Acura TL Luxury
Acura TL Luxury
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[Dec 02, 2003]
Micahel
Model Reviewed:
Acura 3.2 TL Sedan
Strength:
QUIET ENGINE, VERY NICE INTERIOR, NO PROBLEMS
Weakness:
BRAKING COULD BE BETTER Great CAR Similar Products Used: MAZDA MILLINIA |
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[Nov 13, 2003]
Allen
Model Reviewed:
TL
Strength:
Engine is quite and plenty of power. Good handing and pretty good sound system. Great car for the money.
Weakness:
Could improve on the styling, but still a good looking car. A little wind noise from the side view mirror. I have owned the car for three years and 54K. It's a great car to drive. The 225 HP engine really makes it move. The car is very tight after driving it over our local pot holes. Best car I've owned. I feel great everytime I drive it. The car has had only a brake sensor problem and a minor moon roof noise that was taken care of under the warranty Similar Products Used: Lincoln Towncar, Toyota Camray. Misc. Fords and GM cars. |
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[Nov 11, 2003]
hkm7777
Model Reviewed:
TL
Strength:
Powerful yet quite engine. Great gas mileage for 3.2 liter engine. Quality reflects every corner of the car...
Weakness:
None... Awesome car! A lot of standard amenities. Very quite ride. Quality everywhere... Similar Products Used: Lexus ES300, GS300, BMW 325i |
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[Oct 27, 2003]
phinger
Model Reviewed:
acura/tl
Strength:
Bang for your buck extras.
Weakness:
Ride could use stiffer suspension. 17" would make it look good too, should have gotten the type-s. I purchased this 99 TL at a dealer's auction. So far so good. drives like a dream. Couldn't have gotten a better price, obviously. Similar Products Used: Prelude, maxima, accord |
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[Oct 20, 2003]
Trevor
Model Reviewed:
TL
Strength:
Engine is by far the best feature. I looked at my NSX's engine and the TL's and they are VERY similar (3.2L DOHC VTEC, etc.) Bose stereo is good enough for anyone who is not an audiophile.
Weakness:
Handling, cheap leather, some interior parts are obviously the same as in my '97 Accord. 2 years, 25K miles only problem was front seat airbag sensor went out; was replaced by dealer with no problem. I've read some other reviews but I haven't had any brake or transmission problems at all. I had a 2000 BMW 3-series---too much $$ for too little HP---BUT the interior of the BMW was much better. Can't complain about the Acura though...I'd rather have the HP than nicer leather and better plastic. However, this is NOT a very good handling car on twisties...its not designed to out corner a BMW or Infiniti. All in all a great sedan for the money. Similar Products Used: 2000 BMW 3-Series |
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[Oct 19, 2003]
tl-s
Model Reviewed:
TL-s
Strength:
quick start and very nice acc on freeway
Weakness:
you can't down shift to 1st gear when you are on manual mode. very powerful car, but it feels like wannabe luxury car... |
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[Oct 10, 2003]
Steve Bies
Model Reviewed:
TL-TypeS
Strength:
Acceleration, Comfort, Dollar value. Radio is awesome and the Navigation system is better than any other I have seen.
Weakness:
Cheap materials in trunk area Great Car. Had to turn down rotors at 12,000 miles, but that is the only problem to date. Similar Products Used: Volvo S80-T6 |
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[Oct 08, 2003]
drewinzer
Model Reviewed:
TL S
Strength:
Fun to drive great pickup for a moderately priced car looks great
Weakness:
Transmission Brakes cheap woodgrain interior Paint Chips Expected morefrom Honda/Acura I thought this was a highly dependable car until the tranny blew at 30K miles. I have a family member who has had major brake problems with their TL. I enjoy driving this car but expect way more for a "luxury" car. Every time I get in it I wonder about the tranny, since it downshifts hard now. I will still give the car a shot to see how it does, but I am disappointed as I expected to drive this car 200K miles as many other people I know have done with their Acuras and Hondas (I should have kept my '96 Accord with 115K miles!) Similar Products Used: 1996 Accord EX 1995 Nissan Altima |
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[Oct 07, 2003]
catcher10
Model Reviewed:
Acura 3.2TL
Strength:
comfortable ride, more than adequate sound system, cant ask for more for the money.
Weakness:
Havent found em yet Just turned in a 1999 3.2 TL and got a new 2003 3.2 TL. Have put just over 800 miles on it and it is a different car than the '99. Engine seems smoother, ride seems tighter and the 5 speed tranny cranks out just about 2K rpm at 70. Very comfortable and so far very pleased. Looked at 2004 Maxima, wanted close to $500 a month for a lease. I can get a BMW or Mercedes for that. Acura fit and finish is better than Maxima. Similar Products Used: 1999 Acura 3.2TL, 1996 Maxima GLE, 1992 Acura Vigor |
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[Sep 17, 2003]
Pootses Ble
Model Reviewed:
Acura Tl Type S
Strength:
good braking, comfortable car,
Weakness:
michelin sidewalls replaced twice, transmission replaced twice, rotors replaced or resurfaced 6 times within 45000 miles, cars stalls when coming to a complete stop, radio replaced, HP is nothing without torque, I think Honda is lying about the torque #s, lots of chipping and scratches on poor paint, That black fake wood in the interior has to go. Michelin sidewalls were too weak Similar Products Used: 98 TL, made in Japan great car. 91 Maxima Lemon |