2000 Acura TL 3.2 review from North America
"Nice car with a disappointing transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission has been very disappointing. I now need a third transmission. The first transmission was a recall at 30,000. Then at 70,000, I needed another transmission, and then at 161,000, I now need another transmission. I have only driven on the highway, and take really good care of the car and have never missed a service or oil change.
The service on the car has been good, but I feel very strongly that Acura should recognize the transmission problems with the TL models and try to make it right. I now either have to get a new car, or pay another 4000 for a transmission. Not sure what to do at this point. I don't think that I will buy another Acura because of the problems that I have had with transmissions.
General comments?
The service people have been very nice.
The performance of the transmission has been disappointing.
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| Striking a true luxury/sport/touring balance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2008 |