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Originally posted by todras:
Can you get a manual in the G35 yet?
EDIT- Just looked and you can. Good question. Why not the G35?
I liked the looks of the TL better
FWD was easier to sell saftey on to the wife
Coupe is more expensive insurance-wise
Plus, I like having 4 doors
(4 door G35 is kinda ugly)
I'll try and find pics of the SVT in it's best days, they'll be on my home computer.
2004 Acura TL 913 HP
1977 Hot wife 20-X6
2003 Perfect Daughter
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Originally posted by Legendary Spatt:
(4 door G35 is kinda ugly)
Ok you've officially lost your marbles.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
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Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Legendary Spatt:
(4 door G35 is kinda ugly)
Ok you've officially lost your marbles.
I'm gonna have to agree with the psuedo-legend on this one; the 2-door G35 is dead sexy (better than the Z even IMHO) but the 4-door looks a little odd in proportion.
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Originally posted by Fmr12B:
Why? basically an Accord with an extra 30HP................
For the money you spent ($33K) you could have gone RWD with better handling in the name of G35.
Not a fan 
eh, an accord with 30 extra hp, an avail. manual tranny in a 4-door body, bigger brakes, bigger wheels/tires (incl. avail. performance tires as an option in lieu of the std. all-seasons), HID's, dvd-audio stereo, bluetooth, acura dealer service (in my experience, that alone is worth the $$ - ymmv), better warranty (4/50 vs. 3/36 as i recall), better looks.....i daresay the new TL is MUCH improved over a loaded accord and well worth the ~$6k price premium.
i'm inclined to agree w/ rara on the G35 - the coupe is just downright gorgeous and has an equally sweet exhaust note, but the sedan just doesn't have the same panache to it. the front end is more awkward than sleek, and the taillights and rump in general just aren't as nicely executed as with the coupe. now, if i could bring myself to soil the looks of the coupe with a yakima roof rack i'd probably be tempted to trade my jeep and miata on it just for the looks and sound and slightly-above-average performance.
with that said, RWD is something i would rather have as well (no real weather worries here in the south) and so am more inclined toward the IS300 and 3-series, but the features and refinement of the TL coupled with my dealer's service (based on my RSX ownership experience) are almost enough to sway me toward accepting the FWD platform.
as of the moment, i'm hoping (dreaming?) to be in a position to trade my jeep on a 330i performance package next summer/fall and (hopefully) keep the miata, but we'll see. whatever i do 4-door wise, though, the TSX, upcoming jetta 337/20AE special edition, IS, TL, 3-series, and who knows what else will all stay on my very eclectic not-so-short list...
blake
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MINE: 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 - stone white/taupe
HERS: 2005 acura TL 5AT non-navi - satin silver/quartz
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Originally posted by blake:
Originally posted by Fmr12B:
Why? basically an Accord with an extra 30HP................
For the money you spent ($33K) you could have gone RWD with better handling in the name of G35.
Not a fan
eh, an accord with 30 extra hp, an avail. manual tranny in a 4-door body, bigger brakes, bigger wheels/tires (incl. avail. performance tires as an option in lieu of the std. all-seasons), HID's, dvd-audio stereo, bluetooth, acura dealer service (in my experience, that alone is worth the $$ - ymmv), better warranty (4/50 vs. 3/36 as i recall), better looks.....i daresay the new TL is MUCH improved over a loaded accord and well worth the ~$6k price premium.
Well put, I'm too tired to come up with something that well, but you certainly hit the nail on the head. Thanks.
Originally posted by blake:
with that said, RWD is something i would rather have as well (no real weather worries here in the south) and so am more inclined toward the IS300 and 3-series, but the features and refinement of the TL coupled with my dealer's service (based on my RSX ownership experience) are almost enough to sway me toward accepting the FWD platform.
BMW 330 = 3.0L 235 hp I6 (also around $40K)
IS 300 = 3.0L 215 hp I6 (and $1k more)
I considered BMW and Audi but price-performance didn't seem to be there, plus the Acura had no luxury tax.
I personally don't like Toyota/Lexus, although I think the IS is attractive.
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1977 Hot wife 20-X6
2003 Perfect Daughter
Just look for the guy with the blood dripping from his ears
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Great looking car! I like what the new TL has to offer. Congrats and good luck with it.
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that is definitely on my list. i'd like to compare to the TSX. how is the feel? does it feel as small as the SVT? or bigger like an A6? that wouldbe the deciding factor for me.
also, have you had a chance to play with the Bluetooth features? let me know...
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Once again Spatt, congrats on the car and heres some advice on how NOT to get into the doghouse next time  Next time don't leave the brouchure out from A-spec with things circled, that should work  I agree with Todd, that thing needs some rims ASAP and I'm sure with the size of the car, 18's will look right at home  I think I'm going to go to tire racks website and just see what they offer for your car
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The G35 sedan is coming with AWD, whats next, the Skyline  
"THEE" Roger R
USMondeo@aol.com
2005 Crossfire Limited coupe'
-FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll...
-throw in my 93' Regal as winter car
*Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th*
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Originally posted by The Striped SVT:
The G35 sedan is coming with AWD, whats next, the Skyline
the G35 is the Skyline....
For Sale:
- Sony PSP with a Baseball 2k6 and the movie Crash. $100
- 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible w/ Auto-Stick. Needs Restoration. $1200 OBO
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