2006 Acura TL Consumer Reviews Page 3
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(242 Total Reviews)
Almost great
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The gas mileage is not what I was led to expect. I get only about 22-23 mpg average. I got 20-21 mpg on my 7 series BMW! Very fun to drive! Very reliable!
Favorite Features
Navigation system. It takes too long to be ready to use however. Should have a "back" button. If you make a mistake entering things, you have to start all over again.
Suggested Improvements
Door "stay open" device is a total failure. It will bang your shins every time you use the car if you're not very careful. A constant source of irritation.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Bargain Performance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Wanted something that looked good, and performed well. This is my 2nd TL, had a 2000 and this one is much better. Looked at Maxima, BMW 325, G35 and this was the best value.
Favorite Features
Comfort, reliability, and style. The bluetooth is excellent.
Suggested Improvements
Auto on headlights, more sound proofing materials. Not that it's terrible though. Fold down rear seats.
So Happy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Performance Tires (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I bought my 2006 TL in Nov 2005. I was at the Orlando car show and had thought about a lexus. I even went and test drove the lexus. After that test ride I felt the lexus looked too conservative for me. I was then off to the Acura dealership. 1 test drive is all it took & could not be happier!! Its sporty and rides great. I get compliments on the car all the time. I am anal about being clean so I even wipe the car down before it comes out of the garage to keep it with a new look. My love of music sounds great in the car also. Great sound system as well! Acura fan always in Orlando:)
Favorite Features
Body style, power, sound system, handling.
Suggested Improvements
The driver seat belt hard to get to at times. To close to upper side of seat. Acura needs to option out alloy deep dish rims for their sport lux cars. And come up with more rim selections.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
2 year and still happy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
All things considered, the car is a joy to drive. Powerful engine can cause the front end to pull to the left when you floor it. I tend to drive with fuel consumption in mind and this car consistantly gives me around 25 mpg in mixed city/hwy and 30mpg hwy. A friend who has one drives aggressively and gets much lower results. Overall the car is a great combination of a sport/luxury car. Only disappointment is the nav system. Info was somewhat out of date when delivered and it is very annoying that you must hit a button on the screen to activate it everytime you start the car to acknowledge that you will use it with common sense
Favorite Features
xm radio, moon roof, fit and finish of the car
Suggested Improvements
fold down rear seats, daytime running lights, nav system
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great Handling
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The TL is a great performing car. Cost of the TL was very attractive to me when compared to an equally equipped Cadillac CTS or Lexus 350, Infiniti etc. The quality has been exceptional. Other than following the computer for regular maintenance, the TL will probably never see the mechanic. The reliability of Acura is tops.
Favorite Features
Navigation system is user friendly, handling is superb. Very tight steering and braking, while also giving a quiet ride.
Suggested Improvements
The only thing I would like to see in the TL is a ride option. I like the handling capabilities and how the car holds the corners, but, a switch to go to full - soft lux ride might be nice.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Thought it would be better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
'06 TL, auto, nav, only 13k miles. I expected so much more from this car. Many random noises, rattles. Very annoying. Window creaking - dealer wouldn't fix. Build quality not great. Interior materials / plastics are low end, as is leather. Best part would be engine and nav. I can honestly say that my old Saab is more solid w/higher quality materials, and our CLK is built like a tank and has not had a problem in 5 yrs, unlike multiple problems with the TL. I'll be selling the TL for a GS 350 or 335, which are both much better built. Given build quality issues, I cannot recemmend the TL.
Favorite Features
Engine, nav.
Suggested Improvements
Materials, build quality very disappointing for a 35k car. No comparison compared to GS 350. And what is the deal with only 4-way power passenger seat? Even my old Saab has 8 way passenger. Honda-don't be so cheap.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Love my TL
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Performance Tires (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
All it took was sitting inside my car and the beautiful interior... driving only sealed the deal. I didn't choose the navigational system, didn't feel the need to spend the money. Other than the tires on my car, I love it. The tires are not suited for the car and have a "flat spot" that causes the car to shutter at 50 mph until the tires are warmed up.
Favorite Features
Interior leather! Overall design. Great looking car that drives as good as it looks.
Suggested Improvements
Door guards... too many door dings with the sleek door. Don't use Bridgestone tires. Be sure the dealer substitutes different brand of tires.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
30k Review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Good car overall. Reliable. Good gas mileage for power. Power is good but not good enough. Horrible in snow!! Squeaking noises from interior once in a while. Good build overall.
Favorite Features
Navigation and interior design.
Suggested Improvements
Power! 260 hp is not enough for a 35K car. G35 gets nearly 300hp! I don't like getting blown away by G35 owners. The car is bad in snow. Be warned. I live in CT so I know one or two things about driving in snow. This car is hard to control in snow.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Best Car I Ever Bought.....!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Previous to owning the TL I had a purchased new Jaguar XK8. While I miss the "sizzle" of the Jag, the Acura has it beat by a long shot in terms of comfort, style, performance, reliabililty, quality of workmanship, etc. The car does not break!
Favorite Features
Acceleration, handling and navigation system.
Suggested Improvements
Wish it had automatic headlights and turn signals on mirrors like other Acura models.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
I'm In Love With My Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Nav System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We bought this car as a "weekender" for leisure driving, and let me tell you, the weekend can't get here fast enough. This car leaves virtually nothing to be desired in the driveability, power, and handling departments for cars in this class. It handles curves like a dream. The more you push it, the tighter it seems to grip the asphalt. The term "fun to drive" is clearly an understatement for describing this machine.
Favorite Features
Sleek exterior lines. Dash design and lighting. Very responsive sport-shift automatic transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Eliminate the cassette player and the DVD audio features in exchange for iPod compatibility as a standard feature. The upper dash material is very fragile and prone to scratches and discoloration. Suggest a more durable alternative material.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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