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First Drive: 2004 Acura TL **Updated 8/3**

Nice! The features offered on this are amazing. Bluetooth, XM standard, Bi-xenon headlights, 17" wheels, 270hp. Gorgeous car.

My only complaint is that it's still FWD! But I guess you'll have that, it being based off the Accord.

Edit: Interior shot *drool*
 
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Nice! The features offered on this are amazing. Bluetooth, XM standard, Bi-xenon headlights, 17" wheels, 270hp. Gorgeous car.

My only complaint is that it's still FWD! But I guess you'll have that, it being based off the Accord.
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More than based on an Accord. It is = Accord.

 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Nice! The features offered on this are amazing. Bluetooth, XM standard, Bi-xenon headlights, 17" wheels, 270hp. Gorgeous car.

My only complaint is that it's still FWD! But I guess you'll have that, it being based off the Accord.
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More than based on an Accord. It is = Accord.
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Yes, and? The Accord is the current benchmark in it's segment. It should make an excellent platform for an entry-level luxo sedan. I'm not too keen on the side profile, but the front and rear facia looks great - interior as well.
 
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Nice! The features offered on this are amazing. Bluetooth, XM standard, Bi-xenon headlights, 17" wheels, 270hp. Gorgeous car.

My only complaint is that it's still FWD! But I guess you'll have that, it being based off the Accord.
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More than based on an Accord. It is = Accord.
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Yes, and? The Accord is the current benchmark in it's segment. It should make an excellent platform for an entry-level luxo sedan. I'm not too keen on the side profile, but the front and rear facia looks great - interior as well.
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My point was that the US market gets to pay premium for an Accord. And many seems to buy the concept of Acura = luxo sedans.
Besides that. It's a great car, no doubt.

 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

My point was that the US market gets to pay premium for an Accord. And many seems to buy the concept of Acura = luxo sedans.
Besides that. It's a great car, no doubt.
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At least it isn't like the Camry/ES300, where the cheaper car is by far the more attractive. The TL is not the world's handomest car, but it beats the lumpy-looking Accord. I am not a big Acura guy, and I have owned one, but this car sounds great for the money.
 
Looks like a nice all-around car. The styling is still generic but clean, and RWD would be better (especially in this segment), but I'm sure it will be a good value.
 
No doubt this will be a hot seller when it debuts. All you folks doubting Acura as a 'luxury' marque need to get a clue--walk into an Acura dealership and you'll have a better buying experience than BMW and Lexus guaranteed. Everything standard, short option lists, good value for the money...no one can beat Acura in this regard. My dad recently decided on a new MDX even AFTER he drove the V8 Touareg. He felt he was getting more for his money with the Acura even with a $50k budget.

If you want a RWD track car get a Nissan 350Z Track. Anyone buying a TL shouldn't give 2 sh*ts if its FWD or RWD--Honda/Acura always uses equal-length driveshafts so torque steer is never a problem, and understeer shouldn't be too much of a problem under most driving conditions.

I only wish Sprint PCS offered bluetooth phones now...
 
Originally posted by: Kenji4861
US Acura TSX = Japanese Accord

US Acura TL = Japanese ???

TL is definitely a nice car... but.. $30k+...rrrg.
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Ok, for some clarification. The global Accord platform has actually spun off into 3 different platform sizes. The smallest is sold in Japan and Europe (the TSX is based off this chassis, but with a redesigned interior and the European 2.4L I4). The US Accord gets the medium sized chassis, while the US Acura TL is based off the largest chassis.

Autoweek:
Yes, the new car. Here?s the scoop: There are really three different Accord platforms floating around on the world market. The Honda Global Midsize Platform, as it?s called, comes in narrow, medium and large. The European and Japanese Accord comes on the narrow platform. Our larger Accord comes on the medium platform. And the large is for the Acura TL.
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Psstt... NFS, I believe September is the 9th month.😉
 
Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
No doubt this will be a hot seller when it debuts. All you folks doubting Acura as a 'luxury' marque need to get a clue--walk into an Acura dealership and you'll have a better buying experience than BMW and Lexus guaranteed. Everything standard, short option lists, good value for the money...no one can beat Acura in this regard. My dad recently decided on a new MDX even AFTER he drove the V8 Touareg. He felt he was getting more for his money with the Acura even with a $50k budget.

If you want a RWD track car get a Nissan 350Z Track. Anyone buying a TL shouldn't give 2 sh*ts if its FWD or RWD--Honda/Acura always uses equal-length driveshafts so torque steer is never a problem, and understeer shouldn't be too much of a problem under most driving conditions.

I only wish Sprint PCS offered bluetooth phones now...
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I agree. Honda FWDs have excellent driveability and harness the available power a lot better then other FWD platforms.

And don't hold your breath, but the SE T608 is due for SprintPCS (has been for a while) and will have Bluetooth. No word on when it will be available though. Hopefully before the end of the year.
 
Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
No doubt this will be a hot seller when it debuts. All you folks doubting Acura as a 'luxury' marque need to get a clue--walk into an Acura dealership and you'll have a better buying experience than BMW and Lexus guaranteed. Everything standard, short option lists, good value for the money...no one can beat Acura in this regard. My dad recently decided on a new MDX even AFTER he drove the V8 Touareg. He felt he was getting more for his money with the Acura even with a $50k budget.

If you want a RWD track car get a Nissan 350Z Track. Anyone buying a TL shouldn't give 2 sh*ts if its FWD or RWD--Honda/Acura always uses equal-length driveshafts so torque steer is never a problem, and understeer shouldn't be too much of a problem under most driving conditions.

I only wish Sprint PCS offered bluetooth phones now...
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I'm sorry, but the Lexus dealership experience ownz Acura. I do agree that no one can touch Acura when it comes to value though.
 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Maybe you should add:

'European Honda Accord test drive' for our european readers.

😀
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That would be the TSX my friend. (as already mentioned)
 
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