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Sedans Honda Accord Acura TL vs Honda Accord
1159 messages, Last post on May 26, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 26, 2007 12:29 pm) Accord:  And, don't get me started on the engine compartment; I want to see the good stuff under the hood!!! Don't hide it under plastic!
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 26, 2007 12:36 pm) You may like to see stuff under the hood, but luxury brands are more about minor touches like these, where things have to have better finish. You open the door in an Accord, and the foot-plate is plastic. In TL, you have well finished stainless steel plate. Little details like these are key to differentiating cars, from mainstream to upscale. Most folks miss these details when comparisons like these are drawn. To some, these differences carry value, while it be be superfluous for others (hence "luxury"). Here is another comparison, this time between RL and TL...   Note the windshield wipers. They are completely flush and hidden in the RL, not so in the TL, an example of minor detailing that will often go unnoticed to the casual observer.
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 26, 2007 1:12 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 26, 2007 1:21 pm) I believe MDX has taken it even further with tri-zone/tri-mode climate control but thats for another thread. |
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Replying to: joelhel (Nov 26, 2007 8:49 am) I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned. Maybe it's just a given. It is something that has me a bit annoyed. The 6-cylinder Accord has a 3.5 liter variable cylinder management (not sure of exact name) engine. It has more horsepower and torque than the 3.2 liter TL engine and gets better gas mileage: 3 MPG highway, 1 MPG city. Don't know why this engine was not in the TL. Maybe it was not seen as appropriate for a sports sedan, but I sure would have preferred about 10% better gas mileage and the ability to use regular fuel. The 2008 Accord was not out yet, at least where I live, when I bought my ('08) TL.
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Replying to: kkrtrekl (Nov 26, 2007 2:51 pm) That said, while you can't run regular grade in TL, you can get pretty good mileage from it. I do (mine is an 06). |
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I picked up a TL after considering the '08 Accord. The current gen TL blows it away. You really need to drive both to compare. Once you do you'll know the TL is an entirely different animal, and you're comparing apples to oranges. To be fair, these cars aren't at the same price point and do not compete with each other. Notable standouts: luxury sedan flawless interior fit and finish just the right size (I don't want a Buick) 2 memory seat function tied to indvidual transmitters un-castrated 260 HP V6, w/nice growl touch-screen NAV perforated leather interior rear AC/Heat vents HIDs BTW, the buying experience is like comparing Nordstrom's to Walmart.
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Replying to: havok (Dec 08, 2007 9:52 pm) |
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The above posts are accurate on differences between the cars. We have an 04 Accord V-6 and an 04 Acura TL. I prefer driving TL, 6 speed manual with Brembo brakes. Wife prefers driving Accord V-6, automatic. The Accord, although restyled to be very impressive, is still a 'floater' car by my definition. It takes very little attention to drive safely, and corners adequately, but not great. The Acura TL drives great, if you get 6 speed manual, has more interior extras, has better styling exterior, IMO, and corners much better than Accord V-6. If you seek an automatic TL, then both are not much fun to drive, IMO, but the extras on TL would still lead me to buy a TL, which I will do again in 2009 when/if a TL, 6 speed manual (I hope), with Super Handling AWD, is offered. If you really want to have fun, buy and drive the Honda S2000, which is like driving a motorcycle with 4 wheels. My TL sits in the garage most of the week, since I prefer driving S2000. Neither Accord V-6 or TL are bad decisions, especially when compared to what Honda/Acura offers for the price vs. other cars on the market. Good luck and have fun. Live is Short.
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Replying to: jkgreer2 (Dec 10, 2007 8:01 am) For most, I suspect the price difference will be the deciding factor.
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