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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good car, minor problems

TL Guy, 01/02/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Over all this is a great car. There were a few problems I had with it early on after only one year, the transmission died out, but from my understanding it was known problem, and they fixed it. The only problem I had with this was they gave me a little cheap rental car during the 2 weeks it took to fix it, they stuck me in a little neon, not something I would expect, especially after only 1 year, with a higher end car like this. But I still love the car, its fast, fun to drive, a great deal. Their service just needs a little work.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

A little disappointed in my TL

pjeffs, 03/16/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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My Acura has been somewhat disappointing. I have been a loyal Honda driver for over 10 years and I have not liked my 2002 Acura. There is a rattle in the rear speaker that I have had the dealer attempt to repair 4 times, to no avail.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Still getting compliments!

michaelrt, 12/21/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Have mostly highway miles on my car (90k) and it has yet to fail on me. Got a new transmission at 65k miles, but only because the dealer notices something that I wouldn't have (I'm pretty anal about noises and drive changes). Mine is Blue Pearl and people still compliment me on the car when they see it. And everyone who sits in it loves the all-black design. I'd like if the paint were a little tougher, but it still shines in most light. The original tires were crap (Michelin), but the handling and drive GREATLY improved with Falkens and Yokohamas. The gas mileage has been great. I got 32mpg highway at 75-80mph numerous times. Usually I get 25mpg mixed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nothing but a Honda for me!

Honda Lover, 01/27/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my 2002 Acura TL-type S used with 37,000 miles; I believed it was a leased vehicle before I purchased it. This is my 2nd Acura purchase; my first was a 1990 Acura Legend LS that had 186k miles on it when I sold it. I have been nothing but happy with the purchase of my TL. And, I know that I am not going to get ripped off by the dealer when I take it there for service.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my TL-S

snowman81, 04/27/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car. Tranny problems exist in some CL/TL/MDX but Acura has provided an extension on the warranty to 7yr/100,000 miles. Other than that the car is wonderful. I've added a few things for my preference to get a little more juice out of the engine and changed the suspension, however, stock the car does extremely well. A great combo of sport and luxury with the Type S.

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