2000 Acura TL Review
Price: $990

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent value, comfortable front seats, powerful and efficient engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.
Cons
- Cheap interior bits, cramped rear seat room, excessive body roll in turns.
What’s new
A new five-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission and free-flowing intake manifold debut. A side-airbag system becomes standard as does a dual-stage inflator for the front-passenger airbag. The optional navigation system now features a DVD database.
Edmunds says
Jack-of-all-trades but master of none, the TL provides an impressive mix of luxury, sport and affordability.
For sale near Matteson, IL
11 listings
- Photos not available$990great price$1,700 below market
- 216,689 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- South Chicago Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (18 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Heated front seats
- Power moonroof
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mount...
- Heated door mirrors
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Located in Chicago, IL
Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Leather. Beige 2000 Acura TL 3.2 FWD 5-Speed Automatic 3.2L V6 SMPI 24V$$$ Priced To Sell Fast!! Call Now befo...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 19UUA5665YA002860
Stock: P22465A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-30-2025 - $4,999
- 107,000 miles
- Rebuilt vehicle reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Global Auto Sales (375 mi away)
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Located in Nashville, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 19UUA5661YA018344
Stock: 018344
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-13-2024
Vehicle overview
Acura's torch bearer into the rapidly growing near-luxury market is the TL, and it's pitted against some stiff competition in the form of the Audi A4, the Infiniti I30, the Lexus ES 300 and the Mercedes C-Class. Each of these models is already well established in the marketplace, which puts the pressure on Acura not only to meet but to exceed what those cars have to offer. The wildly popular '99 TL, with its promise of luxury, performance and value, had no problem meeting the challenge. It will likely be front and center for 2000 as well.
The TL is based on a Honda global platform, but its wheelbase is 2 inches longer than the Accord's. Unfortunately, for some reason the rear seat pays the price, becoming cramped when a tall driver is at the helm, and there's no underseat room. Storage space, on the other hand, is in abundance, including the deep center console and map pockets in the doors. The driver's seat is quite comfortable, although having only the seating surfaces upholstered in leather is disappointing, and the lack of seat height adjustability for the front passenger doesn't win points.
The only engine is a peppy 3.2-liter V6 that utilizes VTEC technology to produce 225 horsepower and 216 foot-pounds of torque, while still getting 19/29 mpg in city/highway driving. The V6 remains strong in every gear, and it can scoot from zero to 60 in under 8 seconds. This puts the TL ahead of much of its competition in the horsepower race, and we can confirm that it definitely gets out of its own way. The standard SportShift automatic transmission is quite user-friendly.
The TL offers near-luxury equipment without a hefty price, and you get more than just air conditioning and a smattering of leather. You snag a power sunroof, a 180-watt sound system with an in-dash CD, heated front seats, steering-wheel audio controls, rear heat/air vents, micron air-filtration system, traction control, and four-wheel antilock brakes because it's all standard. The super-simple navigation system is the only option, but this year it has been improved by having a matte finish to prevent fingerprint smudges. Its new database has coverage of the entire continental U.S. on only one DVD.
The TL is a car that offers sporty styling and near-luxury features for a price that is well below the class average. The TL continues to deliver performance and value in typical Acura fashion.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$202/mo for TL 3.2
TL 3.2
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$178/mo
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4.88 out of 5 starsrealtordl87, 12/04/2012
2000 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
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!
4.75 out of 5 starsJohn, 08/30/2010
2000 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
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
4.88 out of 5 starsromandiaz, 04/21/2012
2000 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
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
4.13 out of 5 starsNeighborhood, 02/27/2002
2000 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan
This has been an outstanding vehicle. So much so, that I am now searching for a 2nd Acura for our household.
2000 TL Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $202/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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