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Nice, but Rattles A LOT
Maryland, 12/19/2007
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I tried all the competition and chose this car because I got the most bang for the buck. So, for the most part, it was the best choice in terms of price, quality, engine, transmission, power, options, etc. However, it NEEDS a smoother shifting transmission and the rattles and the little noises drive me crazy. The car sounds like it is 100- years old and it keeps getting worse. As long as I turn volume on radio up, Im good. All-in-all pretty good car.
OK, but two major problems
conan, 12/30/2007
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had this car for 60K miles. It has been OK in general, but these cars are supposed to be really reliable. It isn't. I have the manual six speed transmission. At around 32K miles the car would not go into reverse. I brought it in and they ultimately ended up replacing the entire transmission (under warranty). Now at 61K miles, the power steering pump has failed and needs to be replaced. This seems to be low mileage for this to be failing. I have had no other problems, but these two problems are major. I will not be buying another Acura.
Best car I've ever owned!
John R, 02/03/2008
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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This is an excellent car. The performance and handling of this car is awesome. The styling, even 4 years after I bought it is still a head-turner. Two things I would change if I could: 1) move to rear wheel drive to eliminate the torque steer and 2) improve gas mileage in the city - I average 17-18 with careful driving. Highway is awesome - 33-34mpg. I hear the 09 TL may move to RWD. Hopefully that will happen. Any way about it, I would buy this car again without blinking. One additional note - get the nav... you won't regret it!
Great Car w/ Big Liability
CRS, 05/08/2009
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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The body style is sleek, it's fun to drive and comfortable. Over a few years developed too many vibrations and rattles for high end car. Biggest disappointment was Acura Corp. not backing my TL when the front right ball joint broke going 60 MPH in the center lane. Parts did not indicate failure. This was my second and last Acura. I feel that I can't put my family at risk with a company that will not admit they have a dangerous & critical design flaw with their wheel assembly and unwilling to back the consumer.
Love this car
mel63, 12/16/2010
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this 2004 Acura TL new. I now have 185,00 miles on it, 95% of them being highway miles. A few problems here and there, but all in all it's the greatest car I've had. My bluetooth has problems off and on and my navigation system has died due to it being in the trunk and I live 2 miles off the highway on a dirt and dusty road. Would love to know if anyone else has had more miles than mine and if yours is still running well.