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2002 Acura TL-S

Charles S., 07/10/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have the type-S and I would highly recommend it to anybody. It is by far the best car out there for the money.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

So Far, So Good

Mdblimited, 05/08/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my TL with 38k pre-certified from a dealership. It has been reliable, comfortable, and economical, plus good performance. The original Michelin tires are junk (bought Bridgestone Turanzas) and the foglights are an invitation for rocks. My vehicle is black and has a little chipping on the roof that the dealership alledges is from sap. There are no other paint defects. The transmission has been fine, but it does shift with force into second gear when driving slowly. I don't know if this is because the car has so much torque or a tranny problem. Either way, it is covered to 100k... and it will be traded in before then. The seats could be deeper. But it is fast and reliable.

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Also Disappointed, 07/07/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Considered the A4 and BMW 3-series before buying the Type-S. I love the car when it isn't in the shop; great performance and styling;long list of standard features. HOWEVER, this car has been nothing but problems from the start. The problems have ranged from a broken 6 disc changer, replacement of wheel bearing, new airbag sensor to a new transmission. The car has not been abused while driving and I follow the maintenance schedule Acura suggests with dealer service. Although covered under warranty they are certainly not what you would expect from an Acura or any supposed luxury car. I am extremely DISAPPOINTED in the car.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Transmission horror

dgytoronto, 04/12/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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First day off the lot and it was back in the shop. Got a new transmission and a computer. Just got the car back last week with another new tranny @ 40000 km. The new one is also giving sloppy gear changes and will shift unusually on hills. I wonder how long this will last for? Dealer was mediocre - missed the problem on several visits. They said that they get kept in the dark about the problem transmissions by Honda. I don't think that they can build them to handle the big horses this car can put out.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

worth your $

JZ, 06/06/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have driven the car for alomost 1 year, and I feel very happy about everything. Go get one!!

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