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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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Excellent vehicle
bradj7, 04/20/2012
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Previous Infiniti G, VW Passat and BMW 335 series owner (24 month leases). TL is impressively well balanced. At least in the 6MT, a great combination of sport, luxury and comfort. In true Honda/Acura fashion, there isn't one thing that glaringly stands out; rather, when taken as a complete package, the engineers have clearly done their homework. I've had issues with my most recent three sedans, yet, I really haven't found significant short comings in the TL. Everyone talks about "German engineering" (why did my BMW get a new engine at 29K miles?) , but I think the TL is a better all-around car.
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tinmantt, 06/22/2012
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second TL. I gave up my 2000 with close to 200k miles on it, because it needed some minor repairs, but also because my family wanted me to switch it out for something newer. It would have run much longer- no major problems in all that time. The new car is a great value. Only paid $2500 more for it than the 2000. Good news- rock solid, better handling, excellent stereo, very comfortable. And, of course, the fact that it is a reliable Honda. But here's where they dropped the ball- too many buttons, incomprehensible logic in the controls, downgraded nav system (compared to the ease and logic of my 2000 version). And the trunk- what were they thinking? Can't get too much in.
**AWESOME**AMAZING**WOW!!!!'
Joe Lander, 03/09/2017
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD is an incredible balance between luxury and sport in a sedan that runs up there with the BMW, Infinity and others. I don't care what anyone says, Honda reliability in a "tweaked" upscale car is so fun. The performance, features and sporty ride is great!!! Have owned Honda vehicles since 1992 and this is the first Acura in the garage and more than likely won't be the last. Get one! Do it and you will not be disappointed.
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I love the car
ar0101ar, 07/14/2012
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I drive this car and enjoy the experience. I feel i have good ownership experience which includes - style, comfort, technology( GPS, traffic alert, key less fob, ...), and cost of ownership. I do agree that there are areas of improvement.. however i am not a race driver or a person who has tons of free time to play with all the possible options in the car so i don't have any specific complaints. its a real good car which makes you smile and its value for money on long run.