Used 2003 Acura TL Consumer Reviews
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Great Runner
Everything works great. Lots of recent items, not broken, just time to replace.
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2003 acura
It’s rides smooth and is trouble free
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Not What I Expected
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).
Decent vehicle
The transmission went out at 50,000 miles but Acura replaced it under warranty. My stereo control on the steering wheel had a loose ground which I paid the dealer to fix. Other than normal maintenance and tires I have done nothing to the car. I think Acura cares about their service. I was told their dealers get fined by Acura if you rate them less than perfect. I would buy another Acura.
What a disappointment
This car was my first Honda product after owning nothing but American built cars, I had very high hopes. At first I was very impressed with the Acura, I loved driving it, great for road trips, very powerful and sporty handling. But then I learned of the transmission problems. I felt like I was driving a ticking time bomb..........then mine needed replaced just like so many others. Count on spending about $5000 from Acura. This happened at 90K, then at 113K the engine started making internal ticking noises. Dealer recommended new engine. Really? Entire drive train replaced by 113K with a perfect maintenance record? Sold the car that day. So turned off by Honda now.