- #1455 of 1501
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [cebteb]
by laurasdada
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Jun 10, 2009 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: cebteb (Jun 09, 2009 1:08 pm)
Interesting, I feel exactly the same: I purchased a '99 300M which I still consider one handsome vehicle. In '05, I traded for an '05 TL which I still find to be one of the best designs on the road.
But, the 300C and the new TL? Not my cup of tea at all. The 300C somewhat grew on me (familiarity breeds acceptance?) but the current TL, most notably the horrid beak, still leaves me appreciating my TL so much more.
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- #1456 of 1501
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Jun 10, 2009 (8:20 am)
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- #1457 of 1501
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [billyperks2]
by xrunner2
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Jun 11, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: billyperks2 (Jun 10, 2009 8:13 am)
Built on the same FWD platform.
Can't "See" any resemblance.
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- #1458 of 1501
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [xrunner2]
by Chasboy
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Jun 11, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Jun 11, 2009 9:24 am)
In the history of automotive brands, new models are frequently based on a platform that already exists. That includes Lexus, Infinity and Acura (also Edsel) . In the beginning, the resemblence was very visible in certain cases, in others, it was more a tweaking of the chassis/engine, and a different body. Over the years, now that they are well established as independent brands, these brands have been able to broaden the separation gap that exists between them and the parent company. To me, the fact that the Lexus ES 350 does not resemble the Camry as much as it once did is a plus. If the TL, as far as my wife and I are concerned, had not changed the design and increased in size and luxury, we would not have purchased this wonderful car.
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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [xrunner2]
by cebteb
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Jun 12, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Jun 10, 2009 7:18 am)
The non-Sport TLs, to me at least, look like just another trim level for the Accord. When I've rolled up on them from behind in another lane, I've had to check the badging to verify that it wasn't an Accord. Then again, I'm not an Accord fancier, so I don't have its design details down pat in my memory. My point is that the non-sport TLs just weren't different enough to stand out from the lesser base automobile. The new TLs, OTOH, look like a whole different car from any Honda, inside and out. I say again that, based on the interest levels in the new TLs that I've witnessed, I think they would be flying out the door at MSRP if the economy wasn't in the tank.
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New TLs Pulling to the Right
by gorillamonsoon
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Jun 14, 2009 (10:20 pm)
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Are the new TLs or Acuras in general set with a slight pull to the right? Not torque steer, but general alignment? Test drove a few that seem to drift right somewhat significantly.
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- #1461 of 1501
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Re: New TLs Pulling to the Right [gorillamonsoon]
by draz2
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Jun 15, 2009 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: gorillamonsoon (Jun 14, 2009 10:20 pm)
I've had mine for close to three months now and it tracks straight ahead. No misallignment whatsoever and no torque steer.
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- #1462 of 1501
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Re: New TLs Pulling to the Right [draz2]
by Chasboy
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Jun 15, 2009 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 15, 2009 5:27 am)
Same with me. Its like it's on rails. Point it, and it goes there.
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- #1463 of 1501
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Re: New TLs Pulling to the Right [gorillamonsoon]
by mikey38
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Jun 24, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: gorillamonsoon (Jun 14, 2009 10:20 pm)
probably crowned roads
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- #1464 of 1501
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2009 TL - 4.5 on JD Power Quality Rating
by go_mdx1
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Jul 02, 2009 (1:52 pm)
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While I'm not a big fan of the new TL for multiple reason, I do have to give it some "props" for scoring very high 4.5 out of 5 stars in the JD Power's Initial Quality survey.
Also, my local dealer has tons of 09 TLs as loaner cars. I look at these cars to see how the "wear and tear" has been progressing. They seem to be holding up well. I've not seen any problems with the front grill. Only time will tell if the leather upholstery will hold up (as has been a problem in the previous generation TLs).
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