Used 2011 Acura TL Consumer Reviews
Fours years w/ this car & we still love this car.
Great entry into luxury vehicles. True cost of ownership estimates are very reasonable and accurate so far. Would buy another one.
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- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
The Gold Standard of Luxury Sport Sedans
I applaud Acura for finally taking the lead with a fresh bold design for the TL. The cars styling is simply brilliant inside and out. And the superbly integrated Tech. package brings the cars substance on par with its stunning looks. The drive is remarkably quiet and controlled. For the last 15 years, Ive only driven German cars. Before buying the TL, I also considered Audi A4, BMW 535xi, VW CC VR6, Infiniti G37x, and the Lexus ES350. In this group, the only serious contender for the TL w/ Tech. package is the VW CC VR6, but only if you can live with its two- seater rear arrangement and I couldnt! So, all things considered, my final analysis led me straight to the TL.
- Base SedanMSRP: $14,99146 mi away
- Technology Package SedanMSRP: $9,95051 mi away
- Technology Package SedanMSRP: $12,49957 mi away
Great all around car
This car has all the things my wife and I were looking for. Fast, handles well, extremely comfortable, and roomy. Also, our top priority. The best stock sound system we've ever heard. Gets mid 20's mpg on a trip, which is acceptable.
Driven by Reason - It's a $teal @ $30K
I wasn't even interested in this car. Coming from Infi G35 and Saab 9-3, I was looking for a fresh look, tracking the new Volvo S60/Buick Regal GS due out in summer. Then started fooling around internet and along came a deal at 20% off MSRP plus 0.9% financing. Went with base model as ride is noticeably smoother without appreciable overall performance trade, and I simply won't go north in price given the 280 hp/256 lb-ft under the hood. Just logged 1100+ miles over 2 long road trips; avg 28 mpg hwy at speeds way above appropriate. The car is excellent to drive and I do not find "numb steering" nor "torque steer" as some reviewers opine. TIP: skip the Tech Pack; base radio inks 6 CD changer.
Fun Daily Driver
Wanted to replace a 2008 TL S-Type with a moderate-price spirited daily driver adding AWD for winter driving. The TL is slightly underpowered, and I didn't like the FWD/tourque steer. Test drove the BMW 535/335 X, Mercedes C 4-Matic. Both are nice cars, but when compared to the TL S-Type neither is really exhilarating. I was not considering another Acura until I saw the 3.5 litre 6-speed. My impression, this car compares very favorably with the BMW 535 in size and performance. Compared to the S-Type the ride is softer with less road feel but the AWD system makes it corner like it's on rails even with 18" all seaon tires. Put 19" performance tires on it if you really want to have fun.