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2015 Acura TLX Discussion

Old 08-08-14, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
got a test drive email today....

I like this shot...!


Looking at its proportions, its better than anything they've put out in years. But still doesn't look premium, maybe needs better wheels/wheel fitment?
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Old 08-08-14, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jwong77
But still doesn't look premium, maybe needs better wheels/wheel fitment?
really? those are obviously 19s...looks pretty damn good in that 'chop.

sure it's not up to the new Lexus IS, but for Acura this is huge....to have a new car design that doesn't look like garbage is a step up for them.
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Old 08-08-14, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
really? those are obviously 19s...looks pretty damn good in that 'chop.

sure it's not up to the new Lexus IS, but for Acura this is huge....to have a new car design that doesn't look like garbage is a step up for them.
It looks great in that image, but in the real life photos we've been seeing, the fitment isn't great and the wheel design is pretty poor too.
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Old 08-08-14, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
got a test drive email today....

I like this shot...!


Personally, I think the Mazda 6 looks eons better than this car. Add the jewel eye LED lights, and all the other upscale features, and you have a winner.
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Old 08-08-14, 05:19 PM
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Mazda 6 may look better. But the TLX is probably a better car.

Also the A4, new C-class and 3 series are all very bland looking, yet no one ever criticises them..
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Originally Posted by bagwell
Nice car (GS) -- designed in Germany by Opel (known as the Insignia over there).
It's not exactly a huge seller in the US....


CR just did a Road Test of the Regal and it did pretty well. A little behind the BMW 328i and tied with the MB C250.

The Predicted Reliability has improved to Average, so they now Recommend it.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
Actually I think I fall into MOST of those categories as well - I would never own/drive a MB,
only BMW would only be an M3/4 or 235.

in my next car I'm actually going to go back to sporty not luxury...... STI / GTI / Golf R / Focus ST. Even with an Acura, people are like wow, you drive an Acura? Nice. I honestly do not want that reaction...I don't need/want to be propped up by impressing someone with my car, I just want something sporty for ME. And no these people mentioned above are not enthusiasts (obviously) they are real everyday normal working folks -- but the brand still brings respect without being over-the-top flashy.
If you don't want people to be impressed by your car you better get rid of the A5.
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the reviews posted on Acurazine.com majority of them pretty the 2.4 four cylinder model due to its liveliness, high rev and 300lb less weight than the 3.5 V6 version. this may be my next car to replace my IS only if i can get a 2.4 tech for under $35k OTD.
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I wish they sold the the TLX here!!
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this thread has over 44000 views

i notice the small sporty sedans get a ton of views...

q50 thread 85k+
c class thread 55k+
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
this thread has over 44000 views

i notice the small sporty sedans get a ton of views...

q50 thread 85k+
c class thread 55k+
so there IS some interest in Acura?!?!?!
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Originally Posted by bagwell
so there IS some interest in Acura?!?!?!
more like debate about what the heck they are.
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Old 08-09-14, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
this thread has over 44000 views

i notice the small sporty sedans get a ton of views...

q50 thread 85k+
c class thread 55k+
They are more attainable
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Originally Posted by J.P.
They are more attainable
i think they're just on the radar screens of a lot of CL users whether to consider, have had one of those brands, or to bash.
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Old 08-09-14, 01:11 PM
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I agree but you see young professionals going after these small, attainable sport cars so it makes sense you would see a volume of views where there will be a higher volume of cars sold

Was at the benz dealer again last week, guy said up to 6 months to get a CLA, if they do get their hands on one its gone in a day.
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