YACT: Acura TL or Chevy Trailblazer?

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

First off, the TL isn't in the Trailblazer's "bracket" so your comment didn't apply to the OP's question. And I would somewhat disagree with the price point differences between Chevy and Acura. Because Acura is a luxury brand, you are going to pay more for the name relative to chevy. In the OP's case, there's just way too much useless cost in a Trailblazer being a larger vehicle.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

First off, the TL isn't in the Trailblazer's "bracket" so your comment didn't apply to the OP's question. And I would somewhat disagree with the price point differences between Chevy and Acura. Because Acura is a luxury brand, you are going to pay more for the name relative to chevy. In the OP's case, there's just way too much useless cost in a Trailblazer being a larger vehicle.

Oh I know they aren't in the same "bracket". But the OP was comparing them so, he effectively put it in the same bracket.

-Kevin

 

[Greyd]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: masshass81
You need to shop somewhere else if they're charging you 40K for a loaded TL... A buddy of mine his new TL A-Spec w/nav in '05 for 31k + TTL

It's not quite 40 grand, but I think it's pretty close after tax and other fees. I think the TL is a little more than a trail blazer. I heard some wicked awful things about the front wheel drive of the TL hurting the car's handling, can anyone verify these claims?

Its not uncommon to get a fully loaded TL for 33-34k OTD. I have a TL, front wheel drive "issue" is not an issue at all.

 

[MazerRackham]

TL

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

First off, the TL isn't in the Trailblazer's "bracket" so your comment didn't apply to the OP's question. And I would somewhat disagree with the price point differences between Chevy and Acura. Because Acura is a luxury brand, you are going to pay more for the name relative to chevy. In the OP's case, there's just way too much useless cost in a Trailblazer being a larger vehicle.

Oh I know they aren't in the same "bracket". But the OP was comparing them so, he effectively put it in the same bracket.

-Kevin

So if I made a thread asking whether I should get a Corvette or an RSX that would make the comparison valid?

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

First off, the TL isn't in the Trailblazer's "bracket" so your comment didn't apply to the OP's question. And I would somewhat disagree with the price point differences between Chevy and Acura. Because Acura is a luxury brand, you are going to pay more for the name relative to chevy. In the OP's case, there's just way too much useless cost in a Trailblazer being a larger vehicle.

Oh I know they aren't in the same "bracket". But the OP was comparing them so, he effectively put it in the same bracket.

-Kevin

So if I made a thread asking whether I should get a Corvette or an RSX that would make the comparison valid?

I realize both cars are not in the same bracket, but it's either one or the other.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: masshass81

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

The last car Acura made to compete in the high end sport coupe class is the NSX.

He said "Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer"

besides, since when did a trailblazer ever compete with a TL

Ok way to misinterpret something that was obvious. I meant within each, price/performance bracket. Im not a moron, I know that a RSX (Even a type S) will not beat a Chevy Corvette (Much less a Z06).

What I was getting at, it Chevy produces some very nice cars, but Acura is a Luxury Vehicle line. They far outstrip any Chevy that is meant to compete within a certain price bracket.

-Kevin

First off, the TL isn't in the Trailblazer's "bracket" so your comment didn't apply to the OP's question. And I would somewhat disagree with the price point differences between Chevy and Acura. Because Acura is a luxury brand, you are going to pay more for the name relative to chevy. In the OP's case, there's just way too much useless cost in a Trailblazer being a larger vehicle.

Oh I know they aren't in the same "bracket". But the OP was comparing them so, he effectively put it in the same bracket.

-Kevin

So if I made a thread asking whether I should get a Corvette or an RSX that would make the comparison valid?

Comparison is still flawed, but obviously if price was no concern or anything then you would obviously want the Corvette.

You know what I mean by this, I dont know why you are actually trying to act like you dont.

-Kevin

 

[secretanchitman]

TL FTW.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Paddington
The two have almost nothing in common. I'm not sure why you are cross shopping them. Do you want a car or an SUV?

I own a 2005 Acura TL, and it's a pretty decent car for the money, though I have found it to be unreliable. The battery has a tendency to go flat, and I've had it jump started at least a half dozen times, the battery replaced twice. Acura's service people say there's nothing wrong with my car that I "must not be driving it enough", but I don't buy it. I suspect that with all the car's whiz bang gadgetry, maybe there's an electronics "leak" somewhere, i.e. a small motor, light, or appliance that doesn't shut off when I turn the car off.

As for the Trailblazer, there are better options. Right now, it's probably the worst SUV in GM's stable, definitely the most outdated one. I would rather get a Tahoe, or perhaps wait a month for the Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia if you don't plan on doing a whole lot of towing.

That is really odd. I haven't had any problems with my 04 at all. I have heard that the RL's battery would go flat relatively quickly because of all the gadgetry but nothing about the TL. I'm surprised the dealer couldn't find anything.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: FlashG

Originally posted by: Paddington
The two have almost nothing in common. I'm not sure why you are cross shopping them. Do you want a car or an SUV?

I own a 2005 Acura TL, and it's a pretty decent car for the money, though I have found it to be unreliable. The battery has a tendency to go flat, and I've had it jump started at least a half dozen times, the battery replaced twice. Acura's service people say there's nothing wrong with my car that I "must not be driving it enough", but I don't buy it. I suspect that with all the car's whiz bang gadgetry, maybe there's an electronics "leak" somewhere, i.e. a small motor, light, or appliance that doesn't shut off when I turn the car off.

As for the Trailblazer, there are better options. Right now, it's probably the worst SUV in GM's stable, definitely the most outdated one. I would rather get a Tahoe, or perhaps wait a month for the Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia if you don't plan on doing a whole lot of towing.

That is really odd. I haven't had any problems with my 04 at all. I have heard that the RL's battery would go flat relatively quickly because of all the gadgetry but nothing about the TL. I'm surprised the dealer couldn't find anything.

Ok I am still learning about cars, so guys correct me if I am wrong, but could that not be the alternator?

-Kevin

 

[dandruff]

:laugh:

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: masshass81
You need to shop somewhere else if they're charging you 40K for a loaded TL... A buddy of mine his new TL A-Spec w/nav in '05 for 31k + TTL

It's not quite 40 grand, but I think it's pretty close after tax and other fees. I think the TL is a little more than a trail blazer. I heard some wicked awful things about the front wheel drive of the TL hurting the car's handling, can anyone verify these claims?

lol...cant be any worse than trail blazer. i love all these racers

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: FlashG

Originally posted by: Paddington
The two have almost nothing in common. I'm not sure why you are cross shopping them. Do you want a car or an SUV?

I own a 2005 Acura TL, and it's a pretty decent car for the money, though I have found it to be unreliable. The battery has a tendency to go flat, and I've had it jump started at least a half dozen times, the battery replaced twice. Acura's service people say there's nothing wrong with my car that I "must not be driving it enough", but I don't buy it. I suspect that with all the car's whiz bang gadgetry, maybe there's an electronics "leak" somewhere, i.e. a small motor, light, or appliance that doesn't shut off when I turn the car off.

As for the Trailblazer, there are better options. Right now, it's probably the worst SUV in GM's stable, definitely the most outdated one. I would rather get a Tahoe, or perhaps wait a month for the Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia if you don't plan on doing a whole lot of towing.

That is really odd. I haven't had any problems with my 04 at all. I have heard that the RL's battery would go flat relatively quickly because of all the gadgetry but nothing about the TL. I'm surprised the dealer couldn't find anything.

Ok I am still learning about cars, so guys correct me if I am wrong, but could that not be the alternator?-Kevin

That's a possibility among other things.

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

RSX>Corvette? :roll:

Yea, on gas mileage

 

[Albis]

a 2006 Acura TL with navi goes for invoice around here (a little under 33,000)

that's fully loaded so it's def under 40k

 

[ponyo]

What's young people fasination with TL and G35?

OP, why the Trailblazer? You don't like the Tahoe?

 

[homestarmy]

Originally posted by: Stunt

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Acura is Honda's luxury line. Chevy....why in the world; hell, how in the world, are you comparing some of the nicest consumer level vehicles to Chevy?!?! Acura far outstrips anything Chevy has to offer.

-Kevin

NSX>Corvette? :roll:

Fixed. Supercar to Supercar...

 

[homestarmy]

Originally posted by: sindows
Trailblazer SS

Theres just something about owning a car with a big brawny V8...

Even if the other option with the v6 is probably faster?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: masshass81
You need to shop somewhere else if they're charging you 40K for a loaded TL... A buddy of mine his new TL A-Spec w/nav in '05 for 31k + TTL

It's not quite 40 grand, but I think it's pretty close after tax and other fees. I think the TL is a little more than a trail blazer. I heard some wicked awful things about the front wheel drive of the TL hurting the car's handling, can anyone verify these claims?

Maybe you should drive it and find out?

No FWD problems here

 

[chrisrod01]

I swear to god i posted a post dunno . Well Dont buy any chevy at "ALL" they arent that great in many categories such as: interior, reliable, and looks. The interior sucks the seats have very bad cloth and comes with a bad design on them unless you get the leather ones. The interior sucks bawls its the same damn dashboard and radio they had put in them over the last decade wtf ( No wonder the company is going down the drain hole hmm Pondering ......) And as far as the engine it might be okay in the realiability area but a waste of gas guzzler compare to honda , mitsubishi, acuras,ect. Acura are way better car in every other way . They are much more luxury car probably more features kinda like saying its a honda or toyota or an mitsubishi but a lil better

 

[Mermaidman]

Hey Smartazz,

What are your transportation needs?

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: chrisrod01
I swear to god i posted a post dunno . Well Dont buy any chevy at "ALL" they arent that great in many categories such as: interior, reliable, and looks. The interior sucks the seats have very bad cloth and comes with a bad design on them unless you get the leather ones. The interior sucks bawls its the same damn dashboard and radio they had put in them over the last decade wtf ( No wonder the company is going down the drain hole hmm Pondering ......) And as far as the engine it might be okay in the realiability area but a waste of gas guzzler compare to honda , mitsubishi, acuras,ect. Acura are way better car in every other way . They are much more luxury car probably more features kinda like saying its a honda or toyota or an mitsubishi but a lil better

Let me guess, you're 15 years old, and your dream car is riced Civic.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: masshass81
You need to shop somewhere else if they're charging you 40K for a loaded TL... A buddy of mine his new TL A-Spec w/nav in '05 for 31k + TTL

It's not quite 40 grand, but I think it's pretty close after tax and other fees. I think the TL is a little more than a trail blazer. I heard some wicked awful things about the front wheel drive of the TL hurting the car's handling, can anyone verify these claims?

I've driven the TL. It's an excellent car with very good handling and performance. It also comes very well appointed for the money IMO. I'd take it over the chevy any day.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Hey Smartazz,

What are your transportation needs?

I'd probobly go off road with it every once in a while. Mostly short drives with a few long drives per year. It also snows a lot around here and I know someone with a G35 who has great trouble driving around here. I don't know what kind of advantage the TL's FWD will have over a G35's, but my guess is that AWD is probobly better than the two.