2001 Acura TL Review

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Fuel Economy

20 mpg

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Jack-of-all-trades but master of none, the TL provides an impressive mix of luxury, sport and affordability.

Pros

Excellent value, comfortable front seats, powerful and efficient engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.

Cons

Cheap interior bits, cramped rear seat room, excessive body roll in turns.

What's New for 2001

Standard equipment now includes floor mats and an emergency trunk release.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

I guess I'm a poser

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 9
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 5

Vehicle

2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is definitely a great car in every area except exterior design. Love the engine, gas mileage, Bose sound system, handling and build quality is superb. If I didn't have to look at it and think of a BMW M3, This would be the car for me. Think I'll trade it for one.

Favorite Features

Engine, Bose sound.

Suggested Improvements

Body style.

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Reliable, Well Built and Almost Fun!!!

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 7 Exterior Design: 8

Vehicle

2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I loved this vehicle since it came out in 96, but could not afford it back then. I finally got a pre-owned one in 2004 with only 20K miles in it. I took it to the dealership for the warranty tranny to add the cooling oil jet for the 3rd gear and never had a problem. It's a great car, reliable, comfortable, nice craftsmanship and powerful, but a bit too large for my taste as I like to corner it hard. My next vehicle will be an Acura TSX, Honda Accord or Civic SI.

Favorite Features

Seating/driving position, powerful engine, craftsmanship, reliability and quality. Dealership service is excellent!

Suggested Improvements

I never tried the Type-S, though I did drive the 2008 model which was much improved on the suspension grip. Would like to have a version with AWD.

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Had a lot of fun with this car, but ....

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 9 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 7
Fuel Economy: 4 Exterior Design: 7

Vehicle

2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have had my TL with navi for 7 years now! I still enjoy driving the car, but I have had too many issues with the transmission to give it a good rating. I am on my 4th transmission already but the dealership has worked with me to have it replaced each time. The car drives smoothly and the navi is great! Overall, I have been very happy with the car and I would purchase a new one, provided the transmission issue is fixed.

Favorite Features

Driveability

Suggested Improvements

Bigger and better navi, FIX THE TRANNY!

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2001 Acura TL

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 9 Build Quality: 4
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 9
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 8

Vehicle

2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My TL rides great after 7 years. One major problem I had was that the AC wasn't working and it took 3 times to the shop to fix. The door trim also peeled and cracked after 2 years and the cushion on the center console deflated. After 6 years, the paint started fading. You would think that Acura would build their cars better than that. I still like driving my TL but wished the looks lasted longer.

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Disheartened TL Owner

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 7 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 3
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 2
Fuel Economy: 7 Exterior Design: 7

Vehicle

2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Was continually taking it into the shop for repairs. There were 37 repairs in 7 years and this is not counting servicing, which were all done on time. Multiple attempts to fix the nav system (7 months); multiple attempts to fix handling problems on two separate occasions (23 months total); had to replace molding between doors 11 times; had to replace all four window drive units at separate times; had to replace heater system; had to replace one motor mount; had to replace windshield washer pump assembly; had to replace door latching system in passenger door and driver's door is going out also; had to replace all the brakes at 19,000 miles; and had to replace positive battery cable.

Favorite Features

I like the acceleration, the looks of the car, the feel of the car and the way you mold into the driver's seat. I like the attention it gets when it's not in the shop for repairs.

Suggested Improvements

They need to improve on quality and reliability. You spend too much for a car that has to spend so much time in the repair shop.

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