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Excellent in every way
Gail Robinson, 03/15/2015
updated 03/17/2017
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2005 with 50000. It now has over 130,000 and is running strong. I have never had any problems, just routine maint. It has begun "rattling" but it is 12 years old! Handles perfectly, hugs the road, extremely reliable in snow. Couldn't be happier. It is now 2 years since the last review, had the "rattling" fixed. Still runs great!
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NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!!
1soccerfan, 01/06/2012
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car Sept 2010 with 110K miles. I drive at least 2,000 miles per month, this car has 141K now. 14 months and I've driven it 31K miles with NO PROBLEMS OR ISSUES. Oil changes and tires only. I drive my cars hard and I expect something to go wrong but the transmission shifts perfect and everything works perfectly. I go on 2-3 hour road trips at least twice a month with no worries. I trade cars about every 2 years and I have to say this is the best one I've had in a long time.
Pretty good all around car
alehr, 04/27/2010
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2005 with about 75,000 miles. Unfortunately, about one year or 6,000 miles later my transmission failed. Acura did not cover my specific transmission problem for whatever reason so I ended up spending about $3500 to replace. Other than that, I did replace the timing belt just as a precaution but nothing else major. I still love my car and plan on buying another Acura when this one goes. However, beware of the transmission!
Best car I've ever owned
TimK, 11/03/2010
2003 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
I research my cars thoroughly before I buy. As an engineer I appreciate good design and the Acura is excellent. I buy on performance, reliability, and styling in that order. What attracted me most was that it was the best performing car in it's class according to Consumer Reports and it has not disappointed. Great acceleration with top mileage of about 30 mpg on the highway. Like many others it has had a new transmission but Acura covered the entire cost including an Acura loaner from the dealer. I've had lots of good comments about the deep blue metallic color. 130,000 miles and going strong. On my second set of brakes and third set of tires.
Great car with a few exceptions
fever1, 04/21/2014
2003 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
As with most of the 2003 readings, my TL lost its transmission at about 90K. As the warranty was shot after 10 years I had to pay 3K+ for a new transmission, DON'T GO TO THE DEALER or you will pay 5K+ with a lesser warranty. The airbag sensor light went on and the dealer asked $650 to fix it, I figure I went most of my life without ever even wearing a seat belt until it was made a law, I can live with out airbags for awhile. So after 100K that about sums it up the major repairs. The comfort of the drive is the best I ever had, the engine is great; it can throw you back in your seat. Gas mileage is surprisingly good. The leather interior is average at best.
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