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By adam on 12/14/06 17:08 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is a very nice car. It is very reliable and has never broken down on me. If I were to buy another car I would have to go with the same car, because it is very fun to drive (goes when you press the gas).
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By Nancy on 09/16/06 14:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love driving my acura. I step on the gas and it feels like someone tapped the back of the car as it takes off smoothly and very quickly. I have had the car 5 yrs and many highway miles. Very comfortable, best car I have had. Feel safe and quick in traffic. Mechanically it has been not so fun. Lots of transmission problems. I have had to replace the tranny several times, Acura took care of the expense. Had difficulty with brakes wearing quickly, but think I found better pads now. Car has plenty of room, yet not too big. I love the Aegean blue, lots of compliments.
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By Mdblimited on 05/08/06 07:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my TL with 38k pre-certified from a dealership. It has been reliable, comfortable, and economical, plus good performance. The original Michelin tires are junk (bought Bridgestone Turanzas) and the foglights are an invitation for rocks. My vehicle is black and has a little chipping on the roof that the dealership alledges is from sap. There are no other paint defects. The transmission has been fine, but it does shift with force into second gear when driving slowly. I don't know if this is because the car has so much torque or a tranny problem. Either way, it is covered to 100k... and it will be traded in before then. The seats could be deeper. But it is fast and reliable.
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By snowman81 on 04/27/06 16:18 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Great car. Tranny problems exist in some CL/TL/MDX but Acura has provided an extension on the warranty to 7yr/100,000 miles. Other than that the car is wonderful. I've added a few things for my preference to get a little more juice out of the engine and changed the suspension, however, stock the car does extremely well. A great combo of sport and luxury with the Type S.
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By Honda Lover on 01/26/06 21:55 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my 2002 Acura TL-type S used with 37,000 miles; I believed it was a leased vehicle before I purchased it. This is my 2nd Acura purchase; my first was a 1990 Acura Legend LS that had 186k miles on it when I sold it. I have been nothing but happy with the purchase of my TL. And, I know that I am not going to get ripped off by the dealer when I take it there for service.
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By Adam on 01/23/06 17:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased the car from the dealerships pre-owned certified program which gives you one more year to the base warranty and 12,000 extra miles. Good program. The car had 12,800 miles upon delivery. It has been very reliable and enjoyable to drive. I have not experienced any of the transmission problems that other drivers have experienced, maybe they should try servicing the transmission every 35,000 miles like I do to avoid potential problems. Lubricatiuon is everything! I had one recall issue to deal with which was minor, transmission needed a second gear jet kit that the dealer installed to avoid any potential overheating. I had never even experienced a problem but installed the kit anyway
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By michaelrt on 12/20/05 19:55 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Have mostly highway miles on my car (90k) and it has yet to fail on me. Got a new transmission at 65k miles, but only because the dealer notices something that I wouldn't have (I'm pretty anal about noises and drive changes). Mine is Blue Pearl and people still compliment me on the car when they see it. And everyone who sits in it loves the all-black design. I'd like if the paint were a little tougher, but it still shines in most light. The original tires were crap (Michelin), but the handling and drive GREATLY improved with Falkens and Yokohamas. The gas mileage has been great. I got 32mpg highway at 75-80mph numerous times. Usually I get 25mpg mixed.
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By Hate TL-S on 07/23/05 01:01 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this car for its power and handling - was I in for a let down. I have a vibration from the front end - I use only Michelin Sport A/S - had this issue with OE's too. Well major issue is the transmission. I am on my 3rd. Seems to go out every 30k on me. I have 70k miles on it. Since the last transmission - car does not have the kick / pick-up. Revs like a rocket before I get any good speed. Not sure what they have done since the last transmission repair. I've lost lot of power and handling in this car. Acura TL-S has a known tranmission problem - would stay away from it. All they do is replace it with a remanufactured transmission and hope it last.
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By PhiKapp33 on 06/19/05 12:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Ok, bought the car with 38000 miles on it as a certified Acura. Car has 58000 on it and the transmission COMPLETELY went out. I bought an Acura because I expected reliability and quality up through 200,000 miles. I'm sorely disappointed. Might as well have bought a Ford.
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By SlipGears on 05/21/05 11:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I can't even imagine how Acura can get away with selling cars with repeated problem transmissions. I bought an 01 CL-S and had 4 transmissions. Just bought a certified 02 TL-S 3 weeks ago and it is already at the dealer for a new trans. Reverse jumps and sometimes won't respond, 1st to second jumps, 2nd to 3rd jumps, and it downshifts on me without notice while driving. These cars are unsafe and unreliable. I do not recommend buying Acura. You get a lot of features for your money, but it won't help you if you can't drive the car! Replaced transmissions are rebuilds. Acura should solve the problem, not delay it until you need another trans 20k miles later.
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