Used 2012 Acura TL Technology Package Sedan Review
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Excellent Vehicle
ken117, Germantown, MD, 02/03/2012
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Recently purchased a 2012 TL with Tech.
For the price I paid the TL presented the best overall value.
Yes, I did consider all the other players in this market.
I did not want to pay extra for a European badge such as MB or BMW and I have concerns with their reliability .
Audi's spotty reliability was a killer.
Couldn't justify the price of the Lexus which I find a bit sedate. Liked … the Infiniti but find the styling a bit outdated.
Certainly, the other vehicles I considered may better the TL in some areas and the TL may better them in other areas.
I do know, having driven the TL for a couple of months, my appreciation of the TL continues to grow.
Clunking noise from Rear Suspension
lex612, Peachtree Corners, GA, 02/06/2013
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Loud "CLUNKING NOISE" came from passenger side rear suspension.
It got louder as the car getting more miles on it.
Took it in four times at the local dealer:
1st Attempt:
Local dealer changed the strut but noise still there,
2nd Attempt: acura agent came in to verify the problem and took the entire assembly rear suspension apart and found nothing wrong with it but the noise still … present so they concluded that it is a normal noise on the TL (Which I don't agree because only one corner of the car is making the noise, left rear suspension is nice and quiet when ride over bump)
3rd attempt: Service manager refused service because he told me that Acura is will not fix the "clunking noise" because they think it is a normal sound.
4th attempt:
I took the car to a small local shop which is not Acura and some mechanic friends to check out the noises that I am hear from the one corner of the car (passenger rear suspension).
They all confirmed the noise is an irregularity of a suspension and suspected something is wrong with the strut and it assembly/bushing but inconclusive with the problem because it could be many things that can go wrong with it and recommended me to bring it back to Acura.
Acura refused service again and said the same thing like the 3rd attempt.
File a claim with BBB and the same Acura Claim representative that I dealt with earlier said the same thing again, that they will not fix anything regarding the clunking noise I hear because they think it is normal.
My opinion:
This is an Acura and it is over $40,000 dollars car so I expected a nice quiet and comfortable car but the "Clunking noise" really killed my excitement about owning this car.
Just a headeache everytime I look or drive it.
I am definately upset with Acura about how they handle this situation because they did not offer me any solution but they basically tell me live with the "clunking noise" from that one corner of the car.
and if the noise was normal, Acura mechanic wouldn't have change the strut the 1st time I brought it in...Why is Acura doing this??
and How can I get them to fix the problem I am having now, can anyone help? my frustration with Acura is to the roof now and hope to get this handle the sooner the better.
Upgraded After TSX Totaled
B., Highland, NY, 12/29/2018
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The TL is a better car than the TSX in every aspect. Buttery smooth v6 and a roomier interior. I barely hit the gas and it sails to 50 mph with no effort. Rated at 20/29 mpg, compared to my 09 TSX's 21/30. I will gladly trade -1 mpg to have that extra power and size. The driver seat is a nice place to sit and I like how high the center console comes up, which lends to a more … ergonomic position. I bought this car with 80,000 miles and the engine sounds brand new; I am not kidding. When I went to the dealer and started it for the first time I was pretty much sold right then and there. As this is an Acura, I expect this car to go well past 200,000 miles with no trouble. The only thing to keep in mind is the TL has a timing belt, which should be changed around 100,000-115,000 miles, along with the water pump. I don't mind this because the timing belt dampens engine vibrations, which results in a very smooth and quiet operation. Also remember to replace the PCV valve every 60k- It's like a $25 dollar part that anyone can do themselves by going on youtube. This ensures there is no sludge build up in the engine and helps prevent oil burning. I can't believe I got all this car for $13,200!
Great Buy
sramanathan, San Antonio, TX, 10/11/2012
2012 Acura TL Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I did ton of research before buying this car. This is the best luxury car in terms of price that pretty much gives you an interior spacing of BMW 5 series for the price of 3 series. Absolute pleasure driving it. After buying it had to take it for
a 1000 mile round trip drive, felt no pain or fatigue as compared to the other cars I had driven. Rear view cameras are good. Other than that … nothing really great about the tech package.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Acura TL Technology Package Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Abundant user-friendly high-tech features
- Pro:spacious cabin
- Pro:smart all-wheel-drive system
- Pro:superb optional sound system
- Pro:solid construction.
- Con:Base model's numb steering
- Con:subpar government crash score for some TLs.
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