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Acura TL vs 2007 Toyota Camry

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What is this discussion about? Acura TL, Toyota Camry, Sedan

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#146 of 165 Re: Acura has HALF-BAKED features [automophile] by british_rover

May 29, 2007 (6:21 pm)

Replying to: automophile (Jan 11, 2007 1:30 pm)
I realize this is an old post but there is something you don't know.
 
Most cars with bluetooth have only a select few phones they will work 100% with. The Land Rovers I sell are like this and although they have gotten better every year there are still problems. The used BMWs that have bluetooth are the same way. Hey go try a mercedes with hands free phone service and good luck getting it to work with more then a couple of phones.

#147 of 165 Re: Acura has HALF-BAKED features [justbass] by british_rover

May 29, 2007 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: justbass (May 29, 2007 6:00 pm)
He was responding to this post that is why it looks misleading...
 
automophile, "Acura TL vs 2007 Toyota Camry" #139, 11 Jan 2007 1:30 pm#138

#148 of 165 TL v Camry ?????????? by kennyg8

May 29, 2007 (7:48 pm)

I just don't understand this type of comparo, as these two cars have distinctively different personalities. Why don't we compare the TL with the Sequoia?

#149 of 165 Re: Acura TL vs. 2007 Toyota Camry [pg48477] by vlapinta

Jun 04, 2007 (6:23 am)

Replying to: pg48477 (Apr 17, 2006 5:13 pm)
Everyone has their opinions but as far as comparing Camry to Accord, I did just that and chose the Camry. I test drove both and though they drove similar to me the XLE V6 Camry definately looked beter inside and out. Maybe the 08 Accord might give the Camry a run for the money but in my opinion the 07 Camry was much nicer and I could have gotten the Accord for at least $2,000 less.
 
Vicki

#150 of 165 Re: TL v Camry ?????????? [kennyg8] by ctl

Jun 12, 2007 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: kennyg8 (May 29, 2007 7:48 pm)
TL vs Camry isn't that much diff from Accord vs Camry. Yes TL/Camry are in quite diff gift wrap, but not much diff underneath -> put in a stiffer suspension, diff sheet metal, bingo, here u go.

#151 of 165 Re: Acura has HALF-BAKED features [justbass] by eroc69

Jun 17, 2007 (9:56 am)

Replying to: justbass (May 29, 2007 6:00 pm)
Sorry it took long to reply. YES I replied to another post and thats why my 'title' is misleading. I also know that the TL is an entry level Luxo sport car NOT the Camry. THAT is a family car. I am having issues that cant show up in a test drive unless I get a 30 day test drive like Saturn used to do, thats NOT gonna happen. I feel that the ddriver power seat is just way too soft, like sitting on a bean bag chair or that its stuffed with cotton balls{exaggeration but still, the idea is there}
The Camry has tons of positives, quiet, great MPGs, roomy,
the ENGINE is amazing BUT it is in direct contradiction to the suspension, its like they said "Lets stuff a fast, SPORTY engine but screw the suspension, it still needs to ride like a Buick or Bonneville} THe skid pad ratings on a regular Camry are .01 % better than a CR-V. WOW, thats scary
I know its "Buyer Beware" ANd I wish I didnt fall for the Motor Trends Car of the year BS and wish I read up HERE b4 purchase.
At least I bought this and not leased so when a yr or 2 pass, I can get out of it and into a used HOPEFULY better TL.

#152 of 165 Re: Acura has HALF-BAKED features [eroc69] by justbass

Jun 17, 2007 (10:20 am)

Replying to: eroc69 (Jun 17, 2007 9:56 am)
My misunderstanding on the title comment.
 
I agree with you on the Camry front seats = uncomfortable.
 
I also agree with the ride = soft, but as a family sedan, I don't think it was meant to throw around, and never was in prior model years(I had owned a 89 V6 5 speed Camry, and kept it for 10 years).
 
Now, as for the engine and trany problems with the V6, it's very scary to drop that kind of money on a "reliable" vehicle and be disappointed; Toyota needed to step up to the plate very quickly and rectify the major troubles with their products.
 
I have crossed off (at least for this model year) the Toyota and the Lexus products.
 
I have yet to take an Acura out for a drive, but the Accord was quite a bit noisier than the Camry.

#153 of 165 Re: Acura has HALF-BAKED features [justbass] by eroc69

Jun 18, 2007 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: justbass (Jun 17, 2007 10:20 am)
I test drove an 07 Accord LX maybe, special edition. It had very nice tight steering almost too tight{heavy} for city driving. The cloth seats also werent great BUT the leather package is much more padded. I read a few yrs ago, maybe here at Edmunds, that Honda {also most other manufacturers} add more padding to a leather seat than the cloth. I really wish I bookmarked that because Honda never admitted that when I had probloems with my CR-V or Accord.
I can maybe just lose 30-40 pounds

#154 of 165 Camry VS TL by zed421v

Jul 08, 2007 (11:41 am)

I have a 2007 Camry V6. My wife has a 2007 Acura TL. They are both excellent cars. I find the biggest difference is in dealer service. I get sick to my stomach every time I take my Camry in for service. The dealers are arrogant, and the work never done correctly. The Acura dealers are courteous, and have fixed problems Toyota would just laugh off. I enjoy both cars but will stick with Acura for their fine service.

#155 of 165 Re: Camry VS TL [zed421v] by ctl

Jul 10, 2007 (11:32 am)

Replying to: zed421v (Jul 08, 2007 11:41 am)
Aren't you confusing the dealers with the cars? bring your Camry to lexus, then Camry becomes better than TL because of service?

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