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02 Acura TL
M.Ziolo TL, 02/24/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I looked at the BMW 330,325,M-B c320,lexus IS,ES,GS, and Infinti G35 and this baby has better quality, engine, and cooler styling than the rest. The TL is best bang for the buck.
A/C Issues
funpilot, 07/23/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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When you have a car this nice, it is the little things that drive you crazy. My vehicle's A/C HISSES LOUDLY all the time as it cycles. It can drown out the radio....but it is "normal" according to the dealer. It cannot be fixed. For me it is so bad, I will NEVER purchase another Acura product....(back to Toyotas)
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An Excellent Value
RMcMasters, 07/26/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I test drove the Audi 1.8T and Audi S4, BMW 3 series, Nissan Maxima, Infinity, Lexus ES and IS 400, and a few other models. Not until I test drove the Acura 3.2TL did I realize it was such a terrific car. It was superior in handling, ride comfort, power (only the 5-speed Audi S4 model felt quicker and more powerful- -even the higher horsepower Nissan did have the sense of modest power of the Acura) and all-around quality. Of note, the stock Bose stereo is of superior quality and the cabin of excellent acoutics, relative to the above mentioned models. I recommend this vehicle without reservation.
Fast pass
Greenmachine, 08/01/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Acura TL S is the best buy for the money out there. It combines speed, comfort, quality and reliability at a very reasonable price. You do not pay for the car twice as you might with German or American cars. It could shed some weight to sharpen the handling even more and please add another hook for clothes Acura. Lose the wood trim inside for a titanium look or charge a few more dollars and make it real wood. This is a car that is ready when you are and nothing seems to ever go wrong with it.
Good Car
Honda Rocks, 09/25/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car! I have had a few issues with road noise, seat squeaking, and paint. Everything this else has been wonderful although Pohanka Acura is not where I will purchase my next Acura!
Does what it is designed to.
Solman42, 08/04/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned this vehicle twenty six months and have had no problems with it. As an entry level luxury sedan I believe it is without question the best value on the market. It has more speed and better handling than most people will ever use. Very comfortable on a 3500 mile drive. Gas mileage is 22-23 general driving and up to 31 on interstate. Highly recommend it.
Needs better rubber
RJ, 03/04/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Edmunds reviews list a 0-60 6.6s.To get this out of the engine VSA needs to be turned off, so the tires spin.Normal people dont drive like that.Unless you are a person who likes to here the sound of rubber being laid down on pavement and the VSA warning flashing, 6.6 may not be right.My first experience was on a freshly paved road with VSA on, making me loose to an A4 CVT with FrontTrakk (6.9s).The next time I turned VSA off, let the tires spin, and got great acceleartion.
A good car for a great price!!!
andontimetoo, 03/02/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have enjoyed my 2002 TL. The Honda corporation has a good product at a great price. The standard features are plentiful. As compared to cars in its class, there is no better deal.
Great car & great price
Tls driver, 08/12/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The tl s type at 29k is a great buy. It's a dream to drive
transmission problem
Cnslr56, 09/15/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Beautiful ride. Transmission replaced at 20000. under warranty. Shaken confidence, air conditioning not that great (cooling) seems not to cool adequately in 100+ degree weather, however my car is black with black interior. Great service at dealership, no pressure.
My Last Acura
Jeff C., 07/20/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have now owned two TL's - 1999 and 2002. 1999 had share of problems. This 2002 has been a constant problem. If I didn't know better, I would think I have a 1980 jaguar. The rotors constantly warp - replace 3 times and turned twice. Transmission replaced once. CDR's with labels will get stuck in CD-player. Navigation screen replaced once. And the best part of this horrible car - The dealerships take at least 3 to 5 times to get anything fixed. I will be in a German car for 2004.
Great little car
Irish One, 07/25/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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After researching many cars and test driving twenty four cars. I felt this was the best deal for the money. It is a great little car.
TL rating
Toni Donnet, 08/18/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The car has had excellent reliability. It's power is marvelous and the ride is comfortable. The interior could be buffed up a bit to make it match the car's performance capability.
Acura TL-S
L pelletier, 09/19/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Have owned a multitude of cars. This is the best vehicle I have owned in 40 years.
Great car but where is the Honda reliability
Honda owner, 12/02/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great car with some quality control issues. Transmission is not the greatist thing, mine is starting to slip and car only has 22k on it. Other problems is it took the dealer four tries to figure out why my sunroof was rattling, finally they replaced the entire thing, no problems since. Engine is excellent. Comfort is great. Gas mileage could be better. I get around 19 in the city. I wish the car was rear wheel drive because there is occasionally too much torque steer. Otherwise great car.
Great Car!!
Raka, 02/11/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Just bought a 2002 3.2TL-S Fantastic power. Running fine so far
My 2002 Acura TL Experience
George Mount, 09/30/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Since purchasing my Acura TL over a year and half ago, I've been totally satisfied with the overall quality and performance of the vehicle. The look and ride comfort of the Acura was the main reasons for making this purchase. In the past, I've bought vehicles which were initially very appealing from a look and/or ride comfort perspective but I would quickly lose interest in the "look" and the ride became uncomfortable shortly after purchasing the vehicle (i.e., within 6 months). This has not been the case with my Acura, in fact, the look and the ride comfort continue to impress me more and more each passing month. Great vehicle!
A Pleasant Surprise
arlo47, 09/26/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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It was $$$ that sold me on the 2002 3.2TL -- I got an unbelievable price of $27,300 delivered through a dealership about an hour away via the AAA website. I have been amazed at how comfortable and luxurious this car is, not to mention solid and fast -- especially on the highway. The interior is absolutely beautiful, and the standard features list goes on forever.
Review of 2002 TL
dancetammy, 05/28/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is a luxury to drive.
All Around Excellent Performance
ScottBoulderCO, 08/12/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The 3.2 TL (w/Navigation) has been an excellent vehicle. At almost two years old, our Acura has maintained a perfect repair record. While the interior design reflects that of its sister Honda (the Accord), the navigation system and sound deck differentiate it and blend in well with the dash. Despite only having the standard 3.2 Liter engine compared to the Type-S, our Acura will outperform many of the luxury vehicles owned by our neighbors. Acceleration, top speed (which is governed), and the smooth transmission make the Acura a best buy. For all consumers in the market for a luxury sports sedan, the TL is it!
Japanese Reliability & Fun
Mike, 03/26/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased my car as a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from an Acura dealership and have no real complaints. The car is responsive, fast, and gets around 32 miles per gallon (not bad for 260 HP). It cruises down the interstate barely turning over 2000 RPMs at 75 MPH and red lines at 6900 RPMs. She has a lot of juice, especially off the line. The front seats, however, are not very comfortable and your rear gets sore on long rides. The buckets simply aren't deep enough and there isn't enough padding. As far as reliability, I live where it is -40 below in the winter, no plug-in, and no garage, and the car fires right up. Too bad they ruined TLs with the new 2004 design (yuk!).
Love This Car - No Problems
AcuraTim, 08/14/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Having owned this car for exactly one year I want to go on record as saying I have not had any problems. All I've had to do is change the oil every 4000 miles. I have 22000 miles so far and have not experienced any transmission problems. This care is a lot of fun to drive - and I feel it is fast, responsive, and handles quite well. It is also a very comfortable car to drive.
great, reliable car
lda, 06/01/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Fun to use in town, very good for long trips
Great Ride
Rob, 02/14/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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So far, no problems with the car. I love the Type-S features. I have the Blue TL and I upgraded from an Accord. I like the power of the TL, and it's responsiveness. Only problems with 65k on it was normal maintenance and the recalls. Otherwise a fun car to drive.
Xenon head lights of TL-S
Friend, 02/13/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Just have a 2002 TL-S. It's Great Car, High Performance. And heard that car's very bright Xenon headlights are expensive ($1600) and hot item for the thefts. So be carefully where you park your baby.
Great Car!
jimhild, 11/11/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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38,000 miles in 2 years, no repairs, only maintenance items. No downtime of any kind.
transmission problem
steve bar, 12/04/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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In my case the transmission died every 20,000 miles, the dealler has the car now they are changing the transmission the second time. There are lots of posting on the net about this, somehow consumer report and yourself ignor it. I wonder why???
I love this car!
Barry Landau, 11/24/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Wifes car (but she can't keep me out of it). 37,000 miles and no major problems. We actually look forward to raod trips in this car. Still worry about transmission stories, but go to the NHTSA website and you will see this is still only about 3% of the total. If it was an "American Product" that would probably be considered par for the course. I would buy another Acura, absolutely!
Luxury at Honda Prices
tinmantt, 06/05/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This has been the best car I've owned. Had European cars including Volvo, Audi, etc., but as an overall experience, they can't compete.
Get the Honda Accord instead
sucker, 05/29/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is a overpriced honda accord. The suspension is not tuned which cause the car to become a bucket of rattles. I've visited my dealer 4 times and they have yet to fix everything. If you want a good buy...don't get this car...it's a k-mart special...a fake psudo lux car.
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.
Very satisfied
megadude, 12/16/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I also test drove many other cars in the same general price range before buying this car. I thought it was the best car. I have had it for over 2 years. I still believe it is the best entry level luxury car. Period. Don't understand the comments about noisy air conditioning. Mine is whisper quiet ... even on the hottest, muggiest days of a Florida summer.
Happy Owner
SLM206, 10/05/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I've owned this car for a year and 1/2 and the only, picky thing I would change about it is the cup holders. It is a joy to drive, has the pick-up I need for merging onto busy freeways, and the ride is smooootttthhh. Everyone who rides in this car loves it. And the price makes it even better.
DuncanReview
DuncanAcura, 01/07/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Problems with front brake rotors Squeaking Tires replaced at 42,000 so not bad. Unfortunately, the original Michelins were poor on wet surfaces Very reliable car, but not as fun as I had hoped. Poor depreciation -- Resale value most certainly not as high -- Acura offered me $16,000 after 2.5 years of owning this $31,500 car. 50% depreciation?
Value Buy
Value buyer, 06/25/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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For the money, this car will match any feature for feature. The 260HP delivers on low-end and mid-range acceleration. The car corners flat and the breaking system is excellent. If I had known about an available 6 speed in 2003 I would have waited.
Loving Acura
happywithacura, 10/04/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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We are extremely pleased with our new Acura. If you are not prepared to buy the Type-S model, don't test-drive it. If you are looking for a luxury sedan with sporty feel, excellent handling, premium sound, and comfortable ride, you have found the right car. The Type- S is a slightly tighter ride with improved handling over the regular TL model. However, the smoothness of the ride does suffer some. We are extremely happy with the car and would love to buy another to put next to it in the driveway.
Acura dream
catmanrog, 01/23/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Responsive, exciting, and joy to drive
Quality Ride
Adam, 01/24/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased the car from the dealerships pre-owned certified program which gives you one more year to the base warranty and 12,000 extra miles. Good program. The car had 12,800 miles upon delivery. It has been very reliable and enjoyable to drive. I have not experienced any of the transmission problems that other drivers have experienced, maybe they should try servicing the transmission every 35,000 miles like I do to avoid potential problems. Lubricatiuon is everything! I had one recall issue to deal with which was minor, transmission needed a second gear jet kit that the dealer installed to avoid any potential overheating. I had never even experienced a problem but installed the kit anyway
lost it's value
gary kennedy, 02/21/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had the car for 2 1/2 years and it has 102,000 miles. No problems, not even brake replacement. Mileage is 30 mpg, better than rated. Very quiet,no wind noise, squeaks, or rattles. I was shocked when the dealer offerred me less than $10,000 dollars for trade on a new $35,000 TL.
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!!
My good choice
stevesil, 05/30/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Comfort is exceptional, particularly for drivers who need thigh support. Handling is a pleasure. The car is totally responsive at highway speeds for both acceleration and braking. The driving experience has been excellent.
Great overall car
Chad983, 03/07/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Very reliable. No major problems in 2 yrs. Only complaints: paint seems to chip easily with normal road debris, and transmission hesitates from Park to 1st gear. Supreme gas makes a difference in this car. Climate control is great, and seats are very comfortable. I put ~80 miles/day to work, and have had back problems in the past, but not in the TL.
Movin on up
Larry, 02/27/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This car replaces our 1999 3.2 TL. The "s" version is a big step in the right direction. The available power and handling are much more of what I'm looking for. Honda has done a good job of upgrading an already desireable machine. This is a great place from which to move forward.
Not completely luxury
AJ Ditzler, 03/08/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I cannot find a perfect seat position, neither can my wife. When my legs are the right distance from pedals, I'm too close to the steering wheel. Seats are slighly uncomfortable for long trips. Love the interior, thought I loved the exterior, but now seems a little bland. It is a very fun car to drive, but the OEM tires don't come close to matching the cars performance. As for holding its value, am very disappointed in what I see for trade in. New transmission at about 24000 miles, but dealer was excellent. Transmission always has and still feels very weird shifting into drive, very long delay. For the money, should have bought the Honda Accord.
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.
The best car
sign90, 02/27/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Love it , Love it, Love it
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.
Does anyone want to play????
BGreen, 03/04/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I went to dealer for a regular oil change and a brand new 3.2 TL type s w/navigation was sitting in front of my face. The color really sold me on it, Aeigean blue. I went for a drive and the next thing you know I'm driving out wth it. The navigation is one of the best features. All you bimmer fans out there, paying all that money and you don't even have navigation. If you want all the bells and whistles plus outstanding performance, check out the TL type S.
Great after almost 2 years
clarifypso, 11/11/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Upgraded from Infiniti G20 after 125000 miles. First Acura, although I have had 2 other Hondas, a Mazda, a Toyota and a Porsche. This car is fun to drive. No problems other than the warranty recall for the windshield fluid tubes clouding up the windshield. Dealer fixed it right first time. Very easy on the back and good in cold weather here in Colorado.
great vehicle
keithr, 05/19/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had the TL for about a year now. I've owned a Legend and Accord in the past, however, the Tl is the best yet. Smooth horse power, great ride, and complete package:-)