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Re: on the fence re 09 TL [draz2]
by neilman
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Jun 01, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 01, 2009 8:19 am)
Thanks Draz2...appreciate the input...
I'm happy to report I went back to the dealer and sat in the car today and by making adjustments to the seat bottom to be flatter rather than having the back part on a decline I was able to relieve the pressure on the lumbar area...it's actually what I do in my car now..but had not remembered that detail. Looks like it might actually work out for me...only thing now is sh vs fwd...love the power and handling of the sh...our roads here in South Florida are pretty good...but the trunk is cramped because of the awd and has many uneven surfaces which would make it pretty hard to maneuver even one large suitcase into. I still want the sh though...need to think through it.
Thanks!
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- #1426 of 1506
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Re: on the fence re 09 TL [draz2]
by Chasboy
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Jun 01, 2009 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 01, 2009 8:19 am)
I agree about the standard wheels. I liked them better, but now that I'm used to the SH wheels I like that they are a little 'badass' looking with the darker color. I was in NYC yesterday and the car handled the road fine. I'm old fashioned and because of my first car, a 1959 Fiat with a BAD front end, I'm hysterical about hitting any bumps. I love my car. My brother who lives in Fl. told me he pulled up next to one and enjoyed the growl coming from the exhaust on the SH.
As for the "beak", I'm starting to have concern about the long term durability of the finish. It should not need to be polished whenever there is a watermark.
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- #1427 of 1506
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Re: on the fence re 09 TL [neilman]
by hpmctorque
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Jun 03, 2009 (9:40 pm)
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Replying to: neilman (Jun 01, 2009 1:44 pm)
In warm climates with straight, level roads, the negatives of all wheel drive (weight, fuel economy, complexity, extra initial cost) outweigh the positives by a wide margins. I might choose SH-AWD over FWD if I lived in the Upper Midwest, the Rocky Mountain region or New England, but never if I lived in Florida. Never. Rain or no rain. AWD in Florida is the equivalent of using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
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- #1428 of 1506
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Manual Transmission?
by mdhauke
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Jun 04, 2009 (7:09 pm)
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I am disappointed the 09 does not have manual transmission. Does anybody know if the 10 model will have that option?
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- #1429 of 1506
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Re: Manual Transmission? [mdhauke]
by Chasboy
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Jun 04, 2009 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: mdhauke (Jun 04, 2009 7:09 pm)
I believe it will be offered in 2010.
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- #1430 of 1506
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Re: 09 TL Grille [neilman]
by Chasboy
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Jun 04, 2009 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: neilman (May 31, 2009 4:14 pm)
I'm becoming very concerned about the grill's durability also.
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- #1431 of 1506
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Re: 09 TL Grille [Chasboy]
by neilman
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Jun 05, 2009 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 04, 2009 8:23 pm)
Can you be more specific...are you noticing any problems? It is a massive amount of chrome for the front of a car, which usually takes the most wear and tear. I don't know of any other vehicle with a large solid piece of chrome in the front like the TL. It may have to be something to add to the cost of ownership...i.e. having to replace it after every few years or somthing. Doubt that would be cheap...
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- #1432 of 1506
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Re: 09 TL Grille [neilman]
by Chasboy
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Jun 05, 2009 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: neilman (Jun 05, 2009 4:48 am)
Neil, this would not be the first time a manufacturer had to come up with a solution to cure a problem. There is no way the customer should have to pick up the cost of replacing what could develop into a design flaw. When I picked up the car, it had watermarks on the grill. I mentioned this and the detail guys polished them all out nicely. I have since seen similar marks left when washing(didn't dry it thoroughly the first time) and they seemed to come out. Naturally the grill is going to take a lot of bug and road debris hits. All of that has cleaned up well. However, I'm keeping a close watch on it and I might start a 'complaint campaign' to Acura if it seems that long term durability is going to be a problem. We own this car and plan to keep it a very long time. 
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- #1433 of 1506
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Re: 09 TL Grille [Chasboy]
by neilman
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Jun 05, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 05, 2009 5:16 am)
I fully agree...owners shouldn't have to deal with living with dings / blemishes or spend $$ to replace a grill due to lack of durability or poor design.
Thanks
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- #1434 of 1506
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2009 TL Body Style
by goddess_1
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Jun 06, 2009 (12:16 pm)
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What is UP with with '09 TL body styling??? Yes, it made an impression but it's not a positive one. That rear is hideous, the front isn't much better, and I just don't understand what happened. Maybe someone from their design team can fill us in . . .
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