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Over-rated to be sure!
DMai, 02/28/2006
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After a year and a half of disappointment and multiple trips to the service department, I finally gave up and sold it. Never before have I been so disappointed with an automobile. It promised so-ohhh much and fell so-ohhh far short. Many of the features were great (sound system is Wow), but the daily "Driving Experience" was miserable. Stumbling and hesitation in around-town driving was awful. The service department basically blew me off and did nothing. I found a nice little 5 series Bimmer to replace it. Love it!! What a costly mistake... oh well. We live and learn. dmm
A so-so product in a competitive segment
regrets, 12/28/2003
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2000 BMW 330i coupe as I need a 4-door sedan. My original draw to the TL is the impacable specs(HP, torque, tires, fuel consumptions, etc), and the cool exterior. The car drives pretty good, better than most other Japanese cars(except the G35), but what kills this car for me is the excessive oversteer, probably due to the front wheel drive. The notchy gas pedal response doesn't help either. The suspension also cannot be really rated as sporty. The car starts to float at 80mph, and the steering response is really unsure during moderately-spirited manuvers.
210,000 miles on 04' Acura TL
Seth, 02/01/2009
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hi All! I'm back to share updates with you on my 2004 Acura TL. I now have 210,000 miles on it and this is how its fared! I have had two timing belts put on (one at 100k miles and another at the 200k mark). Along with the timing belts at each 100k mark I had the spark plugs replaced, water pump and serpentine belt. I just replaced the transmission at 209k miles. I also had to have the o-ring seals replaced in the power steering pump. At every 50k mark I had the transmission and engine coolant flushed. The car is working great! I am still getting between 28 and 31 mpg depending on how I drive. (I am a cop and sometimes drive it like my squad car.) Fit and finish are still good.
3500 miles of pure driving pleasure
Dr. EB, 12/16/2003
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive had this car for almost 2 mths now and I can honestly say this car is the best car I have driven, (not to mention owned) ever, regardless of price. The performance, luxury, amenities and build quality in this car, especially when you factor the price just don't exist anyhwere else in the car market. I previously owned a 2002 TL type S, which was a nice car, and when I tested this car, surprisingly, I found it to be superior to it in every way. I bought it on the spot. If you are in the market to buy a vehicle in this price range and fail to test this car you will be very sorry indeed!
Fun to drive
Guy, 08/03/2010
2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had vehicle since February 2004. DVD hard drive failed within year but covered under warranty. At 60,000 the upholstery started breaking down and developing tears. At 100K I have to replace upholstery. Very poor quality leather used. Other than that, it's been a joy to drive.