1999 Acura TL Consumer Reviews
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Bought my '99 used via eBay for $11,000. Had about 80k miles. I've put nearly 50k miles on it. On highway, I routinely get 25 mpg. Other than routine maintenance (timing belt, oil, brakes, etc.) have had no significant problems. One ignition switch issue was covered under warranty. I am planning to run it til it hits 200k. Only complaints: radio reception is mediocre. Seats could be a bit firmer. I rode in a 2002 TL-S and liked those much better. Great car for the money -- particularly used.
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Do not buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I bought my car at the auto store in Miami and since the first day I got my car I had nothing but problems. I replace my transmission last year in nov of 2008 and my transmission went out again in April of 2009. I think I got played and I still make payments on this car. I can't get out of it.
Favorite Features
only thing about it that I like - it's fully loaded
Suggested Improvements
do not need to sell this car anymore to people
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
99 TL
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Bought this car in 2002 w/32000 miles. Now has 98500 & is still going strong. No tranny issues (those were mostly the later model 5sp AT). Other than normal maint have replaced ignition switch twice and egr once. Other than that great car & runs like new.
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3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Irreplaceable
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| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I bought my 99 TL with 99K miles and couldn't have bought a better car. I have had all of the scheduled maintenance done on it at Firestone. No need to go to the dealership for any repairs. This week my catalytic converter is messed up and will have to be replaced. Firestone said that they are seeing a lot of those in a variety of makes and models because of the shift to ethanol. 152000 miles and one trip to the repair shop for something other than maintenance. The only complaint is that the auto day/night mirror is now tinted permanently on the bottom and not at all on the top. A little annoying.
Favorite Features
Stereo, acceleration (and I owned a sports car before this car), reliability, heated seats, trunk space, gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holder size and placement, the trunk needs a keyhole for when my remote battery went dead, the rearview mirror. (these are all obviously things that aren't deal breakers)
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
Terrible transmission
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times, worst is transmission was replaced at 7K, 50K and 100K miles. Reliability of this vehicle is very poor. Honda should be ashamed of this car.
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Suggested Improvements
Wheel bearings that will last and most important a transmission that will not break down every 50K miles!!
4 out 7 people found this review helpful
Dangerous Gamble
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| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
This car was a graduation present to me after finishing high school, and I love it! However, it has let me down so so many times, which is really disappointing because its definitely my favorite car. This car has been nothing but trouble, though. We bought with 97k miles on it, and in less than a year had to performance over $3500 in work. Ignition coils fried and fans quit working, leaving me with an overheated undrivable car until repaired. Then a month later transmission problems became massive. Performed maintenance and fixed the issue for about a week, then while out of town the transmission failed altogether leaving us stranded in another state. I love my car but it has stolen my $$
Favorite Features
Sleek look, sunroof, quality sound, leather interior, and great performance (when working).
Suggested Improvements
TRANSMISSION, I swear this transmission is plagued with issues. and serious electrical problems have become common. I can't keep this car out of the shop for more than a month, and its so disappointing.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
10 years of ownership
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Best ownership experience imaginable. Very reliable car. Transmission replaced at 19k miles. Replacement 4A still going strong at 220k miles. We had a problem with warped rotors. Build quality is phenomenal. Nearly 10 years of New England and mostly Canadian winters and the car looks incredible inside, outside, and underneath. MPG usually mid-twenties US mpg, about 30 Canadian mpg. Commutes 250 miles at 80+ mph several times per week, plus longer highway trips. Durability of trim pieces is amazing. Engine bulletproof, very smooth, and adequately powerful. Vinyl on edge of driver's seat will tend to crack while leather still looks new. Highly recommended car.
Favorite Features
Reliability, durability, comfort, power, amount of standard equipment, very reasonable price. I like the admittedly conservative exterior styling, and 3rd-gen TL wheels/tires make the 2nd gens much more aggressive and broad-shouldered (lowering 1" strongly recommended). Good stereo.
Suggested Improvements
Appearance of OE 16-inch wheels begins to degrade after exposure to just 1 winter of salty roads. Seats should be all leather. Better brakes.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
It Still Thinks It's a New Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I LOVE my '99 TL 3.2 sedan. We bought it new for what we though was a huge amount of money but it has turned out to be a bargain. It still has a luxury ride after 118K miles. Other than brakes (once!) and fluid changes it has only needed a new starter. The secret is regular maintenance by an Acura dealer. I spent major $$ for the 105K tune-up which replaced everything that could be, including timing belt and water pump. What I got back was a car that drove like it was brand new after putting on new Michelins. It was a much better choice than buying a new TL and I highly recommend it. No transmission problems. Almost 60K on the first set of tires. Original plugs!!
Favorite Features
The Bose radio is awesome with the subwoofer. Quality is built in throughout. Highway driving is fun and relaxing. This engine is top notch. The engineers really know how to design a car to last. The leather is still in great shape. Sunroof, heated seats, power seats still work like new.
Suggested Improvements
We get 20 mpg around town and maybe 25 highway on expensive premium fuel but this engine makes this car what it is. My green paint is starting to fade after 9 years of FL sun. I can't complain.
14 out 14 people found this review helpful
1999 Acura TL Sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I purchased my Acura used with 92K miles. It now has 142K miles and continues to run strong. No issues other than routine maintenance. Great stereo system and ride quality. Gas mileage is so-so, but it runs fine on regular gas.
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4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Could Have Been Much Better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I bought this car from an auction at 102,000 miles. The transmission died at 116,000 miles, and I mean it. The car left me on the highway. Figures most 1999 models had some kind of transmission problem. Besides the trans, I had various issues ranging from cat to the sensors and some other stuff costing me around $6000 including the trans. Overall do not buy it as a second owner. And the seats make annoying sounds and so does the dashboard and the sunroof. It is annoying, really. However I am sure that these problems are fixed on the 2004 tls so when i can afford one i will definitely buy it.
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2 out 3 people found this review helpful
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