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Sedans Acura TL Acura TL vs. Toyota Avalon
221 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
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Replying to: bplayer (Mar 09, 2006 6:05 am) And this generation of TL has taken the car way past the previous gen. Two totally different cars.
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Replying to: booyahcramer (Mar 09, 2006 6:48 am) In what ways? Gizmos I presume, basically its the same engine from the previous genaration Type "S" that they brought over to the current TL with a bit of fine tuning. I am not bad mouthing the current TL but the previous generation (which I own) has a more classier look especially the Type S. |
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Replying to: billyperks1 (Mar 09, 2006 10:57 am) In addition to the gizmos, I believe they also fine tuned the suspension as well as the engine. As one would hope, the TL continues to evolve.
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Replying to: laurasdada (Mar 09, 2006 1:44 pm) I have three more payments on my 03 TLS and the current TL is not even on my short list. Right now I am looking on the RL, 530XI, A6 3.2 or 4.2 and the GS350 (waiting for the release). Honestly, I am in no rush to buy a new car, I might just wait for the next generation TL. Good Luck with your TL.
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Replying to: billyperks1 (Mar 09, 2006 10:57 am) Other than a label of 'Type-S' I can't tell 03 TL from 03 TL type-S from the outside. Why Type S 'especially' then? I have to also say 04+ TL stands out much more than 03- TL. Now it may stand out to one's liking or disliking, but I bet more would turn their heads for those new TL. 03 TL does give you a softer (more comfy) ride, and it's less $$ though. Can't get everything.
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Replying to: billyperks1 (Mar 09, 2006 2:05 pm) If I was in the market, from your list I'd test all but the GS350. The styling just isn't for me (we do have a Lexus in the family). The 530 is no beauty, but it's grown on me. It's still only a 7 to the TL's 9, however! Speaking of the RL, it reminds me of your gen TL in that I find the RL to be handsome, but generically so. It just blends in to the crowd a little to much. Cool car, though. |
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Replying to: billyperks1 (Mar 09, 2006 2:05 pm) |
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Replying to: igiban (Mar 09, 2006 3:12 pm) They are actually several physical features that are different on the S- 1).Wheels- much better than those star fish wheels on the base model 2)17" on the S compared to 16" on the base 3)The seats are different 4).The type S badge as you mentioned Things you cannot see but feel- 1).The 260 horses compared to the 225 on the base 2).The sports tuned suspension compared to the soft suspension on the base. I love this car but we are going to have to go our seperate ways this coming summer. |
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I chuckled when I saw the thread title. Do people seriously cross shop the two. I drove both before buying the TL but drove the Avalon before I decided on an entry level sport/lux sedan. I thought the Avalon and TL were worlds apart in every department. I saw the avalon as an upscaled camry/maxima and the tl more inline with the Audi's (between an A4 & A6), new Passat, Beamer(between an 3 & 5), infinity and lexus sedans, despite the obvious fwd vs awd and rwd performance differences. I would be interested to see what others are thinking..Do most of you see the handling, quality, trim and styling of the TL as closer to the Avalon or as closer to the entry sport/luxury sedans? |
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Replying to: glenn386 (Mar 13, 2006 9:42 pm) When I crossed shopped, I looked at the entry level sport sedans from Infinity, Lexus, Audi, and VW (Passat). The combination of sporty exterior, ride, handling, interior, and price of the TL won out for me. Some of the others had better handling or power, but for me the TL had the best combination of looks, features and price. |
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