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Bought Acura TL....Good Bye For Now Posted by Bob In Miami (more from Bob In Miami) on Sun, 9 Jan 2005 05:27:21

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Well, after almost 7 years of ownership I have traded my beloved 9-5 for an Acura TL. Thought I would share some thoughts on the difference. First of all, I considered an 9-5 Aero but decided against it. There are certain inherent design problems with the 9-5 I no longer wanted to worry about, including failing DIC, pulleys systems, blue smoke on start up (turbo), leaves getting in my AC blower motor and few other issues.

The TL has an engineering feel that exceeds that of the 9-5. Everything is tight and smooth. Inerior noise levels are lower. The interior amenities (some gadgets) are both entertaining and useful. The DVD-A audio system is like nothing I have ever heard. Acceleration is equal to or stronger than that of the Aero with no turbo to worry about. I feel the overall package is more up to date and superior to the 9-5 (tough to keep 9 year old engineering fresh).

That being said, here are some things I miss from the 9-5. Reverse illumination is quite poor (my '99 model year had side reverse lighting), double right mirror is missed, suspension of the 9-5 had a more refined feel (sometimes the TL just feels stiff, but I had a very soft suspension on the 1999 9-5 and am starting to adjust to the stiffer ride). Also miss the exclusivity of the 9-5; TLs are everywhere. Leather quality on the 9-5 far exceeds that used by Acura.

My Saab was a terrifc car, but I wanted something more modern and up to date. Have not given up on Saab though...perhaps the replacement 9-5 will be my next car.

Happy Saabing!

Bob In Miami

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Bought Acura TL....Good Bye For Now, Bob In Miami, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 05:27:21 <-- Viewing This Message
- You'll be back, Bevan, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 11:41:51
- Acura has impecable quality and is a nice car, but, Winder, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:21:07
  - I like that line..., turrbo , Mon, 10 Jan 2005 22:57:04
- That's one move I do not see making, J, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:08:52
- TL. vs. 9-5 Aero, bourgognais, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:11:08
- One thing I like about Saab over Acura..., John T, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:35:32
  - Three things I like about Saab over Acura..., Schu, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 06:19:32
    - Re: Three things I like about Saab over Acura..., Bob In Miami, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 06:46:02
- Isn't this really competitive with the 9-3, barneyfife, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:16:52
  - The '03 was smaller, '04 is bigger and a 9-5 peer n/m, Greg W, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 17:41:30
- Let us know if your TL has the driveline vibration...., TKC, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 07:03:18
  - Rattles, Bob In Miami, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 12:51:58
  - driveline vibration...., Bob In Miami, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 12:46:49
    - Come visit and give up a report as the TL ages....., TKC, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 13:29:17
- Re: Bought Acura TL....Good Bye For Now, jj, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 06:33:02
  - Re: Bought Acura TL....Good Bye For Now, Aero'ed, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 06:36:27
    - Re: Bought Acura TL....Good Bye For Now, kenmat, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 13:31:56
      - Totally different car now, AeroLady, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 14:29:46
- I Agree Completely I Lease my cars and..........., kerry, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 06:07:28
  - Re: I Agree Completely I Lease my cars and..........., Lee, Tue, 11 Jan 2005 19:17:32
  - Before you leap, barneyfife, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:15:32
    - Re: Before you leap, Amar Balikai, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:07:30
- Enjoy your new ride but keep checking us out. nm, Anna, Sun, 9 Jan 2005 06:00:06

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