2002 Acura TL 3.2 review from North America
"Performance, Luxury and Reliability all in one, but not a beemer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first thing that went wrong with my car was the headlight. The driver side headlight burnt out on me at 100,000 miles and to my surprise cost me $125 to replace one bulb. A little bit expensive, but considering it is an HID lighting system it was understandable.
At 120,000 miles I had to replace my lower ball joints and back struts. I blame this on the pot hole roads of Wisconsin after a harsh winter.
Dashboard near the front windshield is starting to warp from the sun. It was warped when I got the car at 75,000 miles.
General comments?
This car is a great car for performance, luxury, and reliability. The car has more than enough power to pass on the highway. Flooring this car on an open road reassures you that you made a good car buy.
I test drove a 2007 Acura TL and actually preferred my 2002 TL. The inside of the newer TL seemed cheaper then the 2002.
Great car, great reliability, but not as good as other luxury sedans in its segment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2008 |