2006 Acura TL Consumer Reviews Page 2

The rattles and the jerking finally won.

Written by: samsam on 03/08/2009

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I was so excited when I bought my 2006 TL. It was and still is one of the best looking cars on the road. However, after just one week the rattles began. I should have listened to other reviews. I tried for 2 years to pretend they didn't bother me because the car is beautiful and reliable. The real problem is the ride to the TL's prior to 2007 suspension upgrade was just too rough and it shakes everything loose. You can't even enjoy the DVD audio because ALL the speakers rattle and no one at my Acura dealership could fix them. I had a 2007 loaner once and noticed they finally fixed the suspension-that car was quiet. I finally gave up and traded it in this month (not for another Acura).

Favorite Features

Beautiful car. Beautiful transmission. Great navigation (the best). Great gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Well they recognized the suspension shaking everything loose and already fixed that in 2007. Torque steer is bad, even if you're not a speed demon through the corners. Please, believe me if you're looking at a used 2004 to 2006 TL - EVERYTHING rattles.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Perfect Blend

Written by: Car Rob on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I love cars, but I hate when they break. My last BMW spend more time in for service than it did in my garage! This thing isn't quite as fun as a 330i, BUT IT DOES NOT BREAK! Plus, I can't complain about 31 mpg with cruise set at 80 mph! You do have to run premium if you want optimum horsepower and MPG. Go with the manual transmission and dump the stock all season tires and you can't go wrong. Couldn't justify spending two grand on a nav system when I can read maps, so I didn't order that. The upgraded Brembo brakes that come with the manual version are simply amazing, but pedal modulation could be a little easier at the top of tip in. So comfortable on any road, find some twisties and enjoy!

Favorite Features

Reliability, fuel economy, even better than usual Xenon headlights, slick 6-speed, almost no torque steer for a front wheel drive car.

Suggested Improvements

See the new 2009 TL Type-S, as far as I can tell they have fixed all of my complaints about my regular 2006! All-wheel drive!

11 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Have Fun, be Responsible!

Written by: PT on 10/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Interior: superb electronics and AC (a must in AZ), very stylish; seats are short, lack thigh support. Exterior: good curb appeal. Large turning radius; front bumper scrapes every driveway. Visibility is more sporty than sedan like. 0-25 is good, 25-80 is smooth and superb. Handles brilliantly, feels safe. Feel the road - rides best with (costly) Michelins - everything else detracts from sporty feel. This is a firm, not cushy ride. Quieter than an Accord, but more road noise than a Mercedes or Camry. Everyone likes driving this car. Smallish trunk, rear seats do not fold down, so, not good for moving stuff. If you can afford it, I doubt you can find a better car.

Favorite Features

Very responsive handling, excellent AC, 24 mpg, excellent acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Rear seats fold down to increase cargo space.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love this car

Written by: larpine on 06/29/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Just bought this 06 with ten thousand miles. Great car, ample power, a little too fun to drive, (hard to get where you are going when you never want to get out of the car), sleek design. After researching I found that this car holds its value better than ANYTHING in its class, beats Mercedes and BMW, and offers so much more with Honda reliability. Rear visibility is not good, thinking the back up sensors may be worth the money considering what bumpers cost. People complain of the back end design of the car so I added a spoiler, looks great. Got it for my 45th birthday, great investment for the young at heart.

Favorite Features

Power, handling, braking overall style of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Make back up camera and sensors standard. Aux. Jack in place of cassette deck, and far lessor vehicles come with auto on/off for the headlights and really should be standard on the TL. Bridgestone tires are noisy and look cheap. I've been told to buy Michelins for replacements.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Love this Car

Written by: Jeanna on 06/09/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I love driving this car. I get to 80 MPH in no time. This car is so smooth and the drive is awesome. The brakes are great! I may be an Acura buyer for life. The car is the best of both worlds - luxury yet sporty. Great car for a young adult.

Favorite Features

Navigation. Bluetooth. I love that there is a cassette, CD and satellite.

Suggested Improvements

Wish traffic icons were on the nav system. Cheaper fuel grade and fuel effeciency. Improve the doors. They always swing back and hurt you. The audio volume could be louder.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Simply Superb!!

Written by: Luckyguy on 05/09/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Great car with great value for money. Car is loaded with awesome standard features but most important thing is reliability and performance and TL is best in both. During an emergency I have to drive it to Canada in world record 6 feet snow and snowstorm and I must thank TL for reliably taking to my destination. Just take it up for routine maintenance and you will be fine. Very silent car....in the same price range and same power, BMW 328i does not provides even half the features. but then BMW is BMW but anyways...always remember...its great great value for your money. Don't forget...its features are so user friendly that you don't even need to read User Manual even once! A must test drive!

Favorite Features

Blue tooth, lumbar support, audio system, flexible arm rest for driver, ac control, tire pressure monitoring system, computer, maintenance alarm system, memory seats

Suggested Improvements

1. Flipped back seat for more storage space. 2. MP3 jack 3. 17-19 MPG on city roads is too less although it is awesome on highways (30-35 MPG)

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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A for Acura

Written by: Bri Bri on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've owned Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Infiniti, and Audi and this in the best total package I've ever owned. I've now had my TL for two years and have yet to take the car in for anything else other than schedule service. Acura has created the best blend of performance, luxury, and reliability. By the way, the standard bluetooth technology is great.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth technology, incredible sound system, sports car performance, and stellar reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Rear seats that fold down for convenience (also a problem for Lexus and Infiniti). Don't understand why these makers don't realize that luxury owners pick-up odd shaped packages too. Doors that stay open easier.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Just All Right

Written by: VirginiaLovely on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Love the car, with the exception of the interiror quality. After looking at several vechicles, I went with the Acura because I thought the car was fun to drive, looked great, and I liked the idea of an all-inclusive package. I understand this is considered a "luxury" vehicle, but I'm getting a little tired of spending $200+ every time I have to service the car. The TL is high maintenance, and very expensive to own, especially with the current gas prices. The gas milage is not great. In 10 months of ownership, I've spent $325 to replace 1 tire, then probably another $750 on scheduled maintenance. Great car, but be prepared to see your bank account take a hit! Not for the cost-cautious!

Favorite Features

Navigation system, XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality materials for interior, better sound system, remove the standard cassett player, better gas mileage.

1 out 12 people found this review helpful

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06 TL

Written by: acuralegend1 on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Wanted this car for years. Finally purchased a CPO last August. Had to go back for service twice in first month - once for rear deck speaker rattle and second time because the power steering hose came off, lost P/S fluid and began making a terrible noise. This was a fluke so don't let this deter you from the TL. This is the fourth Acura I've had in the last 15 years and certainly won't be the last.

Favorite Features

Blue Tooth, tire pressure monitoring system, onboard computer for all vehicle and exterior temp stats, XM radio, iPod adapter

Suggested Improvements

Rear-wheel drive/improve turning radius, use real wood for accents (my '94 Legend coupe had real burlwood) - not the fake stuff

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Back to a sedan

Written by: Bostonian on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Performance Tires, Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I just bought this Acura after having SUVs for 11 years. I work for the fed & our 2008 travel budget was cut, so I didn't need an SUV for work-related events any more. Saw this car on my favorite dealer's website - one drive was all it took. Love the performance, reliabilty, et al. Interior is much wider than a comparable Infiniti. The dealer underpriced the car, so I bought it that afternoon. Mileage isn't great esp when the heater is on. I park at a commuter lot all day & only drive 110 mile p/week now for work, but mileage is still not what I expected. Love driving down to the Cape with it - like a bullet on the hwy. Fast, steady, smooth, balanced

Favorite Features

performance, reliability

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage, better access to trunk button, seat belts for shorter drivers

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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