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Huge Miles/Perfect Car
cadillacman, 01/11/2004
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive over 40,000 miles each year. In the past I have driven large Cadillacs and Lincolns. This TL costs thousands less, has every convenience I used in the other cars, and costs thousands less. And yet, this is the most comfortable car I have ever driven over many miles. Transmission went out at 48,0000, Acura has sent out a recall...Dealer replaced it. Dealer service has been exceptional (Norm Reeves).
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.
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Great Sporty Sedan
JS, 06/06/2008
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I picked up my 02 TL in Florida and drove it up to Minnesota about 64,000 miles ago. I now have 112,000 miles on it and it still drives just as nice. I just put in a timing belt, brakes, rotors, crossover cooling line. Acura gave me a 100,000 mi. warranty on the transmission since there were issues with a select few. The only thing I notice is that there sometimes is some hesitation when shifting into D5. You have to wait 1-2 seconds before applying the gas. Great fuel mileage. 26-28 city / 28-31 hwy. Record trip was made with a 34 mpg tank.
Acura is just average
Gerhard, 12/13/2009
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Acura based on consumer reports reliability and performance recommendations. However, my Acura did not live up to my expectations. I spent the extra money on Acura over domestic products and other foreign brands because I thought I was getting top quality. Instead I got many headaches. For the record, I still like the design and I like the performance. However, I did not like the fact that I have had to have my transmission changed 2 times. I am on my third trans and now I have to purchase a new timing belt that is supposed to cost over $1000. And that is only at 7100. Needless to say I would not recommend this model, nor would I endorse this brand any more.
Great Car - Watch the Tranny
KMaude, 12/09/2005
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about a year now (85,000 miles) and it's been one of the best cars I've owned (over 12 others). I recently felt a little hesitation in the tranny and took it to the dealer for service. Thank god it's still under the factory tranny warranty (7 yrs/100k). The trans needs replacing and thanks to the warranty I'll be getting it for free! Another positive is my dealer loaner is a 2006 3.2 TL with 800 miles on it ... what a great car! I will strongly consider another Acura when purchasing a new car next year.
Love my car but not the transmission
Ralph, 05/12/2010
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car "pre-owned" off a lease, 3 yrs old, 30k miles. I have loved this car. Transmission went out at 104K miles and 7 yr, 9 mos from date of purchase. Transmission was replaced, just under the mandated extended warranty, but told new transmission has no warranty. What? I've had two problems with windshield wipers. Other than that, it is a great car. My dealership has been great to me (Atl)
Transmission Problems at 56K
nldud, 11/24/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved my car until transmission troubles! Car hesitates to shift when you first accelerate and then when it does shift, it's a really hard jerking motion. Acura dealership replaced the A and B shift solinoid but problem is not resolved. It's a good thing I bought the extended warranty! Everyone kept telling me Acura will last for 300K but I'm not going to find out. My 94 Nissan Sentra was still running smooth at 160K when I sold it to buy the ACURA. I took excellent care of the vehice had all the oil recommended oil changes and routine service schedule maintenance.
Acura 3.2 TL - love it!
jimbo2, 12/01/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've never had a car that only required oil changes for maintenance for the first two years! In addition to the reliability, I love the feature set, it's comfortable to drive, and has the power available when I need it. I look forward to going to work or the store because I get to drive my TL!
great vaue solid reliability
east end, 01/14/2003
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Review of 2002 TL
dancetammy, 05/28/2002
2002 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a luxury to drive.