1997 Acura TL 3.2 review from North America
"This car isn't even worth stealing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Massive oil leak.
Schizophrenic speedometer.
Electronics have a mind of their own.
Tranny shifts hard from 1st.
Door lock actuator shot.
Slower than molasses windows.
Power mirror motors fried.
Drivers seat wearing badly.
Was a victim of odometer fraud.
Too much road and wind noise for a luxury car.
General comments?
About as much fun to drive as a couch.
Even less reliable than a Pinto.
A surprisingly bad car overall.
Does have a nice interior, when it all actually works the way it's supposed to.
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  | A good car for the first 9 years of ownership |
| One of the best built cars on the planet |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 205000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 224000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Vigor |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2007 |