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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 1532
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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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- #1435 of 1532
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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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- #1437 of 1532
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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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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [neilman]
by Chasboy
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Jun 07, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: neilman (Jun 07, 2009 5:36 am)
In mixed driving we are getting 21-22. Long term highway moves up to 24, but we have not taken many highway rides more than 40 miles. Our 325 got 23 around town. When we moved and my wife's commute was approx 25 highway miles with a minimum of local, it actually rose to 28. So, mileage is a bit less, comfort a lot more.
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [Chasboy]
by billyperks2
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Jun 07, 2009 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 07, 2009 6:07 am)
Wow-23 around town, that's acceptable, I had the 2003 Type S and I barely got 17 around town.
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- #1442 of 1532
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [Chasboy]
by goddess_1
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Jun 07, 2009 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Jun 07, 2009 1:33 am)
Hey, I'm not ashamed of being limited in my rides. 
You're right about being interested in the data . . . research shows that men prefer an orange red and women prefer a blue red in paint colors (and clothes.) I stated a generalization -- general, not absolute -- and am pretty confident that sales data will back it up in time.
I remember when a good friend of mine (male) leased the Infiniti FX when they first came out . . . his male acquaintances liked it, his female acquaintances didn't. It's not the first time there is a gender difference in tastes!
BTW, does the new TL still retain the black steering wheel? If so, they should release the Arizona-limited edition TL, sans the black.
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