Pic of the new Acura TL A-Spec

[Doggiedog]

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Some more.

 

[Rent]

That angle doesn't do much for me. I like the way the vanilla TLs look, though I wouldn't mind seeing a slightly lowered version.

 

[RagingBITCH]

A-Spec Concept != Actual TL A-Spec..

More pictures of an actual A-Spec

Pics of the A-Spec concept from the Dallas Auto Show

 

[Lore]

As much as I like the way the kit looks and the added functionality of its sportier suspension (and of course, the 50 hp gain from the A-spec badge hehe), I don't know if I'm ready to blow about $5200 + installation (retail prices) for the kit. I have an 04 TL but it's pretty vanilla. I'm debating whether I want to get the 18" wheels.

 

[BatmanNate]

Choo-choo!

 

That is hot.

 

[KEV1N]

Yeah dude. $5k+ is a little too much for a kit, 18" rims, 1" lowering, and some badges. Put together your own package

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

 

[Kelvrick]

Those rims don't work for me at all.

 

[Howard]

Looks nice, but still FWD.

 

[SaigonK]

Whats the specs on the A-Spec?

 

[Vortex22]

Looks hot.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

Better in what way? The TL has more standard options than ANY of it's competitors for THOUSANDS less. Let's think about this for a second

At the same price, NO BMW, Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, or Infiniti can compete with the sheer amount of standard features this car comes with, nor will they have as powerful of an engine (well, except for the G35).

Lets not forget about the sound system that comes standard on the TL - DVD-A quality better than all of it's comptitors at the same price point - the only other manufacturer that offers one that can compete is Lexus with it's Mark Levenson packages. The optional navigation is one of the best in the industry, has the largest screen, and is one of the easiest to use - again, it's only competitor that offers a navigation system that is nearly as good is Lexus.

98% of buyers could care less what wheel drive the car, hell, most probably couldn't even tell the differences in handing unless someone pointed them out. FWD is ideal for most car buyers because it's easier to control in the snow and rain than ANY RWD vehicle, and it will be easier to control for most drivers.

Keep talking out of your ass, it's obvious you've never driven this vehicle, let alone seen one in person. Enjoy your overpriced RWD "sports" sedan when a similarly priced TL hands you your ass on the track.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

Because I still have testicles regardless of what wheels drive a car.

As for the kit. Meh. I like the cleaner look (and smaller price!) of the unbastardized version of the TL. $5,000 to make it look like poo? No thanks.

 

[TheAudit]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

Because I still have testicles regardless of what wheels drive a car.

As for the kit. Meh. I like the cleaner look (and smaller price!) of the unbastardized version of the TL. $5,000 to grand to make it look like poo? No thanks.

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of that kit either. The regular version looks fine. The picture makes it look like they put that front spoiler on the wrong car: on a TL instead of some kid's Civic.

 

[HiTek21]

Bleh the TL looks nice as is, it doesn't need all that extra junk on it.

 

[TheAudit]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

Legacy? That's a different class of car, it's not one of it's competitors.
The A4, 3 Series, G35, X-Type, the IS300, that's the competition. Not a Subaru.

 

[Mani]

Hawt. I would seriously consider trading in my car for it if only it were RWD.

 

[RGN]

Looks like a BMW humped a Honduh. And damn $37K?!?!? Whatever.

 

[gregshin]

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why would you buy this when there are better RWD sedans available? Or hell, you could wait a few months for the new Legacy. It's one thing buying a FWD luxury sedan. It's another thing buying a FWD "sport sedan".

Better in what way? The TL has more standard options than ANY of it's competitors for THOUSANDS less. Let's think about this for a second

At the same price, NO BMW, Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, or Infiniti can compete with the sheer amount of standard features this car comes with, nor will they have as powerful of an engine (well, except for the G35).

Lets not forget about the sound system that comes standard on the TL - DVD-A quality better than all of it's comptitors at the same price point - the only other manufacturer that offers one that can compete is Lexus with it's Mark Levenson packages. The optional navigation is one of the best in the industry, has the largest screen, and is one of the easiest to use - again, it's only competitor that offers a navigation system that is nearly as good is Lexus.

98% of buyers could care less what wheel drive the car, hell, most probably couldn't even tell the differences in handing unless someone pointed them out. FWD is ideal for most car buyers because it's easier to control in the snow and rain than ANY RWD vehicle, and it will be easier to control for most drivers.

Keep talking out of your ass, it's obvious you've never driven this vehicle, let alone seen one in person. Enjoy your overpriced RWD "sports" sedan when a similarly priced TL hands you your ass on the track.

how about your FWD rebadged honda anal spec against my RWD inline 4 turbo car at the track? jk...he does have some certain valid points...but like i've been SAYING "YOU need RWD and BIG engine to compete in the luxo class...or GO HOME!"

 

[Crappopotamus]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
A-Spec Concept != Actual TL A-Spec..

More pictures of an actual A-Spec

hmm. the concept looks deformed from straight and from behind. real one looks alright. the profile looks bimmerish?!

 

[StageLeft]

I love the new TL a lot, but kill me if I ever spent that amount of money on "upgrading" its looks.

 

[Nebor]

I have a TL S type. An 03. If I could trade it for an 03 BMW 540i, I would. The BMW is a clearly superior car in just about every way.

 

[vi edit]

I'd venture to guess that you'd be lucky if 1 out of 20 (if even that many) TL's ever saw a "track". Or even an Auto-X course. Or a drag strip. Or the mythical "twisties".

The other 19 out of 20 are in stop and go traffic in a major city or put on cruise control at 75MPH where the drivetrain layout means absolutely dick for all intents and purposes.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
I'd venture to guess that you'd be lucky if 1 out of 20 (if even that many) TL's ever saw a "track". Or even an Auto-X course. Or a drag strip. Or the mythical "twisties".

The other 19 out of 20 are in stop and go traffic in a major city or put on cruise control at 75MPH where the drivetrain layout means absolutely dick for all intents and purposes.

Finally, someone gets it.