Used 2003 Acura TL Consumer Reviews
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Did not meet my exectations as a used vehicle purchase
jacquelineb, 09/18/2011
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Initially I was proud that my 2003 Acura TL was made in Ohio and purchasing it used fit my budget in 2007. This car can eat four years of family vacations. Expenses include: a rebuilt transmission replacement, convenient electrical features busting. At 80,000 my CD player failed & ate CDs, @ 90,000 CD player buttons on steering wheel failed, @ 100,000 the heated seat feature failed on the passenger side. The one on driver side only heats the back not the bum for which I am keeping my fingers crossed will not fail this week since I need to recover from a back sprain. Leather seats not too durable for no kids no pets family.
Best Acura
tommy0guns, 11/25/2002
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
i priced and drove the TL-S, Accord V6, and BMW 325. this is the best for the money. it kills the accord in driving and quality and is way cheaper and faster than the 325. doesn't get any classier for $30k
Acura TL
Pete1111, 02/27/2002
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car I have ever own.
My Last Acura
tcross, 02/14/2013
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2003 and have had it serviced at the dealer religiously. I kept it washed, waxed and cleaned inside and out. The car is a lot of fun to drive. It's a little noisy on the inside, though. The transmission went out (second gear recall defect) at 70k miles. The dealer replaced it for free. I spent about 5k to replace motor mounts, timing belt and other major maintenance at 100k. At 101k the clearcoat began failing. At 110, the drive train started wobbling and/or slipping at certain speeds and power settings. At 150k, the car looks awful and isn't worth further repairs. I'm done with Acura.
Not What I Expected
Dean206, 02/07/2004
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Convinced to trade new, 1.5 month old, gorgeous '03 Maxima SE on new '03 Acura TL. Each day since purchase, (6 months ago) I've regretted purchasing the '03 TL. Maxima was much faster, thrill to drive; loved engine, exterior, interior (everything). Honestly don't care for the Acura at all (engine, interior, exterior). Acura rides rough, and is sluggish relative to Maxima. Sometimes bump head (only 6'0" tall) when getting in (even with seat at lowest point). Loved the last Acura Legend, but '03 TL falls short. No complaints about reliability, but I plan to get a 2003 Maxima this year (don't like look of 2004 Maxima).