2021 Acura TLX
Did I miss the memo on the upcoming TLX's SH-AWD?
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The base price of a Type S isn't that far off a C43 AMG ($58K). And that's still missing a mountain of features from the Advance Package. Assuming Acura lets you add on all the features of the Advance Package onto the Type S, I am certain it will cross the $60K threshold. Some fancy wheels and body kits will bring that up to $65-70K easily.
Who would pay for it? I'm not sure, but the Civic Type R flies out the dealerships at $40K.
Who would pay for it? I'm not sure, but the Civic Type R flies out the dealerships at $40K.
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I don't think you're giving SH-AWD enough credit.
Still, the TLX is a huge and heavy car compared to a 3-Series, Acura will have to do some serious engineering to get it to handle anywhere near the ability of a 3 Series.
Still, the TLX is a huge and heavy car compared to a 3-Series, Acura will have to do some serious engineering to get it to handle anywhere near the ability of a 3 Series.
Lead Lap
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I wouldn't buy those cars brand new either.
But I'd buy a used Lexus before buying a used Acura. 🤷♂️
Hell, I'd buy a used Lexus before a brand new Acura.
But I'd buy a used Lexus before buying a used Acura. 🤷♂️
Hell, I'd buy a used Lexus before a brand new Acura.
Last edited by JBison73; Sep 15, 2020 at 01:24 PM.
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The TLX Type S, with Acura's new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, arrives next spring well-equipped in the low to mid $50,000s.
"Well equipped" would be the standard features checked off in the boxes. Note that it's missing a good amount of items from the Advance Package, and doesn't mention other pricey extras like the Optional Wheel Package.
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Lexus overall shouldn't price themselves in-line with the Germans...the brand just isn't strong enough to justify the price.
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Lexus is charging about $10k too high for the RCF. I think if they had the IS500 with the V8 and priced around $55k to topping out at $60k, it would be a success. The first ISF was a good car in the segment and something that could legitimately hang with an M3 but the later F cars weren't as competitive IMO. So ditch the F moniker and make the V8 a trim package and a bit cheaper
Lexus overall shouldn't price themselves in-line with the Germans...the brand just isn't strong enough to justify the price.
Lexus overall shouldn't price themselves in-line with the Germans...the brand just isn't strong enough to justify the price.
Wasn't Lexus recently ranked third among luxury brands? Its a shame they are conservative with power. They have everything else imo. But I guess their conservative stance on power is why their cars are reliable.
I agree about the RCF, which is i why I'd buy it used. After all it's a Lexus.
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Yes, remember when a handful of people were arguing with me that the price would for a loaded Type S would top at $50K? 
I don't think it'll hit $70K, but fully loaded, assuming Acura lets you load all the options on the Type S, I would expect this to be between $65-70K.
I don't think it'll hit $70K, but fully loaded, assuming Acura lets you load all the options on the Type S, I would expect this to be between $65-70K.
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Well, if you think a $55K car is fully loaded when it's missing the Advanced Package's remote engine start, power folding mirrors, puddle lights, rain-sensing wipers(!), heated rear seats and steering wheel, a windshield de-icer, fog lights, a surround-view camera, and a heads-up display, in addition to a handful of other unlisted packages.... sure.
Last edited by Motorola; Sep 15, 2020 at 02:04 PM.
Lead Lap
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You're going off some hypothetical fully loaded build, that Acura hasn't shown any intention to have these "unlisted" packages that you are counting on. Even so, those features you've listed don't add $15,000.
Lead Lap
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They add to 8-10k or more.......which pushes it well into the 60's. 50k is wayyyy off unless you're buying a base model. Anything over 60k and his estimate is more accurate.
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Straight from Acura's press release:
https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...late-september
"Well equipped" would be the standard features checked off in the boxes. Note that it's missing a good amount of items from the Advance Package, and doesn't mention other pricey extras like the Optional Wheel Package.
https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...late-september
"Well equipped" would be the standard features checked off in the boxes. Note that it's missing a good amount of items from the Advance Package, and doesn't mention other pricey extras like the Optional Wheel Package.