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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, great value

Mike, 12/27/2016
2017 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful

An ex-girlfriend has this car. I drove it for several weeks including an out of town trip/vacation. When she told me how much she paid for it, I thought she was confused and made her show me the purchase contract. She paid a little over 30 for the base model. You cannot get a car like this for the money. People that complain about the acceleration need to learn how to drive. The 4 cylinder has more horse power than a Toyota Camry. When you are passing or merging you floor it to make it down shift to use all 204hp. My normal car is an infiniti G37 (330hp). I floor the infiniti about once a week and floored the acura two or three times a day. I paid about 45 for my infiniti with all the bells and whistles. My car has some features that the acura doesn't have but it has some that mine doesn't. The acura has no gas cap and shows the tire pressure for each individual tire just to name a few. You can find better cars than the tlx and cheaper cars than the tlx but you can't find one that's better and cheaper.

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5 out of 5 stars

Practical luxury

Don, 02/16/2017
2017 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful

Having had several Honda's , I wanted to try a luxury vehicle and chose the Acura TLX. I find this vehicle to be quiet, solid and sporty to drive. If you want ostrich covered upholstery and a vehicle that drives itself, this probably is not for you. But if you want a car that has all the necessary luxury items and is fun to drive, try the TLX. I also like the fact that, unlike my Honda, I don't see this vehicle every time I turn around.

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4 out of 5 stars

Love my TLX 2017

Toni Porzio, 03/29/2017
2017 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have had Acuras int the past.. The car is extremely comfortable and has a nice smooth ride..I enjoy the IDS system which allows you to drive in sport mode etc. No Back seat USBS which I found surprising and the Technology features offered were expensive additional packages where other 2017 car manufacturers included these in the price of their cars..I went with the 4 cylinder which has a lot of pep and I enjoy the stick shift for a sportier interior look over the 6 cylinder with the push buttons. Overall I love the car , but they could have included more in the base model..

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4 out of 5 stars

Solid buy

Kevin, 04/09/2017
2017 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I have owned the 6 cylinder FWD for 2 weeks. I am coming from a VW Passat TDI. The TLX is above the Passat in acceleration/ quality of materials. The TLX is below the Passat in interior room / MPG. The TLX does put a smile on my face when driving winding roads. It holds the road like no other car I have owned. I was between getting another Passat, Infiniti Q50, or this car. What won out was the interior quality and looks of the TLX. The Q50 trunk was way too small and interior very tight for my 6'2" frame. I would have got another VW , but thought I needed to look at something different. The things that I find frustrating on this car are the complicated radio, the Sirius only presets 12 channels, and you can't see what song is on Sirius until you turn the channel. Overall , the TLX provided a nice balance of quality materials, space, and amenities. Not perfect, but enjoyable car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Owned all 4 Generations!

SN Bueti, 06/25/2018
2017 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

TLX is bullet proof-reliable. Leasing 2017 great deal $269 month with not much down, as clearing lot with 2018 style change. Disappointed with fake leather seats, first generation were the best they were real leather. FWD 290 HP... hold on because its like driving a bull by the horns, quickest of all TLS, AWD most likely will put all the power to use. 9 speed transmission a 1.5 second delay, if your a enthusiast this will really bother you...but once it engages it flies shifts smoothly. All wheel steering, handles great and I really like to drive it in Sport Mode. 2018's have much better looks, exhaust integrated panel that is not connected to exhaust but it looks great...the grill just looks updated from previous generations. The TLX is wide and therefore doesn't feel like a small car, but it is noticeably shorter than first generation and the previous generation (2009-13) which were more stylish than 2017. $40 Grand to buy is too much for this car, it just can't compete with BMW or Mercedes on status, if that is important. Last gripe is Acura doesn't throws in blind spot warning Honda does on much less expensive cars.

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