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Originally Posted by Jegan_V
Acura is surprisingly low, is it because the buyers feel ripped off?
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Acura is going through and interesting stage. It has a identity crisis. It really hasn't grown as a company like Lexus. As far as being more competitive. They just stayed where they are at but improve upon it, which isn't bad but...its getting harder to justify a premium of a Acura over a Honduh. Generally speaking. I know it goes after a different buyer but I think they are limiting themselves. Sales are down, at least last I heard, maybe they're better but it shows people don't want just a dressed up Honduh. Acura needs to be more distinct from its parent company.Which IMO is crucial to its survival. Most luxury buyers don't have Acura on their list. Not good for Honduh. Also since Acura is generally more affordable luxury they got stuck in that stima, so if they want to move up market they have to make baby steps. Obviously still have an entry car. Not against 4-bangers, but for a luxury brand I think is a no-no. Yes they can be capable and gas is so-so (Depending on application) but it doesn't bode well with luxury shoppers overall. But I think overall it brings down the image the brand compared to other luxury makes, its goes back to not as competitive as their other luxury counterparts. Even the American luxury makes don't have a 4-banger.
I know it sounds like I hate Acura. I don't. I'm just pointing out some stuff.
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Originally Posted by EvoFire
I do also wonder about Scion... Maybe people find it lacking in power, and call it a problem lol.
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Well they bitched about Scion not having enough power for the first gens at least the xB and xA. Now they do but now they bitch about the gas mileage. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Also going along with that they wanted the cars bigger so there goes the gas mileage. Seriously pisses me off, can never win with some people. I do agree, I think Scion is dangerously becoming too much like the parent. It needs new fresh products. I would like cool sub to compact funky cars that have decent power yet deliver acceptable mpg. If Toyota is unwilling to go sporty they should make their Scions sporty, from factory (overall). Like Mazda's are generally sporty. I know people will mod them anyway but seriously spice it up. Be more competitive. End of rant
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Originally Posted by RAV4EVR
ONE being the best....  I dare not mention here as I don't wish to be crucified. My blood will be on my own hands.. |
It better
not be Toyota!! They suck
