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Not A Fan, 10/23/2005
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The engine power is good, even if it is too high in the rev band. The transmission takes awhile to downwhift far enough to reach the power band when you step on it. You need to manually downshift first if you know you are going to need it. Fit and finish is nowhere near what I expected, considering what is written about these vehicles. The dash is warped, the rear passenger door is coming apart. This was purchased with low miles, and there is no reason for this. Ergonomically, it lacks. The moonroof controls may as well be in the trunk. If you turn the head lights on before it is pitch black outside, the numbers on the tach and speedometer literally disappear.
OK, but....
catcher10us, 01/15/2007
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third acura, a vigor, 1999 3.2 TL and the 2003 3.2 TL. All in all, a good value, but far from perfect. Brakes and brake rotors have been an issue, from the 1999 to the one I have now. Suspension is a little soft and if you push the car around a corner, you can feel it. Then there are the tranny problems, legend for TL owners. Compared to whats out there in the price range, the TL, especially the new one is a good choice, but, the bloom is off the rose for me in some areas. My lease is up in about 6 months and I will explore all options. The fit and finish on the Acura is still far above that of the Maxima.
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Great Car
Mark, 09/24/2006
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best car I have owned. I like the look better than the re-designed 2004 models.
Looks great, built to last
mocozeke, 08/01/2010
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2003, 141,000 miles with no major problems. All parts lasted longer than expected (ex: replaced timing belt at 127,000) and average mileage was better than advertised. This was a car that was close to perfect. I am sad to be giving it up and unfortunately not for another one since Acura has ruined the look at this classic beauty.
Pretty Bummed with Acura
corbin12, 12/05/2014
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought this TL with about 60,000 miles on it and was very impressed.....for about a year then it started falling apart. A/C needed to be completely replaced. Transmission never shifts down in town, so it hardly ever runs below 2500 RPMs even at low speeds. The exterior trim is faded, the heat controls inside have a mind of their own...you can turn the system off and still have hot air blasting out. The wiring on the steering wheel stereo controls is fried and never worked right. I thought Acura made a quality product but I was very wrong. Disappointed with this car...it's kind of a piece of junk.