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Sedans Acura TL Acura TL vs Infiniti G35 vs BMW 330xi
247 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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Replying to: tallbrunette (Jul 16, 2006 3:24 pm) Yes, the TL has bi-xenon (HID) headlights with a 4yr/50k miles warranty. You must drive them both as extesively as possible to make your best decision. Good luck, have fun and let us know which was the best car for you. |
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I am in the market for a used version of one of these types of cars. I cannot afford a BMW 330i after all the bells and whistles I want are added so for me it is between an 05 or newer TL and G35. From my research and test driving both cars I have found that the interior of the TL is superior to the G35, minus the poor quality of leather in the TL. I am not a huge fan of the auto tranny in the TL as it seems to not shift fast enough when I want it to. The G35 is more fun to drive, but the interior does not seem any better than a regular Nissan. Also, I will have semi-poor road conditions to contend with in the winter and I would have to spring for the X version of the G35 while the FWD of the TL would be fine. If anyone owns either of these 2 cars could comment on the lasting quality, interior quality (especially the leather quality), winter handling, automatic transmission performance, ground clearance issues for the TL, and overall "It" factor for each I would appreciate it. Thanks |
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Replying to: bearvp (Jul 31, 2006 11:51 am) If you live in a snow belt (I'm in Boston area), the TL with the standard tires will not be great in the snow. The larger footprint of the Bridgestone's on my TL combined with the fact that they are just not good in the snow has presented me with some challenges the past couple of winters. If I was using the TL to head to ski country, snows would be mandatory. I won't be a repeat Turanza EL42 customer... I, too, considered (among others) the G35 and the TL and here is why the TL was the winner for me vs. the G: Better styling both inside and out. Better materials and layout of the interior. Smoother, quieter ride (coming from a Chrylser 300M, great car btw, I wanted quieter...) Better mpg. FWD vs the added weight/complexity of AWD. I enjoyed the Infiiti's power and handling. But I lean towards the luxury side of the luxury/sports sedan equation. Good luck, let us know which turns out to be the best car for you! |
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Replying to: bearvp (Jul 31, 2006 11:51 am) My TL 6-speed shifts just fine. Nice short throws that are nearly as precise as my former S2000 and much better than the G35 6-speed I tested in 2004. But I am also not at all impressed with the performance of Acura's automatic transmissions. They fall well behind BMW and Mercedes, and even Infiniti and Lexus, IMO. We would gladly have paid extra for a TL style 6-speed in our MDX, had that been an option. I've heard every excuse why people claim they need an automatic. Most are lame. My wife and I have each been driving 30+ years, live in traffic unfriendly DC and still, with the exception of the MDX, neither of us has ever owned an automatic. If wives can take up golf and tennis, they sure as hell can learn to drive a stick. Heck, my youngest daughter could shift my S2000 from 1st to 2nd and back from the passenger seat when she was 5 (with her left hand). She would tell me when when to push in the clutch. We never went over 20 mph, but that's beside the point. Unless you have a physical disability, you really ought to consider the TL 6-speed. In addition to a manual transmission, it has exceptional Brembo brakes and a sportier suspension that makes it tighter handling. Just don't order the high performance tire option. The Bridgestone Potenza's are great on dry pavement, but a bit squirmish in the snow.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Aug 01, 2006 7:05 am) Do you two have any problems with the low clearance issue? Some reviews have said that they scrape their TLs on the pavement when going up abrupt inclines and on curbs.
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Replying to: bearvp (Aug 01, 2006 8:33 am) I found large dealers in DC had at least 1-2 6-speeds to test drive. My small hometown dealer had to order a 6-speed (in reality, swap allocations) to get a navi in my exact color choice. But it only took a few weeks. They are in western PA, within a couple hundred miles of the Acura factory in Ohio at whcih the TL is ade, so that may have helped. I don't have problems with low clearance over speed bumps or up and down ramps. You can't drive your wheels right up to a 7-8" high concrete wheel stop in a parking lot, but I think that's the case with almost all cars today. If the front apron on the TL is any lower than my 1995 Maxima, it's only by an inch or less. Regarding the 2004 model, I have 23,000 miles on mine and have a couple of friends that have 35,000 and 40,000 miles respectively. I am not aware of any new model bugs, so I wouldn't avoid the 2004 model year, if that gets you what you want at the right price. My 1995 Maxima and 2005 911 were also first model year redesigns without any problems. |
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http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/headlines/?SecID=33&ArID=187147 306 HP - was just announced..
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http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2006/08/05/type_s_as_in_sinister/
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Replying to: boiko (Aug 02, 2006 5:12 am) To address the TL and G35 shopper, take CR's advice. If you want luxury with a little sport, get the TL. If you want performance with a little luxury, get a G. 306 ponies are bound to kick something! |
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