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2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan

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Re: More TL speculation.... [graphicguy] by british_rover
Aug 06, 2007 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Aug 06, 2007 5:46 am)

My buddy at Acura has given me a couple of rumors regarding future Acuras.
 
According to what he has heard...
 
The RL will get a V8 in a couple of years and a long wheelbase option.
 
The TL will get a more powerful V6 and SH-AWD about the same time. It might get a V8 sometime after that.
 
The TSX gets SH-AWD around the same time and maybe the turbo 4 cylinder out of the RDX. There will also be a TSX coupe to replace the RSX.
 
If all that happens Audi better watch out.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [british_rover] by scottm123
Aug 06, 2007 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Aug 06, 2007 12:05 pm)

I know that the entire line-up will soon be SH-AWD.
I'm hearing it from way too many sources for it to not be true.
 
I'm absolutley loving my 07 G and wouldn't change my mind and go back for an 07 TL for anything... but with that being said...
I can't wait to see what the 09 brings.
The TL vs G decision was a very hard one to make.
With everything rumor added into the 09, it'd be a no-brainer.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [scottm123] by factfinder
Aug 06, 2007 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 06, 2007 12:08 pm)

Rumors are just that -- Rumors. The TL is late to the show. Honda has been working on the TL for nearly a decade -- and they are still in last place.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [scottm123] by slzweibel
Aug 06, 2007 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 06, 2007 12:08 pm)

scott:
 
did you have a TL before your G? What are the best and worst aspects of your G? When I test drove a G back to back with a TL in 2004 the G bested the TL in handling but the TL won in everything else (comfort, technology, etc ...). That is why I am driving a TL now but might make the switch in October to a G35x depending on my test drive.
 
Thanks for any info you can provide.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [slzweibel] by johninnj
Aug 06, 2007 (2:47 pm)
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Replying to: slzweibel (Aug 06, 2007 1:13 pm)

04G out-handled, out-braked, and out-accelerated the TL by a very good margin in most cases...but inside and tech sucked. Add vastly superior tech and comparable quality interior to the G, and that sums up the current comparison. Personally, I hope the 09 TL is incredible. My 07G lease will be up in 2010 and I'll go back to the TL : )
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Re: More TL speculation.... [slzweibel] by scottm123
Aug 06, 2007 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: slzweibel (Aug 06, 2007 1:13 pm)

I believe the fit and finish is very comparable, although the G has no squeaks or rattles like the TL is plagued with.
Interior styling is subjective so we may not agree, but I personally gave the G the edge here.
The G also offered WAY more technology and I love the Nav interface, although it is partially locked while the car is in motion.
Once you get to know the car's language, pretty much everything is accessable through voice commands... but it's not like our 06 MDX.
It is just as easy to use though.
In fact, with our MDX, little things like changing the resolution or brightness require menus to be drilled down 4 or 5 levels.
Everything is one touch in the G... nice interface.
 
Although I am a gadget nut, the bottom line for me was the ride, the power, the handling and most of all, just how it made me feel.
I care nothing about car magazine reviews or other people's opinions. I was dropping a $35,000 deposit on this car and I wanted what made me happiest, and cared nothing for what others thought.
You need to do the same.
 
After buying our MDX last year, Acura knew I was in the market for my car as well, and REALLY pushed the TL.
I was given an 07 TL on 6 occasions, 2 of them being Type-S's.
All were loaned out for the day so I had 6 chances to get to know the car on my 50 mile commute to work.
After 6 rides, quite frankly, I was bored.
After driving the G, I felt what the TL was missing.
There's a Luxury feel that the TL missed, and the ride/power/handling was spot on.
 
I love my G and would do it again in a second, worth every cent too.
 
With that being said, I'm keeping one eye on Acura and the new TL. 2009 should be something and let the first to have it's work out the bugs.
I'll be in line for an 2010 or 2011, if the G novelty ever wears off.
 
07 G35x - Prem/Nav/Tech/Rosewood - Blue Slate on Graphite
See mycarspace page for pics.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [scottm123] by ggesq
Aug 06, 2007 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 06, 2007 4:35 pm)

"I believe the fit and finish is very comparable, although the G has no squeaks or rattles like the TL is plagued with."
 
scott, your kidding right? See:
 
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166735&page=3&highlight=rattle+ratt- - ling+squeaks
 
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143508&highlight=rattle+rattling+sq- - ueaks
 
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141010&highlight=rattle+rattling+sq- - ueaks
 
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168724&highlight=rattle+rattling+sq- - ueaks
 
nice pics BTW
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Re: More TL speculation.... [scottm123] by slzweibel
Aug 06, 2007 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 06, 2007 4:35 pm)

Thanks for the input. I'll probably test drive the G35 tomorrow to get an idea. My 04 TL has had many squeaks and rattles which continue despite multiple visits to the dealer. I would have to assume that the G also has its share of problems as well (see post above). How have you found the dealer and their service? Is Infiiniti known for good or bad service in general or is it more dealer specific. Acura's service seemed to be pretty good to me (despite the fact they couldn't get rid of all my squeaks and rattles).
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Re: More TL speculation.... [factfinder] by bodble2
Aug 06, 2007 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: factfinder (Aug 06, 2007 12:48 pm)

And there you have it.....the gospel according to factfinder.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [british_rover] by graphicguy
Aug 07, 2007 (4:28 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Aug 06, 2007 12:05 pm)

BR...that makes sense. RL gets the V8. The redesign is due in '10. That may finally get it the respect it needs.
 
The Accord's redesign will be launched next MY. Staying with the 5 year plan, and the "spy shots" beginning to emerge from secret testing, '09 will be the year for the new TL. I've mentioned before, a TL with ~300 HP and SH AWD, a little tweaking on the style side, keeping the feature content and build of the current vehicle, I may very well be a buyer after my 3 series warranty is up (about the same time the '09 TL will come out), especially if it stays very near what the current TL sells for.
 
I can see a Type-S version with a V8.
 
I wonder if the TSX will get the V6 that's going into the Accord?

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