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#9005 of 9044 Re: TL stock tires [autoboy16] by bodble2 Aug 05, 2007 (11:57 am)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Aug 05, 2007 11:40 am) I've had mine for 3 years. IMO they're liveable. Not the greatest wet traction. You'd have to go easy on the throttle in the rain and avoid heavy snow. And I don't go around cornering at max g-force. I certainly never considered switching out of them just for the sake of getting better tires.
#9006 of 9044 Headlight question by autoboy16 Aug 05, 2007 (12:15 pm)
I'm pretty sure the TL uses Xenon lamps. My question; Are the Tls xenon lamps similar to the TSXs's? The TSX's have a cutoff line at a certain height. I've saw it easily. The Tl, not so much...   -cj
#9007 of 9044 Re: TL stock tires [autoboy16] by laurasdada Aug 05, 2007 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Aug 05, 2007 11:40 am) My biggest complaint with the Bridgestone EL42 was snow performance: POOR!. Not so horrible that, as bodble noted, I was going to swap 'em before their time had come, but bad. Until they were somewhat worn, I hadn't noticed them being too bad in the wet. They weren't terribly quiet, either.   So, at 31,200 miles, two of the tires were pretty much done so I replaced 'em with Toyo Versados. The Toyos seem to be quieter but initially not as crisp around the corners. Note I've only had 'em for a couple of days, ~100 miles so no real conclusions yet. No rain or snow yet. Rain tomorrow. As it's early August, no snow for a few more weeks here in Boston!
#9008 of 9044 09 TLor TSX Spyshots by autoboy16 Aug 05, 2007 (1:31 pm)
1st of all, i think its the Tl.   IMO, it looks exactly the same! The headlights, the shape, the 90ºangle the rear window makes. It says TL.    I want to believe that its a freshening of the current TL because honda is holding off until they finish the specs of the RWD one. That metal bar hanging out at the end on the side, all that stuff under the rear of the car... The lexus GS meets infiniti m35 like shape... IMO RWD.   Heres a link to the pictures. Make sure that you checkout the right side of the page near the ending paragraph (b4 the readers comments) for additional photos.   If it is a freshened Tl, It would be fine as the current one is still selling very well. They probably want to release it when the 08 accord hits the showrooms. Then the TSX'll come out then the TL then a freshened RDX and MDX then the New RL. At least thats how I see it!   -Cj
#9009 of 9044 Just Test Drove 08 TL by mf15 Aug 18, 2007 (3:30 pm)
Test drove an auto, extremely nice car. But I did not expect the amount of torque steer, it is as bad as my sons 05 altima stick. The altima was bashed and bashed throughout the life of the last generation for torque steer, wonder why the TL was not, otherwise a super car. Most likely get one if I can get a decent price. Old Mike Replies to this message: kennyg8 (Aug 19, 2007 12:20 pm)
#9010 of 9044 Re: Just Test Drove 08 TL [mf15] by kennyg8 Aug 19, 2007 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: mf15 (Aug 18, 2007 3:30 pm) THe TL auto has torque steer? I don't know how you drive, but you must not put bowling balls in your shoes.
#9011 of 9044 Re: Scraping noise after starting car by myturn4 Aug 19, 2007 (5:32 pm)
2000 TL I bought used now has 60000 miles on it and is making a scraping sound after starting, whether just sitting in the drive way or driving. It only does it for a few minutes. This has been going on for months and now I heard it also after starting from a stopped position on a hill. Any ideas? Replies to this message: nvsiennabuyer (Oct 16, 2007 9:34 am)
#9012 of 9044 Worth it to buy a 2006 over a 2005? by jeff442 Aug 25, 2007 (10:26 pm)
I am looking to pickup a used TL and it I believe that the average price premium that I would pay for a 2006 is $1k. Is it worth it? I will be purchasing the 6MT version. Does the 2006 correct the torque steer problem? Anyone had a chance to compare manual tranny pre and post 2006 versions? Any other differences? Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Aug 26, 2007 6:19 am) jeff442 (Aug 26, 2007 8:28 pm) habitat1 (Aug 27, 2007 2:50 am)
#9013 of 9044 Re: Worth it to buy a 2006 over a 2005? [jeff442] by autoboy16 Aug 26, 2007 (6:19 am)
Replying to: jeff442 (Aug 25, 2007 10:26 pm) If i remember correctly, the 6MT TL comes standard with brembo brakes and LSD(limited slip differential). This is on all TL's(04-06 + new 6MT type-s) with a manual transmission.   Personally, I would reccommend you checkout autotrader.com and carmax.com to aid your search. Replies to this message: jeff442 (Aug 26, 2007 8:28 pm) habitat1 (Aug 27, 2007 2:50 am)
#9014 of 9044 Re: Worth it to buy a 2006 over a 2005? [autoboy16] by jeff442 Aug 26, 2007 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Aug 26, 2007 6:19 am) Well from what I gather, the 2006 model was the first to incorporate some type of compensation for the torque steer inherent in high HP front wheel drive cars. Keep in mind I will be buying a 6MT. The only reviews I've seen are basically paid advertisements that claim the 2006 "eliminates the problematic torque steert" (I find it hard to believe that it is fully eliminated). Anyone have first hand experience with a 2006-2007 vs. 2004-2005? Replies to this message: habitat1 (Aug 27, 2007 2:50 am)

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