2003 Acura TL Type S review from North America
"An overrated car that is priced too high"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many things have gone wrong with my new 3.2TL-S.
First of all, this car is ridiculously hard to start in the morning. I live in California, so the weather is pretty mild. But the car sputters and doesn't want to start.
The suspension is horrible. I feel every little bump as I go down the road, unacceptable for a car in this price range.
The passenger seat has started to squeak, very annoying since the car shakes a lot due to the horribly mismatched suspension.
The noise in the cabin is unbearable when any of the rear windows are down. The wind noise seems to pulsate in the car.
General comments?
This car is overrated and poorly designed.
Dealers need to be more responsive to customers.
Acura/Honda has serious catching up to do in the car business.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 103 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2003 |