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Replying to: scottm123 (Apr 25, 2007 8:36 am) -mike |
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 25, 2007 6:05 am) I still believe there is a fundamental difference between a RWD car and an AWD cars with a FWD bias. I also understand that AWD sedans handle marginally less than RWD versions, although they perform better in snow and foul weather. That said, the current TL is probably one of the best FWD best handling sedans on earth. |
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Replying to: ebby (Apr 25, 2007 12:43 pm) Regardless, i hope to see a TL diesel. Imagine if the TL had a 3.5l Diesel engine with 230hp and 350lb ft of torque and 45mpg highway? AHHH the possibilities. This engine could see use in the RL, MDX, Pilot, Ridgeline, and odyssey... I know honda could do it! If Mercedes can drag 400lb ft of torque out of a 3.2l engine, 350lb ft isn't asking for much. Especially since the TL has a lower weight, and better aerodynamics... BTW, bmw does have a 335D... Now in realistic terms, honda/acura should be working on a bigger automatic. I prefer a 7speed but a 6 will be ok. Cruising at 70MPH with the tac above 2.8krpm isn't a good thing mpg wise... This tranny would be great in that diesel i mentioned... -Cj
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Replying to: ebby (Apr 25, 2007 12:43 pm)  Rocky
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Apr 25, 2007 3:16 pm) Now that could be something  Rocky |
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As a Honda shareholder, an 04 MDX and 07 TLS owner, I'd like to see the 09 TL with the following: -cleaner more efficient engine (hybrid/biodiesel). Global warming is only going to become a bigger issue in the years ahead. -AWD with a rear wheel bias, wheels pushed to corners -manual option -more gears (6 or 7) -current power of TLS is sufficient -no weight gain over 07 TL -folding rear seat -hatchback version -improve visibility (reduce the blind spots) -rain sensitive wipers -keyless -upgraded interior (real wood, less plastic, denser carpeting) -true IPOD integration into the NAV system -everything standard for one price with an ability to customize via a selection of 3 or 4 different wheel options at the dealership (shouldn't drive up costs much) -+ all the current technology of the 07 TLS
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Replying to: vroom5 (Apr 25, 2007 7:47 pm) Rocky |
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 25, 2007 7:07 pm) This is an area I think Acura needs to address: nose heaviness: so much weight on the front wheels. I guess a SH-AWD TL with a better weigth distribution would be interesting.
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Replying to: vroom5 (Apr 25, 2007 7:47 pm) Wanna hatchback, buy a Gremlin |
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Replying to: ebby (Apr 26, 2007 5:18 am) First thing I do on my cars is wear out those stock tires and put on some GOOD tires. Then again my summers are all R-compounds or near-R compound tires no matter which car I'm driving. -mike |
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