That New Car SmellTHE RIDE '04 Acura TLTHE STICKER $33-34K (estimated)UNDER THE HOOD 3.2L DOHC 24-valve VTEC aluminum alloy V-6THE POWER 270 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 238 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpmSCALE TIPPING 3,482 lbsLAYOUT Front engine, front-wheel driveGEARBOX Six-speed close-ratio manual transmissionSTIFF STUFF Independent double-wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar (front), independent multi-link double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar (rear), gas shocksROLLERS 17x8-inch cast alloy wheels with 235/45R17 Bridgestone Turanza All-season tires (235/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza High Performance tires optional on six-speed manual)STOPPERS (Manual) Brembo ventilated 12.2-inch discs up front and 11.1-inch solid stock discs in the rear; (automatic) ventilated 11.4-inch stock discs up front, 11.1-inch solid stock discs in the rearAT THE PUMP 19 mpg (city), 29 mpg (highway)THE PACK Lexus ES300, Audi A4, Infiniti G35, Mercedes-Benz C320, BMW 3-seriesDEEP THOUGHTS You don't quite have to be Giorgio Armani to afford a TL, but it will take a sizeable chunk out of your money clip. Then again, you'll look pretty Armani driving one.