2006 Acura TL Consumer Reviews Page 4

TL Interior Noise around Windows

Written by: David Alexander on 09/26/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Both driver and passenger windows leak air having no frame around the top and sides. Sunroof leaked air with dealer installed visor, money refunded for poor design. Front seats need adjustable side supports, for they are fairly wide buckets. Nav system large display very nice, but system does take practice to use. Keep the nav book in the glove box for quick referance. Door side moulding worth the money, as well as flaps for the wheels. Plenty of power and rides well, with good balance of ride and handling. Gas mileage is very good for the size and power you get in return. Has a refined, yet sporty look.

Favorite Features

Size of nav system, and ride are top notch. Powerful, yet gets good MPG overall. Nav system, and body side molding are worthy accessories.

Suggested Improvements

Air noise around driver, passenger, and sunroof with factory visor installed. Front door windows rattle if not all the way up or down. Nav system difficult to learn, and needs better onboard instructions (manual is a must). No sunroof should be option. Paint is too delicate, needs tougher exterior.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Very nice

Written by: Dennis on 07/26/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall, an excellent car and just a few misses on interior fit like lining up the aluminum trim on the right side of the dash with the door trim. Some interior ticks and creaks now and then from the dash. Nice materials though. Power, comfort, lots of do-dads and nice sound system. Too bad DVD audio did not make it universally. Hard to find good DVD audios. Handles like a front driver and lots of understeer but controllable and improved from the 2002 model. Rides nice and not too noisy for a Honda product. Stock tires a joke and wear fast.

Favorite Features

Exterior design, interior materials and design. Sound system, comfort, good fuel economy (31 avg). Trunk is very usefully shaped. Fun to drive. Lots of amenities come standard.

Suggested Improvements

A little less road noise, although my new tires are much quieter than the stock ones. Michelin Exaltos, excellent wear, very good in wet, dry and snow. Interior trim fit. Silly doors are easy to get away on you and crash into some thing nearby. Just be careful folks when you open your door!!

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Acura TL

Written by: Randy on 07/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Awesome car that delivers luxury, zip, handling and real gas mileage. Don't test drive it unless you are really interested in buying it because that will make you buy it. Have to get used to the low profile wheels, scraped a couple already.

Favorite Features

Navigation. I never had one and thought it would be blah, but really good to have. XM radio is also great.

Suggested Improvements

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Very happy

Written by: JOHN on 06/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Purchased 06 TL plus nav. What a vehicle! I get almost 30 mpg, it has plenty of power and is exactly right for me.

Favorite Features

Quality, comfort, luxury.

Suggested Improvements

Rear wheel drive, use regular gas, fog lights, turn signals on rear view mirror, compass.

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Pure Joy

Written by: Darren Lanz on 05/31/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I drive mostly in town and have had a few weekend road trip excursions. This car is fun to drive! The handling is responsive, cornering is almost too easy, and the "get-up-and-go" factor is there when you want it. The leather interior is quality all the way around. The car is perfect for a midsized family of four. It has the feel of a two seater, yet room in the back for 2 passengers, 3 if you really need it.

Favorite Features

The raw power, quality of construction (ease of doors closing, leather interior, buttons/controls). The defrosting mirrors and heated seats are a nice touch.

Suggested Improvements

Navigation user experience when searching for a location possibly can be improved. Actual destination routing feedback is fine. Turning radius is a little wide. Gas mileage at 20 MPH average for all of my driving for a year is a little disappointing. Stereo controls are a bit confusing.

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Money Talks

Written by: Rob on 05/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Folks I've owned just about every type of import on the market, and I'm here to tell ya that there is no better value than the Acura TL. I'm one of the few people left who still prefers a clutch pedal, and Acura is more than willing to cater to me! Buying the stick doesn't make the car less expensive, but Acura hooks you up with Brembo 4 Piston brakes up front with pretty black calipers that read "Acura." DOES NOT perform like a BMW, DOES NOT ride like a Lexus, interior IS NOT as nice as an Audi, but come on, I paid $31k for this thing! Really should be rear wheel drive, then I think it could take a 3 series. Torque steer isn't bad, you get a better diff and reprogrammed software with the 6M!

Favorite Features

Price, 32 MPG doing 80 with the A/C on, awesome honda build quality, reliable, bluetooth, loaded with features for the cash, Black leather has stayed the nicest out of any car I have ever owned (except for the Audi), good service, memory seats work splendidly.

Suggested Improvements

Horrible turning radius, my RWD BMW was better in the snow (although the VSC is very effective in this car), ELS Stereo sounds nice but is very weak (only 225 watts), PLEASE Honda, give us rear wheel drive! With a traction/stability program this good, it wouldn't be a problem!

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Awesome TL

Written by: Chip on 05/04/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I've had my TL for a little over a year now. I love this car. I've only owned Acuras, so I'm a little biased. My last car was a Legend, so I'm used to Acura's quality. Love the sound system, navigation, and HID headlights. I also got the A Spec package (best decision I've made), I get looks all the time at the 18 inch rims. Was thinking about Nissan Maxima, Infiniti G35, and Mercedes C350. Decided on Acura which was the best decision. Plus the reliability has been outstanding. Never in the shop except for one service at 12000 miles (I use synthetic oil).

Favorite Features

Xenons, sound system, navigation and A-Spec rims.

Suggested Improvements

Power steering wheels connected to memory settings.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Plush vs Performance

Written by: Matthew Everett on 04/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I recently purchased an 07 TSX and traded in my 06 TL. I like the handling of the TSX much better, but I missed the power, fit, and finish of my 06 TL so I went back and traded back the new TSX for my 06 TL which was still on the property. $ouch but worth it.

Favorite Features

Great ride, powerful, and great cockpit.

Suggested Improvements

The rear end is boring. The TSX has a much more attractive rear end.

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Fun, Performance, Great Looking

Written by: Mark on 04/24/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased the 2006 Acura TL and it is an amazing car! I did quite a bit of research and bang for the buck, this car has it. I just came back from a few long trips and I can't wait to go out again. I actually got 34 MPG on the highway and I avg about 26 MPG around town. The hands free bluetooth works great! The acceleration, the comfort, the stereo/CD/XM radio are all fantastic. If you are thinking about a Lexus, or a BMW I urge you to drive a TL or an RL. These cars are great and the prices are reasonable for all of the options you get. Normally my wife gets to drive the new car and I take the older of the two we have. She's not getting this one! It's all mine!!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth Hands Free, stereo, 6 CD player, XM radio, comfort and drive, awesome looks for a 4-door sedan, quiet ride, engine with some very good get up and go!

Suggested Improvements

Don't change a thing! Keep up the good work!

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Great car for the money

Written by: Geekybiker on 03/05/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The Acura TL is the best blend of luxury and performance that you'll find at this price point. It has outstanding power for a sedan with a wide and very drivable powerband. It had a beautiful, well finished interior. Especially so in the two tone color combinations. The seats are very comfy and supportive enough to keep you from sliding too much during agressive driving. On top of all of this it maintains good fuel economy given its power. Only downside has been the 6 speed manual gear box which is occasionally fickle about going into 3rd on quick shifts. Though reportedly this can be dealt with by using a different gear oil. Overall I think its a top runner in a very competitive class.

Favorite Features

I love the memory seats. Very cool to be able to have it always go back to your setup after valets, etc. Bluetooth handsfree phone is great. The Xenon lights are another thing I couldn't live without anymore.

Suggested Improvements

A better display on the non navi cars would be nice. A dot matrix display would be much classier than the old school's display on them now. I wish it had an aux input to route my mp3 player into. Cupholder should be offset from the shifter. Tall cups can get in the way of shifting the manual.

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