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1526 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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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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Replying to: vaughn4 (Oct 21, 2008 2:23 pm)
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To dysutton. Your experience is absolutely, positively not typical. The only car company that has less problems as a whole than Honda/Acura is Toyota/Lexus. check it out.
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Replying to: bodble2 (Oct 21, 2008 2:55 pm) So, I vote for factor #1 "gloomy economic outlook" as the main reason this car is not selling well. BTW: I own an 09 Maxima and have yet to see another 09 Maxima on the road in the two months since I purchased the car.
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