View Poll Results: Which one?
New Maxima
10
41.67%
New TL
10
41.67%
Other vehicle (explain)
4
16.67%
A new Raccoon
0
0%
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2009 Maxima VS. 2009 TL
07-21-09, 11:07 PM
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07-22-09, 07:28 AM
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My problem with the TL's interior is not about it looking like an accord or it looking luxury or non luxury. It's about design. It's overwrought, overdone and just plain kind of silly looking. The Maxima, to me, has a more elegant and timeless style. The TL is going for trendy.
07-24-09, 09:02 PM
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My point it the TL interior is too much like an Accord which is doing it wrong. Maxima is very much like an Infiniti, doing it right.
I'd go with the TL. It's a beaut. I love the Maxima, but I preferred the former generation's body style to this one.
07-24-09, 09:04 PM
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07-24-09, 09:12 PM
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I actually like it quite a bit. Its interior is so inviting.
07-24-09, 11:33 PM
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I got a call from the sales manager at my local acura dealership today. It seems that they are wanting to buy back some old TL's and get a few customers into the new TL. I went in after work today to check out the car and I have to say it a nice car. The lines grew on me quickly, especially when fitted with the factory 19's or aftermarket 20's. The interior of the car was nicely done and had the most comfortable seats I have sat in in any car I have driven. It had all of the most modern features and plenty of power and handled just as well or better than my tuned GS. The cool thing was how thick the steering wheel was and how big the trunk was relative to my GS.
In the end we are not going to buy the car because its over priced and didnt blow me away, but it definetly earned a bit of respect back from me. It seems pretty common for dealerships to paint the beak grille and silver V shaped trim in the rear.
All in all Acura did make a good car in my opinion, but I am not sure that its a great car.
Bottom line if they are going to try to charge me 42-51K ( custom wheels and ground effects) for a TL I think I would rather get another GS for my wife or go super sport and jump into a G37 sport. Bimmers are not allowed in this house. (LOL) plus they are so damn pricey for nothing
In the end we are not going to buy the car because its over priced and didnt blow me away, but it definetly earned a bit of respect back from me. It seems pretty common for dealerships to paint the beak grille and silver V shaped trim in the rear.
All in all Acura did make a good car in my opinion, but I am not sure that its a great car.
Bottom line if they are going to try to charge me 42-51K ( custom wheels and ground effects) for a TL I think I would rather get another GS for my wife or go super sport and jump into a G37 sport. Bimmers are not allowed in this house. (LOL) plus they are so damn pricey for nothing
07-24-09, 11:44 PM
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I got a call from the sales manager at my local acura dealership today. It seems that they are wanting to buy back some old TL's and get a few customers into the new TL. I went in after work today to check out the car and I have to say it a nice car. The lines grew on me quickly, especially when fitted with the factory 19's or aftermarket 20's. The interior of the car was nicely done and had the most comfortable seats I have sat in in any car I have driven. It had all of the most modern features and plenty of power and handled just as well or better than my tuned GS. The cool thing was how thick the steering wheel was and how big the trunk was relative to my GS.
In the end we are not going to buy the car because its over priced and didnt blow me away, but it definetly earned a bit of respect back from me. It seems pretty common for dealerships to paint the beak grille and silver V shaped trim in the rear.
All in all Acura did make a good car in my opinion, but I am not sure that its a great car.
Bottom line if they are going to try to charge me 42-51K ( custom wheels and ground effects) for a TL I think I would rather get another GS for my wife or go super sport and jump into a G37 sport. Bimmers are not allowed in this house. (LOL) plus they are so damn pricey for nothing
In the end we are not going to buy the car because its over priced and didnt blow me away, but it definetly earned a bit of respect back from me. It seems pretty common for dealerships to paint the beak grille and silver V shaped trim in the rear.
All in all Acura did make a good car in my opinion, but I am not sure that its a great car.
Bottom line if they are going to try to charge me 42-51K ( custom wheels and ground effects) for a TL I think I would rather get another GS for my wife or go super sport and jump into a G37 sport. Bimmers are not allowed in this house. (LOL) plus they are so damn pricey for nothing
but nice never the less...
07-24-09, 11:49 PM
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I was amazed at how similar the lines seemed when compared to the GS. I do agree with the magazines that there really are an over whelming amount of buttons, but the car was handsome and handles well, and had a decent amount of rear head room. I also thought that the stereo that comes with the tech package was far cheaper and sounded far better than a Mark Levinson system. I was actually amazed by the sound quality of the stereo
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