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Frank S., 04/20/2019
2013 Acura TL
I'm the second owner and have owned it for 3 years / 26,000 miles now. The car has been absolutely flawless under my ownership. I purchased this after long trying to find an AWD V6 sedan with a manual transmission and this was really the only option on the market.
Interior: The seats (both front and rear) are amazingly comfortable. I've had the opportunity to take it on a 15hr trip and … at no point was I in any kind of discomfort whatsoever, with my longest stretch without stopping being 8hrs. The shape and size of the seats really seems to distribute your bodyweight perfectly. The heated seats only have a high and low but I've found both settings to be adequate. The rear seat buckets are very deep and comfortable. Overall, all interior materials are good quality and the fit and finish is typical of Hondas, which is great. The ELS audio system is the true crown jewel of the inside of the car, though. I've never heard a system that sounds remotely this good in any other vehicle. Every register/range is crystal clear and it legitimately has a concert hall sound to it.
Powertrain: Power from the 3.7l is good overall and will turn similar 0-60 and 1/4mi times to a WRX (non-STi). Torque is adequate down low but 4000rpm+ is where the engine really comes alive. Silky smooth on the highway and on my aforementioned 15hr trip I average 30.2mpg and 29.6mpg respectively each way. City mileage suffers due to weight, however. I average around 17-18mpg city if I drive conservatively. There's not much to talk about as far as the transmission goes. It's a pretty typical Honda 6-speed and feels good as expected. A manual in a car in this segment is truly a rarity. It really makes the car a joy to drive and will always get noticed right away by anyone who's even slightly into cars. The clutch is definitely on the lighter side but with a predictable engagement point. It also has a hill-holding feature, which is nice. The SH-AWD system is truly incredible. I keep all-seasons on the car year-round and it's still an absolute beast in the snow.
Suspension/Brakes: Don't expect it to feel like a Focus RS, but the car handles amazingly well despite its ~4000lb curb weight. This is definitely aided by the SH-AWD, which allows the car to take hard turns under heavy throttle very confidently. The ride is absolutely brilliant, especially on the highway. The brakes seem to be a little over-built (particularly the rears) and haul the car down from highway speeds without drama.
Reliability: As mentioned, reliability has been flawless. The only parts I've changed were the hood struts which were starting to get weak in cold weather and only cost $15.
Overall, I've been extremely pleased with the car. While I had originally intended on keeping it for only around 3 years I've decided that it's too good to let go for the sake of just getting a newer car. The manual-equipped versions of these are very rare and are definitely worth grabbing if you come across a nice example.
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