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Transmission Whiplash 2002 TL
fixerupper, 02/10/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Major problem. Transmission hesitates then engages first gear very abruptly. Happens from a dead stop or when slowing down and speeding up. There is a very noticable delay from the time I start accelerating till the car goes hard into motion. After 5 trips to the dealer, and being told that they can not find the problem or thats the way it is supposed to work I am going back and demand at least a new trany. My first couple weeks driving this thing I developed a serious stiff neck.
Great traveler
wenoh appy, 05/02/2009
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought ours new, we own 4 other cars but drive the Acura when we travel, sometimes because of the gps system other times for the comfort and dependability it has given us, however we will not buy another acura because the dealer service was terrible, the car was in several times for a noise that they kept insisting it was brakes, it was transmission. When we picked up our car from the transmission exchange, the radio (BOSE system) showed an error code, they kept the car and reset the code then the CD player showed an error code and they wanted us to buy a new system, never having any prior stereo issues we took it to Bose - Acura didn't remove the cds prior setting code this JAMS the cd deck!!
2002 Acura TL for sale near you
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- 3.2 SedanMSRP: $3,99558 mi away
- 3.2 Type-S SedanMSRP: $2,496227 mi away
- 3.2 Sedan w/NavigationMSRP: $3,795280 mi away
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lookin4money, 10/17/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For the money, I think this is hands down the best deal on the road at any price! The car corners great! Is amazing on the highway. You can get into any slot you want in rush-hour traffic with its acceloration and braking. Maybe the only complaint is that the acceleration seems more responsive in Auto than in Sport shift mode (were it is a little slow to shift). I love the sound system!!! Anyone who wishes for more base isn't really a music lover anyway. You can have the base as loud as it gets, feel it, and yet still hear the music as you should. WHAT A BUY!
Terrific car, everyone loves it
DMac, 12/24/2009
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it in 2007 w/ 35K mi. I haven't had any trans problems. I would say that it is a little slow to go into D5 or R and a little slow to downshift for passing. Using auto- manual solves the passing issue. The lower profile tires make a big difference compared to the non-TypeS. The rear spoiler adds a sportier look, which it needs also.
Don't want to trade it in!
sm, 04/20/2009
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 Acura TL certified pre-owned in 2004 and it's going on 5 years now. It still looks new inside and out. I was thinking about upgrading to the new Acura but was very disappointed in the look of the new models. Tacky interior trim and bulky looking exterior. My blue 02 is SO much better looking. I guess I'll be keeping it for a while. Zero issues with maintenance, no transmission problems.