Anyone seen the new 09 TL's

wj4 · 09-18-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by onalaska98

Not my favorite 2009, for sure... Yikes....

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Man this car would be extremely hard to angle in/out of driveways if it's lowered!

to_riffic · 09-18-2008, 01:02 AM

this car better be in the top 5 ugliest cars of 09

mJ335 · 09-18-2008, 01:19 AM

I actually saw one on the 5 freeway last week.. they were doing some kind of road test or something.. the dude that was driving was wearing a helm with these bluetooth gadgets on his ear..

I had a 2003 TL.. thank God I changed to e90..
2nd Generation TL FTW --> 3rd, 4th Generation TL FTL

Sorry for the blurry pics.. took it with my camera phone then took it again with my digicam.. can't transfer file.. my phone's Korean.. grr

iheartsole · 09-18-2008, 01:30 AM

YESir. they look alright obviously looks better then the 08! did some minor changes

2006e904Me · 09-18-2008, 02:16 AM

When the 04 TL was first introduced, I had a similar reaction...WTF is that? I must say that over a short period of time, it really grew on me to the point where I went out and bought myself one. Even to this day, I think it is one of the sharpest designs around.

This one though...

It's like the 08 Maxima went to bed with an 09 CTS...and I don't mean in a good way. Maybe it will look better in person, at least that is what the magazines say but right now, the reaction I have when I look at the new TL and RL in pics is

Choolgooz · 09-18-2008, 02:19 AM

The front kinda looks like a saturn.. yum.

KkSc · 09-18-2008, 02:31 AM

ewwwwwwwww...wth is that??TL..??...lol

exidisjon · 09-18-2008, 03:11 AM

I had a 2nd and 3rd gen TL and that was pretty sexy looking.....BUT this model looks like shit. The new maximal looks like crap too.
Iguess the eyes will get use to it soon.

John 070 · 09-18-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nhhiep

don't know what you guys are talking about. I like the new look, very aggressive, very CTS

but the front looks kinda long and the rear is kinda short .

what is wrong with the GPS console? why didn't they make the bump a little wider... (like the 3 series)

Yep, I like it too. And I love the addition of AWD--from my experience with Japanese cars, I do want another one (c'mon now on my '98 Nissan, $1900 to repair/maintain in 11 years, not including oil and tires). Having an AWD "other" car in the household can help keep the "x" drive off of the BMW.

SoYank · 09-18-2008, 07:07 AM

It looks like it was designed by a Japanese cartoon animator.

Seminole · 09-18-2008, 07:07 AM

The best part is the crease they put in the trunklid that looks like someone whacked it with a bat and dented it. Who the hell designs that into a car!!

Anyone who buys that car should go outside and shoot themselves in the face. It would be less painful then the ridicule they face for driving it.

lowcash_dreamcar · 09-18-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartman619

Is it me or the front end like other newer Acuras looks like this bottle cap opener's tip ?

+1

ihyln · 09-18-2008, 08:14 AM

The TL looks like one of those rednecks with one front tooth.

nidget · 09-18-2008, 08:22 AM

With that shape, nobody will want to cross the road in front of you. That's a car for the serial killers.

SoYank · 09-18-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mJ335

I actually saw one on the 5 freeway last week.. they were doing some kind of road test or something.. the dude that was driving was wearing a helm with these bluetooth gadgets on his ear..

I had a 2003 TL.. thank God I changed to e90..
2nd Generation TL FTW --> 3rd, 4th Generation TL FTL

Sorry for the blurry pics.. took it with my camera phone then took it again with my digicam.. can't transfer file.. my phone's Korean.. grr

Does your camera even still work after abusing it by taking that picture? That car's do damned ugly it could crack a lens.

GreenThree · 09-18-2008, 08:42 AM

Guillotine beak FTL

E90SLAM · 09-18-2008, 09:08 AM

Saw the new TSX on the street...tempted to bring my beer and pop it open...

Tag · 09-18-2008, 09:12 AM

m3power13 · 09-18-2008, 09:15 AM

Just like American cars and all other Jap cars, Acuras have no identity. When they redesign a car the new version never resembles the previous in any way. Their cars have ZERO design direction. The designer on this one was obviously tripping on acid while shitting on his wifes face.

Prissy · 09-18-2008, 09:15 AM

FAILED

E90SLAM · 09-18-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by m3power13

Just like American cars and all other Jap cars, Acuras have no identity. When they redesign a car the new version never resembles the previous in any way. Their cars have ZERO design direction. The designer on this one was obviously tripping on acid while shitting on his wifes face.

Somtimes it is good coz the designer has no burden to inherit any historic identity....like BMW has to have twin kidney grilles....
so whoever design it can start fresh and go wild....but definately NOT this time with Acura....its ugly and fail...

m3power13 · 09-18-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Somtimes it is good coz the designer has no burden to inherit any historic identity....like BMW has to have twin kidney grilles....
so whoever design it can start fresh and go wild....but definately NOT this time with Acura....its ugly and fail...

True, but having to incorporate twin kidneys, the hof kink, twin headlights, etc really doesnt have to define or limit the design direction. BMW has a loyal following because their cars have an identity and design direction. "BMW" is a brand, a lifestyle, a culture, for all those reasons. "Acura" is a Jap car company that produces reliable cars. A small percentage of people will buy Acura's all of their life. People drive/own BMW's until they die. Audi and Mercedes have created a similar image/identity with their cars.

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