Comments on: Review: 2009 Acura TL and TL SH-AWD

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:53:25 +0000

It’s just an accord

By: VictorRaikkonen

VictorRaikkonen — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:41:00 +0000

That grill is amazing… really do not know what to say other than that. However, the car could be doable.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:03:45 +0000

No, I’m still pissed they discontinued 8-tracks.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:54:19 +0000

Dang? Ok we know you live in a trailer park Im guessing you are still mad bc they never figured out a way to put vinyl records in a car The house record player in the back of the pick up doesnt count. It always skips

By: edac2

edac2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:51:42 +0000

OMFG! I didn’t think you could design a front end any uglier than the 2007 Subaru Tribeca, but I guess I’ve been proven wrong.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:16:16 +0000

“About the only thing not on the console was a tape cassette slot, which Acura was still building into its 2008 models.”

Dang, 1115, looks like you’re finally going to have to upgrade to CDs.

By: amac

amac — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:47:31 +0000

…and KILL THE GRILL!

By: amac

amac — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:46:54 +0000

No. Just no. This is an ugly car. If AMC were still in business, their cars would look something like this.

By: olds307

olds307 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:01:46 +0000

saw a new TSX (i think) come into the gas station today with it’s “edgy grille” and i just had to look and see what kind of person would actually spend their money on such a monstrosity.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:09:54 +0000

LMAO! Brass, that was really funny. They are even sometimes on this site, too. In fact, there was one on while I was writing this comment.

By: brassmonkey

brassmonkey — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:31:58 +0000

Looks like those African kids that are on pop up ads all over the net with cleft palates. Ugh.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:10:27 +0000

Mayor Ray dreams of saying something of worth that is funny in this thread
Pathetic

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:57:09 +0000

1115 dreams on not having to inflate his girlfriend before having a go at him.

By: WEKS

WEKS — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:52:05 +0000

Oh we’re talking about the new NSX, my mistake.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:17:26 +0000

The new one will be over 100k
But its an exotic sports car which makes it a dream car.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:16:02 +0000

If you have evidence that shows the CTS and the C class outselling the 2004-2008 TL then show it, otherwise you are a liar. Saying quite some time just wont do it

The Murano (Which I rented last month) required the key to be put in then the brake had to be pressed in order for the car to start up. Once again you are a liar

I like the NEW NSX from what I have seen and that car qualifies as a Dream Car

By: WEKS

WEKS — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:07:30 +0000

Are NSX’s really still priced so high that they are considered a “dream” car? I mean, sure, they are bound to be overpriced, but not THAT overpriced, right?

By: Fromes

Fromes — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:05:22 +0000

this car looks like a camry…not a 35,000 dollar luxury car

By: mtb4life

mtb4life — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:46:50 +0000

Hey 1115… I’m sure the NSX is nice and all… but it really sounds to me like you’re overcompensating for something.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:41:04 +0000

^isnt the TSX the “entry level luxury”?

By: sj79

sj79 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:23:12 +0000

“I’m guessing people on this board have low expectations lol. ”

We certainly do everytime we read a comment authored by yourself.

“The last TL was the #2 entry level luxury sedan behind the 3 series.”

As usual you are off on the facts. The TL hasnt been #2 for quite some time. Its currenty being outsold by the G35, CTS and C class. Not to mention the 3 series of course. Only an idiot wouldn’t consider the CTS to be competition for the TL. Based on Acura’s odd design it appears they overlooked the CTS as well. You dont exclude cars that are outselling your bread and butter model by a nice margin.

“The insert a key thing is the same thing that Nissan has with their cars. ”

Wrong again. The Altima’s system doesnt require you to take the transponder out of your pocket. You just push down on the brake and hit the start button. BMW uses the lame system that Acura uses and many reviews have questioned the point of such a system. You might as well use a key if you have to insert a fob into the dash.

By: GREYHOUND

GREYHOUND — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:07:04 +0000

Take off the ugly drunk eagle beak grille, replace it with a Bentley grille and rappers everywhere will be using TL’s in their next videos……maybe not…… In the meantime, Acura needs to send its designers to rehab for this one and Acura’s salesman need to be trained to stand in front of the grille as they attempt to sell this thing.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:51:58 +0000

1115 dreams of one day getting out of 4th grade.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:21:31 +0000

Well if it is your dream you would have the money to pay it up front. What do you idiots dream of ? Paying a monthly payment ?
I’m guessing people on this board have low expectations lol. At least you are not making things up like that Lamboz guy
Like I said, I can afford a TL and probably will get one but dream car would be something out of my reach NSX Ferrari Gallardo
The Aztec was never a great seller. The last TL was the #2 entry level luxury sedan behind the 3 series. The real question is it has already beaten key competion from MB and I dont consider Caddy real comp. The true test is if it can knock off the 3 Series
The insert a key thing is the same thing that Nissan has with their cars. I think Lexus uses the same system as well

By: Don

Don — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:16:26 +0000

Thanks for your well thought out comment ktulu. You must be a very intelligent and mature person. What’s better is that you always have the same two words to say on every acura article. Go drink some bleach to salute your excellent comment.

By: sj79

sj79 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:04:53 +0000

just because some folks dont dream of a car that would cost them $800 a month doesn’t mean they are thinking about the wrong car. The TL was a dream car for many working professionals who either couldnt afford or didnt want to pay for a European luxury car.

Also, I am tired of people saying “it will sell” as if that proves something. The 7 series sold well for a year or two but BMW still revised the styling to make it less ugly. The Aztec sold for about 4 years. The Avalon sells to this day in spite of being odd looking. The real question is will this car outsell its key competitors like CTS and C class. I wouldnt put money on that. The current TL is still an attractive car and yet it’s sales have dropped big time in the latter half of it’s life cycle.

By: tastyorange

tastyorange — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:10:55 +0000

ktulu…
thank you…. you sound a lot more intelligent and mature than most of the people here!

By: sentinel1111

sentinel1111 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:51:22 +0000

Although it has push button start it appears you still have to insert a key. That is odd

By: ktulu

ktulu — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:30:40 +0000

Acura Sucks!

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:19:49 +0000

Any car can be a dream car. My daughter’s dream car is a pink Smart ForTwo (she’s four). I really don’t think a high price should be a requirement for a dream car. Heck, I knew people who’s dream car was a Honda Accord. I knew others who’s dream car was a 1969 Charger Daytona. It all depends on what you like, not the price tag. At least when people have dream cars with low price tags, they can actually live their dreams.

43k is not affordable. It’s more affordable than 100k, but the average person makes less than 43k per year, meaning Acura had better not drop the lease option like BMW did.

This car will sell. I don’t like it, but I’m just one guy.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:04:30 +0000

Yea excuses(look up sarcasm)
The car is great inside and out but as I said this car is affordable and I will probably buy one when the SH AWD comes out Save the higher priced supercars for the dreams

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:58:17 +0000

1115 is already starting to make excuses for this abortion.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:55:55 +0000

LOL I like the TL’s but they shouldnt be your dream car. The car doesnt go over 43k so you should set your dreams a little higher. This is a car that everyone with a decent career can afford. I would save dream car status for the NSX

By: tastyorange

tastyorange — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:53:31 +0000

Is that the new Saturn Aura… wait… Altima? wait… Mazda 6???

Can I cut a bagel with it?

we are not haters… we just like to ridicule… where ridicule is due!!!

btw what is a hater? isn’t that 14 year old chat-speak?

By: anti-believer

anti-believer — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:30 +0000

Despite all you haters, it will still sell.