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Used 1998 Acura TL Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Still in love

Vanessa, 05/26/2010
1998 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Got my car on 2/14/98 and still love it after all these years. Having problem with speed sensor now but the car is still solid otherwise. Other than maintenance and replacing the struts, this car has been low cost over the years. I love pulling up next to other owners of the older TLs because we always roll down windows and praise our cars. I've never met anyone who didn't love theirs. I know I'll need a new vehicle one day but for now will continue to enjoy the ride.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

lizaven17, 10/25/2014
1998 Acura TL 2.5 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I got this car back in 2010 as a starter. Since then it's needed an upstream O2 sensor and a wiper motor. I have fallen in love with this car and worked a great deal on it. My TL has done two coast-to-coast cross country trips with stellar performance. The car is kinda rare in the US so parts can get expensive if you break the wrong thing. But overall this car is great. A word of caution to fellow tuners out there: the design of this car is kinda nonsensical. Things like wiring a subwoofer are extremely difficult. But as a basic car, the 5cyl is really reliable and the interior is spacious and comfy. A pure-blooded GT car if you ask me.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Okay for me.

Christy, 07/26/2010
1998 Acura TL 2.5 4dr Sedan
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I bought my Acura used five years ago. In that time I have replace the timing belt, had the engine overhauled and the transmission overhauled (costing several thousand dollars), replaced the pulley system for the alternator and the windows are having trouble rolling down or up and the paint is flaking off. I do realize that it's an older car now, but the repairs are really starting to be too much. Otherwise, the car runs great when it's running and sounds great. Pretty good horse power though gas mileage is only about 21 mpg. Not great, but it's okay.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Acura

Degruise, 01/04/2007
1998 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my favorite car. Even when I see a car exactly like mine go by, I still stare at it because I feel like it is one of the most attractive styles ever made. It drives great, and I have only brought it in for regular maintenance such as oil, brakes and tires. It is the best running vehicle I have ever driven!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Amazing long term car!

sfgiants22, 04/26/2009
1998 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This was the second car that Ive ever bought and it is awesome. I bought it at 110,000(I know), but following some dealer tricks I was sold on it. I felt a bit taken later because of the miles it had but it still drive like new and its at 165000 now. I couldn't ask for a more reliable vehicle and the only thing that Ive had to do is replace the battery and headlight bulbs...unbelievably reliable. Acura is simply an all around good company and I'm glad I bought my TL.

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