The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
engine in the TL available in the Accord?

Thanks!

Mike

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

The Acura requires Premium gasoline; the Accord regular. Biggest
objection I had while shopping at the Acura dealers. They are very nice
autos, and I really wanted one.

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

The Acura requires Premium gasoline; the Accord regular. Biggest
objection I had while shopping at the Acura dealers. They are very nice
autos, and I really wanted one.

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

The Acura requires Premium gasoline; the Accord regular. Biggest
objection I had while shopping at the Acura dealers. They are very nice
autos, and I really wanted one.

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

The Acura requires Premium gasoline; the Accord regular. Biggest
objection I had while shopping at the Acura dealers. They are very nice
autos, and I really wanted one.

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

"Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>
We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.

The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
(self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
it.

The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
though.

Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

"Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>
We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.

The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
(self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
it.

The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
though.

Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

"Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>
We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.

The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
(self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
it.

The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
though.

Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

"Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>
We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.

The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
(self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
it.

The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
though.

Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
will be amazed....
http://www.honda.co.uk


Zeppo wrote:
> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>
> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
> it.
>
> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
> though.
>
> Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
will be amazed....
http://www.honda.co.uk


Zeppo wrote:
> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>
> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
> it.
>
> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
> though.
>
> Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
will be amazed....
http://www.honda.co.uk


Zeppo wrote:
> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>
> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
> it.
>
> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
> though.
>
> Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
will be amazed....
http://www.honda.co.uk


Zeppo wrote:
> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>
> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had to
> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem worth
> it.
>
> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
> though.
>
> Jon

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

I am amazed at how obnoxious the web site is. Still didn't find memory
seats, auto locking doors or auto headlights that turn on in the dark and
when the wipers are on.


<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149796982.856042.105460@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
>
> Zeppo wrote:
>> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
>> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
>> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
>> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
>> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
>> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
>> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>>
>> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine
>> and
>> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
>> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
>> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
>> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
>> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>>
>> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had
>> to
>> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem
>> worth
>> it.
>>
>> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
>> though.
>>
>> Jon
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

I am amazed at how obnoxious the web site is. Still didn't find memory
seats, auto locking doors or auto headlights that turn on in the dark and
when the wipers are on.


<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149796982.856042.105460@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
>
> Zeppo wrote:
>> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
>> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
>> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
>> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
>> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
>> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
>> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>>
>> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine
>> and
>> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
>> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
>> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
>> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
>> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>>
>> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had
>> to
>> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem
>> worth
>> it.
>>
>> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
>> though.
>>
>> Jon
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

I am amazed at how obnoxious the web site is. Still didn't find memory
seats, auto locking doors or auto headlights that turn on in the dark and
when the wipers are on.


<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149796982.856042.105460@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
>
> Zeppo wrote:
>> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
>> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
>> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
>> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
>> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
>> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
>> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>>
>> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine
>> and
>> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
>> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
>> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
>> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
>> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>>
>> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had
>> to
>> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem
>> worth
>> it.
>>
>> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
>> though.
>>
>> Jon
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

I am amazed at how obnoxious the web site is. Still didn't find memory
seats, auto locking doors or auto headlights that turn on in the dark and
when the wipers are on.


<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149796982.856042.105460@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
>
> Zeppo wrote:
>> "Mike" <tetrickm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1149707350.550908.47330@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> > I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
>> > the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
>> > but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
>> > I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
>> > instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
>> > Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
>> > engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>>
>> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine
>> and
>> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
>> pointed out, it then requires high-test. The TL was quieter, had more
>> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
>> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
>> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.
>>
>> We made our pitch to both dealers for the best price and would have had
>> to
>> pop for $6K more for the TL. We took the Accord as it just didn't seem
>> worth
>> it.
>>
>> The Accord has been a *great* car. Still miss those damn memory seats,
>> though.
>>
>> Jon
>

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Zeppo wrote:
>
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test.

Well, no. My mother's TL runs just fine on a steady diet of 87 octane.


The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

The TL also handles better.

But, there's a new Accord (and TL) on the way for 2008. So, if you can,
you may want to wait.

The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.

If it's a sporty ride you seek, the Infinit G35 is way to go. An all
new G35 is due this fall, reviewed at www.edmunds.com The Infiniti is
a lot more fun to drive than the Accord/TL.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Zeppo wrote:
>
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test.

Well, no. My mother's TL runs just fine on a steady diet of 87 octane.


The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

The TL also handles better.

But, there's a new Accord (and TL) on the way for 2008. So, if you can,
you may want to wait.

The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.

If it's a sporty ride you seek, the Infinit G35 is way to go. An all
new G35 is due this fall, reviewed at www.edmunds.com The Infiniti is
a lot more fun to drive than the Accord/TL.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Zeppo wrote:
>
> We compared the TL to the Accord EX 6 cyl Auto a few months ago.
>
> The TL is the same frame and a similar body. They bore out Accord engine and
> put a high-compression head to give it more oomph, but, as another poster
> pointed out, it then requires high-test.

Well, no. My mother's TL runs just fine on a steady diet of 87 octane.


The TL was quieter, had more
> comfortable seats, a much nicer audio system and included more goodies
> (self-dimming mirror, fog lights, memory powers eats, etc.) some of which
> you can add to the Accord as options and some you can't.

The TL also handles better.

But, there's a new Accord (and TL) on the way for 2008. So, if you can,
you may want to wait.

The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.

If it's a sporty ride you seek, the Infinit G35 is way to go. An all
new G35 is due this fall, reviewed at www.edmunds.com The Infiniti is
a lot more fun to drive than the Accord/TL.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Test drive both extensively and see which suits you.

Also look closely at the Acura TSX. Price wise it is between a well
equipped Accord and a TL. Slightly smaller than either, but also much
sportier to drive.

All three are derived from the same platform.

John

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Test drive both extensively and see which suits you.

Also look closely at the Acura TSX. Price wise it is between a well
equipped Accord and a TL. Slightly smaller than either, but also much
sportier to drive.

All three are derived from the same platform.

John

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

Mike wrote:
> I love the new Acura TL. I'm starting to see more and more of them on
> the road. (I actually don't know how new the current body style is,
> but I have been noticing them more and more over the past 6 months.)
> I'd love to get one, but should I save my money and get a new Accord
> instead? Of course, the Honda doesn't have the cool image of the
> Acura, but the bodies are virtually identical on these cars. Is the
> engine in the TL available in the Accord?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
>

Test drive both extensively and see which suits you.

Also look closely at the Acura TSX. Price wise it is between a well
equipped Accord and a TL. Slightly smaller than either, but also much
sportier to drive.

All three are derived from the same platform.

John

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord. While the fat pig sold
in the US under the Accord badge has no european equivalent.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord. While the fat pig sold
in the US under the Accord badge has no european equivalent.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:
> Check out the Honda Accord Saloon on the British Honda website and you
> will be amazed....
> http://www.honda.co.uk
>
According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord. While the fat pig sold
in the US under the Accord badge has no european equivalent.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.

They are, but they spawn from the same global platform.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.

They are, but they spawn from the same global platform.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.

They are, but they spawn from the same global platform.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
> Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord.

No, the TSX is an Americanized souped up Euro spec Accord. The TL is
America-only.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
> Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord.

No, the TSX is an Americanized souped up Euro spec Accord. The TL is
America-only.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

In article <1150002212.665543.141070@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

> According to C&D euro and am spec accords are different cars.
> Acura TL is a bit souped up euro spec accord.

No, the TSX is an Americanized souped up Euro spec Accord. The TL is
America-only.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

ACAR wrote:
>
>
> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>
How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
was
absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
mph.
The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
lineup.
It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

ACAR wrote:
>
>
> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>
How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
was
absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
mph.
The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
lineup.
It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

ACAR wrote:
>
>
> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>
How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
was
absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
mph.
The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
lineup.
It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

On 11 Jun 2006 21:24:55 -0700, "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>ACAR wrote:
>>
>>
>> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
>> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
>> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>>
>How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
>and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

Rubbish. I've driven quite a few RWD cars that have been absolute
arse to drive. Just because its RWD means its RWD, nothing more,
nothing less.
>
>As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
>was
>absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
>mph.
>The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
>why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
>of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
>lineup.
>It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
>The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
>with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

On 11 Jun 2006 21:24:55 -0700, "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>ACAR wrote:
>>
>>
>> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
>> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
>> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>>
>How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
>and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

Rubbish. I've driven quite a few RWD cars that have been absolute
arse to drive. Just because its RWD means its RWD, nothing more,
nothing less.
>
>As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
>was
>absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
>mph.
>The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
>why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
>of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
>lineup.
>It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
>The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
>with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

On 11 Jun 2006 21:24:55 -0700, "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>ACAR wrote:
>>
>>
>> The Toyota cars in this price range (Camry, Avalon, ES, IS) are also
>> worth a look. If it weren't for the cramped back seat we'd have
>> purchased a Lexus IS250 instead of the TL.
>>
>How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
>and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.

Rubbish. I've driven quite a few RWD cars that have been absolute
arse to drive. Just because its RWD means its RWD, nothing more,
nothing less.
>
>As for Toyota, I drove a rental Corolla a few years back and that car
>was
>absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they calibrated steering above 85
>mph.
>The steering "precision" was on par with Ford Taurus. I do not know
>why Toyolet sells as many cars in the US as they do. With the departure
>of Celica and MR they do not have a single half decent car in their
>lineup.
>It's too bad GM goes under knife and Toyota does not.
>The prolifiration of that crap on the roads won't have anything to do
>with the warm and fuzzy reception from Consumer Reports, would it?

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

> >How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
> >and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.
>
> Rubbish. I've driven quite a few RWD cars that have been absolute
> arse to drive. Just because its RWD means its RWD, nothing more,
> nothing less.
> >
Aside from the mustang how many of those rubbish cars are still being
sold today?
I was not talking about the secretary's six pack circa mid 60s sold
pretty much
unchanged to this date.

Re: The Acura TL is an Accord, right?
 

> >How could you even compare the two? IS250 is a rear wheel driver
> >and therefore, by definition, is a hoot to drive.
>
> Rubbish. I've driven quite a few RWD cars that have been absolute
> arse to drive. Just because its RWD means its RWD, nothing more,
> nothing less.
> >
Aside from the mustang how many of those rubbish cars are still being
sold today?
I was not talking about the secretary's six pack circa mid 60s sold
pretty much
unchanged to this date.