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Nice car, terrible transmission
Ralow, 08/09/2010
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
All the transmission issues you hear about the TL's are very real. I bought mine as a 1 owner trade with 109K. I did all the research and found that the transmission had the recall done and it was serviced at the local Acura dealer. So I went ahead and bought it thinking it might be OK. WRONG. Had to replace the transmission 3 weeks after I bought it & Acura wasn't willing to help out AT ALL even though it was only a few miles over the recall warranty. Needless to say, I ended up paying $4000 extra for a new tranny. The replacement is under warranty for 3 yrs/36,000 but I will likely never buy another used Acura again. Too much hassle and no reliability. Acura's reputation is tarnished IMO.
Nice car to own
tst32tl, 09/15/2006
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Own this car for 5 years and it never had any major problems (except the transmission recall, and they automatically provide extended warranty to 100,000 mi no charge). Very comfortable and nice. Probably will buy the same car when ready to get my next car.
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Still running
TomB, 01/14/2009
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
196,000 miles. Last week go 29 mph in very cold conditions, often get 30 and always 25+ even in town. Front brakes @ 89K, rears at 112K, but 4 transmissions, all paid by Acura cheerfully with loaner car for each 3 day repair. Great car but boring and I told dealer never another until they fix the trans. New Acura still has 5 spd that won't hold 1st or 2nd. 2009 is too ugly, so I am waiting or going Genesis or 328 BMW. Too bad, as I would love to buy from them again.
Great Car, Bad Transmission
Steve, 02/17/2007
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my car for almost two years and purchased it pre-certified. I have never had a problem until a few days ago, when without warning the transmission went out. My car is now waiting to be repaired at the dealer. Other then this major setback, the car has been outstanding, and I love it.
Excellent performance, reliability & style
Carlos Valentin, 08/18/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has always the one of my dreams for long years. I had owned it for about 3 months now, completely certified & everybody thinks it's brand new. It's an excellent car, excellent performance and incredible features with top of the line technology. It's everything anybody could want in a near-luxury car. On the highway, it just glides... driving it's just a pleasurable experience by itself. The Bose 6 disc in-dash system just blows my mind with is beautiful sound quality. I feel so safe because its drivebility is amazing. Leather heated seats, automatic sun-roof, and the anti-theft system... everybody that has been in it has fallen in love with it and I couldn't be more satisfied.