2000 Acura TL Review

Great Car

Written by: Unclefletch on 12/01/2009

Vehicle

2000 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan

Review

I purchased my car last year after my 1995 Maxima was totaled and was looking for something I could pay cash for. Overall it's been a very good car to drive with better than expected gas mileage on mid grade fuel. My only major expense was $900 to replace the xenon headlight on the passenger side last year and now the driver's side seems to be going out and I'm not looking forward to another $900 expense at the Acura dealership and was not happy with the service as it took 2 visits to repair them. I also have an issue with vibration when braking, that after replacing both the front brakes as well as rotors. When shopping for a new car however, I would purchase another one.

Favorite Features

Great to drive, great fuel economy on mid grade fuel.

Suggested Improvements

When buying a used one, would suggest that you get one without the nav system...it's useless, dated and integrates the climate controls that makes it cumbersome to use. Less expensive replacement headlights.

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2000 Acura TL-Best car I have ever owned

Written by: Mountan on 10/21/2009

Vehicle

2000 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan

Review

I have owned this car for over 9 years and put 106,000 miles on it. I have replaced the tires once, the brakes once and an oxygen sensor once. That is it! I ordered new OEM floor mats to keep it feeling new, and have loved the car. Most miles are highway, but the dealer was amazed that I had 100,000 miles on the brakes! Excellent reliability and very comfortable. Like that I can listen to tapes and CD's.

Favorite Features

Great Reliability and comfortable Heated seats. Good pickup. Reasonable mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Better windshield wipers, never had one that was satisfactory.

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Great for fun and the long run.

Written by: HotRodder on 07/15/2009

Vehicle

2000 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan

Review

This has been an extremely reliable car. I have only needed to do routine maintenance. The engine still runs smooth as ever, has plenty of punch, and does not burn any oil. The so-called German luxury car makers should take lessons from Honda on how to make dependable cars.

Favorite Features

A smooth engine and tranny that gets off the line pronto.

Suggested Improvements

Needs better styling. Even the new ones are hideous.

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Exceptional Used Car Value

Written by: lake for work on 01/06/2009

Vehicle

2000 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan

Review

Been buying cars for years. Had this Acura for longer then any. Best car I've ever had. Performed even better and quieter after I put a set of toyo tires on it. Now drives actually better than new. Corners like on a rail. Plenty of power. Gas mileage? An unbelievable 30.5 mpg over cross country trips with my foot into it a little bit. Better to verify all servicing is done before you buy used. Make sure the dealer or private party has all records. Timing belts, water pumps, etc only need replacing every 110K miles or so, but when they do they are spendy. Otherwise, these cars are so inexpensive to maintain, you won't believe the quality of a car with over a 100K miles on it!

Favorite Features

Didn't get nav - but this feature was obsolete anyway after 4-5 years, so glad I didn't waste my money.

Suggested Improvements

Premium gas is the only drawback. But I learned to live with it, especially as refined as this v6 is, and with the excellent gas mileage for a car this size, I don't mind the extra .10 a gallon or so for premium. However It will also run on midgrade (plus) without a noticeable difference in power.

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Great value, cheap to keep

Written by: Bill on 12/02/2008

Vehicle

2000 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan

Review

I purchased my 2000 TL new and have owned 8 1/2 yrs as of this writing. It's a terrific car overall. Solidly built, a great value, rock-solid reliability and just plain cheap to keep. I have 54,000 miles on the car and have replaced the tires twice, the front brakes once and have had all maintenance performed at Acura dealerships. Minor service intervals (every 3,500 miles) run less than $100 and majors run less than $200. My only real complaint concerns the rear door interior panels. A gap between the vinyl and the plastic part that contains the window up/down button has appeared at different times on both panels. One panel was replaced free of charge, but not the second one.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, handling, climate control system, interior roominess, Bose sound system, heated seats and mirrors, dealer service and attention to detail.

Suggested Improvements

Road noise from the tires is transmitted into the cabin, limited choices for tires

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