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Wetson's New TL. Pics inside! ***UPDATE AUG 08****
« on: July 25, 2011, 07:14:58 pm »
Finally!  Here are the pics.  So far I'm pretty happy with it.  I've noticed that some of the build quality isn't as good as the previous generation but other things are better.  I guess it's all about balance in order to offer it at a competitive price.  I just stripped the dealer wax off and applied AutoGlym.  Took a few hours but worth it.  Also found a dealer repair on one of the doors which I've left a message with the sales manager.  I want a new door. :D  There's some dimpling and it's obviously sustained quite a blow at some point in it's journey to the dealer.  Complete with scuffing that hides well with wax.  In particular the 'special' wax dealers use. LOL.  Enjoy.

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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2011, 07:18:34 pm »
VERY nice car.  How's it handle compared to the old one?
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2011, 07:22:36 pm »
AVG speed 17 kph? I do much better than that with my bicycle!  ;D

Seriously congrats on a very nice car!  ;)
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2011, 07:44:11 pm »
Quote from: Guy on July 25, 2011, 07:22:36 pm
AVG speed 17 kph? I do much better than that with my bicycle!  ;D

Seriously congrats on a very nice car!  ;)
LOL I KNOW!!!!!  Have to love downtown Toronto driving during construction season.

It handles pretty similar.  It has electric steering while my old one had power assisted rack and pinion.  I actually prefer the old one's steering so far but as I get used to it I'll let you know.  I haven't really had the opportunity to test it out fully because I'm still breaking in the engine.  Will keep you posted.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2011, 08:07:38 pm »
Looking good, Wetson, enjoy.  :)
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2011, 09:39:27 pm »
Congrats!! 
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2011, 10:46:56 pm »
Congratulations! Very nice! :thumbup:
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2011, 10:52:12 pm »
Let us know if the buttons are fine after living with the car for a while.

The auto mags go nuts over all the buttons...I suspect a mute point after a while.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2011, 11:51:03 pm »
Congrats!
A very handsome car.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2011, 11:54:43 pm »
Congrats!   Nice ride.


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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2011, 10:24:05 am »
Very nice!  The updated nose looks so much better.   :cheers:
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2011, 10:49:56 am »
Excellent choice, looks great!
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2011, 11:01:28 am »
Congrats! :)
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2011, 02:20:39 pm »
Looks good - congrats on the new wheels.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2011, 04:02:33 pm »
Shiny!  ;D

Congratulations.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2011, 05:00:10 pm »
It's nice even with that suspect grill. It's loud man. LOL
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2011, 06:42:10 pm »
Congrats.
Question, does Acura have a cost at the ready for those customers that ask how much to paint the 'beak'?
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2011, 07:58:03 pm »
 ::) he said he woz "breaking it in" aka parking in T.O..... :bang: :stick: :shuffle:
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2011, 12:30:25 am »
Quote from: Railton on July 26, 2011, 06:42:10 pm
Congrats.
Question, does Acura have a cost at the ready for those customers that ask how much to paint the 'beak'?
Railton

Good question.  I didn't ask though.  I do know that the front grill/nose piece is dipped in Platinum.
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Re: Wetson's New TL. Pics inside!
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2011, 07:11:33 am »
Another alternative to painting it would be to get some of that 3M tape and wrap it - reduces chips too. ;)
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