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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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2007 Acura TL Type-S Edmunds Review

Looks like nothing for the new G to fear here - too bad it's not RWD and the outcome may be different. Nice interior though:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116731
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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I actually like the look of the TL both exterior and interior......but that FWD platform is a killer for Acura. I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
When Honda does and that will be never. Same with VW and Audi. Atleast Audi has Quattro though.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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I actually like the look of the TL both exterior and interior......but that FWD platform is a killer for Acura. I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
To me the TL got OLD in a hurry....
The exterior does absolutely nothing for me.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Remember though. Edmond's drivers are like grannies. Look to MT for a more true performance times.

But Canuck is right about the FWD. Acura will more likely AWD the TL before they go RWD. They can use the MDX/RDX/RL running gear.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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the TL is a beautiful car. My friend just got an 06... and I love it...then again.. im not a performance nut
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Remember though. Edmond's drivers are like grannies. Look to MT for a more true performance times.
They also reviewed the 07 G35 sedan... so the comparison is only proportional and fair.

The 07 G35 has nothing to fear in this TL... which like many said, is getting really old
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by canuck
I actually like the look of the TL both exterior and interior......but that FWD platform is a killer for Acura. I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
I actually agree. I would prolly buy a TL if it came in AWD.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I always thought they should put SH-AWD in the TL. I think it's one of the best AWD systems around.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I always thought they should put SH-AWD in the TL. I think it's one of the best AWD systems around.
Yup...that's why the G35x is the front runner in my options with 2nd place being the GS350 AWD (the IS250 AWD is too weak & small-rear seat). Would prefer not spending the $10k for the GS, so I hope Infiniti does this G35 right...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by canuck
I actually like the look of the TL both exterior and interior......but that FWD platform is a killer for Acura. I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
Yeah, the FWD stops this car from competing with the G IMO. Hey Shane, LOL, maybe you can get one of those flying Chevy's...........
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
To me the TL got OLD in a hurry....
The exterior does absolutely nothing for me.
+1. If I only like a car in one color, there's something wrong with its looks. For instance, I only like the TL in black, and worse of all, only from certain angles from the rear.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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TL = Sport Sedan?


Close enough


TL = Women's Sport Sedan
 
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by canuck
I actually like the look of the TL both exterior and interior......but that FWD platform is a killer for Acura. I wonder when they will wake up and put the power to the rear wheels?
Like others have mentioned, the addition of Acura's SH-AWD may have changed this car's dynamics also.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RLampke
Like others have mentioned, the addition of Acura's SH-AWD may have changed this car's dynamics also.
Agreed. There is no question the SH-AWD would change the driving dynamics of the TL. I just don't get why Acura hasn't responded with at least the SH-AWD in their TL, given who their competition is. It doesn't make any sense to me.
 
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