The Acura TL is a best-selling mid-size luxury car from Honda Motor’s luxury car unit. The TL was in fact the second best-selling luxury sedan in the US, next only to the BMW 3 series. Already in its fourth generation, the TL first went into the market in 1996 as a replacement for the Acura Vigor. The fourth-generation TL was launched in 2008 intended for the 2009 model year.

In its first generation, there were two TL variants. One is the 2.5 trim positioned as the sporty model, and the other is the 3.2 focused more on a luxurious ride. The sporty TL depends on a 2.5L, 176 hp (131 kW) SOHC 20-valve five cylinder engine taken from the Honda Vigor. The luxury 3.2 TL powers its ride with the 3.2L 200 hp (149 kW) SOHC 24-valve V6 from the second-generation Acura Legend. The fourth-generation TL has considerably been upgraded with the base model powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 280 hp (210 kW) and torque of 254 ft-lbf (344 N-m).

Base MSRP for New Acura TL: $35,605
Estimated MPG for New Acura TL: 20 City/29 Hwy
Available Trims: 2.5, 3.2, base
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Acura TL Review

The luxury car division of Honda Motor, Acura, launched the TSX in April 2003 as a 2004 model to fill the gap for a four-door, entry-level sedan in its lineup. All built in Sayama, Saitama, Japan, the Acura TSX series is now on its second generation. In its debut year, the TSX powertrain consisted of a 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine.

The first-generation TSX operates on a front-wheel drive layout, six-speed manual transmission (which featured a magnesium casing to cut on weight), with a five-speed semi-automatic as optional. The TSX boasts of a double wishbone front suspension setup and a multi-link in the rear, especially tuned by Honda engineers to maximize handling and cornering speed. In its second generation, the TSX for the 2009 model uses a 2.4-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine reaching power output of 201 hp (150 kW) and torque of 172 lb-ft (233 N-m). This new engine set up reputedly results in power distribution across a much broader rpm range.

Base MSRP for New Acura TSX: $29,610
Estimated MPG for New Acura TSX: 22 City/31 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, Sport Wagon
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Acura TSX Review

The Vigor entered into the US market in 1992 as a mid-size sedan from Acura, the luxury car unit of Honda Motor. Sold until 1994, the Vigor shared the chassis of the Honda Inspire and Honda Legend. The only engine available for the US iteration of the Acura Vigor was Honda’s 2.5L five cylinder gasoline engine, which was longitudinally mounted. The Vigor was the result of Honda’s anticipation that the car market would gravitate towards small, well-equipped sports sedans similar to the BMW 3 series and that a less-expensive but well-equipped option to the BMW entry would be a strong seller.

But the Honda people were proven wrong. The market favored the roomer luxury cars like Lexus ES which also offered softer rides. Buyers found the Vigor stiff and small. Nevertheless, the Vigor earned points for its handling ability which was unexpected for a front-wheel drive sedan. Attempts to improve on the Vigor’s weak points, however, failed to win converts and the series was abandoned in 1994 in favor of the Acura TL.

Estimated Price Range for Used Acura Vigor: $2750-$4000
Estimated MPG for Used Acura Vigor: 22 City/33 Hwy
Available Trims: GS, LS
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The Ferrari 308, launched in the 70’s up to the 80’s, was the replacement for the Dino 246. It was introduced in 1975 at the Paris Motor Show to be the supplement for Dino 308 T. Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS was a 2-seater and became one of the most recognized Ferrari road cars. Leonardo Fioravanti designed this car. He was also responsible for the design of Dayton, Dino and Berlinetta Boxer.

The 308 is a lightweight car weighing only 1,050 kg or 2,315 pounds. This was because the body is made of glass-reinforced plastic or GRP. But, by 1977, 308 switched to steel, adding 150 kg or 331 pounds in weight. This model has been the most common of Ferrari cars. They have sold more than 12,000 units of this however there are only 712 units made for the fiberglass dry-sump version. The latter model was one of the most sought after cars by collectors.

In 1980, a Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection was added to the car making it drop the power to 214 hp from the previous 255 hp. This addition also decreases its emissions. By 1982, they have added the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole (QV) and regained its power. This additional restores its power to 245 hp and brought back its performance. A notable trivia about this car is that this was the car used on the Magnum P.I. television show in 1977. This show has used several cars and changed its cars every new season. After the season ended, they auction off the cars.

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The Ferrari 328 is the successor of Ferrari 308. This has been based on this model with a few modifications added. This includes:
• Increase in engine displacement from the previous 3.0 L to 3.2 L,
• Profile wedge has been softened,
• Have a more rounded nose,
• Have rounded tail,
• Nose and tail have featured body color bumpers with valance panels,
• New designs for its interiors,
• Revised door panels,
• More modern switch gears,
• Front lid radiator exhaust air louvre have been increased,
• Removal of the exhaust air louver from the retractable headlight pods, and
• New style of exterior door catch along with its position.
Optional equipments for this model are:
• Metallic paint,
• Air conditioning,
• Leather headlining for the retractable roof,
• Leather dashboard,
• Rear aerofoil, and
• Pirelli P7 tires.

Estimated Price Range for Used Ferrari 328: $30,000-$90,000
Estimated MPG for Ferrari 328: 13 City/17 Hwy
Available Trims: GTS, GTB
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This model has been considered as one of the most reliable Ferraris because one can do maintenance without lifting the engine from the car.

The 328 has two types the GTB or the Gran Turismo Berlinetta and the GTS or the Gran Turismo Spider. There are also GTB and GTS Turbo. This has been made to negate the tax concessions. The changes for these models are focused on the engine, which includes engine displacement of 1991 cc instead of the usual 3.2 L.

The name 328 was produced to indicate the total cubic capacity of the engine. 32 to represent the 3.2 L engine displacement and the 8 for the number of cylinders.

Test Driving the Ferrari 328