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Sedans Acura TL Acura TL vs 2007 Toyota Camry
165 messages, Last post on Feb 01, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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Replying to: ctl (Jul 10, 2007 10:32 am)
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Replying to: zed421v (Jul 18, 2007 7:40 am)  It'll cost you a bundle but why not? It's the same basic vehicle as an ES..
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Replying to: ctl (Jun 12, 2007 3:43 pm) Well, ES is the same car as Camry but with more luxury features. TL and IS are sportier and are in the same class.
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Replying to: bf109ace (Oct 05, 2007 8:03 am) I sorta disagree. At 6'4" the differences are REALLY apparent. The IS feels like a subcompact (I couldn't be comfortable in that car), while the TL is more the size of a 5-series BMW. |
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Replying to: bf109ace (Oct 05, 2007 8:03 am) For me, TL is for someone who needs a 4-door sedan but wants more driving pleasures than the regular, run-of-the-mill family sedan, and who are willing to spend a bit more on it, but not to the point of true luxury sport sedan like a BMW 5-series. Camry SE V6 is for those TL-like drivers but who want or need to compromise on driveable for less $. Regular Camry is for, well, those who want reliability, comfort and geting from point A to point B without too much concern about the "process" of getting there. TL drives much better than a Camry. It may not be faster 0-60 on a straight away, but on corners and turns, it is more stable and has higher threshold of limit. This is evidence in the skidpad and salom #s. Camry is on par with the Accord in most respects. |
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We are all unique individuals with different needs in a car so it is natural that our comparisons vary. Sure there are direct comparisons... just look at any car magazine road tests. However, our unique situations may require a broader definition of what may meet our needs for a given price/value relationship. I'm actually looking at a TL-S vs. a Camry Hybrid. Do I think these two cars are equivalent? Of course not. In my case, I have a toddler in a car seat so a 4-door is a requirement. I commute 60 miles each way so reliability is critical as well as good gas mileage. I like somewhat "spirited" driving but am by no means a street racer. I like technical features like Bluetooth, XM radio and keyless start. I have no use for Nav as I only commute with this car. Winters are very bad here and even with snow tires, I would only drive FWD and actually would prefer AWD. I am in the car a lot and value comfort and quiet. Safety is critical as well. These are just some of my unique requirements and that is why the TL-S and Camry Hybrid ended up on the list. They both meet certain criteria in different ways. It is then a matter of prioritizing my needs and trying to place a dollar value on all this. I appreciate all the various comparisons as it helps to shed new light on differences and have learned a tremendous amount from the great folks on this forum. I'm test driving an Acura tomorrow. We'll see how it goes.
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Replying to: fsowirles (Apr 18, 2006 4:23 am)
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Replying to: ideadirect (Jan 04, 2008 9:57 pm) Sounds like my commute. 60 miles makes me wonder though... is your commute like mine, where it's mostly all highway? If so, a Hybrid isn't your best option anyway. Hybrids shine where our conventional cars don't... on the back roads and city driving. Highway driving, you're not saving enough to justify the extra cost associated with the Hybrid purchase. And when I think "Spirited" driving, the Hybrid Camry is nowhere near my list of contenders. Get the TL. The 6-7 loaners I've had (including the Typs-S), I've averaged above 30 MPG on the highway, and it's 100% more fun to drive than any Camry ever made at any time. Period. |
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Replying to: ideadirect (Jan 04, 2008 9:57 pm) |
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Replying to: chirocat (Jan 06, 2008 2:13 am) BTW, the Camry is available in the SE model, with a 5-Speed Manual transmission, but you have to opt for the 2.4 liter 4-banger. Eh... not my idea of a "Sports Sedan" either. |
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