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3.13 out of 5 stars

Another Transmission Failure

atlthinker, 03/26/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I thought I bought a car that had great value for the dollar, but all of you folks whining about a particular street not being on the Nav system need to get over it...just wait 'til your transmission fails! You won't need to worry about where your going, but about how you are going to get there! This is not what I expected for such a highly rated vehicle and the build quality we have come to expect from Honda. And if you think this is a fluke, go to http://www.acura-tl.com and http://www.acura-cl.com and find out how many other Acura owners have experienced transmission failures...that's right...FAILURE, meaning needing to be replaced!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

TL Fan, 03/20/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I like the car it is fun to drive nice power and trunk space. I like the style and handling big difference from what I was driving.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

great vaue solid reliability

east end, 01/14/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The TL is a great value ,but lacks the handling and style of competiters .My wife picked out the TL based on our prior ownership of Acuras.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Transmission nightmare

Sailorman, 03/20/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my 2002 model Acura 3.2TL based on excellent consumer reports. Why did I not hear about their transmission problems? After 15,000 miles I had to have a new transmission installed under warrenty. After another 10,000 miles on the new transmission the fluid looked like oil! The dealer admitted that the repair shop was full of TL's with transmission problems. From what I have read and heard since, I am amazed there has not been a recall. I hope to read more about this apparent "cover up". Shame on Honda.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

sexy TL-S

Hector, 03/21/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This is by far the best buy for your money. It's powerful, smooth, reliable, very elegant. What more could you ask for. It offers a luxurious feel, and at the same time it feels like you're driving a sports car. I would definitely pick this car over any BMW, Infinity or Audi in a heartbeat. Its the most powerful car in its class and about 10 thousand dollars cheaper. It doesnt take a genius to fugure out that this car is a steal.

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