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I must say, Hal has peaked my interest in this car. I'm willing to forgive it's FWD. I wouldn't take it to the track.
Acura has floundered in their near-luxury offering since they invented the class in 1990-ish. I used to love Legend coupes. Awesome. I almost never forgave them for giving up that name for a soulless alphanumeric nomenclature. But such are the times. They invented the class! Why give up the heritage? And their offerings throughout the last ten years in their highest tier have been, well, forgettable. I've seen a lot of awfully drab TL-type things in my last decade. Hal, wouldn't you agree?
That's why I think this latest incarnation is finally a signal that Acura refuses to give up the niche it created and will put out a damn fine car, FWD or not, to re-stake its claim.
Hal, you're right - that damn car looks wonderful. Compared to the last TL's, which were utterly invisible, it seems Acura, nee Honda, has a point to make finally. And I don't think we've heard the last of them.
Enjoy the car - I doubt the FWD will ever show itself as a debit - this is not an autocross machine. It will take good care of you for a long time to come.
I'm interested...
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