By REE on 10/10/08 14:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I owned at 1993 Acura Vigor GS with 260k miles and had it for 13 yrs before I decided to get a new one. I kept it for awhile after purchasing this TL 3.2S type w/navi sys. I am very happy with this car and have no regrets. The only cons I have is the middle front armrest is not secure and keeps opening up. I use unleaded plus and have never had a problem in either car by doing this.
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By johnwilliams on 10/07/08 11:54 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my TL-S with 60K miles on it 2 years ago and love everything about it. Great power, really good handling, exterior style is head turning, very comfortable ride, decent gas mileage (if you can keep your foot of the fantastic accelerator), and while the interior style is simple all you have to do is put a little leather conditioner on the seats and it stays perfect. My seat heater (driver side) and light for the clock did break as did the radio control on the steering wheel but this is minor stuff. If maintained this thing will run for 250K miles + no question.
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By Dino on 10/05/08 17:29 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Overall this has been a fantastic car, enough so that I will probably buy another when this has come to term (currently 120k). Great performance, and other than a warranty covered transmission problem at 45k, this car has had no work done at all other than routine maintenance. However there are several design flaws that have bugged me ever since purchasing it: no auto headlights, the wipers are under the hood (can't raise them to wash the windshield), the top console compartment spills change out the back end when lifted up, the navi maps lack a ton of US city streets, especially in smaller <250,000 pop cities, and more.
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By Daniel on 09/08/08 14:05 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased this Acura used after totaling a 2000 BMW 528iT with Sports and Premium packages. It was a good purchase but not of the same luxury features of the BMW so I have never completely bought into an Acura being an upscale car. The fact that mine has “Honda” stamped on the windows makes it difficult to consider it anything more than an expensive Accord. The sheet metal is thin and easily dents. I leaned against the car and left dents in the right rear panel. A small hail storm left minor dings all over the hood, roof and rear. It is not the quality that I expected from an Acura. I do enjoy the car but am constantly looking for my next car.
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By FEVER on 08/19/08 07:51 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have owned my TL for 2 years and I have nothing but praise for it. The comfortable ride is most impressive as is its get up and go. This is a quality vehicle that gives you the comfort of a heavier vehicle but the ride of a sports car.
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By sandy on 07/27/08 14:51 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
My only problem was early on when the vsa went crazy, and it took dealership a month to figure out what to do with the computer. Other than, this car has been perfect. Great handling and very peppy. I don't use premium gas, only plus, and that works fine. Have gotten as much as 33 mpg on the long hwy drives; average about 23-24, which is terrific. Sound system is great and finish is lovely. The CD player can make you a little crazy until it unloads and loads; that's the only flaw. Got new Michelins (and it costs a fortune with the S model) at 43,000 miles, and standard recommended maintenance; so far, nothing extra. Highly recommend it; in fact my husband bought a 2005 TL.
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By Grandpa on 06/12/08 12:56 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We traded in a Lexus SC 300 to purchase the TL new, and haven't regretted it. Other than routine maintenance and the trans which was recalled, the only thing we've had to replace is the wheels. (Hit a deep pot hole, blew both tires & bent both wheels). Wife is primary driver, with 75,000 miles. Now that the kids are gone, would probably prefer the CL which isn't made anymore.
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By Samskara on 04/06/08 12:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Anybody can make a great car -- just pick out some wow factor that seems intriguing and ignore every other aspect. You can have power, or luxury, or economy, or almost anything else, as long as you toss every other consideration aside. The TL-S isn't great by any of those standards, and that's it's best feature. It can accelerate well enough to get on any highway, handle well enough to stay out of trouble, offer enough comfort and quiet so that you don't mind spending a day in the car, all at a price that's still within shouting distance of being reasonable, with acceptable gas mileage. FWIW, the model has had transmission problems -- Honda extended the warranty and didn't keep it secret
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By Mike Z on 02/23/08 18:10 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I drive 18000 miles/yr and have had no (none) problems aside from routine maintenance.
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By Acura TL is Junk on 10/19/07 11:34 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have never felt so badly about a product as to write a review, but this car is so awful that I can't let it go. I drive the car very conservatively and cautiously. The transmission has failed three times. Exterior paint scratches and chips easily. Exterior sheetmetal is thin and dents easily. Brake rotors warp and require maintenance frequently. Seat heaters no longer work. CD changer has stopped working. Interior has numerous rattles, squeaks, buzzing noises. Air conditioner has needed refrigerant refill two times. Moonroof leaked and flooded interior, car interior now has disgusting mold odor. I am sorry I purchased this vehicle.
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