TCC: 2004 Acura TL - Once mainstream, now iconoclastic.

[Ryan]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6501&sid=183&n=157

Simply GORGEOUS

Here's the most significant quote out of the whole article: "As good as this new TL is, it's what they do next that will be the real challenge for Acura and Honda." (referrring to RWD in the next generation TL)

 

[Doggiedog]

The exterior reminds me of a Dodge Stratus.

 

[StageLeft]

I simply will not buy a car without a manual transmission right now. This one has one though, and you're right it looks awesome!

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
The exterior reminds me of a Dodge Stratus.

 

[Chadder007]

Looks like they are copying the new BMW 5 series design to me. ..

 

[Cooljt1]

i get to go with my family to check out the 2004 tl at an acura launch party october 23rd.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
The exterior reminds me of a Dodge Stratus.

Ditto. Looks porky and bland.

Gimme a G35, A4 or hell...gimme a 330i

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Chadder007
Looks like they are copying the new BMW 5 series design to me. ..

How about a big "NO":

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.f34.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.r34.500.jpg

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: Chadder007
Looks like they are copying the new BMW 5 series design to me. ..

How about a big "NO":

<a href="http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.f34.500.jpg">http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.f34.500.jpg</A>

<a href="http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.r34.500.jpg">[url]http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2004/bmw.5series/04.bmw.5series.r34.500.jpg</A>[/q[/url] like damn near the same car to me

 

[GTaudiophile]

Talk about bland. The new 5 might be controversial, but the one thing it isn't is bland. BMW and Mercedes could learn a lot from Audi/Acura/Lexus interior design.

Edit: I could certainly live with a 6-speed, AWD or RWD Acura, though. I mean, if they can do such a good job with the S2000, why not with other cars?

 

[Doggiedog]

Well, at least their new audio system sounds good.

The Bose in their current cars sound like sh!t. Pfft..paper woofers.

 

[Muadib]

I really must see this car in person. Honda priced it right that's for sure.