Coming from TL to BMW !

svg91 · 08-05-2008, 05:15 AM

There is a reason why it is Ultimate.

My TL used to ride ALMOST like BMW with all of these in place

-Just serviced
-All four tires inflated to 34.500005 :-)
-A/C not running (steering looses its nimbleness)
-Co-driver sitting next to me
-Sand bag in the trunk.

Quite a feat Ha !!

pony_trekker · 08-05-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by svg91

There is a reason why it is Ultimate.

My TL used to ride ALMOST like BMW with all of these in place

-Just serviced
-All four tires inflated to 34.500005 :-)
-A/C not running (steering looses its nimbleness)
-Co-driver sitting next to me
-Sand bag in the trunk.

Quite a feet Huh !!

Huh?

asdflkijd · 08-05-2008, 05:48 AM

... I think you should re-read your thread after a good nights sleep

, but seriously what the hell?

Bimmer007 · 08-05-2008, 07:47 AM

sand bag for a fwd TL?

Bimmer007 · 08-05-2008, 07:48 AM

also pics please, of both

BK · 08-05-2008, 08:25 AM

I think the OP is saying he had a TL, thought it was da bomb, then stepped up to a E90. Now he realizes what he was missing this whole time.

ianbiz · 08-05-2008, 08:36 AM

My second car was a TL, loved it, but their designs have gone WAY WAY downhill.

Vacek · 08-05-2008, 08:41 AM

darkphantom · 08-05-2008, 09:13 AM

uhh, lol OP - you on something?

GreenThree · 08-05-2008, 09:16 AM

TL or TS (torque Steer?) LOL

Hopefully you enjoy the BMW

slipperman · 08-05-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

I think the OP is saying he had a TL, thought it was da bomb, then stepped up to a E90. Now he realizes what he was missing this whole time.

at least one person got it..

darkphantom · 08-05-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by slipperman

at least one person got it..

lol we kind of understood....it's just that the OP needs to read his posts before posting....

congrats on the E90 now post some pics!

TimTheTeacher · 08-05-2008, 09:36 AM

I just got e92 LAST NIGHT. I still have my 02 Acura TL. I still prefer my (soft) TL seats over the new (stiff) e92 ones. Oh well, I guess. I am still reading the driver's manual. Heh.

However, the driving performance is night and day!

svg91 · 08-05-2008, 10:52 AM

Common guys! All I was saying was, How difficult for a front heavy car like Acura TL to catch up with ride of BMW. BK got it right. Sorry ! Atleast one got it.

in867 · 08-05-2008, 12:55 PM

I drive a TL and all I do is think about owning an E90. The 335i was not out in 2006 when I bought my Acura. If it was I would have jumped to BMW then.

Now I'm forced to spend hours each day reading this forum (and driving my wife crazy) as I wait to buy a 2009. Only question is whether I will get the 335i or M3 in March of 2009.

But............the.............wait............... .is............killing.........me!!

darkphantom · 08-05-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by in867

I drive a TL and all I do is think about owning an E90. The 335i was not out in 2006 when I bought my Acura. If it was I would have jumped to BMW then.

Now I'm forced to spend hours each day reading this forum (and driving my wife crazy) as I wait to buy a 2009. Only question is whether I will get the 335i or M3 in March of 2009.

But............the.............wait............... .is............killing.........me!!

Is $$$ an object of concern?

Arustik1 · 08-05-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

My second car was a TL, loved it, but their designs have gone WAY WAY downhill.

How can you say that? The new TL looks good!

I had a TL TypeS btw 2003 and that car still looks good on the road!

in867 · 08-05-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Is $$$ an object of concern?

Only to decide between the M3 or 335i. After hearing all the issues with 29.2 I'm really concerned about voiding a warranty after modding a 335i (something I cannot live without). I'm trying to wait on an M3 but that's another $15K that might be hard to get.

Roowah · 08-05-2008, 07:02 PM

The TL is a very nice car. I cross shopped it before I got my E90. The problem I had with it was the torque steer. It's just too much power going through the front wheels. No matter what type of suspension geometry the engineers come up with, it will never perform/handle like a RWD vehicle. Otherwise, a very nice car.

Beware though....according to the most recent C&D magazine, it's going to have a face lift soon, just like the TSX just received.

BlueLion · 08-05-2008, 07:07 PM

i had a 2000 TL too, i loved it well until i drove my first BMW

and i agree on Acura styling the Legends and Gen 1 and 2 of the TL are still good looking cars......the new styling acuras just suck

Bimmer007 · 08-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roowah

The TL is a very nice car. I cross shopped it before I got my E90. The problem I had with it was the torque steer. It's just too much power going through the front wheels. No matter what type of suspension geometry the engineers come up with, it will never perform/handle like a RWD vehicle. Otherwise, a very nice car.

Beware though....according to the most recent C&D magazine, it's going to have a face lift soon, just like the TSX just received.

no face lift, it's getting a full redo with available ~320 hp 3.7 v6 connected to SH-AWD

here r sime pics

RyBMW · 08-05-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Roowah

Beware though....according to the most recent C&D magazine, it's going to have a face lift soon, just like the TSX just received.

Not a face lift. It's a whole new TL. Gonna have SH-AWD.

I had a 3rd gen TL before my E90. It was an ok car. The interior seemed really nice at first but after a while you realized how bad the quality of the materials were. Staplers to hold the e-brake boot? LOL Car was pretty fast but handling was all over the place. And that annoying driveline vibration....

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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	TL or TS (torque Steer?) LOL Hopefully you enjoy the BMW __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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TimTheTeacher New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2007 Crimson Red 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I just got e92 LAST NIGHT. I still have my 02 Acura TL. I still prefer my (soft) TL seats over the new (stiff) e92 ones. Oh well, I guess. I am still reading the driver's manual. Heh. However, the driving performance is night and day!
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svg91 New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Common guys! All I was saying was, How difficult for a front heavy car like Acura TL to catch up with ride of BMW. BK got it right. Sorry ! Atleast one got it. __________________ 2008 328i/Auto/ZPP/Xenon/Ipod Adapter/CA/Heated Seats/HD Radio
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	The TL is a very nice car. I cross shopped it before I got my E90. The problem I had with it was the torque steer. It's just too much power going through the front wheels. No matter what type of suspension geometry the engineers come up with, it will never perform/handle like a RWD vehicle. Otherwise, a very nice car. Beware though....according to the most recent C&D magazine, it's going to have a face lift soon, just like the TSX just received. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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