Awd + 6mt
For those of you that want an entry luxury car with manual xsmn and AWD, just letting you know the 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD now offers it. I know some of you are like why am I promoting acura on this site? Well as a car enthusiast I just thought I'd share since i think it's a new option. I do know i have seen several on here that say they wish they had a 6MT, but they do need their AWD.
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infiniti needs to offer this too -_-
bmw, audi, lexus, now even acura, and many others offer this. lame. |
Originally Posted by gtbigup01
(Post 5803602)
For those of you that want an entry luxury car with manual xsmn and AWD, just letting you know the 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD now offers it. I know some of you are like why am I promoting acura on this site? Well as a car enthusiast I just thought I'd share since i think it's a new option. I do know i have seen several on here that say they wish they had a 6MT, but they do need their AWD.
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Originally Posted by vqsmile
(Post 5803613)
Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought that the Acura AWD system was decidedly a front wheel drive bias, whereas the Infiniti AWD was more rear wheel drive bias. That alone would make me prefer the Infiniti, regardless of the manual tranny.
I think very shortly Infiniti will stop offering a manual tranny just like they did in the Maxima. |
I think its crazy that they dont offer it.. mostly because a ton of their customers are tuners like us who mod their cars and want to drive stick. (and not all of us can live in socal) I love infiniti and the community but my next car is going to be an STI or a 2008 RS4 because of this..
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Meh, AWD shmallwheeldrive...
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
(Post 5804102)
Meh, AWD shmallwheeldrive...
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Meh, AWD shmallwheeldrive... Anyway, not all AWD systems are created equal. Rear wheel drive bias and a longitudinal drivetrain layout is my number one reason for going with the G. I came from two Subarus prior to this. I guess one tends to grow out of Subaru as they age. I agree with a post from another thread where someone mentioned that Subaru has this boy racer image to it. An RS4 on the other hand, would be a fine choice in my opinion. I just wouldn't expect Audi reliability to be on par with Infiniti. |
Originally Posted by G3Sx
(Post 5804351)
I just wouldn't expect Audi reliability to be on par with Infiniti.
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Don't get me wrong, I was planning on getting an Audi before deciding on Infiniti. I respect the car for what it is, but I'm still not convinced that its reliability is as good as Acura/Lexus/Infiniti.
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If you buy an RS4 make sure it is on warranty they are know to have lots of issues and are very expensive to get worked on they are even very expensive to have them serviced.
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^ good points by Sylvan and G3Sx, my bro had a 04 A4 and got tired of the expensive repair bills after 60k so sold it for an Acura TL-S, which is rock solid so far with no repair required so far other than regular maintaince with over 60k.
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Originally Posted by zoop425
(Post 5804181)
yeah tell that to my driveway that doubles as a ski slope
Originally Posted by G3Sx
(Post 5804351)
Well, I was going to say it must be nice living in (insert sunny city & state here) but then I glanced over to your location. Let's just say my point wouldn't have come across as intended. :D
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I love my awd for days like 8 inches or more of unplowed snow it just takes it like a champ. I do have snow tires though. I wonder if they don't offer awd man trans due to wear and tear , a manual trans can beat up the drivetrain more then an auto
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snow is not such a problem, slush and ice, which we get around here, are. and my 5spd maxima became about unbearable in three lanes of stop and go traffic as a daily commute. i can only afford one overall car now, so the g35x fits my needs.
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