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One of the best
One of the best cars I've owned. I just purchased it this year 2012 and it's a 2000. I traded in a 2009 Pontiac G5 GT with only 37,000 miles in on this car which had 122,000 miles at purcahse and I would do it over again. I absolutely love the way the car drives, the interior, and the outside. It drives smooth as a brand new car. The only thing that I have an issue with is the cup holders. They don't really do anything with a 20 oz water bottle or pop bottle, it more or less just topples front to back when driving. I'm a realtor by trade and the car is more than spacious enough. I could have bought a newer car, but I really prefer Model years 1999-2001 for some reason.
Do not hesitate!
This is the best car i have ever owned. I bought it brand new in 2000 and besides regular maintenance and normal wear and tear things I have had to pay nothing in repairs. Yes, absolutely nothing. I thought it was unheard of to get this performance + reliability for the price until i bought her.I just bought a 2009 TL and LOVE IT! I dreaded the day when I passed this car along to my son. But at least I can feel confident this vehicle will not leave him stranded on the side of the road. This vehicle is far superior to any German made luxury car by far. I have owned a BMW, Lexus, Audi (worst by far), and a Mercedes and the TL tops them all.
2000 TL
2000 TL has 164,000 miles for original owner. Other than the usual recommended maintenance items, the only unscheduled repair was the $5,000 transmission replacement at 120,000. The car just runs with 28mpg, freeway, 23 around our hilly town. All 4 struts have been replaced by dealer ~$2000 and the tires have been replaced 3 times. Battery replaced 3 times. Brakes have been replaced once. The leather looks great inside but driver's side has some cracks. Carpeting is fine. I bought a 2003 in addition and will eventually purchase another Acura if they keep their record up. Just love this car!
Great, American made car
This has been an outstanding vehicle. So much so, that I am now searching for a 2nd Acura for our household.
Best car in last 14 years
Purchased it Nov 1999. Only has 44,700 miles. Car is anvil strong. No squeaks, or vibrations. Needed front left engine mount 7 years ago; have replaced only routine maintenance since. Original everything else including Xenon headlamps. Corners at 80 with car rotation (need to feel it to understand). Front dashboard like new (with no special care except occasional cover to keep sun off surfaces in summer). All electrics work perfectly and never needed fixing. Maintenance suggested new tires, (dry rot from lack of use) battery through some pretty tough N VA winters and timing belt (to be changed every 10 years despite mine not needing it). Super quiet, no acceleration lag whatsoever.
Sorry I bought it
This is the 2nd Tl I've owned in the past 3 years. My first one had the navigation system. The car ran pretty good, except for the navigation performance. It wouldn't hold the GPS position if it's life depended on it, although it was very user friendly. I currently have a 2000 TL and I dread the day I bought it. First off, The transmission. It was sticking, then gave out altogether, stranding me along the road. I've taken it to acura numerous times for service and I get the run-around. I was furious when it finally broke. It also has the worse cup holders. Also, playing burnt CD's from home is impossible. When I get another car very soon, I will buy another Lexus.
2000 Acura TL-Best car I have ever owned
I have owned this car for over 9 years and put 106,000 miles on it. I have replaced the tires once, the brakes once and an oxygen sensor once. That is it! I ordered new OEM floor mats to keep it feeling new, and have loved the car. Most miles are highway, but the dealer was amazed that I had 100,000 miles on the brakes! Excellent reliability and very comfortable. Like that I can listen to tapes and CD's.
It won't let me by a new car!
8 years ago it was time to get serious and buy a car I was going to keep for the next 8 years. Of course, we all say that, but how many of us keep a car that long. This car is the exception, not the rule. I love this car, always have. It drives as smooth and as quiet, and as much power and is as comfortable as when it was new, perhaps even more so. Well designed, perfect size and weight, plenty of power. I didn't get the nav system, but I hear the older ones aren't really that great anyway and they were overpriced. So today, it probably would be worthless. I'll probably keep this car another 8 years or until I get tired of it. Only drawback is it calls for premium - but runs good on plus.
First and Last Acura I will ever own
Purchased used in 2004 from a relative who bought it new. Found online the tramsmission had problems which had not yet been mailed to the owners. Took it in to Acura service who said the gears weren't discolored so the recall instructed them to increase coolant to the gears. Took it in last year because it was stalling and paid Acura service over $1000 for FUEL INJECTORS! Now at 68K miles, the transmission is almost dead. Acura service says I should have changed the transmission fluid every 15,000 even though they didn't mention this the several times it was brought in and the extended warranty for this known transmission problem expired after 7 years or 100,000 miles. Never again Acura.
Nana needs a suv!
The ONLY reason I'm getting rid of this wonderful car is because at 60yrs young, I need a car that's sits up higher. Getting in and out is becoming an issue. I love my Acura and would drive it into the ground if I could. It is fairly young as it is 2018 as I write this, and has 103k miles on it. Dont even hesitate to purchase a low milage Acura. If it's been taken car of...this car will easily go 300k. My mechanic said he could have mine sold in less than a week if I will put on his lot.
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2000 TL
Bought it used in 2004. It only had 25,000 miles. Runs great, rides great, looks great. Not a fan of having to use premium gas but it has delivered performance and reasonable gas mileage. Wouldn't hesitate to hop in and take off on a 3000 mile road trip.
Great for fun and the long run.
This has been an extremely reliable car. I have only needed to do routine maintenance. The engine still runs smooth as ever, has plenty of punch, and does not burn any oil. The so-called German luxury car makers should take lessons from Honda on how to make dependable cars.
great car even at 20 years old
I needed a car with an automatic transmition. I drive a 7.3 F-350 powerstroke diesel and my wife dosent feel comfortable driving. I also drive it alot so we thought alot about what we wanted and if we should by new used how much to spend availability and price of replacement parts. We decided to pay cash under $5000 including tax and licensing, We also had a very ambitious list of amenities we wanted. My wife picked the car and I knew nothing about the car when I test drove it and was very impressed, when we returned to the used car dealer we negotiated a price of $3500 including everything tax and license. I have now had the car a couple months it has 171,000miles but appears to have been well taken care of and has absolutely turned me into an Acura fan, the car is equipped with all the luxury of a Cadillac and performance ,design and build quality that makes you really enjoy driving it, very comfortable powerful and the ride, feel of the road and confidence of its ability to respond to your input is beautiful. The suspention is responsive without being stiff like a sports car or spongy like a luxury car, it is a pefect balance and a blast to drive on the edge or down the higway on cruse control. The interior luxury is top notch no rattles or squeaks as a matter of fact is is incredibly quiet I have had many people comment on its ability to keep the road noise outside. It is a car that has to be driven to belive. If you are looking to buy a great used car, the 2000 Acura TL is a great buy.
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Acura 3.2 TL
This car has been a joy to own. The engine was so quiet, that before I started to put the car in reverse, a couple of passengers asked if I was going to start the car. I remember driving to Florida from DC - I glanced at the speedometer and realized I was at 95 mph and the car was still smoothly gliding down the road. While the exterior is not as glamorous as other cars in its class, its conservative body is not an eyesore. Compared with the BMW 325 and Audi A-4, you get more features for significantly less money. This is one of the best cars I have ever owned.
Transmission woes
This is my second Acura. I bought it after having a great experience with my older Legend which currently has over 340,000 miles on it with minimal problems. Overall the TL is really great but the problems with the transmission make it overwhelming disappointing. I had the first trans replaced at 100,000 miles and before the original recall (I don't drive the car hard or use the sport shift) and this new transmission only has 73,000 miles and is failing. Of course, Acura refuses to replace the second transmission, which is no different than the original that was in the car. Sorry, but I will never buy an Acura again.
BEST CAR EVER!!
My mom bought this Acura in December 1999. Drove it until my sister was 17. And it lasted 17 YEARS!! We had to trade it in this year because of a cylinder misfire. If that didn't happen I would of driven it. The thing I loved about it is the speaker quality. It was AMAZING. I would blast Kanye west and feel the subwoofer vibrate in my seat. I LOVED IT!!!!!
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If you leave in NY DO NOT GET THIS ONE
I can tell you one thing that it's a very nice car for the $$$, but if you plan to park it overnight in New York, good luck. I had this car for 2 years and I had my head lights stolen 2 times and finally they took it all. I have seen toooooooo many of those TL's around town with no "eyes". Think where you will park it before you buy it.
A great appliance
Living in Montreal, the toughest place on earth for a car, this car is solid as a rock. Starts at-30 without a fuss. Returns reasonably good fuel economy, even at extralegal speeds. Handling was lousy, but HR springs lowered the car and improved high speed and cornering stability. Transmission could shift faster, specially in manual mode. Just a nice car to drive, no suprises, no excitement. Cd player does not play burned CD's, max volume not loud enough.
My Acura TL
This car has no cons. It is a very comfortable car to drive. I have driven from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT in this car and had a blast. The only caveat is that it rides so smoothly you may want to use cruise control to keep from getting a ticket (like I did in NC). This car WANTS to do 90!
Best car I've ever owned!
Never had a problem with this vehicle - it is so comforting to know that you don't have to stress over this vehicle and worry about things breaking, not working, etc. This is a GREAT VALUE vehicle -- you get a wonderful car at a very reasonable price. In it's car class, it's probably best value. Very powerful, handles great, comfortable interior that's well laid out, plenty of trunk space, etc. This is my first Acura and I'm a huge fan now. MDX is next on my list!
2000 Acura TL
This car has been a huge disappointment. At 1,000 miles my dealer replaced the radiator and at 35,000 miles the entire oil pump and seal assembly was replaced. I don't know if my dealer is trying to rip off Acura or if the vehicle's reliability is really that bad.
Great car - but not too comfortable
OVERALL: nice car, GREAT value. NEGATIVES: I'm tall & have a bad back, & it's tough for me to get comfortable. Not much room in back, especially for adults. Stereo (BOSE = std) sounds great, but has limited features. POSITIVES: Navigation system (not std.) is easy to use & has lots of features. Steering wheel stereo controls = nice touch. Dashboard controls are well- placed and easy to read. Heated front seats activate quickly & work well. Engine is very powerful, & provides a very nice, smooth ride. Head lights are outstanding; can't see why I'd ever need high beams.
Awesome car!
This is my 5th Acura, and they have all been bulletproof. My car has 62,000 miles on it and it has been just awesome. Great performance and luxury all combined into one great package. The car has been bulletproof; no transmission problems as I have read. The car still feels as tight as a drum; there are no squeaks and rattles. The engine is simply sensational; awesome power all across the rev range. What's more, I took the car from NY to Fl and got 32.5 MPG. Unbelieveable car! My lease is up in April, and I will be purchasing either a new TL Type S or the all new TSX. Acura's are awesome cars; my son just got a new RSX and it has been similarly awesome.
Nice Car
One of the best cars I drove in this category. The steering and drive is smooth.
A good choice.....
I have always wanted to break into the near luxury market and the Acura seemed like the best bang for my buck......but now having driven the car for 2 years, I can't see myself in any other vehicle. Aside from the value, the design, performance and brand recognition make this the only luxury car I would ever consider driving......
Acura owner for 12 years
I traded up from a 1990 Acura to the 2000 TL. Just when I was ready to jump to another manfacturer, I fell in love with the TL. It's got great pick up and is great fun to drive. My friends all think I spent $10 -12K more than I actually did.
Love this Car
Two years and only one problem which was with the AC amking a funny noise. It still worked great. Took it in and the dealership fixed it. Runs great good gas milage. FUN TO DRIVE.
nice car .. too bad Acura service stinks
Great car, good milage. I will not buy another one because the service stinks. 3k-30k miles, seat belt light goes on (I had a new born so took this seriously). Took 4 dealer trips to get this fixed. 17k front strut goes. Took 2 trips to get it fixed. 55k, need new rear brakes .. they have to schedule me to come back. Meanwhile Acura policy is no loaner car for less than 3 hour waits so I get to reshuffle my schedule. I just can't handle the dealer run-around. Also, too many small problems with a young "quality" car. My 1989 Legend appears to have been built with better quality than these new things.
fast and fun
I love driving it and it has a lot of pickup at any speed.
Brakes wear quickly; A/C control fails
Tech Service Bulletin 01017 "Brake Pulsing", where they ecommend "goodwill replacement" even after warranty expires. Climate control (A/C compressor) that freezes up on long hot drives. It works if I reach over and turn it off for 5 minutes and then back on for 5 minutes. Acura claims "your air conditioner is within spec and car is now out of warranty". They had stalled me during warranty saying it was a known problem (having to do with poor sensor location and they were waiting for a fix from Acura." Acura denies this.
Best car I've ever owned!
I've had this 2000 TL for 3 years now, and it is hands down the best car I've ever owned! I put > 20k miles/year and have had NO problems whatsoever with this vehicle. It's not that thrilling of a car, and it's not as comfortable as a Deville, but it does handle well, is responsive, has a great stereo, comfortable seats and HVAC system, and most importantly, starts when you put the key in the ignition! (I can't say that about the 3 series BMW I've had, nor the Mercedes!). I recommend this car highly.
More than I expected
I was suprised at the power this vehicle has as well as 29 mpg hiway and 23 in town. I drove 1,000 mi nonstop and I did get a little tired of sitting but who wouldn't? I like everything about the car except for the cup holders. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Warranty Coverage Helps!!!
The car is fun to drive and has a powerful engine. I have had some warranty work. 1. Transmission did not shift from 3rd to 4th smoothly. The dealership recommended I change the fluid every 30,000 miles. 2. The temp indicator had to be replace. 3. The Driver's seat back popped and creaked. The Driver's leather seat bottom cracked. Buy this car but make sure it has warranty left on it. You'll have to work out the bugs.
Great value, cheap to keep
I purchased my 2000 TL new and have owned 8 1/2 yrs as of this writing. It's a terrific car overall. Solidly built, a great value, rock-solid reliability and just plain cheap to keep. I have 54,000 miles on the car and have replaced the tires twice, the front brakes once and have had all maintenance performed at Acura dealerships. Minor service intervals (every 3,500 miles) run less than $100 and majors run less than $200. My only real complaint concerns the rear door interior panels. A gap between the vinyl and the plastic part that contains the window up/down button has appeared at different times on both panels. One panel was replaced free of charge, but not the second one.
Pretty Good
I like this car. It is fun to drive, good acceleration and handling, and gets decent mileage,. I came out of a 1997 Infiniti I30, which is in the same class. For a while, I thought the I30 was the superior car, but after owning both for roughly 3 years, I would get the Acura again before the Infiniti. Decent leg room, I am 6'4", and it is more comfortable for me than many SUV's.
nice suprise
I had a 1995 BMW 740IL when I bought this in 2000... so I thought it would be a big adjustment... I was very pleasantly suprised by the TL. Nice drive !
Worth Every PENNY
This car was a dream come true. I traveled in this car and the car seemed to be like riding on air
Still a great car at 70,000 miles
This car is the best new car I've ever owned! It's been driven nearly 70,000 miles (mostly highway and at high speeds) and asks for nothing but an oil change at 3,000 and a tank of gas. It looks great with the rear spoiler (which I feel was a bit pricey but it makes the car). The paint is still beautiful (white diamond pearl), the interior still great. Great fun, value and reliability. Only cars I've driven which was more fun were BMW 540i and M5 - but you're in another class now!
Great car
Great value, great car, fun to drive. What more could you ask for
One of the top Honda products
Solid, solid car. I drove nothing but GM products before this, and let me tell you there is a difference. I found my copy used with 43K miles and it feels brand new. Fantastic value. I drove the vehicle off the lot for less than the sticker price on a top- of-the-line Civic. Dealer took care of all of my worries. The performance is also surprising. It blows the ES300 off the road and is one of the better handling sedans I've driven. You have to really ease into the throttle in order not to just launch the car. And this is just the base car, not the Type-S!
ALLS WELL TL
OVERALL THIS IS A DEPENDABLE , FUN TO DRIVE VEHICLE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED NO MAJOR PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR PEELING PAINT ON THE MOLDING WHICH MY ACURA DEALERSHIP HAS PROMPTLY REPAIRED. THE 3.2 TL IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE.
2000 TL3.2
In shop for 2nd transmision replacement. 1st one died @30,000 miles, second one dead @ 63,000. Rest of car is great. Poor tranny design which is obviously flawed. Heard this from many other owners of same model.
Superb car
I have owned my 3.2 TL for a year now. I bought it used at 47,000 miles and it now has 62,000. It is a great all round car - Has ample power, a smooth ride, every feature you can ask for and it's such fun to drive. Gas mileage has been impeccable and has not varied at all from the day I first bought it. I have even used the low grade fuel in it. It runs just fine. I haven't even had to think about it's reliability! I am 6 feet tall and this is the most comfortable car that I have driven. You may call the styling bland, but I feel that it has clean lines and looks aerodynamic. I would absolutely recommend this car.
2002 Acura TL
I love my Acura 3.2 TL. Fun to drive, care free at 33,000 miles. Very quick, comfortable. Great car
Love it
Have never had a single problem w/ car, Fast, comfy, nice ammenities
Want my ES Back
After two years with a Lexus ES 300 I decided to see what else is out there in the entry-level luxury market. Kind of like dating a girl, she's fine and all but you just never know if something better is waiting for you. Anyway, the car is fun to drive and is very sporty, but overall quality is unquestionably the ES 300. Sure, the Acura is faster (by a second in 0-60 times), but the car that still has my heart is my old ES 300. Guess I shouldn't have left the old girl.
Good all around car
I've had great service from this car. Mechanically it is smooth but I have had some misgivings about the transmission. I love the 5 speed automatic but it acts a little strange at times. The trans was replaced by Acura as a warranty at about 50,000 miles.
acura tl 2000 w/o nav
2000 tl best auto i ever owned,97 acura cl comes in scond,and a 97honda accord se third. i'm 73 yrs. old and i have owned a new car ever 3 or 4 yrs. since i was 21 yrs. old
be aware
my 3.2TL is 2 yrs, 9 mo. old with 63,000 miles - out of warranty... my transmission was fried... acura chaged me $800 and supplied a tranny free... have heard it said that acuras are having tranny problems - I know mine did... also, have a piece of paint flake off the front of the roof... finally, while under warranty I complained about the CD player not playing CDs I burned at home; they said it must be the PC's fault... after the warraty ran out, it stopped playing at all - I had to get it repaired on my own - they said the laser was malfunctioning...
No Regrets
The car is great to drive. The engine and tranny work well together. I use the sport shift a lot especially in city drivig. Could handle a little better. Will get better tires when they need replacing. Good stereo and leather seats are comfortable.