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first used acura for me, 08/19/2015
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
Nice sized city car with ample power, high quality interior and attractive looks. Relatively quiet and comfortable. Bought used from Acura w/ 64k miles. Subsequent repairs/replacement that are endemic to this car as you'll learn on the internet. Purge value in the evap system, easy fix. O-rings on the hydraulic steering system (loud sound on cold mornings that goes away as engine warms, an easy fix). Hydraulic shocks/struts for the hood, easy fix. O2 sensors, a bit trickier fix. Check Youtube for demos on replacing these items and save big, big bucks over expensive Acura dealers. The nav system is not intuitive and if it has the original DVD, you'll pay like $170 for an upgrade that is, unfortunately, probably worth it. The upgrade has all U.S. major roads and city streets. The original only had 72 cities and was filled with irrelevant stuff like reviews of restaurants. Big diff. Do not tint the rear window or the nav won't be accurate............as it isn't in mine. Grrrr. Car holds value well, it appears, and I think that is because it is one of the best looking of the TL series plus Honda's reliability record which is best with their 4 cylinder jobs, not six cylinders. Mostly satisfied but would be happier if some of the components were more durable and the Acura dealers only charged an arm instead of an arm and a leg.
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A great used choice
edechazal, 12/20/2012
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
I purchased a clean 2008 TL auto with navigation 6 weeks ago. It's a wonderful car. I'm a "car guy" but no longer a boy-racer since I'm in my 40's. I appreciate refinement and pieces that work well together. This car delivers in most areas. The first test drive sold me on the car's feel and driving dynamics. I'm 5' 11" and the car fits me like a glove. I like the view from the driver's seat, the powertrain's responsiveness and the look of the tan leather interior. I also test drove the redesigned 2009 model and definitely prefer the 2008 since it fits better. Piece of advice: be ready to spring for a new set of Michelins when you buy. Fresh tires clean up lots of problems.
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3rd timies a charm.
jimrobertson, 09/27/2011
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Third TL in 12 years. 1st a 2000, loved it, got crushed by a semi. 2nd a 04, got crushed by a F-350, and a teenage driver. Both times the passengers exited without a scratch. Both times, we purchased something else, Lexus RX330, junk-ola, crap mpg, BMW 330Ci, great fun, even while draining the wallet, VW new Beetle, huge inside but no power. Back in a 2008 TL and it is by far the best of the best. Could use a little more power, but super smooth and great mpg for a roomy sedan that I drive way too fast. I hope I can keep this one forever.
highly satisfied customer
Dag, 02/12/2018
updated 08/15/2018
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
this is very good car if its well maintained, over all i am satisfied, it looks outstanding, even in 2018 it gets complements a lot, very reliable, acceleration is great, its fast car for US highways, but the thing other people might not like is the ride quality, it feels like a track car, it has stiff suspension so keep that in mind, and also the ground clearance is low, the car seats lower than the average sedan, so its good to know these things before buying, for me personally i like the car more for these reasons but other people might not,
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ACURA TL Delivers...but check steering!!
Mike , 10/11/2010
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is a GREAT car, loved it...was fun to drive. great looking exterior, sporty and modest. quick and agile. Overall very happy and will consider buying another TL. However, see issues below, cons....I had to return to shop 3 x for steering adjustments under service warantee..disappointing they did not catch it first two times.
Absolutely Incredible.
Dhruv, 06/22/2019
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
The 2008 TL Type-S is my first car and I can't even explain how much I love it. It is so beautiful and is often regarded as one of the best looking sedans ever made. The quad exhausts look very aggressive and the waffle rims are truly gorgeous. The car looks both sinister and beautiful at the same time, which is what I adore. The interior is very nice as well, but over time many owners have experienced cracked dash, ripped seats, etc. However, in my car, the only thing that broke is a small piece of the cupholder. Other than that, the interior is very roomy and overall a great place to spend time. The steering wheel looks great and sporty. The acceleration is very thrilling with the 286 hp V6, but I am not a fan of the wheel-spin. I wish it was AWD. The engine sounds amazing, as the Vtec induction howl is addicting to listen to. The ride is incredibly smooth and my passengers always say that they really enjoy the ride, and even non car-enthusiast passengers tell me that the car sounds good. :-) The Brembo rotors in the front provide the car with phenomenal stopping power and the calipers look very stylish and sporty. The car handles so well for a sedan, and I have major confidence when I take the car in a heavy corner at high speeds. It feels very planted and I feel really excited and secure at the same time. The ELS sound system is amazing, despite the bluetooth not working and me having to use aux. However, these little problems are totally outweighed by the immense pleasure this car evokes. The complaints I have follow- Poor quality dash, cheap cupholder, timing belt and water pump replacement, bluetooth not working. Other than these issues, the car is amazing. Overall, the TL-S is one of the greatest sport sedans ever made and Acura hit a home run. This car marks the end of an era, as after this car stopped being made, Acura has gone downhill in the past 11 years. None of their cars today give the feeling of sportiness except the NSX and MAYBE the TLX A-Spec. I hope the new Type-S models bring back the specialty that the TL-S carried. This car is also so uncommon, which is what I LOVE. I am the only one I know who owns one, and people gawk at it. I only see another TL-S maybe once or twice a month, and the owners and I have some fun talks. Its rarity, value, design, and performance make it a wondrous piece of automotive art. I love this car more than I can even explain. Please bring back the fun that the TL-S evokes Acura, please.
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Love / Hate Relatonship
Ed McW, 02/16/2018
updated 08/24/2020
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
My TL Base model is the sportiest car I have ever owned. Bought used with 60K. Love the acceleration and handling. Sexy little growl from the engine, just audible enough to hear, but not interfere. Stereo is best I've ever had in a car. (Had to scratch my head over the cassette player in a 2008 though). And I love the exterior styling, especially the rear tail lights. Totally unique to the 04-08 TL. Awesome cruise control. I regularly get 32 MPG highway. Very comfortable. I drive 600+ miles one way on a bi-weekly basis, with no ill effects. Now for the other side of the story: Bluetooth has never worked. Had to unplug it to keep the car battery from draining. "AC control" is a misnomer. It is either off, or freezing you out. Dealer tech tells me it works great. Leather....oh the leather. Looked great at first, (and I do regular cleaning and conditioning), but the perforated seat surfaces ripped just like the pages out of a spiral bound notebook. And the dash has cracked. It now looks like a map of the Canadian Provinces. Started having mechanical issues around 100K. Coil pack on #3 cylinder melted in the tube, a royal PITA. Next trip the ECM fried, leaving me stranded between work and home. It seems the AC duct work condensed water and dripped onto the ECM. It was full of water and corrosion. It is probable that the ECM caused the coil pack issue. At the 105K mile service, found two broken motor mounts, a common problem I am told. And may as well get the lifetime alignment deal from your local tire store. You will use it three to four times a year. I have never had a car that went out of alignment so easily. So, while I love my TL, I will not buy another, as I can't afford a new one, and will not trust a used one again.
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Heating and a/c system
b927, 01/06/2011
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
My heating and a/c system continues to fail. After running for 30 minutes the actual cabin temperature goes to about 65 in the winter and 84 in the summer. It doesn't matter where I set the temperature or what mode I shift into, the temperature stays the same. I've taken it to the dealer 5 times and left it there for days, with no fix. Finally I went to Acura Corp client relations for help. A totalwaste of time. I'm still under warranty> The biggest surprise to me has been the lack of concern or sense of urgency from Acura. I bought this car based on Acura's reputation. My experience makes me think they are resting on their laurels
Purchased as CPO with 66,000 miles
bonaircarguy, 07/08/2012
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have put over 11,000 miles on my TL so far, and have had zero issues with it; unlike Volvo's which I had owned before it. It is white diamond with camel interior. My only problem with this type of leather is if you do not condition and clean it often it will discolor and crack (I do clean and condition it weekly). Other than that, the interior is in excellent condition. I do a lot of highway driving and will normally get around 30-31 MPG if the speed control is used and stays around 65-70. Average per tank is 23 - 25, and I have a lead foot. I highly recommend this car if you are in the market for a sporty fast sedan! I picked it over Mercedes, Infiniti and Audi.
Solid Car
mtlpa, 07/22/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Basically bought this car from the inside out. Compared to 330i, Audi A4 and felt the TL was a better value and much more spacious. After a year there have been no defects to speak of, so quite satisfied with build quality. Performance is quite good although torque steer is evident under hard acceleration. Ergonomics are excellent and runs fantastic on the highway. Manual mode transmission is a little disappointing as it does not force the transmission into quicker gear shifts.
I wish they’d bring it back
Jason Mongeon, 11/07/2018
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2008 version. I loved it and really wish they’d bring it all back. For a “sport” sedan. Not only was it really fun to drive. Unlike some stripped down versions where all you get is the fun to drive aspect for the price. This includes all the bells and whistles. Which, is a lot frankly. The controls like most Acura’s are easy to get to and figure out. They really make it easy to simply know how to use everything.. which is great! So why did I sell it if I loved it so much? Trust me, I have bought three cars since and still miss this one.
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Great value for the money
Brad, 05/24/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my TL-S in July 2008 after seeing the spy pictures of the 2009 models. So far I have 7,500 miles on the car and it has been flawless. The 3.5L makes this car a sleeper, it's plenty fast for me. I shopped the G35, Lexus IS350 and BMW 3 Series before buying the Acura. The nice part about the car is the value for the money, this car comes loaded. With Lexus, BMW and Infiniti the options are expensive and add up quickly. An IS350 with the same equipment as this car stickered at over $45k, same with BMW. I was able to purchase my TL-S for $33k, that was $5,800 off the sticker. Was able to get a good deal with the ugly 2009's ready to hit the market.
Very Displeased with Acura
dissapacuraownr, 08/11/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I Purchased my new 2008 Acura Tl in July of 08. Loved the design and features. First issue with car - tire vibration at 50-60 mph. Performance Acura could not fix. Said it is normal for the car to shimmy. 3000k developed a timing belt chirp/chatter at idle. Acura service bulletin for timing belt issue -kept car for 2 weeks -did not fix noise. Now a 18000k still have timing belt noise now with loud whine during acceleration above 3k rpm. After 1 year of ownership dashboard has faded light grey/whitish from black. Hesitates in hot weather. Full of rattles. Have met Acura regional rep - no resolve. They do their best to ignore me. Warranty is useless.
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s3rgee, 06/20/2016
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Recently bought a 2008 acura tl sport (carbon bronze) used with 125k miles, cant say im not satisfied, iv had a lot of people tell me how it looks more of a year car than a 2008, drivers perspective pretty fast great take offs , spacious, audio system is amazing , only complain no Bluetooth audio , besides that , the car is a great choice , iv had a 2000 civic 2007 g35 , but by far iv really like this car the most, if your a racer its fast but there is faster , you a cruiser , this is a great built up , gas worth every cent.
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Best Acura
acura`, 08/01/2007
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Handles better than the BMW, more reliable than the G and sexier than the IS. Great car.
Happy Acura TL owner
riphraph, 01/17/2011
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
No manufacturer has yet to build the perfect car (or everyone would drive that one car) but the Acura TL line comes close in the important categories. Best in safety, styling and reliability. Am impressed with the luxury. Seems like most of the displeasure on the sites deal with issues with uncooperative dealerships. Hint. You can go to the Honda dealers for service if needed. Have been getting 23 - 24 mph. Solidly built. Smart engineering, sensible appointments, solid door gaps. It's a Honda after all. Low cost to own when compared to similar cars (Lexus IS350 and Infiniti G37 - try getting same upgrades for same $$) or BMW 323i (expensive to own)Front wheel drive takes some getting used to
Quiet Confidence/ Lovin every minute!!
Dookie, 11/10/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traded 94 Legend for the Carbon Bronze 2008 TL/S. The TL/S same or better features than Niss/BMW for less $$. The 3.5 gets the TL/S moving quickly & oversize brakes offer smooth braking. Cruising at 70mph is the norm as one doesn't recognize the "speed" so pay attention. Quiet cabin, heated seats/mirrors, nav, XM, reverse cam, CD, DVD, smooth yet firm ride, great acceleration, takes curves like a slot-car. Speeds > 100mph, smooth & silky w/no vibration. Driving this auto since 12/2007, its once again FUN TO DRIVE! Absolutely love it!
Great looking car 9 years later
Tyler B, 04/09/2017
updated 04/10/2018
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Dash cracking (i live in Florida). 2007/ 2008 leather seats are a softer leather that does not hols up as well. I have a few tears and obvious ware on the front seats.... other than thats, this car is fantastic. I absolutely love it. **UPDATE** Vehicle still running strong. I replaced the torn leather seats myself, 90 minute job for each seat... placed a plastic dash cover-lay over the dash and hides the cracks very well. No mechanical issues at 97k. Still love the car!
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A car for the ages!
Steve, 11/21/2019
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car to own over the last 11 years. Never needed more than routine maintenance. Still rides well.
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8 years of reliability and comfort
Jim Blair, 04/11/2016
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have really enjoyed my TL. nothing except routine maintenance and a timing belt which I replaced based on the manual's recommendation. Only issue is the bluetooth link went out and haven't wanted to spend the 350 to replace it. I highly recommend the car.
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Graduating through the Honda line
john, 01/26/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my first civic in 85 and have owned a prelude, odessey and had been driving a 98 Accord with 172K miles. I thought it was time to continue with my Honda loyalty until they give me a reason not to, so I stepped up in class and bought the 08 TL in October. After 4 months, I have been very happy with this car. It looks plain from the outside, but is loaded with features. I would recommend it to anyone who wants high- performance, luxury and value.
It's a Honda
John S, 04/30/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Moving from 6 years with 5-series BMWs to an Acura TL requires a major adjustment. The TL is a well-built auto with nice interior design and complementary touches. It's a bit light, and coupled with the regular skinny tires, provides a harsh, shaky ride over rough pavement. Go for the better tires. I don't agree completely with the car being described as having sporty handling, especially as a front-driver, as it pushes through the turns. But it does have good acceleration to get you safely on the highway, but at a cost in fuel economy (averaging 23 mpg overall). Sunroof operates nicely, but admits cool air in the winter with the shade open and roof closed.
Fantastic Car
stormy, 04/29/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second TL. My first was a 2003 TL-S. Got a great price since the 2009's were coming out soon. Since the 2008 car has the same engine as my 2003 car I did not see the need for any more horsepower. This is really a fantastic car. Love the navi. Like to mess it up by taking a different route than it suggests. My two complaints with the 2003 were that the back seat does not fold down and that the garage door button was not lighted. They got one fixed. I'll be buying Acuras from now on. BTW, there is a way to secure the gas cap. There is a little piece of plastic on the cap that sticks out. It fits in the groove on the inside of the gas door.
Best entry level luxury/sports sedan!
mik18, 07/26/2011
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling for a FWD sedan.Sticks to the corners like glue.Totally satisfied with the purchase. Car looks great, drives awesome and has a lot of technology at a very fair price when compared to other cars in the entry level sports sedan market. Trip from NJ to Ohio and back, twice and averaged 30MPG at 70-75 mph. One gripe about the car is the leather sucks.Seat absorbs the color of my pant !! never had this issue with my old BMW.
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Happy Type S owner, 07/14/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned my TL-S for a year and a half and have 13K miles on it. Overall a great car. I get 19-20 in the city and 30-32 on the highway at 72 MPH. Good suspension and great surround sound. Minor issues: fold down rear seat would be good, the trunk is so well finished there is no point to tie it down. Rain rolls off the roof onto the driver's seat when you open the door. No good CD case holder in the car. Passenger seat height adjustment would be nice. As you can see my issues are minor. I got 86 more HP than my 01 Accord for the price of 91 octane and with no real mileage penalty. Had considered a G35 but did not want RWD in the snow and the MPG was much higher for the Acura.
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Frank, 09/13/2016
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2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Performance, comfort and reliability exceeded expectations. Most satisfied with this vehicle than others owned. A daily driver pleasure.
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LOVE THIS
bala0509, 03/23/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sent my husband to test drive a regular TL. Well after he drove the Type S and the MDx sport and ent packg we had to get both. This is my second Acura. i also have an integra.. (1996) and it works just fine as well. Love how responsive this car is. Love the sporty pedals and love that all the options were included. I look for excuses to go out now.
Break it In
!AHA!, 03/04/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I first got my Type-S, I was disappointed: the transmission felt jerky, the tires squealed readily during cornering and hard acceleration, and to top it off I bought an AUTO, which was all they had left. About three months later, the car literally transformed: the transmission was silky smooth, the handling was snappy and nimble, and there wasn't any real torque steer or understeer to deal with. It was still an auto, but that went well with the enormous number of luxury features. I can cruise in comfort and in style, or I can rip through the woods and destroy a Mitsubishi Eclipse at a stoplight. Either way, I'm no longer disappointed.
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Rob, 08/07/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was leaning toward the base TL with Navi, but after test-driving both the base TL and the S it was all over. I drove the S first and the base TL really lacked the torque off the line. This is a great commuter car, comfortable yet sporty. I have the Crystal White Pearl with the Ebony/Silver Interior. I get compliments on the exterior color with its iridescence. I have about 900 miles on it now and the trip computer is telling me that for the past 650 miles (reset this after the initial tank of gas from the dealer) my MPG are 26! My commute is mixed city/highway (Philadelphia to NW Suburbs, 27 miles one-way).
Buy this car
Jason D, 11/05/2017
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. I drive aggressively and average 24mpg and 28-29 on highway trips. The best shifting manual I have ever owned. Clutch is light compared to most cars and is little difficult to get used to but now I love everything about the car. I purchased at 111k miles (cannot tell a difference in it and 10k mile car) now have 132k in a year and a half of ownership. Does not interface with new smartphones well for Bluetooth is my only real complaint. It is a fantastic car for the most part. The interior is very nice and I have not suffered the notorious dash crack from heat as others have experienced. It would be hard for me to ever get rid of this car I like it that much! Will probably keep until 300k miles + ! Buy this car!!
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Italian Styling + Japanese Reliability
CarAddict, 11/26/2009
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In addition to Honda's reliability, the other main reason why I bought this car is that I think Honda really did a great job styling the exterior of the TL. I really like the beautiful styling touches such as the character lines that run across the sides of the car. The 2008 TL styling is elegant and understated, unlike the new 2009 TL which I thought is too loud for my taste with the oversized grill in the front and chrome strip on the trunk. However, the sleek styling does result in poor rearward visibility for the TL. Having driven a Acura Integra for the last 20 years, this is probably the biggest thing I have to adopt in my new TL. Both the B and the C pillars on the TL are very wide!
Excellent car all around
Icu Nursing, 05/07/2015
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was an amazing buy. I couldn't have asked for anything more. It has just the right amount of luxury and sport. I drove my brother's TL for a month and absolutely fell in love with the Acura. The TL was perfect in everything besides for the power (preference). So I bought the type-s. If you plan to commute this car gets 33 mpg on freeway at 70mph when I'm not driving it hard. When you want to have fun it will take on most cars on the road (auto). If I planned to constantly race I would have looked for a manual which has much better drag performance (6speed). When I see other type-s owners on the road my eyes enjoy this vehicle's unmatched unique design.
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David, 11/22/2010
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I owned Acura TL 2008 new. Currently, it has 51300 miles and the check engine on. Brought to dealer (Open road acura on route 18 East Brunswick, NJ) they found codes:P0701 and P0704, cleared codes. After 24 h, the light is on again. I bought an OBD device checked with codes: P0300, P0301, P0304, P0306, P0701 and P0704. How could the dealer tech. missed these codes? The car have been at dealer since Nov. 10, 2010 and now Nov. 22, 2010. The car have not been fixed. Dealer told me they contacted Acura tech. but no solution. Acura tech couldnt solved their on creation?
Outstanding Car
Zombie Mommers, 09/26/2017
updated 10/05/2020
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I go places and people want to buy this car from me. It's never had any major mechanical issues, itt's got over 260,000 miles on it and I put gas in it, change the oil, rotate the tires and go! It's just amazing!
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What Luxury?
Bongo Bill, 09/13/2018
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am having numerous problems with this car. Rack and Pinion is shot, valve cover gasket leaks, it shifts rough, the mirror keeps adjusting itself, the alarm goes off when it wants, the headliner sags. Is there any reason to go on? I thought this was going to be a step up from Honda but I am very disappointed in the quality of this vehicle. I will never buy Acura again! Beware....
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Very nice, but not all that
Megan, 08/16/2019
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 Acura TL 3.2 w/ Nav on March 6, 2018, with 136k miles on it. Bear in mind for this review that I purchased from an individual. I am very car savvy, but what I can say honestly is I most definitely jumped the gun on purchasing this car. I absolutely LOVE the exterior of the car. I had an aspec model, meaning it has an aero kit and shorter springs from factory. This car got tons of compliments, "is that a Lexus?" "what year is your mazda?" "THAT is a 2008?" just to name a few. The Nav system was really nice (once you bought the upgraded system in 2018, aka $160). The bigger display screen was a nice plus too, as it is a bit bigger than standard screens. As far as positives go, unfortunately that is about all I can say. Now onto some cons... bearing in mind I was probably the fourth or fifth owner, this car had it's fair share of "love." I had a continual small oil leak the whole duration I had the car, the A/C started to go out randomly even after a shop said everything was functioning properly, and my rack and pinion started to leak. The most major inconvenience of all was my HFL (hands free link) module did not work. This controls the Bluetooth, cruise control, and any other hands free feature, so that was a huge bummer. When my battery went out, my Acura required the most top of the line battery Walmart offered. Their middle of the line battery would still not crank my car, even though that was the battery the associate said the manual called for. But worst of all, THE GAS MILEAGE IS ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS. I did not realize exactly how often I would be filling up, and on top of that, it calls for 93. It doesn't help the gas tank does not hold as much either. I was filling up every four days, and I did not drive much every day, maybe 20 miles total. I would have never bought the car had I realized exactly how much it was and how often I'd be filling up. Those are probably the worst cons, but some smaller ones are the leather was absolutely atrocious. I had seat covers on the front because of how awful it was, and the rear was spreading and tearing more and more by the day. The front leather door cards were falling apart (probably an easy fix, but still). To sum it all up, I had way too many repairs on this car to justify me keeping it. I traded it in for a 2015 Toyota Camry. I had 175k on the odometer when I traded it in, and I miss the sporty aspect of it, but that is it. The 3.2 was peppy and I enjoyed the bump shifting, but I am much more happy and comfortable in my Camry.
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Expected better!
Bae, 07/03/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I drove 1993 Honda Accord LX Coupe for 15 years, 400,000 miles. and I traded in for this '08 Acura TL. I really liked the accord and it gave me no pain. But this TL has been proven to be a Rattle box. It makes rattling sound almost everywhere. I went in to the dealer about 4 times in one month starting 2 days after purchasing the car and stayed at the dealer for 2 weeks total in the first month. The first, sunroof problems and engine check light on and drive light blinking not shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, etc. It wasted a lot of my time and gave me so much stress. And all they gave me was the extended warranty. After the first month, I had to keep going back to dealer
Will keep it for ever!
Guilmer Hernandez, 10/04/2016
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a great car overall. I love speed and this car has it! Takes off great! It's a manual transmission, not auto. I've taken it for road trips and it's comfortable. Great handles and the reaction is just great. Trunk space is good enough. I have a 2 yr old and the stroller fits well along with camping tents and sleeping bags plus 3 personal bags.
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Excellent Balance of Comfort and Power
HardtoPlease, 12/10/2007
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No perfect care exists, but the 2008 TL Type S comes close for an attainable price. The vehicle is an excellent blend of power, handling, and interior refinement. A comparable BMW would be significantly more expensive. The competitor vehicles, such as the G35 and the IS350 are good cars but lack the professional finish seen in Acura vehicles. After a week of ownership, there are no visible flaws. The voice command feature of the DVD-navigation system does take some time to learn and perfect.
Problems with Acura
sjb7, 01/17/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new (25 miles on it) 2008 Acura TL in early December. After driving the car for two weeks and 2000 miles the cam shaft seized and required 20 days of repair time. Understanding that this is not common at all I asked Acura for a replacement and they tried to get me to agree to an extended warranty and to wash their hands of liability. Acura has been terrible to work with and this is my first and last Acura solely because of how I have been treated. If you are in the market for a new car please consider all your options and keep in mind that Acura will not help you if you are sold a car with problems.
Great car so far...
swobig, 04/03/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 08 in March of 09 and have been pleased with it so far. Good car - does everything well, probably not the best in anything, but is very good at everything. Good power, handling, comfort and layout. Looked at a 09 Accord V6, but the layout and features of this 08 were much better. The styling of the 09 seems a little off to me, plus the price was much higher. The 08 is much more conservative, but classy. Happy with my purchase and would recommend - I don't have the rattles that some talk about although it takes some getting used to how the engine seems to brake when you let your foot off the gas instead of coasting like most cars do...
Why spend more when you don't have to!
Michael in Montreal, 05/31/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My brother, who had recently purchased a 2008 Acura TL S-Type, recommended that I test drive the car, and stop looking at more expensive cars that I was considering, such as the Jaguar XF and the Audi A6. Well, we are both now driving the same car, except his is Silver and mine is Pearl White. The car is solid, fast and luxurious. In Pearl White, the car is a very sexy sharp-looking car. I was sold within 5 minutes of the test drive, and the driving experience just gets better with time. It will take me time to learn how to use all the features that come with the car, but with the money I saved, I will study the owners manuals as I tan on the beaches in Southern Italy this summer
Versatile, attitude, hi mileage(?)
bbence, 08/25/2008
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car performs at your pleasure: it can give you speed, power, comfort, great directions (w/ navi), decent handling, and amazing mileage. Even with a few moments of pedal to the medal, I have been averaging between 31 and 32 mpg, albeit mostly highway miles. Front end torque is minimal unless you accelerate while making a sharp turn. The 6-speed is very smooth, energizing, and lets you drive the car the way it should be.
Excellent - At Any Price
spotty, 07/12/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I let past reviews guide me, and I'm not sorry I did. I wanted a well-made sports sedan at a reasonable price that was fun to drive and that I wasn't having repaired every six months. And that is exactly what I got. I couldn't be happier. Every time I drive this car I feel I made the right decision. Having had German and American cars in the past, I was tired of the German repairs and the lack of American build-quality. While the exterior styling doesn't compare to BMW or Audi, I spend most of the time inside the car - not standing on the street looking at it, and when you're inside driving the car, you're thoroughly impressed. By far the best value for the money in this segment.
Best of its class
stoney, 06/04/2009
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I researched this car at length while also considering the Lexus IS 350, BMW 3 series and the Infiniti G. This car definitely represents the best combination of size, comfort, sportiness and value for the $$. Like a previous post I too was at first disappointed by the car's jerky transmission, however after a few months of ownership this car's drive seemed to transform (or I got more accustomed) to very smooth, fun car to drive. After testing both the standard TL and the Type S, without question the Type S is a vastly superior automobile and is worth the extra two or three grand.
Great Car
Tom, 03/28/2010
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sold 04 TL for this. Drive the Chicago freeways 74 miles per day. Fantastic road quality, exceptional nav system. This car has plenty of power and looks ten times better than the 09 and 10 model. In the time I have had 2 TLs, I have never had ANY mechanical problems of any kind. This is a fabulous car for the the money considering looks and features. The Type-S is not worth the extra money to me because the wheels are ugly beyond comprehension.
My Dream Car
Meech, 10/05/2016
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan w/High-Performance Tires (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I always wanted this car since high school. I made my dream come true found a 2008 with under 70 K.To most people this is a downgrade from my previous car but to me it was a upgrade. This is a car I will drive until the wheels fall off . I cannot wait until I put my supercharger inside of it.
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Good Car
Kendra, 06/07/2010
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
When it rains, water barely touches the side windows. But if you crack the window to smoke, water pours into the car, all over you, the door, everything, even if it's only sprinkling or misting rain. Taken the car across the country on 1000+ mile trips 4 times. The console is so small and poorly designed, nothing that can stored there or reached. If you ever drop something between the console and the seat, it's gone forever unless you have very small arms or hands. Hope you don't drop anything valuable, like your wedding ring! Great navigation system. Great drive. 35 miles per gallon across country at 75 MPH. Sound system good enough. Passenger seat gets uncomfortable on long drives.
Great Car!!!!!
PaulS, 12/02/2007
2008 Acura TL Type-S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased the TL Type S auto and love the car. Narrowed down my search to the G35 and TL. Final decision was based on convenience of the dealership and the fact that I love everything about the car. The ride is firm with a ton of power (286 hp) under the hood. The interior has all the conveniences and then some like the real-time traffic nav system, XM radio and Bluetooth. The interior quality is top notch. Love the exterior and I think the TL has a unique look unlike a lot of the other models.
Very Good for FWD
Mike M., 01/07/2010
2008 Acura TL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reliable, pretty good looking,brakes modulate well, steering is well weighted, but understeers like FWD always does. good engine, needs 50 more hp. Excellent highway cruiser. Got 31 mpg at 70 mph on long trip.