Honestly after nothing but manual for 15 years, and having had a properly tuned DSG gearbox for 1.5 years now...I do not understand the “only a clutch pedal and stick are engaging to drive” argument. Not one bit. I can pick whatever gear I want, whenever I want, and I have it in a fraction of a second. Oh sure, I…

how about the Crossolla ?

Searching for the roots:

TLX (non-S):
0-60 = 6.0s
1/4mi = 14.5s
70-0 = 185ft
Skid = 0.87g
Combined mileage = 24MPG (4-cylinder)

This chart came directly from Acura, so of course it is biased, but the “similar spec” line is what they’re banking on people noticing. Adaptive dampers are pretty pricey on some of those cars. 

>2021 Acura TLX Type-S Brings Acura Back To Its Roots
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>Heavy heavy heavy. At 4,200 pounds, this isn’t a lightweight track brawler. It’s a sturdy machine. Despite driving much lighter than it actually is, all that weight is still going to be hell on parts. Tires, suspension, brakes, fluids, and more will wear out…

Yes, the police are at fault here.

Late hit.  15 yards.

What color is that Infinity?

I own a 4.6L Hyundai Genesis that’s a few years old, but before the redesign of the standalone Genesis.

I think both of y’all have great points here. There’s definitely a market for a more comfortable, relaxed ride, but there’s also an argument to be made that, if you’re in the market for a luxury car, throwing an extra $3,500 for a brand name probably isn’t going to matter and might even be worth it.

Obviously cannot report from the 4cyl or from an aging perspective but the 2021 G80's cabin is really well enclosed and designed to be super quiet. It has a whole section of the infotainment screen dedicated to nature sounds which was extremely legit because the cabin is quiet enough that it doesn't ruin your…

I’d pay $3500 more to avoid the BMW stigma, but then I hate BMWs with an admittedly semi-rational passion.

I own a 2017 G90, bought it new.  (Well, it was a 2017 “left-over” once the 2018's were on the ground, and I got a HUGE discount on exactly the car I wanted, anyway) and I find the new design HIDEOUS. Interior is nice, and I’ll get one as a service loaner in the next year or so I’m sure, but that grill? YIKES!

But based on the occupants’ diet in the past few days, there could be a large variation in the cushion material’s viscosity and elastic modulus. 

Did the air traffic controller recently lose a daughter to overdose? 

I’d have had a soft landing, a soft wet brown landing.

Ya know, I see this SUV, and I actually really want one for MY family. It makes me wonder why I don’t see more Acuras on the road, today.... then I read this:

It needs 300bhp if your buddy’s SUV has 295.

$57 large and doesn't even have 300hp?