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Sports car for the family man/woman
acuratloh, 12/27/2012
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Owned the car for a few months, so it's hard to rate the reliability. It's made by Honda, so it should be reliable. Once you drive the AWD version, you would have to be crazy to buy the front wheel drive version. I didn't get the tech version because I didn't want the navigation system. Built in ipod connection and usb port is nice. This car handles like it's on rails. I no longer have to worry about pulling out onto a busy road when the roads are wet, this car flies. I get 26mpg if I drive freeway only at 75mph. I drive 70% city and 30% highways and average around 21mpg. Test drove the infiniti g37x, which was nice, but much smaller interior.
Great Car
John, 05/15/2016
2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had to sell my new 2015 Honda Accord. Did not like the driver seating ergonomics. They did not reveal the issues during the test drive. Went with this used TL instead. Wow. What a car. Very comfortable. I can actually see the gauges instead of the steering wheel nearly completely blocking them. Very quick. I really have to watch the speed. Quiet. Quiet interior with respect to tire and wind noise. Great package. The low speed shifts are a little wonky, but that is my only complaint.
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Great car for the money
mihink, 04/21/2012
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
After driving BMWs for the past 6 years..I decided to try out the TL. What a pleasant surprise. Drives 'smaller' that it really is. The SH-AWD handling is on par with most RWD German cars. The TL is actually the size of the 5/E/A6 class but is priced cheaper than 3/C/A4 class. The gas mileage so far is 25 mpg combined..not bad. The 'punch' off the line is not as immediate as the 335i I had. I do miss some luxury touches - rain sensing wipers, one touch triple turn signals, swiveling headlights, auto dimming side mirrors. Features you grow to appreciate and really miss when you don't have them. Overall great car..no regrets on purchase!
excellent car
Al2012, 08/02/2012
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I owned 2008 TL-S and the new car is a substantial improvement over previous model. Could use a more adjustable positions for driver seat as an extra option(I would buy it) - 18 ways as Lexus. Steering wheel adjustments should be automated and should be part of the driver memory positions. Also, the leather on the steering wheel is horrible - it feels dry and does not offer comfortable grip - I think it is even dangerous, especially if your hands are dry. I had to get wood grain option. I missed having two front compartments from my old TL-S. Otherwise it is an excellent car and a joy to drive. Good job Acura engineers - very competitive car.
Fantastic car to own! Better car to drive.
Joel Miller, 07/27/2017
updated 07/29/2019
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD is a fantastic car to own. A lot of ownership satisfaction in a car with Honda/Acura reliability, great looks inside and out, and great driving experience. The SH-AWD provides an unparalleled driving experience in turns and makes the car an all-season, all-weather performance vehicle. Love to drive in the snow while everyone else is stuck at home with their Camaros, Mustangs, and the list goes on. The interior is fantastic. Great seats and driving experience behind the wheel. Love the nav system in this car. The "too many buttons" complaint is just silly. Drive it for a week and you will understand. The only negatives are the following: slalom driving is not this car's best function, trunk is a little small, back seats are more comfortable for two, need more cup holders throughout the car, some maintenance items can get pricey. Update: Tires, brakes, and an occasional battery makes the entire list of repair/maintenance items. Timing belt, fluid replacements are the given. The driver experience remains first rate. There are clearly some newer safety features and tech additions on newer cars, but I'm struggling to find reasons to part ways with this one. I'll probably do what most Acura owners do--keep enjoying the experience. I'm thinking 200,000 miles at least.
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