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Replying to: vaughn4 (Oct 20, 2008 12:44 pm) |
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To my eyes, the '09 TL's exterior looks more like an evolution of the '99-'03 generation than an evolution of the '04-'08s. However, I don't think the '09 is better looking than the '99-'03s. Busier and different, yes; better looking, not necessarily. In fact, both the '99-'03s and the '04-'08s may withstand the test of time - that is, age better - than the '09-??, but it'll take a long time to find out. It's not uncommon, among classic car buffs, to value older model generations more than newer ones (eg. the 55-'58 Chevys versus, say, the '65-'68s, or the '55-'57 T-birds versus the '65-'67s). Maybe the '09 Tl will grow on me, but it doesn't light my fire right now. I prefer either of the two previous generations, just as I prefer the styling of the the early - mid '90s Maximas to the newer ones. Styling is a personal matter, of course, but does anyone out there agree with me?
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Oct 21, 2008 6:48 am) 
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Replying to: dvsutton (Oct 20, 2008 11:04 pm) |
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Replying to: bodble2 (Oct 21, 2008 8:34 am) I'm not sure that style really "grows" on me, rather familiarity might breed more acceptance. The 1G Caddy CTS struck me as nearly Aztek-like in its unattractiveness. Over the years, I don't think my opinion changed too much, rather I just saw more of them and began to ignore 'em so as not to offend my sense of aesthetic...  While less unattractive than the CTS, same with the BMW 7 and 5 series... The '09 TL, still haven't tasted one in person. But, the beak is still just plain wrong. It may be bold, it may be different, but to me, it is just ungainly. Still diggin' my troublefree and ruggedly handsome '05 TL, transmission and all! 
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Replying to: laurasdada (Oct 21, 2008 8:59 am)
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"... rather familiarity might breed more acceptance." That's an interesting way of expressing what may happen to many of us. I never really thought if it that way, but I think that happens to me with certain Camrys.
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Oct 21, 2008 9:53 am) 
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Replying to: laurasdada (Oct 21, 2008 8:59 am) |
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From reading all of these posts I think Acura may have a real issue with the polarizing styling of the 09 TL. I've also looked at a plethora of other sites and the consumer opinions on the styling of the new TL is down right pretty amazing - In a negative sense that is. I have yet to see a real live 09 TL on the road so I don't think people are smitten with this new version IMHO. I travel throughout Florida from Miami to Jax, Orlando and Tampa so I would have expected to see at least one by now. Acura better hope it at least turns out to be bullet proof with respect to reliability or they will definitely have a dud on their hands. Too many first year model problems coupled with the controversial styling will be the ultimate kiss of death. Is Acura/Honda losing its appeal? I fear more and more signs are pointing to that possibility. I also note that a fully loaded 09 TL is closely approaching the entry level luxury of the BMW, Audi, and Mercedes types.
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