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Sedans Toyota Camry Acura TL vs. 2007 Toyota Camry
165 messages, Last post on Feb 01, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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Replying to: pg48477 (Jun 15, 2006 6:16 pm)
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Replying to: pg48477 (Jun 15, 2006 2:19 pm) the TL and the Accord, except for maybe the air condition vents! TL is much, much better looking than the Accord. Not to knock the Accord; it also has a very nice interior, but the exterior is boring. I've been looking at the brochures on the Lexus ES and I do see a lot of similarities between the Lexus and the Toyota. But I like the Lexus better. Yes, it's more expensive, but I think it blends everything together much better and looks better. Again, the Camry is much improved from the previous generation, but I've got to say, the current Lexus ES is definitely getting my attention, whereas I've always turned my nose up at this car before, due to, once again, boring styling, not sporty enough. Times are-a-changin'!
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Replying to: petl (Jun 15, 2006 6:25 pm)
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Replying to: maximafan (Jun 15, 2006 6:59 pm) 
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Replying to: pg48477 (Jun 15, 2006 7:51 pm) Peter. |
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Replying to: pg48477 (Jun 15, 2006 6:16 pm) I come form a family that has had more Acura vehicles than Toyota (not to mention a father in law in Acura sales/management for 15+ years). I was going to buy a TL (an A-Spec, actually). I drove the new Camry and decided the money savings was worth the performance (handling) sacrifice since I wouldn't be able to make significant use of the TL advantage. I wanted an A-Spec because I like things that aren't being driven by every one else in the world. Sort of ironic, since I ended up buying a Camry which is one of the best selling (quantity) cars in the world. Hopefully, my color/option/trim combo will be rare (relatively speaking). Now I am using the thousands I saved to do some things around the house. |
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Replying to: pg48477 (Jun 15, 2006 2:19 pm) what's a "dressup": 1. take the same engine/transmission/suspension/chasis/... 2. modify a bit whereever needed (size, power, badge, etc., so that marketing can fool the less knowledged) 3. must put a better interior there! make it $3000 better and you can sell $7000 more, business 101. Not to cry foul here, samething happens everywhere, some just want the niche and will pay for it. Fair game when both buyers and sellers are happy. In the end though, a dressup is still a dressup. camry/ES/accord/tl => FWD midsize sedan. |
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Replying to: tedescm1 (Jun 14, 2006 11:32 am) Fortunately, for me, my car only has a "faded" dash and my tires flat spot in the morning. Other than that, the TL is one great ride. Good luck with your next purchase. |
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Replying to: ctl (Jun 14, 2006 2:32 pm) Really? Correct me if I am wrong but the Camry SE does not come in a 6MT right? Although both are FWD, the 6MT has a certain "fun factor" to it, something the Toyo cannot offer, at least for now.... There is also standard equipment in the TL that is not even offered in the Camry i.e. superb sound system, xenon lights, dual zone a/c w/ climate control, homelink, faux wood interior, controls on sterring wheel, power driver and passenger seats w/ memory seating & sliding sunroof/moonroof. Forgive me if I missed something here, but this list leaves the TL with alot more over the Camry SE than just a badge....IMHO. |
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Replying to: laurasdada (Jun 15, 2006 8:57 am) Thanks for clarifying Tedescm1's post. Makes alot more sense. 
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