Used 2012 Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
Used TL for sale
1
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Acura TL vs. Infiniti G37
carreview123, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07/12/2012
Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
93 of 99 people found this review helpful
I drove both the Acura TL and the Infiniti G37x. Infiniti: extremely fast (almost too fast) with solid handling. Interior is nice, but seemed a little on the cheap side. Leather was nice, but I heard a few squeaks during my overnight test drive. I am 6'1" and 250lbs (wide shoulders). I was somewhat comfortable in the G37 but had the driver seat all of the way back and don't know how comfortable I would be after a 2 hour drive. Backseat was tight. Acura TL: Almost as fast as the G37 but not as fast (still PLENTY of power!) Interior was much more comfortable. Handling was just as solid as G37. Interior quality is nicer then Infiniti. Pricing = same exact monthly payment
3.7L SH AWD
Nick, Massapequa, NY, 01/28/2016
updated 02/05/2018
Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from a nj dealership in aug.2015. Traded in my truck and just needed something to get me from point A to B. Quite frankly, this car rocks!!! I took this car on the highway-- I-80 North..it took my breath away when it hits the corners. The AWD drive is just unbelievably impressive, even at high speeds. The seats hugs every inch of your body, keeping you sucked in as the car hits high speeds in twist and turns. Not muscle car status, BUT it delivers a wallop of a ride. Good job Acura. The voice recognition and Bluetooth are very responsive, in fact the entire tech setup is ergonomically satisfying. Only objection: TOO COMFORTABLE.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great Car
John, Kansas City, MO, 05/15/2016
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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Rock Solid Sedan
garry peters, Cincinnati, OH, 03/10/2019
Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I started leasing my TL and at the end of 3 years purchased because I liked the car so much. It has been extremely reliable. For $36,000 this is a great car. My only regret is I didn't step up for the technology package.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
I bought the base model as CPO in early 2014
Jdjax, West Palm Beach, FL, 01/10/2019
updated 01/19/2021
Acura TL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Update January 2021: not much change since last July except I had to replace the battery recently. Just stone dead when trying to crank it one day. The strange part was the last battery was just at 1 year old and it was a genuine Acura battery. I usually get at least 2 years from a battery. With work from home I am driving a lot less so perhaps that’s a factor. I noticed with the new battery the car is cranking like a new car. So perhaps that prior “new” battery was a dud. Time will tell. Update July 2020: I now have over 110k miles on this vehicle. It’s still very nice and a pleasure to drive. I have had to replace the tires a couple of times and also the front struts and springs due to noises. So I have spent some several thousands in repairs for maintenance items only. I still find the car very reliable and satisfying to drive. I don’t plan to get rid of it anytime soon. The paint and interior still look very good! I have driven some newer vehicles and I really don’t like the feel of the steering and power delivery compared to this older TL. Keeper! Original review: I have only used the Acura dealer that I purchased this vehicle from and they are excellent. Not cheap - but never damage the car when working on it and always maintain it right. If you are having problems with this car - you may have a bad shop. Mine has had virtually nothing but tires, oil changes, brake pads, tranny flushes, batteries and tires since I bought it. These are all regular maintenance items. There was a TSB on the transmission fluid filter clogging and they handled it at no cost to me. It was making a gurgling sound prior to the filter being replaced - only at cold startup. Overall love the car. My only wishes are it had better visibility or technology for blind spot detection. I really don’t care for the TLX at all, so for now keeping this one!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
1