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#1041 of 1045 dealer by stickguy Sep 25, 2009 (1:05 pm)
stopped at the dealer today to check out a TSX (not for me, I am helping someone buy one). Not too bad, except for the beak.   The TL though was very overdone, and even quite tacky. The interior was also way too busy and overstyled. Made my 2000 sitting outside look svelte and understated.   the new RL they had was OK, but again the nose has to go.   what is it with car makers trying to stick the same corporate nose on every car? Never seems to work on different sizes, although maybe if they designed a good looking one (something that Acura and Audi both failed at!) it would work better. Replies to this message: hpmctorque (Sep 25, 2009 8:53 pm)
#1042 of 1045 Re: dealer [stickguy] by hpmctorque Sep 25, 2009 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: stickguy (Sep 25, 2009 1:05 pm) Acura should have just continued with the front styling theme of the '99-'08 TLs.   The new TSX styling doesn't look bad. However, rear seat leg room is rather tight. Also, the foot space for entering the back seat, between the edge of the rear seat cushion and the bottom of the B post is especially tight. Considering that this is a mid-size 4-door car, that design deficiency alone is a significant demerit. Check it out if you're seriously considering a new TSX.
#1043 of 1045 New direction for Honda and Acura by steve_ HOST Oct 27, 2009 (2:21 pm)
"There's a certain level of confusion within the Acura line-up, we're in the midst of a big change. Post-Lehman we dropped the larger-than-V6 engine, and have to adjust to new consumer demands."   New Honda President Lays Out a Few Goals(Straightline)
#1044 of 1045 Wrong Direction? by hpmctorque Nov 03, 2009 (8:43 pm)
I'm beginning to wonder whether Acura will be relevant in a few years. Acura's current products are unappealing, in my opinion, and future products don't look promising. Replies to this message: nippononly (Nov 06, 2009 7:12 am)
#1045 of 1045 Re: Wrong Direction? [hpmctorque] by nippononly Nov 06, 2009 (7:12 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Nov 03, 2009 8:43 pm) The only encouraging thing in all these recent announcements concerning Acura is that they are looking at going head to head with the 1-series coupe.   I suppose it will be AWD on a FWD platform, which will eliminate it from true BMW competition, but at least we might finally have a fun Acura coupe under $30K again.

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