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Bland but Dependable
JBCompton, 05/31/2005
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Very strong engine, drive train. Suspension is a little on soft side. Assembly is outstanding. Biggest gripe is low roofline. Somewhat dull in the looks department but outweighed by quality and performance.
Smooth
syeaton, 01/20/2004
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The Acura TL is an excellent blend of characteristics I was looking for. GOod handling, acceleration, quiet ride, good fuel economy, and performance. It's stylish and ye not pushy.
Tremendous Used Car Value
trcca, 01/22/2004
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought used off-lease with 46k miles, and love the car (w/nav). For the price you get so many features, rock- solid performance, interior "luxury," and a fun ride. Also got the GPS which, despite being 3 years behind the tech curve, still works like a charm (and is updatable whenever Acura releases the new DVD). Even with 46 k miles this car handles like a dream, the interior is still crisp and working perfectly, and everything just keeps humming. Highly recommended (I was between this and the ES 300, which has a much more luxurious interior, but far fewer features, floatier ride, and higher price).
quality without being overboard
sylvesr, 02/07/2004
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Vehicle is sound, comfortable, pleasant to drive, not too sporty. Great sound and navigation system. Had to replace rear wheel bearing at 20,000 miles! All repairs under excellent warranty. Some discoloration in airbag cover NOT handled well by dealership.
There's nothing like a Honda product
Russell2372, 07/17/2004
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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While Acuras in general do not rate well with critics due to their conservative styling, a quick sample of user opinions will give you ample reasons to purchase one. They are a Honda product and are unmatched in quality and reliability. This is my second Acura over the last 12 years as I previously owned a Vigor. In that span I have had no mechanical problems other than routine maintainence. It also helps that I have had very favorable experiences with my local dealership. The service has matched the quality of the vehicle.
Great Car of the Money
DCooper, 10/01/2004
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my first Acura product. My wife had a 1996 Honda Accord EXL and a 2000 AccordEX V6 which we like. However, my TL is a far better car in appearance and ride. With the price adjustment down in 1999 by $4k, I decided to get the TL in 12/2000. I just turned over 50,000 miles this week so I am out of warranty but I believe the quality is there to keep the car for another 3 years. I have enjoyed my TL and while it is paid off, I do not plan to replace it any time soon. I am not impressed with the style of the new 2004 TL. I would recommend the TL as a good use car buy if the car has been well maintained and the mileage is under 60,000 miles.
Great except for transmission
don denton, 01/23/2007
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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TL has proven an excellent auto with a quarter million miles plus over less than 6 years. Only gripe is the transmission. Acura replaced the first one at 92,000 miles at no charge, and I replaced the second one at 230,000 miles at an expensive charge. Other than this one negative, the auto has had only one small problem, which cost <$150. High-end Michelin tires last 120,000 miles. This auto has been a very high value buy.
Still going strong
Jimmy Mac, 03/26/2007
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought new 9/2000. First 30K was commuting back and forth to Cleveland from home (420 miles one way). This car is coming up on 95K, still runs great, looks good and I plan on keeping it. Best car (value) I have ever owned.
Quiet, Comfortable, yet Alert and Respon
Avigramke, 05/03/2003
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I loved it from the first second. It looks and feels like a quiet luxury car (say the Lexus ES300), yet drives like a sports car. I drove the Lexus and its not even close - The Acura is much more fun, quiet and more taut and responsive.
TL
Jackie, 03/08/2002
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Love it.
My first Acura, not my last
pware2226, 12/06/2002
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had my Acura for a little over two years and I still love it. A GREAT car, especially when you consider the cost compared to similarly equipped cars. Many nice features!
Faulty trans....
Somewhere in TX, 01/15/2003
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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After two replacements, they should get it right. They haven't. I'm sad to say that I won't buy another. I'm also sad b/c I love EVERYTHING else about this car. But, I also like it when my transmission doesn't drop when I'm getting on freeways.
Buy this car!
JoelCar, 05/25/2003
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This car has been awesome! I have been very impressed with the quality, ride comfort, and how quick this car is.
acura 3.2 T.L.
Grant Smith, 05/29/2003
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The car has been a great experience. The body style could stand to be redesigned, but the interior is great. I have been in the Audi A6 and the BMW 3 series niether of witch have the ease of operation of all controls like my TL.
2001 Acura TL
TLowner, 11/30/2007
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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My TL rides great after 7 years. One major problem I had was that the AC wasn't working and it took 3 times to the shop to fix. The door trim also peeled and cracked after 2 years and the cushion on the center console deflated. After 6 years, the paint started fading. You would think that Acura would build their cars better than that. I still like driving my TL but wished the looks lasted longer.
More than Camry, less than Lexsus
Andrey, 03/12/2002
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Very nice and comfortable car. There is pretty much everything one could need, and most of the stuff one could desire. It lacks the excitement of a Lexus - and it's WAY cheaper.
Fair ride
miamicarfreak, 03/13/2002
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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From 0 to 60 it drives like a $60000 car, from 60 to 80 it drives like $20000, at more than 80 it drives like a $10000 car.
Fun car with nice dash board buttons
Sheryl , 07/07/2003
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The TL beet out the BMW 330 and Inf I30. Fun to drive and so smooth that I easily hit 80mph thinking it's 65. Comfortable in stop and go traffic. Seat padding and multiple positions keep it comfortable. The TL steering, and cockpit dashboard made me feel like I still had a sports car. The only complaint was the service costs were rediculous: $100.00- $300.00/3k miles for oil changes and the other stuff they said I needed.
Buy one NOW
Donna, 08/06/2017
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Awesome car@!!
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Good car overall!
Ebs , 10/23/2020
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Had a used 2001 Acura TL In 2007 at 94,000 miles 3 weeks after purchasing it the transmission went out it was under warranty so they replaced transmission and after that she was ol’faithful and got me up and down the east coast with no problems! She got me a lot of speeding tickets also because she would take off like a 🚀 rocket. I didn’t have any other major issues but replacing the blower motor. But overall I loved that car until someone hit and totaled it. Gas mileage wasn’t all that great though.
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Perfect Car
Mandi, 08/02/2024
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The 2001 Acura TL was a wonderful car for my mother and then me when I inherited her Acura. Extremely strong engine when all maintenance kept up to date.
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Rocket ship
Lynn from Brentwood, TN, 08/29/2024
2001 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Best vehicle I have ever had!!!! Still going at 230,000 miles
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