We test drove a Honda Accord EX the other day, because my husband will be replacing his '96 Acura 3.2TL soon (150K miles and still going strong). The new TL is coming out for '04, restyled, bigger engine, etc. but headroom may be an issue. The Accord EX is definitely a reasonable alternative in his case. We have driven the '03 TL, but not the TL-S. I would have to agree with most of the comments thus far, that the Saab is more fun to drive. But the Acura has the Japanese reputation for reliability. As much as I would love to be a two Saab family, I think that his garage bay is destined to have Acura #3 in it soon. It boils down to personal preference. The TL-S is less expensive than the Aero, but the gap will be smaller next year when the price of the TL goes up. The Acura is a great car for commuting, but when the weekend arrives, we always take my Aero! It is more versatile, more comfortable, and more fun!

Good Luck,
AeroLady
'02 Aero SW

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• Comparison of 9-5 Aero versus Acura TL Type S, alansaab, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:11:54
  • Re: Comparison of 9-5 Aero versus Acura TL Type S, Maria, Wed, 16 Jul 2003 08:15:29
    • go slap the salesman around some, leave with Aero n/m, Aero'ed, Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:19:45
  • Handling difference would be key factor for me., J, Tue, 15 Jul 2003 21:49:37
  • Re: Comparison of 9-5 Aero versus Acura TL Type S, DaveG, Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:57:26
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  • Re: Comparison of 9-5 Aero versus Acura TL Type S, Bob T in Ct, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:18:45
    • Re: Comparison of 9-5 Aero versus Acura TL Type S, alansaab, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:59:24
  • Isn't a new Acura TL coming soon ? As for..., TKC, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:02:47
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  • I paid $37,237 for 2003 Aero wagon, John, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:38:35
  • Performance difference of auto 9-5 Aero vs. 5 spd?, alansaab, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:26:34
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