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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Default 2003 TL Type-S 'A-Spec'

This is a canuck only model. It comes in only black of blue and features:
- Aero kit
- Spoiler with red accent lights
- 7 spoke alloy wheels (17")
- Color matched headlights
- Side Markers
- Badging on back and floormats
- Black interior w/Blue leather inserts
- Aluminum and perforated blue leather shift knob
- Acura chrome side sill plates

Can't post links to the pics for some reason, so go here: http://www.honda.ca/AcuraEng/microsite/micro.htm

So what's it mean? Well, it means that Canadians can pay another 5 grand on their TL for some cosmetic upgrades. But what it really means is that if it comes out in Spring, it means the redesigned TL won't come out until next late summer-fall. Which sucks. Maybe it's to give the TSX time to gain a foothold in the market?
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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The blue steering wheel looks ugly.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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Sounds somewhat similar to what American Honda offers with their Civic and RSX "Performance Packages" that consist of bigger wheels and tires, etc. for about $4000.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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Maybe if they included some suspension mods in there for that price......that would make it more reasonable, and give it something that you can't get in any other option.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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Thanks for fixing it for me like you said you would, AF

AF, did you read the list of what it has that I posted? It doesn't have bigger wheels, tires, or any suspension mod. It's all cosmetic :slap:

The blue steering wheel looks like a tacky aftermarket add on...it just doesn't look good.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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To clarify: "Sounds similar" is the key term. It's not exactly what they offer, obviously.

And I said I'd remove all the VB tags, which I did. :fawk:
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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The only thing I like is the blue inserts on the seat and color matched lights for the black exterior...the blue looks funny IMO. Not worth the 5G either.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by DVPGSR
The only thing I like is the blue inserts on the seat and color matched lights for the black exterior...the blue looks funny IMO. Not worth the 5G either.
Gotta remember that $5 grand is like $2700 USD
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:40 AM
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I've seen the A-spec.....Looks really good!!!
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by JonD
Gotta remember that $5 grand is like $2700 USD
OK then its not worth the $2700:fawk:
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