2003 Acura TL Type S review from North America
"Best daily driver I have ever had"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The 3.2 TL is one of the best cars on the road.
I previously owned a CL coupe, and it was perfect even at 150,000 miles.
The people complaining or worrying about their TL tranny problems must know that Acura has put out a nation wide warranty for all 2000-2003 Acura 3.2Tl cars that is 7 years/100,000 miles on your tranny. If your car seems to be having tranny problems at anytime, repairs or replacment are free if you car fits this criteria.
Honda and Toyota, who also make Acura and Lexus, are the most reliable cars in the world. They do it right every time. If you have a problem with other models, it's a rarity. American cars and German cars equal high purchase and repair costs and sucky reliability, and that's whats up.
I have had Mercedes, Volkswagens, Mercurys, Chevys, Triumphs, Minis, Austin-Healys, Hondas, Toyotas, ACURAS and I can tell anyone the Toyota and Honda products are the best value.
General comments?
The TL is the most versatile fun luxury car to drive at its price.
A fool would only say that an American or German car is a better value.
The car drives and handles like a dream.
And durability is not an issue with Acura. If you take care of them they look new for years.
I have been in a situation where my TL was launched in air at 80 miles per hour and I landed onall four wheels and kept driving as if nothing had happened. SAFE car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 liter V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura CL |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2007 |