Anyone have an Acura TL?

kgb · 12-16-04, 07:00

How do you like it? What trans do you have?

Dr Groove · 12-16-04, 08:15

I assume your'e asking about the current model, 2004?

I have an 03 TL- s which I love. When I first saw the new 04 I wasn't crazy about the design. However, I have grown to love the new look. Great handling car I hear.

blkwidow02 · 12-16-04, 08:36

We have an 04 TSX which we love. While not a TL, I can only image that the TL is at least as good and probably better than the TSX in every area. The comfort of new Acura's cant be beat by anything in their class and the performance is sold as a rock.

NavindraLR · 12-16-04, 08:49

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Originally posted by blkwidow02
We have an 04 TSX which we love. While not a TL, I can only image that the TL is at least as good and probably better than the TSX in every area. The comfort of new Acura's cant be beat by anything in their class and the performance is sold as a rock.

how do you like the tsx? im thinking of getting a 4door, and it seems like a great buy especially the 6sp with navi. is your stick? and if it is, how do you like it? i already drove a couple automatic tsx's and they are fun and great cars, but ill never buy an auto for the rest of my life... just love 6 spds

kgb · 12-16-04, 09:03

I tried to change the subject line but could not....

I am also inteested in the TSX as well. They are a little closer to my price range. LOL

Thanks for the replies so far.

kartoon · 12-16-04, 09:06

NavindraLR
The sixspeed in the TSX is sweet. One of many reasons why I got mine. Another bonus is that you don't see too many of them on the road, although production has been increased somewhat.

2001civicex
The new TL is an awesome car. However to me the TSX was what I wanted - the perfect combination of size and performance/handling, not to mention that the price was right. I don't want to sway you towards a TSX, it really depends on what you really like/want. If you get a TL you won't be disappointed.

kgb · 12-16-04, 09:16

I am thinking the TL might not even fit in my tiny garage now anyway and I doubt I could swing that price.

TW85 HHI · 12-16-04, 09:32

The downfall of the TSX is its 4 cyl. engine. For the same money you can have other cars with at least 225 HP and an engine that offers some real torque, with the same amenities (minus HIDs) that the TSX has.

The TL is a completely different monster.

dashotgun · 12-16-04, 09:53

I have an 05 TL with the auto tranny what would you like to know? So far it has been great it only ahs 550 miles so far. I love all the electronics( it has NAV a first for me) DVD A surround sound . I am getting a bluetooth phone to take advantage of teh hands free link. The voice control of all the functions in the car is fun as well. I ama bit spoilt regarding HP see below but the 270 as the Brits say is adequete for its purposes. I had an 2002 TL and the 05 handles head and shoulders above it. Another place to ask question would be www.acurazine.com

SK2003TypeS · 12-16-04, 10:07

2001civicex,
I have the 03 TL Type S. Only came with an auto tranny. If you're talking about the tranny problems, I think they've gotten better with the '04s and '05s. I don't keep up with those though. With mine there are 2 major tranny problems. One is the second gear shaft which heats up, burns and boom. The second problem is the 3rd gear clutch packs are poorly made. There is a bandaid for the 2nd gear shaft, it's an "oil jet" which is used to spray "extra" fluid on the affected area to help cool it down. There is no fix for the 3rd gear. So that's a little background if you're looking at a used TL.

anywayz, the link posted above is loaded with info.

SK2003TypeS · 12-16-04, 10:09

Forgot to add, a few of the '04s had some tranny issues (I think the earlier builds). They also had some flat spot problems with the tires...don't know if that got resolved though.

CDR · 12-16-04, 10:53

2001civicex,
I have a 2004 TSX w/ 6 speed that I really like; I chose it over a BMW 325i and the 04 TL, although each is very good and has tradeoffs. I preferred the nimble handling, smaller size, and cleaner interior design of the TSX compared to the TL. The BMW handling and engine smoothness was wonderful, but I thought the interior was below par and I expected reliability to be lower than Acura.

I agree the TSX could use a bit more power and quiet, like the TL. But I'm still very happy overall with it after a year.

There are thousands of TSX and TL comments over on the acurazine.com message boards, check those out for both unbiased and biased discussions.