There is speculation that a new TL is due out for 2008? Would this be a
complete new redesign? HD radio?

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"ACAR" <getoutanpush@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Robert Peirce wrote:
>> I drove a 6-speed the other day. I found the torque steer was poorly
>> controlled, the shift was sloppy and the brake pedal too soft, although
>> the brakes were excellent. I am comparing to an RL and an NSX.
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>> Is this typical or did I have a poor example? This one was a demo unit
>> with about 1100 miles on it.
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> Acura sells only a handful of 6 speed TLs so no surprise that it isn't
> well engineered. (Compare with the new Infiniti G35 sport 6-speed that
> has a standard limited slip differential.) Acura seems confused about
> whether or not they build sporty cars. For example, consider the NSX
> that hasn't had a major upgrade, other than price, for 15 years. A base
> 2006 Corvette can blow it off the track. Or their sportiest sedan, the
> TSX, an upgraded home market Accord. The TL is a decent near luxury car
> 'cause they can be had at a discount. My mother likes her's. The new RL
> is a sales failure; grossly overpriced, under-powered and under-styled
> (according to many press reports).
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> Try a 2007 Infiniti G35 or M35/M45 or wait a year or so for the new TL
> that will have to compete with the G35 and BMW 3-series. I suspect
> Honda will have to throw in their SH-AWD system as standard equipment.
> I wouldn't be surprised to hear they've dropped the manual
> transmission, though.
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