10-19-2011, 07:57 AM
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I'll take some better pics when I get back to Charlotte...it's super rainy out in Atlanta.
This car is definitely a step up from the Acura. It literally ate the miles on my 3.5 hour trip yesterday. Even with the FE3 suspension, this car just has a road presence and comfort that never existed with the TL. The sound system BUMPS in this car compared to the ELS in the TL...much heavier bass. I absolutely love the LED strip in the headlights and the interior lighting underneath all of the wood trim and your feet inside the cabin at night....gives the cabin such a sharp presence. One of the big challenges I see so far is hardwiring my radar detector, as there really is nowhere to put the remote panel.
Overall, definitely a step up as far as progressing within the luxury class. The TL is a great entry-level luxury vehicle, this car kind of takes it to the next level and i'm glad I could get a good deal on it (and on my trade in). I almost bought this car 3 years ago before I bought my TL, now it seems like it was worth the wait.
Posting in the banalist of threads since 2004
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
