My friend is telling me this is a "cruising" car and should only be bought with an automatic transmission. But, I really want to drive manual, want the power of a V6, and like the prices of used TL's. What do you guys think?
YACT: Manual Acura TL
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The fact that it's a boring "cruising" vehicle makes for all the more it should be driven in manual form if you want to that little bit of extra oomph.
For under $24K, I don't see a better choice that will pass the new 2008 "Gas Guzzler" tax. Who wants to pay an extra +$1000 on their car yearly?
ya, it is kinda contradicting to buy a TL manual... since it supposed to be a luxury car.
but, hey, do as you wish.
but, hey, do as you wish.
Acural TL is considered luxury? At best I consider it middle-class, in honesty luxury never comes to mind when I think of anything Acura.
zerocool84
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It's a joke. Anywho the TL really isnt that much of a drivers car but hey get it if you want. It's a nice enough car but I don't think anyone will kill you for getting auto. supafly posted that you can only get manual on the T-s only so that should pretty much make up ur mind.
Aikouka
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Too bad Infiniti (Nissan) has their own version (Variable Valve Timing, VVT) of Variably Timed Electronically Controlled lifters in the VQ35 engine
. The New G37 will feature an even better version... I forget what it's called though.Just buy a car with one of the Manual Shift Modes so you can be a Vin Diesel on the fly.
intended translation: "those silly proletarians, believing that their pitiful Acuras are luxury vehicles. i would never step foot in such a filthy automobile. true luxury doesn't start until $50,000. in my car, i demand that the leather on my seats be made from 10-day old corn-fed veal, that the engine be forged and constructed by hand by italian master mechanics, and that the body be encrusted in precious gems."
A used G35 holds its value better than a TL, so it is out of my price range. RWD > FWD, I know. I'm thinking if the TSX or Accord would be a better choice in stick. The new Altima cannot be found in stick in So Cal. I test drove a Civic Si, and while it's a bit underpowered and torqueless, I loved the shifter/clutch. I am assuming Acuras will be the same.
EDIT: 6MT's and 5AT's come with 2004/2005 TL's.
RWD > FWD, I know. I'm thinking if the TSX or Accord would be a better choice in stick. The new Altima cannot be found in stick in So Cal. I test drove a Civic Si, and while it's a bit underpowered and torqueless, I loved the shifter/clutch. I am assuming Acuras will be the same. EDIT: 6MT's and 5AT's come with 2004/2005 TL's.
You'd be surprised at the pull the 6MT has at highway speeds. You can go from 70 to 100 real quick.
"gutless or torqueless" isn't a word I would use to describe one. While not a ton of power, it's got plenty. 4th gear can get you in trouble. You can bark the tires at 80 MPH.
"gutless or torqueless" isn't a word I would use to describe one. While not a ton of power, it's got plenty. 4th gear can get you in trouble. You can bark the tires at 80 MPH.
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thirdeye
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I have a 6mt 06. It's nice, I wish I had the auto though. The manual is nice, but it's not a sports car. Plus torque steer in lower gear is ridiculous.
Yeah, torque steer is no fun. I was looking at sporty mid-range 6MT sedans and settled with an A4 Sline with Titanium package. I'll be receiving it in a month! Wooohoooo
With a manual trans the price is almost $5K more! That is a lot and shouldn't it be cheaper with a stick?
thirdeye
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The TL-S comes w/ more power and a larger engine (like it really needs it). And a few other goodies like NAV. That's why the price difference is so high.
thirdeye
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Read my post above. Also in previous years the manual was the same price because it came with an LSD and Brembo front brakes.
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