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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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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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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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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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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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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [goddess_1]
by neilman
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Jun 06, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: goddess_1 (Jun 06, 2009 12:16 pm)
I understand it's not for everyone...it seems to be a love it or hate it thing. Based on the official sales figures for the month of May the TL is acura's # 1 seller at the moment...so it seems to be catching on. I for one think it is awesome...bold, aggressive, etc. absolutely love it and can't wait to get one in black.
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- #1436 of 1532
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [neilman]
by Chasboy
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Jun 06, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: neilman (Jun 06, 2009 1:57 pm)
Agreed Neil, I like the bold styling. Looks fast standing still to me. I also am a fan of the 'bustle back' going all the way back to the second gen. of the Caddy Seville. For me, the TL is the chance to own a great driver's car that is about the size of a BMW 5 series at much less cost. We loved our 325i, but this car is better at everything except mileage, but I knew that going in.
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [Chasboy]
by goddess_1
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Jun 06, 2009 (10:17 pm)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 06, 2009 5:49 pm)
Going out on a limb, here -- I think the bold styling you speak of is a testosterone thing. Seriously, and not to offend. I don't notice women driving the Seville, CTS, or the Chrysler 300 -- all bold, in-your-face styling. For me, the new TL would be a bit more palatable without that pointy center bumper thing - it reminds me of a cheap plastic toy. I'm sure it drives nice and has the great Acura reliability, but I wouldn't necessarily want to be seen in one.
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [goddess_1]
by Chasboy
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Jun 07, 2009 (1:33 am)
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Replying to: goddess_1 (Jun 06, 2009 10:17 pm)
Any discussion of style is a version of 'going out on a limb'. Bold styling may indicate testosterone to some and to others it's just bold style...period. Having been a car fan for 50 years, my taste is far too eclectic to be assigned to the testosterone 'category'. Whether one person 'notices' a certain number of instances does not comprise hard data. I would be more interested in true sales figures.
My wife chose our TL over BMW, Audi, Infinity, VW and Lexus. Her good friend drives a CTS, another, a 300.
The proof in any car is the driving experience. Not wanting to be seen in one is truly limiting oneself and missing a great ride.
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [Chasboy]
by neilman
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Jun 07, 2009 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 06, 2009 5:49 pm)
Our of curiosity...what mileage are you getting?
I'm sure I've come across a number of posts on mileage...but it could take a while to dig it all up...so if you could let me know I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
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