Used 2006 Acura TL Sedan Consumer Reviews
Great car, great value
Overall probably best car I've ever had, and I've had many, incl G35 Coupe (still have) and Sedan, and '06 BMW 3- series (didn't like). Does it handle like them or have the power of the Infiniti? No, but it has more power and torque than BMW and it's still plenty fun to drive. Very comfortable, great features for the money, excellent ergonomics and, I think, looks great, too. Also, the fact that it's FWD does not mean that it's not a sport sedan. It's not a Bimmer or Audi, but it's still very much a sport sedan. And you get a lot more car for the money than the German cars.
fast,fast,fffast
rides like a preformance car.Not soft but moves in all gears.Gets out of its own way.
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,995125 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,600223 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,995231 mi away
Great, Could Be Better
I purchased my TL in March and now have about 2,300 miles on it. I am still playing with all the toys this car has to offer and enjoy the acceleration and smooth power of the TL. The Navigation is easy to use and program, the sound system is clear and the 6 channel sound is very impressive. Good luck finding DVD Audio disks at your Best Buy. My only complaints have been a small rattle on the rear hatch that I only hear occasionally. The suspension is a little firm and you feel larger potholes. I am a big guy and I find the seats a little too firm, also. The interior design was the selling point of this car. It looks and operates like a true high-performance sports car.
Great Car!!
I boght my TL last month and I love it! I've considered other luxary/sporty sedans but nothing came close to TL. You get so much for the money. NAV system with the handsfree link is great. I just moved to a different state and NAV system with voice activation came in really handy. It hasn't betrayed me so far and I use it every day. Sound system is very good as well.
2nd time arount
This is teh second TL that I have had and I love teh new voice activated nav and sound system. Combine this with Blue tooth technologoy you can leave your hands on the wheel the whole time you drive. Excellent performance for a 3.2 L, good exhausts sound and the Michelin tires are better than the Bridgestone. I would buy this car again especially if they could squeeze in a V8
Recent TL W/NAV & ProPackage purchase
Bought my TL last week and have put 300 miles on it. Also considered the Lincoln Zephyr (dropped it-the hp and performance was below par for this class and it will be replaced this Oct.by a car with more HP and all wheel drive option-too late for me!)the Avalon-too big and boxy for me and it has major reliability issues, the Cadillac CTS-rear wheel drive only turned me off, and the BMW 325xi. Like all wheel drive, but it was much smaller and lacked the acceleration of the TL, plus it lacked the NAV, sound system and other features of the TL at a lower price. I am 6'7" tall and weigh close to 240 pounds, so interior room was important to me. Space up front is ample.
2006 TL handles better than it looks.
A fun car to drive! Grips the road through turns at high acceleration. Superior sound system and well appointed interior. Test drove the Infiniti G5, BMW 3 series and Audi 4 series. TL was by far the best value for the money.
Details
Nice Car, Only 6000 miles and it already has problems. Window Buttons are falling off and it makes sqeeky noices inside, which is distracting. ALso, it takes to long to get the item repaired. Been waiting a month and it is still is not fixed. Besides the these problems, very nice looking car and it drives and handles very well on the freeway. The moonroof is nice but it can not be opened on the freeway as to much air noise but it very nice in the city.
Love this car
Just bought this 06 with ten thousand miles. Great car, ample power, a little too fun to drive, (hard to get where you are going when you never want to get out of the car), sleek design. After researching I found that this car holds its value better than ANYTHING in its class, beats Mercedes and BMW, and offers so much more with Honda reliability. Rear visibility is not good, thinking the back up sensors may be worth the money considering what bumpers cost. People complain of the back end design of the car so I added a spoiler, looks great. Got it for my 45th birthday, great investment for the young at heart.
Exciting to Drive - Stress Free Fun
What I wanted was a sporty car. I needed SOME utility, not just a two seater with loads of power. I also wanted to have some quality and a few bells and whistles. Boy does this car deliver! It looks regal with a touch of attitude. Step inside it and the leather brings a smile to my face. There is plenty of room without feeling crammed, and it isn't huge. Suspension is somewhat tight, but not stiff allowing a comfortable suspension ride and perform well on fast cornering or take offs if I choose. The stereo system is sweet and I love the steering controls. Now the downsides - if you really call it that. Gas mileage isn't the greatest, and there is a learning curve on the navigation.
Acura TL
Great ride, power on demand, and fun to drive. No problems at all. recvd in perfect condition. Great value as well
Acura was the car
I thought I had a good car. No such luck. First the steering wheel was aligned crooked and the ride is horrible. The ride is too rough and bumpy. You feel it on smooth roads and it shakes the car on rough roads. I thought the tires were out of balance but after 3 times in the shop, no improvement. Mine is a 2006 and I am going to trade it in for a rear wheel drive car. No more Acuras for me
Love my TL
I bought my TL/Navi in Pearl white with ebony leather a month ago and can't stop driving it. I have gotten more compliments from everyone I know. It drives beautifully, awesome voice recognition, love the interior and exterior design :).
Best Car I've Ever Owned
I've only owned two other Acuras, RSX's before this TL. Being about $12,000 more it is so worth the extra money and bigger monthy payment. The car has class is very well designed and has plenty of power on tap if needed. Its also has a really great, thought-out interior, everything is within reach. Its very quiet and the sound system is awsome! Buy this car you will not regret it. I plan to get at least 10+ years from it.
I love my 2006 T L
I absolutely love this car and so does every one who sees it! I have no complaints!
All around winner
I have the 2006 TL as a company car and have over 30k miles on it so far, so I think I can give a pretty fair assessment. First, it has a lot more interior room than it looks. Plenty of room for 6 footers in the rear sets. Power and handling are great, as is the overall styling of the car. My one complaint is that the bluetooth phone interface picks up so much ambient noise that it's almost unuseable. I think the mic needs to be closer to the driver. That would fix the problem. The seats are great, but the interior is not as quiet as a Lexus ES 330. The ride is a tad on the harsh side, but still quite good. And the NAV system is the best out there.
Good, but not perfect
See pros and cons below...
TL: Tech Tour de Force
Tested: A3, M35, Passat V6. M has even more tech, but is +$14k. Passat is fast, but dealers not so good, reliability suspect. A3 drove great, a little small. TL best use of HP, Lux, Sport, Tech. Quiet, fast, smooth; roomy, beautiful tan interior. 31mpg hw! Navi better than M (note: TSX, RL have newer "firmware", more voice commands, Zagat). Voice recog. is accurate; Map is intuitive, not bossy, or verbose! Fast recalc; can input by point/clicking on distant cities for routes; Displays logos. Dials #s found on Nav w/Handsfree Cell. Stereo/XM Sat has stunning clarity. Dealer: "free tires for life"; car washes; loaners. Must spend $50k to top TL. Use $ for DVD-A's, bluetooth cell!
Acura buckboard
Really nice car,but they forgot to include any kind of ride, took a 7 hour trip and thought I had ridden in an 18 wheeler, rough ride, not comfortable at all. My behind was sore after the trip, you can feel the slightest bump like they forgot springs or something !!
2005 Acura TL
Great car - comfortable ride and handling. good gas mileage with city driving better with highway. A fun car to drive
This car ROCKS!
I upgraded from a 1997 Civic to a 2006 TL. It's been 6 months since I bought it and the initial shock of driving something 1) that worked and 2) that is fast has worn off. However, the fun I have driving it has not died. There are times I wish I was in sales just so I can drive it around. Although, I'm pretty sure it's quickness and nibleness will probably get me a ticket at some point. I love this car. I try to tell everyone I know to get one. I loved my Honda and now I love my Acura. You just can't go wrong with that company. On a side note, I have to say the dealership I went through was amazing. I've never thought of buying a car as a pleasant experience. They were great!
Nothing else comes close.
After looking at every other car in this class, (Audi A4, BMW 3, Infiniti G35, Saab 9-3, Lexus ES and IS) nothing even came close to the feature content and performance of the TL. Everything either costs thousands more (the BMW and the Lexus cost over $50k for an entry-level car!) or didn't have good buld quality (Saab may have been ruined by GM.) The TL has attractive styling, plenty of electronic toys, excellent acceleration, and a firm but comfortabl ride. The TL is the best all-rounder on the market. I should know, I actually work for an Infiniti dealership.
My New TL
We just picked up our new TL after months of agonizing research. The car is everything we hoped it would be. I bought it for $100.00 over invoice at Criswell Acura in Annapolis, Maryland. Very professional (and amusing) staff. Car was well prepped and they explained everything to us. So well, we were even able to use the Navigation system on the first try.
Very Happy With This Car
I shopped till I dropped and finally ran across the BEST Car ever! Acura TL I really love to drive this car and get lots of nice looks and compliments too
Expected More
The TL is a good buy for the money and should prove to be a reliable car. However, it's not as an exciting car to drive as I had hoped. Seat adjustments are not quite suited for a 6'2" frame, exterior body construction is not as substantial as it first appears, XM signal quality is poor on most channels (I probably will not subscribe because of that when the free trial priod is up), Bluetooth is subpar. I had narrowed my choices down between the G35 and the TL and the TL won out on interior build quality. In the end, the G35 would likely have been a better choice all around.
Nice Car
I love it already and I've only had it two days! The handling is great and I am having fun driving this car.
Great car
Second Acura I've owned. Test drove the competion before I bought but Acura was at the head of the pack. Instrumentation is easy to read and controls are intuitive. The voice command system required close attention to the manual at first and mating my Blue Tooth cellphone to the car required a quick visit to the dealership to set up. The car is very fast off the line and the auto transmission shifts are silky smooth. Great fun to drive and the A Spec package with 18" tires lets it corner like a dream. This extra was definatily worth it.
CarFan
The Acura TL has got to be one of the premiere vehicles to drive for under $35,000. The interior is comfortable and excellently designed. The gauges, radio, and navigation are easy to read and use. I get outstanding gas mileage (from 26-33 mpg highway). The handling is crisp and the acceleration is perfect. The AC takes a while to get the car cool.
TL
The Acura TL is a fun car to drive. I absolutely love my new car. Everything you need when fighting traffic, or just taking a ride, is just a voice command away. If your looking for a car, I highly recommend you take this car for a test drive. You will love it too.
Third time is a charm ...
This is my third Acura, and is just what I expected ..Quality & Value for the money. It has all the toys that I need and then some. Sticker price not includeing taxes and license fees $35,325.00 and my out the door price was $34,395.16. This included mud guards, body side molding, tinted windows and the Navi.
Comfort, Class, & Honda Reliable
My wife needed to replace her aging Jag so we went looking and she drove a 2 year old Acura TL with 47K that was in dealer's lot. It was as sturdy as rock - no squeaks, rattles, or signs of aging. And the very best Nav System on any car I've seen. After driving the competitors, we returned to the dealer and bought a brand new TL. After 5 months, no problems, no regrets. I'm the sportscar type (S2000) but I keep finding reasons to drive the Acura. Just wish it was RWD - on hard acceleration from very low speed I can feel the torque steer. Other than that, no complaints.
'06 TL -- Not great but OK
I've had this car about 3 months. Nice car and good value for around $30K but I'm still adjusting. Can't get used to the 5 speed automatic transmission -- it seems to shift up and down too much and doesn't feel smooth. The engine is peppy, more so high end than low end. Front torque steer is inevitable in FWD, so don't kid yourself that you're getting a real sport sedan that you can run hard off the line. The interior is very nice, I like the XM, sunroof, roomy backseats, no problems with leather seats so far. Gas mileage is less than you'd expect around town. Turning radius like a bus. Visability backing up in poor due to rear seat headrests. Doors don't stay open.
You get what you pay for... not here!
My better half needed a new vehicle. She didn't want to spend over 30K. My only condition was that it have a Nav system. After looking around and pricing everything out there, nothing could beat the value vs price of the TL. Even if purchased at MSRP you are getting a great vehicle with tons of great features.
I love my TL!!!!
I bought my TL after 10 years of driving the Denali. I thought it would take a while to get used to sitting down low but after driving for one week I knew I'd made the right choice. It is so much fun to drive and the gas mileage is awesome. I get 34 on the highway. The luxury inside the car is awesome as well. The a/c dials down to 58 degrees and in this hot Texas weather it is awesome! I looked at a lot of cars and this car for the money couldn't be beaten. I got the 18" chrome wheels, wood trim inside and some extra body moldings outside and I get so many compliments! My girlfriend has a BMW 550 and she is just smitten with my TL.
Underrated... if anything.
The car drives as if it were driving on air. THAT, is how smooth the drive is. The handling of the car is absolutely impeccable. Absolutely stunning suspension. The interior makes one feel like a king, with it's 8" touchscreen navi along with the voice activated commands. The car itself is a very attractive looking car, especially with the A-spec bodykit. Overall, there really is NOTHING to complain about for such a car in its class...
Nice Ride
This is my third Acura, I continue to purchase Acura's because of the quality and value concept. The service departments have always been great, free loaner cars, car always washed after an oil change etc.
Techno-Driving in Style
This is a very comfortable vehicle with great variety of standard equipment. I love the included hands- free bluetooth setup with will even allow you to store speed dial numbers. The audio systems with DVD-A is brutal and sounds like you're inside a studio cabin. As far as driving performance, this car is athletic enough for the price, plus, you get tons of standard extras that other "German Rivals" will charge you a ton of money for adding.
Can't wait til 07
One of the smoothest rides I've encountered. Worth all of the sticker and then some. Unexpected response and power manual and auto.
Great Car, but a bit to to Improve
I really did my research before I purchased the TL. The Acura TL is the BEST combination of performance (2nd overall), design (1st), and value (1st). It has a sports suspencion so you will feel bumps, accelerates very quickly and has great balance around turns.
Excellent for the price
For the price would not get any other car in it's class. It has everything you need plus amazing extras. This is my second TL (1997 3.2tl).
Excellent Car, Excellent Value
After spending 2 months deciding which car to buy, settled on TL with 6MT/Nav. Had to have a 4 door in case children were coming along for the ride. Have driven for a week and am very happy with the choice. Love the outside look and inside is very tasteful and luxurious feeling. Navigation/Bluetooth/Handsfree system works flawlessly. Just make sure your phone is supported for the Bluetooth. Engine is smooth and has plenty of power. 6-speed has excellent shift quality. 6MT also includes Brembo brakes in the front and limited-slip differential. In my opinion, the combination of features/quality cannot be touched at this price.
Ambers Review
This car is amazing. I just love the navigation system, the heated seats and the comfort. It is such a smooth ride. I look forward to driving that car almost everyday, if I didn't have another car I use for running.
Love My Car!!!!!!!!
After reviewing the history and consumer reports on these cars I was sold before ever driving one. This car has more bells and whistles than you can imagine. Quick and sleek, plenty of power when you need it. This by far is the most awesome car I have ever owned or driven. Have had it a month and still get excited about driving it. You will love this car!!!!!!
Thought it would be better
'06 TL, auto, nav, only 13k miles. I expected so much more from this car. Many random noises, rattles. Very annoying. Window creaking - dealer wouldn't fix. Build quality not great. Interior materials / plastics are low end, as is leather. Best part would be engine and nav. I can honestly say that my old Saab is more solid w/higher quality materials, and our CLK is built like a tank and has not had a problem in 5 yrs, unlike multiple problems with the TL. I'll be selling the TL for a GS 350 or 335, which are both much better built. Given build quality issues, I cannot recemmend the TL.
This car is fun to drive
Bought this car in December as a company car and let me tell you I have not been disappointed. The navigation is great I have in my MDX and the upgrades are nice. My fuel economy is about 22 MPG and highway has been 26. This car is more sporty than I realized. This car rides firmly and handles better than many sports car on the market and for the price I don't see why you should buy a BMW, Lexus, or Infiniti. This car has everything to offer at a great price.
Acura TL
This is an awesome ride. Not only is the design of the vehichle both sophisticated and sporty, but it drives wonderfully. The navigation system is great as well as the surround sound system. It's a powerful car. It drives great!
BEST OVERALL...
Overall a great HighLine Luxury Vehicle, got style, performance, brembo brakes avail; body kit avail. very quit inside, Overall is stll a well rounded off car for riding smoooth everyday to work and roomy for guests.
Best Car in it class
This is my first luxury sedan. I had 2001 Camry and wanted to go for German car either Bimmer or Audi. I did lot of ground work by comparing all the cars in the 30+ category. I was always going back to Acura 3.2 TL because of its new look and field more over it comes with so many features (XM satellite radio, blue tooth, and voice enabled navigation) with lesser price than Bimmer and Audi. I had test drive and I felt the car is so stable and good. The sales person was very nice and explained every thing. The buying experience was hassle free. I am driving this car for the almost one month. It is fun to drive. The Surround sound system and navigation is really awesome. Good luck!
This car ROCKS!!!!!!
For the money, this car is outstanding, both in preformance and comfort. I am an outside salesman, and drive many miles. If I take a client out to lunch, they are amazed with all of the features this car has. As a kick, I usually let them drive it, telling them to push it to the limit. Some of these customers drive cars that cost MUCH MORE then what I paid, and they are VERY impressed. I think that I have swayed at least two of my customers into buying a TL. I have always owned Honda automobiles, my last one is still parked in my garage, a 1997 Honda Accord with over 300,000 miles on it. I still drive it, but it is not as fun as my new TL!!!!
Great Handling
The TL is a great performing car. Cost of the TL was very attractive to me when compared to an equally equipped Cadillac CTS or Lexus 350, Infiniti etc. The quality has been exceptional. Other than following the computer for regular maintenance, the TL will probably never see the mechanic. The reliability of Acura is tops.