So the big question is....do I become a beta-tester (e.g. buyer of the first year of this model)....or wait until '05? We'll see on October 6th.
On another topic the TL will make 20/30mpg on fuel.
The front end really looks agressive. I'm not sure If I like it but we will see how the car looks when the actual product comes out. I have an 02 Cl(Base.) Acura moving the price up might knock me back to a base brand car for my next purchase.
Mind you, I haven't decided to buy it yet. In fact, so far I'm leaning toward keeping my current TL for another year or two while the bugs in the new model are worked out. However, if the driving experience (e.g. use of features) is different enough, I might consider buying it sooner. As I said, we'll see when I get my hands on an actual car.
However, if they really had no plans for AWD during the design, they may not be able to add it to this generation of TL.
The car will get better with mileage.
I was having the same problem when I first purchased my TLS.The mileage was disastrous, I took it to the dealer thinking that it might be a Oxygen sensor, but the service rep told me the mileage will get better 5,000 miles onwards.
Right now I am a little over 8,000 and the mileage has been relitively better.
Nothing to boast about.
AWD may shave several 10ths of a second from 0-60 times when flooring it on slick surfaces.
That's what people want.
I went to a Best Buy last week, and noticed their small DVD-Audio section, their SACD section was twice as big ( still small compared to the CD section ). I would prefer a MP3/AAC CD or HD-based player.
http://www.acura.com/index.asp
Looks great!
-Brian