2007 Acura TL Consumer Reviews

Lovin it

Written by: drjohn on 11/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car is a blast. I bought the car on a salvage title (front end accident). I love the tight handing. While I don't have the S type, I do have after market struts with coil over shocks, so it is a bit lower and a more stiff ride. The interior is wonderful. I love the transition from the door to the dash which is rounded, so I don't feel like I'm boxed in like BMW & Volvo. Smooth transmission with better acceleration at plus 40 mph.

Favorite Features

I love the Navigation. It is fully integrated car system and is a must have. Don't think that you should save $ and simply use a GPS box. Night illumination is very cool with two soft blue LED shine down from above onto the shifter area. Voice commands for audio, fan, temp, cell bluetooth, etc. COOL.

Suggested Improvements

Who knows why there is no Ipod connection?

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Blk on blk Type-S...amazing car!!!

Written by: DrI on 11/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Perfect mix of safety, performance, style, and luxury. You really get a lot for your money! I look forward to driving it every day.

Favorite Features

Interior comfort/quality. Exterior styling second to none. Tech features are intuitive and easy to use. Tons of acceleration and excellent brakes.

Suggested Improvements

Some torque steer. Heavy steering at low speeds (but I don't mind).

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2007 Acura TL- Type S Rocks!

Written by: rkahrmann on 09/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I really love my Acura TL-Type S. The fit and finish of this car is really nice. Every time I walk out and get into the car I look forward to turning the ignition key. It drives very well on the open road and the freeway. We took a 6K+ trip this summer and the car turned out to really be a great touring sedan. I think it is the best looking car on the road on the outside. I find the seats comfortable. Braking is superb. Overall I think it is one of the best designs ever. If you can pick up a used one, what a great value it will be.

Favorite Features

Strong pulling power when passing on two lane road. Comfortable seats and very nice leather. Navigation system screen placement is awesome. Best looking car on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Tape deck? Ipod connection. Squeak in the sun roof.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Why I chose this Acura but not others

Written by: BMR ETR on 09/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 2nd TL - love the style. Also have a 2003 G35 which I'm thinking of trading but in no way will I buy the new 2009 TL. It's become one of the ugliest new vehicles on the road (also heavier & bloated). I think acura's 25 year old 2009 vehicle designer needs some design school mentoring. Also the new ZDX not only has the ugly front but it also has an "asteck" type rear. 5 of my professional colleagues who now have Acura's will not come back to the new - gen. quirky styles. Too bad; it's really a good engineered vehicle; but then so are many of it's competitors. The G37 stats will blow out the new TL stats - and it's not UGLY. Disappointed in Acura.

Favorite Features

Love the exterior (European type) design. Interior is great as well. It's well proportioned in its design / details.

Suggested Improvements

Start over again on the next gen of Acura designs. They have more unnecessary curves and points as any good design professional well tell Acura. Acura has copied many design ideas for 2009 except they forgot to stop designing.

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Rolling perfection

Written by: Blacura on 09/01/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I cross shopped all the others in this class (Lexus, Infiniti, even BMW and Mercedes) I couldn't get anywhere close to the options for the money. This car comes loaded for less. The build quality is great, the engineering in this vehicle is superb. They thought of everything. Every surface has a pleasant texture, the switches and knobs operate perfectly with weighted balance. The Navi is a must, it transforms the experience in the car. Others just have a moving map of sorts, this becomes the control center for the car. Audio, climate, everything. You can use conventional buttons, touch screen or voice commands. Handles and drives well for a larger car. Very sharp design inside and out.

Favorite Features

I enjoy the touch screen navi and voice activation of just about everything. Lots of little things, like the way the doors are hinged, they will close by themselves once you get the hang of it. Very slick design. Window/roof control from the(switchblade) keyfob. ELS is the best I have heard in a car.

Suggested Improvements

Not much to list here, I would have preferred if all of the interior lights had the same brilliant blue look as the gauges. Keyless operation, push button start and door lock/unlock. USB input instead of only AUX. All very minor design choices (not mistakes) I'm sure to help drive the cost down.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The Best

Written by: oldacuralover on 06/15/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This has been the best car overall that I have driven. It looks good, is screaming fast (faster than similar Lexus, BMW, and Infiniti I've driven). BMW 330xi was a close second to purchase, but a little plain on the interior and definitely overpriced. No problem with rattles except center speaker, and only on extremely rough roads (read eastern Washington's I-90). The sound of exhaust sealed deal for me. Sweet music to the ears. I often turn off the amazing DVD-A surround just to listen to the car. Beautiful. I have yet to find a smoother V6. Great looks. Solid build. Well thought out. No problems at all. Brakes are fantastic. Kids get creamy leather dirty, but cleans up nicely.

Favorite Features

Exhaust note, looks, brakes, acceleration, gas mileage (30 mpg @ 78 mph), fit and finish, bluetooth, stereo, smell (pleasant new leather smell still plentiful).

Suggested Improvements

I don't use an ipod, but I understand the complaint. The light leather I chose gets dirty easily, but it cleans up nicely and still smells like new leather. Otherwise, everything has been perfect.

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40,000 mile follow-up post

Written by: ah7771 on 06/15/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

40k miles and no problems except for battery dying, but Acura replaced it free. This car runs as well as it did when it was brand new. I'm reading a lot of posts complaining about squeaks/rattles but on mine, it's minimal. Since buying this car, I did drive a friend's G35 which definitely has better acceleration off the line. However, the interior trim and lower cost of the TL still makes it the right choice in my book. One negative think I agree with is the ipod connector. I honestly didn't even know it existed until reading these posts because it's in such obscure location.

Favorite Features

The car just puts everything at your finger tips (except ipod jack) and you feel safe/secure. The fuel economy is up to 25 average, which is outstanding.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe a 6 speed at. That could close the performance gap with competitors.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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75% Perfect

Written by: AlmostPerfect on 06/09/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Oh, our beloved TL. Your misgivings are few, but substantial. We've owned the car for 28mos/24k now. Designed and destined for success in a "North America-Only" market, I feel it's a moderate success. Unlike some competitors, the cup holders really work; The seats and driving position are magnificent for those of larger proportions; The stereo is phenomenal; Fuel economy is above average; the 'value' equation is substantial. The shortfalls, however, drive us insane. The 45-series tires seem to have temper tantrums with the suspension tuning. The steering is incredibly vague and twitchy off-center. The transmission is clunky and crude. Low-end power is absent. Wouldn't buy another.

Favorite Features

Overall comfort/driving position; "Americanized" ergonomics and features; Sound system; Highway fuel economy (for a large car), value for the $$$.

Suggested Improvements

Feels like an old British transmission; Either use tires with a larger sidewall or stiffen the suspension; "wake up" the steering (no road feel at all); Improve low-end power; Allow 2 modes for VSA (it intervenes late and abruptly).

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Rattle Trap

Written by: Rattle Trap on 06/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

For a luxury car, the TL performs well, but is under-powered compared to others in the same class like the Infiniti G35 and the BMW 3 series. The suspension and handling is impressive at the expense of a smooth ride and a very poor turning radius. The 07 automatic transmission is less responsive than what I would expect from a luxury car Trim and paint quality is no better than the paint used on Honda cars while paint on the Infiniti is better. Road noise and rattles are the biggest issues with this model and Acura and Honda in general. There are known rattles in the 2007 TL many coming from the window sills front and back. Most do not happen all the time thus hard to trouble shoot

Favorite Features

Stereo, handling and bluetooth.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the rattles. Acura needs to take care of customers like Infiniti does. Don't treat Acura customers like Honda customers. Need to step it up and stand behind products more than just with warranty.

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Navigation freezing up

Written by: NAVIGATION on 05/23/2009

Vehicle

2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I love my Acura, but been having things go wrong; Navigation has been replaced once already, and now is still freezing up. Dealer says not sure what problem is. A lot of rattles inside cabin, Engine panels are being scratched by hood, along with the strut hood support. Plastic caps on door, and door panels rattle loose, plastic covering comes off on door pockets. Front grill piece of Acura logo, starting to rust. Why did they put a tape cassette player in it? Plugging in i-POD cable a joke and hard to operate when wire is snaked through arm rest. Why put heated seat buttons near cup holder? Coin collector keeper comes loose all the time when arm rest lifts up.

Favorite Features

The x-m radio is a must in every vehicle. Fast acceleration is great. Looks of ACURA TL, are eye catching.

Suggested Improvements

Why the cassette player? Heated seat buttons near cup holder? A disaster waiting to happen with wires if something spills in control. I-Pod wiring in arm rest is not helpful at all. Needs easier access for cigarette lighter plug in.

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