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Re: 2009 TL Body Style [goddess_1]
by maximafan
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Nov 08, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: goddess_1 (Jun 06, 2009 12:16 pm)
I would have to disagree with you on the body style of the new TL.
I've seen a few on the road either in front or in the back and I think it looks really nice. The front beak, when I've seen the car approach from behind gives the car a low slung, stealthy look.
One of the few things that I'm not crazy about on the TL is the length of the car at 195 inches. Whoa! I don't believe I can fit this car in my garage.
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [cebteb]
by dez409
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Nov 09, 2009 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: cebteb (Jul 13, 2009 8:18 am)
1st time Acura owner, bought TL Shawd Tech in May 2009. Personally it was sleek design that brought to my attention. I kinda overlook the rest and now disappointed. I was surfing to find if i can change tire to improve ride. Right now i hear the sound of the road under me and bumpy. Im a SUV owner a lexus gx470 and a limited 4runner, so this is our 1st sedan. I would go back to Lexus any day. My lexus gx470 has better ride then the 09TL. The only thing that discourage me from buying another lexus is that there isnt a lexus dealer in town to do maintenance and the toyota dealer locally has poor service. Everytime i do an oil change i have to drive 2 hrs and another 1 hr for the work...that sum up the whole day back and forth. Anyway, i love the tech package . The inside looks awesome. I added the spoiler for front and back . Dealer accidentally add the backup camera so it became complimentary. I also added the 3M plastic to cover the front instead of using bra, so it is clear and transparent. So going back to my issue , anyone change their tires to improve the ride???
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [dez409]
by Chasboy
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Nov 09, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: dez409 (Nov 09, 2009 8:57 am)
We just came home from our first maintenance on our AWD, and it rides like a dream. I can see where an experienced Lexus owner would find the ride harsh, but coming from a BMW, I'm in 7th heaven. As for changing the tires, it's the profile that is the problem. There just isn't that much tire there. TireRack or Discount Tire website have 'alternative size' listings you might pursue.
Maximafan(I think it was you). At 195" the TL is 16'3" long. Unless your garage was built for a conestoga, I know of no garages that are that small.
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [Chasboy]
by maximafan
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Nov 14, 2009 (8:08 pm)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Nov 09, 2009 10:05 am)
Chas, I don't remember the dimensions on my garage, but it is
a single-car garage. My RX350 is 186 inches long and will fit with no problem, although it's tight getting out of the car, as I have
shelves built on the walls on both sides loaded with stuff. My previous vehicle, a 2002 Maxima was around 191 inches long and
I used to have to pull in all the way up and tap the washing machine that is against the front wall to make sure I could safely close the garage door behind it. So I'm not sure if trying to
put a car longer than 191 inches will work all that well.
Of course, I could just keep the car outside in the driveway, but I've got two large oak trees in the front yard and I get a lot of tree
sap on my car whenever I leave it outside.
Ah, decisions, decisions!
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [maximafan]
by Chasboy
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Nov 14, 2009 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: maximafan (Nov 14, 2009 8:08 pm)
Washing machines have a way of changing room dimensions! Garage size really varies with the age of the house. Mine had a garage, but since the house was built in 1923, I'm sure it would have been inadequate for most modern cars. 
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Bought a 2010 TL AWD
by jspagna1
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Nov 16, 2009 (10:02 am)
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Man these cars are getting so technologically advanced it's hard to figure everything out. Just picked up the car this past Friday. What an awesome machine. I still can't figure out how to see the Oil Life %. It says to puch the Set/Reset button repeatedly or hold it for 10 seconds. But no luck? What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Joe
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Re: Bought a 2010 TL AWD [jspagna1]
by traumeri
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Nov 16, 2009 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: jspagna1 (Nov 16, 2009 10:02 am)
depends which MID menu you are in, if you are in trip computer then you cannot see it usually. In every other screen you hit the set/reset button and it should cycle through the following: odometer, trip a, trip b, oil life %
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [Chasboy]
by boogeyman
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Nov 19, 2009 (1:15 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Nov 14, 2009 8:38 pm)
Very few people keep nothing in their garage. So after factoring in the lawn mower, garden tools, 4 mountain bikes, snow tires, hockey net, paint cans, storage shelves, maybe a freezer, those extra inches on the new TL could mean not being able to walk around the car easily, without having to risk messing up your suit. Styling is subjective, and it may grow on you. Size is not.
And nevermind parking in your own garage. Those added inches on the TL will be felt when you're maneuvring in a tight public parkade. IMO, the new TL is unnecesarily big.
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [boogeyman]
by Chasboy
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Nov 19, 2009 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: boogeyman (Nov 19, 2009 1:15 am)
The size of the TL gives people who would like a car with room to carry 4 full sized adults comfortably an opportunity to have a premium, high performance car at a reasonable price without having to apologize to their rear seat passengers.
My garages stored all of the things mentioned plus much more, including a full workshop, and my cars were always parked inside. These included full size Blazer, Chevys and at one time my Father in law's 1978 Caddy. I always could get around the cars and stay clean.
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Re: Where are the 2009 TL Owners? [Chasboy]
by billyperks2
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Nov 19, 2009 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: Chasboy (Nov 19, 2009 6:35 am)
Could'nt agree with you more in regards to fitting a family of four.
My daughter has claimed the center backseat has her own beacuse she hooks her IPOD and gets to see the information on the NAV screen.My sons interest is the back up camera voice commands.
MAN this car is sweet.
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