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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Acrua TL Type S is a HIT

Kareem, 03/30/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The best car I've owned. It's packed with standard features and I love the navativagion system. Great stereo too.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Needed 2 of these cars!!!

dogteam, 01/22/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought my wife's 3.2 Type S in 2001 so we have had it a while. After over 30k miles it hasn't had to be repaired for anything. The main thing I hate is it is hard not to get a ticket in this car because it goes to fast and makes you try to take turns faster.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Running the tranny

Nancy, 09/16/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I love driving my acura. I step on the gas and it feels like someone tapped the back of the car as it takes off smoothly and very quickly. I have had the car 5 yrs and many highway miles. Very comfortable, best car I have had. Feel safe and quick in traffic. Mechanically it has been not so fun. Lots of transmission problems. I have had to replace the tranny several times, Acura took care of the expense. Had difficulty with brakes wearing quickly, but think I found better pads now. Car has plenty of room, yet not too big. I love the Aegean blue, lots of compliments.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love it!

ExecAsst, 01/26/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I owned an Acura Integra prior to buying this car. I'm hooked on Acura. They are reliable, dependable cars. The TL is beautiful and everything comes standard except the navigation system. I love it!

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