Dealer day

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366) 01/24/2019 at 13:11 • Filed to: None

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Apparently there’s an MDX A-spec now.

And some TLXs. Plus a 2018 ILX hidden with them.

E92M3 > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 13:28

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Yep, they’ve been on lots for over 3 months now. It’s mostly an appearance pack, but you do get active dampers that were on the S por t Hy brid model.

HammerheadFistpunch > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 13:31

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I don’t really care that there are “spec” versions of crossovers because let’ s finally all be honest with ourselves...they are the new sedan...but at least make it interesting.  

412GTI > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 13:42

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A-Spec MDX is meh, but I do like how they brought back real exhaust tips. So that’s a win. 

interstate366, now In The Industry > HammerheadFistpunch 01/24/2019 at 13:43

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Agreed. An RDX Type S with the full CTR tune of the 2.0T would be something that would interest me if I were shopping for one, but as it is I’d rather have the more tech-oriented Advance package over an A-spec for any of these Acuras. (Full disclosure, that’s exactly what my TL is)

facw > HammerheadFistpunch 01/24/2019 at 13:52

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I’m not bothered either. It’s not optimal for performance but then neither is a four-door M3 or even a 2+2 sports car. Most buyers are balancing multiple desires, and if someone doesn’t want to sacrifice a high seating position, or even a more rugged image , there’s no reason why they shouldn’t still be able to buy the best car they can get with those constraints.

HammerheadFistpunch > facw 01/24/2019 at 13:54

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to say nothing of the fact that they are substantially more practical than sedans.

facw > HammerheadFistpunch 01/24/2019 at 13:58

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Well, you could always get a wagon (would of course be better if we had more choices). That will give you most of the practicality, though admittedly probably not quite as much. Or alternatively, get a minivan and get even more practicality! Where’s the TRD Sienna and the Pacifica Hellcat

Tapas > facw 01/24/2019 at 14:21

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Vans are decidedly uncool and manufacturers recognize that not many people are going to buy  a Pacifica Hellcat.

I am also surprised that they have managed to make Cross Overs cool. But it is what it is.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 14:22

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I get the RDX Sh-Awd A Spec next week. Should be nice?

facw > Tapas 01/24/2019 at 14:28

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Of course part of the reason they are uncool is because they don’t bother to try to make them look cool, or market them as such.

interstate366, now In The Industry > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/24/2019 at 14:31

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I’m very interested. It’s on my list of things to check out  after the TL is paid off. Unless it gets totaled, my next vehicle will be either a truck or crossover.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 14:33

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Heard the TLX Type-S with a V6 Turbo should be showing up at the New York Auto show. Now I want to see that at my local dealer to do  a lil’ Opp o review

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 14:37

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I’ll have a review on it! This is my first Honda/Acura so they want to see how it goes. 

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/24/2019 at 14:37

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I found out the TL needs brakes, which I’m going to have to split replacement over two separate trips, so I’ll ask about it. Maybe that engine will make it to the MDX or RDX.

interstate366, now In The Industry > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/24/2019 at 14:40

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The only negative thing I’ve read about them is that there were some teething issues for the first batch of 2019s. I haven’t been on Acurazine in a couple months so I can’t remember the specifics.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/24/2019 at 14:42

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Dude where’s your Mazda6 Signature review?!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/24/2019 at 14:45

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Sorry!!! I have to submit two articles for Autotader tonight, then the Corolla review, then the Mazda Mazda6. I’ve also got a Toyota CH-R and now Kia Forte review and holy crap that’s so many.

Tapas > facw 01/24/2019 at 14:46

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This is true.

I like how the P acifica looks. But it is certainly not cool.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 14:46

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We’ll see. This is a presser so hopefully it will be right.

interstate366, now In The Industry > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/24/2019 at 15:56

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Do you know what color it’ll be? The blue is very striking. Someone was taking a TLX A-spec in blue out for a test drive when I was pulling in.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/24/2019 at 15:59

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Not yet. I usually only figure it out when it pulls up .