By Jimmy Mac on 03/26/07 08:12 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Bought new 9/2000. First 30K was commuting back and forth to Cleveland from home (420 miles one way). This car is coming up on 95K, still runs great, looks good and I plan on keeping it. Best car (value) I have ever owned.
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By don denton on 01/22/07 20:15 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
TL has proven an excellent auto with a quarter million miles plus over less than 6 years. Only gripe is the transmission. Acura replaced the first one at 92,000 miles at no charge, and I replaced the second one at 230,000 miles at an expensive charge. Other than this one negative, the auto has had only one small problem, which cost <$150. High-end Michelin tires last 120,000 miles. This auto has been a very high value buy.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
By Darius Erby on 10/19/05 19:15 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love this vehicle, but the only issue I have with this vehicle is that it has transmission issues. I knew that the Acuras and Hondas from year 98 to 04 had transmission issues, but they extended the warrany out to 100000 miles. My trans went out at 90000 miles. It had 50000 on it when I bought it. I bought it in Atlanta. My trans went out on me in the mountains in Tennessee. I was frightened because my rpm's just started going crazy, I was driving about 70 mph and then my car just stopped accelerating and it started rolling backwards down the mountain, as it was rolling back I was able to roll into the emergency lane, and I almost got hit by a few 18 wheelers.
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By JBCompton on 05/31/05 11:28 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Very strong engine, drive train. Suspension is a little on soft side. Assembly is outstanding. Biggest gripe is low roofline. Somewhat dull in the looks department but outweighed by quality and performance.
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By AcuraDon on 03/26/05 19:39 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have had this car for over 4 years. I have had warped brakes, a bad CD player and a bad blower fan. Other than that I have had no issues with this car at all. I have loved every minute of driving it. My lease expires in June (54 month lease. I would recommend this car to anyone. I am considering keeping it, but I will likely buy a new 2005 TL. It has been a great ownership experience. I have had other good reliable cars (Toyotas) but none were as fun as this TL.
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By john cunninham on 03/13/05 07:19 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I had difficulty rating the "fun to drive statement" in this review as I don't find driving any vehicle fun. The idea is to get from A to B safely, and, economically, and in this regard the vehicle has done an excellent job. For its size, and, type I think the 29 MPG is very good. I now have 130000 miles on the car, and, aside from routine maintenance, no repairs have been necessary. In saying that the SRS system has not functioned correctly from day 1. First the car dealer told me that my cell phone was triggering the light, then putting parcels on the seat of less than 35 pounds was doing it, etc, etc. Once it went over its warranty mileage the story changed, it was defective.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By Brendan on 02/11/05 18:12 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We bough the TL used from the dealer - other than the tranmissions we haven't had a lick of trouble, but 4 tranny's now in a 4 year old car with 67k miles? Acura had done the right thing by us each time - no complaints there - the warrenty has been extended on the transmission to 7 years, 100k miles, but I do not feel like I can trust this car. The service advisor tells me there are spot problem with TL transmissions that were taken care of starting in 2004. I love the car other than this and woudl buy Acura again, but just not a TL built before 2004.
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By dpdiamond on 01/30/05 16:26 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This car was my father's company car. Commuting from Long Island to NJ everyday, he put on about 35,000 miles per year. I have had the car for over a year, and I put on about 2K per year , used as a station car. This car is rock solid, and quality is excellent. The interior is bland, and the styling outside is also bland. The car just went through the transmission recall, and was found to be fine after 113K miles. I will keep this car for another 10 years, specifically as a station car due to its quality and reliability.
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By DCooper on 10/01/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my first Acura product. My
wife had a 1996 Honda Accord EXL and a
2000 AccordEX V6 which we like.
However, my TL is a far better car in
appearance and ride. With the price
adjustment down in 1999 by $4k, I
decided to get the TL in 12/2000. I
just turned over 50,000 miles this
week so I am out of warranty but I
believe the quality is there to keep
the car for another 3 years. I have
enjoyed my TL and while it is paid
off, I do not plan to replace it any
time soon. I am not impressed with
the style of the new 2004 TL. I would
recommend the TL as a good use car buy
if the car has been well maintained
and the mileage is under 60,000 miles.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By Mrs. Markel on 08/29/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I used to LOVE my TL until I had 4
transmissions for the car before
40,000 miles. The last time it was in
the shop (8/2004) they told me come
pick it up it runs beautifully. Tried
to start it the next day and now the
starter is out. Don't buy TL.
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